The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-02-19

priaton for its centennial purchase EXPOSE
ton. We hope it gets t."-Tampa Tribune.
Good! We accept that in good faith II every
newspaper in Florida hopes we get it," and uses
its influence to that end instead Of seeking to block
the centennial celebration in Pensacola we will get
lit.
The fact that we have republican congress is
the more reason that we should have an appropria-
ton for exposition in a democratic state Demo-
critic congresses have made appropriations for ex-
positions in republican territory why, then. may we
not look to republican congress to promote such
centennial in the South?
Furthermore. while the present congress may be
considered republican, the administration is demo-
cratic. And, unless we miss bet, and the
Tribune misses the same bet, the next congress will
be democratic II this congress does not grant the
appropriation shall still have opportunity to
go before the succeeding one.
The Journal does not believe that strong COM
mttee. eliminating politics and getting down strict
ly to the business in hand, will fail to get an APP
preparation. particularly such appropriation
would be asked, predicated upon the three million
dollar fund, raised in Pensacola and the state Of
Florida.
A democratic congress in 1874 granted the appro-
priation which made possible the Philadelphia Ex-
position. In 1890 democratic congress was elected
which made the appropriation for the Worlds Fair
in Chicago. The democratic congress- elected in 1910
made the appropriation for the San Francisco and
San Diego Expeditions. The great exposition held
in Atlanta during the Roosevelt administration.
The appropriation is not dependent upon the char
acter of the administration but upon the character
Of the people who urge such celebration upon
gress, and their reason therefor In no instance
corded, where committee has gone before congress
with good proposition. backed by local and state
appropriation has federal aid been refused
1t has seemed difficult to impress upon the press
Of the state the fact that the centennial celebration
is not local affair." and that it is greater than
state fair. Such an exposition Pensacola con-
templates would advertise not only the resources of
Florida. but of the entire SOUTH if not the entire
union.
At a recent meeting of business at the city
hall, it was pointed out by member Of the CEN
tenniaI committee that the delegation leaving to
Washington, to present Florida's claims should
comprise men from all parts of the state from
lamps, Key West, Jacksonville, ST. Augustine Mi
ami and West Folrda, who would add their re-
quest TO that of the Pensacola delegation That is
a good suggestion.
Florida has everything to gain from such CEN
tennial, and nothing to lose. The centennial will
not be held without government aid That is a fore
gone conclusion. Without such aid it could not be
With such aiG it could hardly fail to be
s success.
Pensacola has everything to offer for such a cee-
bration With historic background, the most
wonderful harbor the gulf, the nearest route of
any great gulf port to the Panama canal and Latin
America, and climate unequalled, this city would
be ideal situation for international exposition
such as would appeal to the entire country and
to the nations of the earth.
The most important factor in trade DEVELOPMENT
at this time is the South American market. The
most important cog in the machinery Of that trade
is our great merchant marine.
Where else in the South could an exposition be
situated so convenient to South American markets?
Where else in the South could a great pageant Of
our merchant marine. naval, air ship and army
forces be assembled advanta geously? Where
but in Florida?
And where in Florida, could be found city so
centrally located, this port, which would draw
from all parts of the country. and be reached by
rail, water, highway and air route?
The Journal believes that nothing will prevent
the exposition in Pensacola but lack of faith
and failure 10 press those advantages already Sc
cured. If the state would join with Pensacola in
its efforts, success would be made doubly sure
PLANT ABOVE PAR.