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SHALL WE pE ■ 
 
 A WORLD'S FAIR 
 
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 MONTREAL 
 
 IN 1892, 
 
 TO CELEBRATE 
 
 — THE — 
 
 250th ANNIVERSARY 
 
 OF THE FOUNDING OF 
 
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 A WORLD'S FAIR 
 
 IN MONTREAL IN 1892, 
 
 THE 250th ANNIVERSARY 
 
 Of the Foundation of the City. 
 
 On the 17th April last the Numismatic and Antiquarian Society 
 of Montreal passed a resolution suggesting the celebration of the 250th 
 Anniversary of the founding of Montreal, by the holding of an 
 
 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 
 in this city in the year 1892. 
 
 This proposition was communicated to the public press of the 
 city, and was received with such marked favour that the Society feels 
 justified in calling attention to the circumstances and conditions which 
 must conduce to the success of such a scheme ; we also wish to point 
 out some of 
 
 THE MANY BENEFITS 
 
 which would flow from its accomplishment. 
 
 In advocating an undertaking which should appertain rather to 
 such bodies as the Board of Trade, or theChambre de Commerce, the 
 Numismatic and Antiquarian Society does so in no spirit of obtrusive 
 meddling, but feeling strongly the importance of the occasion, finds 
 itself unexpectedly obliged to support an idea which is passively 
 approved of by many, but actively taken hold of by none of those 
 bodies which might be supposed to be the most interested in it. 
 
 We would point out that 
 
 THE EVENT IS WORTHY OF COMMEMORATION 
 on account of 
 
 1st, Montreal's position as the foremost city of the Dominion. 
 2nd, The 250 years ending 1892 embrace the largest and most 
 important part of the history of the country. 
 
last year South Australia held an International Exhibition in 
 celebration of its Jubilee. 1892 will be the Fifth Jubilee of Montreal 
 and therefore five times more worthy of being celebrated. A further 
 imerest attaches to the date from the fact that it is also the 
 
 400th ANNIVERSARY ok the RE-DISCOVLRY of AMERICA 
 
 BY COLUMBUS} 
 the fruitful results of which have caused the earlier discoveries of the 
 Norsemen to be almost forgotten. 
 
 THE IMMENSE COMMERCIAL BENEFITS 
 Which are sure to result from such an enterprise must form its chief 
 raison d'etre. Canada, by the completion of the C P. R. has now 
 become a great highway between Europe and the far East and no 
 scheme could be devised which would do more to make both Europe ana 
 Asia contribute to the prosperity and development of our country than 
 
 bringing them together here. 
 
 The London Standard describes our position m these words :- 
 " But the greatest of Canada's advantages is that of position. The 
 Dominion sits astride the civilized world. Its territories he on the 
 very track of the great lines of commerce of tht future. On one side 
 it commands the Pacific, on the other the Atlantic. It holds out one 
 hand to the civilized West and the other to the swarming and now 
 awakened East." 
 
 Our Great Railroad and Steamship Lines would reap 
 IMMEDIATE AND DIRECT BENEFITS from the increase in passenger traffic, 
 and still more so in freight. Moreover the country would be magnifi- 
 cently advertised ; new markets as well as new avenues of trade would 
 be opened up for both agricultural and manufactured products ; attention 
 would be called to our great resources and natural advantages : 
 immigration would be stimulated, and foreign capital would probably 
 be attracted here for investment ; for though our manufactures may 
 be in excess of present demands, there is a wide field for work in the 
 development of our mineral resources. 
 
 CONSOLIDATION OF THE DOMINION. 
 The very circumstance of our different provinces being brought 
 together in a friendly rivalry, in a way which would do credit to the 
 whole country ; would do much to cement their union, increase the 
 pride and confidence of Canadians in the future of their country, and 
 foster a self-reliant patriotism, founded on an intelligent understanding 
 of the advance already made and the possibilities of the future. 
 
In addition tu the general benefits to the country at large, 
 
 MONTREAL COULD x\OT FAIL TO BENEFIT IMMENSELY. 
 
 This is so obvious that it hardly seems to need demonstration. 
 Many Thousands would be added to the population of the city for 
 several months ; this addition would consist of consumers ; and all of 
 those trades which minister to the daily wants and comforts of the 
 community would receive a proportionate impetus. 
 
 In short the immediate benefit would equal that of dozens of 
 Winter Carnivals, and besides would leave a train of lasting benefits 
 hardly attainable in any other way. 
 
 THE PROSPECTS OF SUCCESS 
 
 are exceedmgly good. There can be little doubt that 
 
 THE NUMBER OF EXHIBITS WOULD BE LARGE. 
 The United States (to take foreign countries first) would be sure to 
 be well represented : their proximity combined with a keen desire to 
 extend their trade, would secure that. 
 
 Mexico, we are assured, will enter into the idea heartily, the 
 government bein'? likely to send a very good exhibit. 
 
 The South American countries though not so enterprising as our 
 neighbors will probably be represented. 
 
 The revived interest which France is taking in Canada, in addition 
 to the desire for new markets should secure hearty co-operation from 
 her. 
 
 Thf, International Exhibition in Paris in 1889, will not 
 interfere with another aere three years later. Had the Paris show 
 been in 1891 it would probably have greatly helped us, as exhibits 
 could have been repacked and sent on instead of being taken back by 
 their owners, just as many of the exhibits at Antwerp v/ere shown in 
 London the following year. 
 
 Besides France, no doubt Spain and Italy as well as Belgium, 
 Sweden, and Norway, would be represented ■ and judging from the 
 present volume of their trade with Canada, the Germans would probably 
 not be behind the others. 
 
