The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-26
j. S. ISLANDS
WOULD JOIN
EXHIBIT HERE
Territories Eager to Be lncIud-
ed in Proposed Exposition by
States in National Capital
BY BILL PRICE.

lsska, Hawaii, Porto Rico, and the
Philippines do not want to be omitted
from any plan agreed upon for a
great and permanent States exhibit
in Washington. Letters received from
these Juvenile sisters OF the older
states let II be known definitely that
they want to be included in what they
regard as a particularly good thing.
The information from the outlying
territories are FIVE examples OF the
widespread interest aroused by the
proposition for a permanent exhibit.
Z Many letters are coming from various
states, and newspapers in every sec
zion contain commendatoTy articles.
The American Architect, the Of
acial organ Of the fifty chapters of
the American Institute of Architects,
devotes much space to the idea in its
:Gst number. No class OF professional
men are more whole heartedly for
making Washington the most beauti-
ful and most popular Capital in the
world There Is no other city in the
United States, in their opinion, in
which there can be so fttingly assem-
bled the most magnificent creations
OF architectural intellects. Therefore,
they are for the project, because with
architectural beauties will be con-
dCNAChl COHlulOu SENSE anu
business opportunities OF unlimited
scope.
Rivalry Among Architects.
When the exposition becomes the
reality that is so sanguinely expected
among its promoters here and
throughout the country, there will be
plans for the respective state and
territorial buildings, for the scheme
5ncludes the proposition that archi-
tects OF each state shall draw the
plans for their respective state build
ings. which shall be constructed of
state products. Besides space for ex-
hibits by the states OF their products
there would be assembly rooms for
! gatherings OF citizens of each COM
mnwealth and suites of rooms for
governors and other high officials
when they visit Washington.
Snowden Ashford, municipal archi-
Sect Of Washington. who was one of
the early prmotors the scheme, finds
the INST profound interest in il among
visiting and local architects. The
Fine Arts Commission would be con-
suited by Congress on the subjest and
go far Is unable to do more than give
informal approval to the general
scheme.
To WOEk Out ScOP9s
The next step to be taken is to
work out the scope Of the exhibit as
1t will be proposed to Congress. Col.
Robert N. Harper, chairman Of the
general committee, is proceeding
carefully in selecting the subcommit-
zee on scope and policy. Congress
VIII be asked to buy the grounds
upon which the buildings are to be
erected and to invite the States to
build When the proposition is pre-
scented to that body the national leg
islators will want to know what is
proposed-have definite suggestions
before them
The financial ala asked Of Congress
will be comparatively small II the
plans are confined to a national af-
fair the ground required will not be
more than 100 acres and there are
many beautiful spots in the District
where this acreage could be bought
Eheaply; 50 cheaply, in fact, that If
Congress did not wish to make the
purchase, but was willing to approve
and invite the States, the money could
be raised privately to buy the ground.
There are many Congressman. how
ever, who believe that the investment
would be a most profitable one for the
nation.
On the plot OF ground TO be Sc
Eected, there would be set aside a
large square for each State and Terri
tory to be used Is deemed best, but
IN harmony with the general plans to
be approved by the Fine Arts Com
mission and Congress-
south American Sentiment.
As 70 participation Of South
American nations, that awaits de-
Telopment- John Barrett, director
If the Bureau OF Pan-American Re
pubIics, finds a most enthusiastic
Fentiment among South Americans TO
become identified with the project
The general committee, though. will
lay their plans for a national ex-
hibit and leave the international
aspects for the future.
The general committee has ad
vices from the large industrial and
business interests Of the country
that the scheme appeals strongly to
Them. The advices indicate
that an exhibit OF this kind would
Hring to Washington sightseers and
representatives Of trade and bust
cess from all the world.