 As for Great Britain we may count on the most hearty sympathy 
 and active co-operation there, both from the government and from 
 private enterprise. We might get a very fine loan Art Exhibition 
 like that sent to Melbourne this year, which would prove a most 
 
valuable attraction. Then with good exhibits from India and our sister 
 colonies we would have certainly a more varied and probably a 
 more extensive exhibition than that of the Colonies and India in 
 London in the year 1886, which was an unquestioned success. 
 We should remember that the governments or individuals who might 
 not think the Canadian market worth troubling about, would be very 
 glad to reach the United States through us. 
 
 Canada may be said to have a claim on many countries to assist 
 her in 
 
 HER FIRST WORLD'S FAIR 
 since she has taken part in so many Exhibitions herself; for example, 
 once in Vienna ; thrice in Paris ; once in Antwerp, Philadelphia, 
 Cincinnati, Dublin, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Sydney, 
 Adelaide, Melbourne ; and scane six or more times in London. 
 
 But even were this claim not recognized, and were her overtures 
 received with coldness by foreign nations, there would still remain 
 
 AN ALTERNATIVE SCHEME, 
 which could be carried out with perfect success at considerably 
 less expense and with a minimum of risk ; namely that of 
 
 A BRITISH AND COLONIAL EXHIBITION, 
 similar to that of the Colonies and India held in London in 1886, with 
 the addition of a, ir.^tmificent display from Great Britain and Ireland. 
 It would be very important to have India extensively and thoroughly 
 represented, and there need be no anxiety on that point, as Lord 
 Uufferin's sympathy and Lord Lansdowne's active co-operation may be 
 counted upon to make the Indian department complete and attractive. 
 The Australian Colonies in simple justice could hardly do less 
 than reciprocate the advances we have made in participating in their 
 Jubilee and Centennial Exhibitions, and they, if they take up the idea at 
 all, will do so heartily, we may be sure, and in such a way as to rival 
 the Dominion itself. 
 
 As for Great Britain ; the desire or perhaps even the necessity of 
 meeting American competition would tend to make the British Section 
 all that could be desired in beauty, variety, and extent. 
 
 CANADA HAS MADE IMMENSE STRIDES 
 in material progress of late years, and one great advantr.ge of an 
 International Exhibition on her own soil would be the opportunity for 
 
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 making a display commensurate with her advance in the industrial arts 
 and the extent of her natural resources, without having to incur the 
 trouble and expense unavoidable in sending a large number of exhibits 
 to a great distance. 
 
 THE ATTENDANCE OF VISITORS 
 should also be good. Besides the many thousands of Canadians who 
 would not visit the city without some greater attraction than a mere 
 annual fair, we could :.ount on attracting a large number from the 
 United States. A really good display of the 
 
 Arts and Manufactures of India 
 would by itself draw hundreds of thousands who have neither 
 the means or leisure to study them abroad. Moreover Canada is 
 attracting more and more interest abroad, and such an exhibition here 
 m 1892 would probably get the benefit travel of three years, not only of 
 those coming to Canada, but also those who might wish to make a trip 
 to the States. Many who might think of a trip to the U. S. in 1891 
 might defer their visit till the next year, and some who otherwise might 
 not come over until 1893 might come a year earlier so as to combine a 
 a visit to the Exhibition with other attractions, 
 
 THE EXPENSE SHOULD BE MODERATE. 
 
 So many exhibitions are going on simultaneously that in a short 
 time a number of excellent buildings will be for sale and obtainable at 
 perhaps one fourth or one fifth of the cost of a new building. 
 
 Then again, 
 
 WE have a good site : 
 the present Exhibition grounds are finely situated and there is a 
 considerable extent of vacant property adjoining which could be utilized 
 for such a special occasion. The tract between Mt. Royal Avenue 
 and Pine Avenue, Park Avenue and Upper St. Urbain is about 34 
 acres : there is a similar tract lying West of Park Avenue, and another 
 addition might be made on the North West, so that 70 or 80 acres 
 could be added for that year to the present Exhibition grounds. 
 
 While these figures do not reach the proportions of Fairmount 
 Park, Philadelphia, there should be ample room, seeing that the extent 
 of the Antwerp exhibition grounds of 1885 was only 54h acres, that of 
 Liverpool 1886, only 35 acres ; that of Glasgow being held now, 60 
 acres. 
 
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 WAYS AND MEANS. 
 No doubt if Montreal desires the benefit of such an under- 
 taking, the citizens of Montreal must be prepared to subscribe, and 
 subscribe handsomely to a guarantee fund ; and it promises well for 
 success that our enterprising business men are already coming forward 
 with offers of active support in that way. 
 
 THE FEDERAL AND PF^OVINCiAL GOVERNMENTS 
 might fairly be called upon to aid, and the leading cities of the Dominion 
 (following the precedent of similar occasions in other countries) might 
 subscribe to the capital stock necessary to put such an undertaking on 
 a sound footing. 
 
 As it seems advisable to have the opinion of as many influential 
 men as possible on the desirability and practicability of this scheme of 
 a World's Fair, will you kindly communicate your views on the subject 
 as early as possible to Mr. S. C Stevenson, 76 St. Gabriel Street, 
 Montreal, P.Q. 
 
 There is no time to be lost ; for an enterprise of such n:agnitude 
 requires careful preparation to ensure success. 
 
 Trusting that you will give this matter your most earnest consider- 
 ation we are 
 
 Your obedient servants, 
 
 The Committee on Exhibition Circular. 
 N. & A. S. OF Montreal. 
 
 Montreal, October, 1888. 
 
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