PANAMA EXHIBITION.
A BRITISH PAVILION.
WILL ONE BE ESTABLISHED?
"Times" and "Sydney Sun" Servicts.
LONDON, May 5
A deputation urged Mr Asquith to reverse the Government's . decision not to be represented at the Panama Exhibition.
"The Times," in a leader, says that the feeling oi. the House of Commons is shown by the fact that a clear* majority of 366 signed a memorial, urging a reconsideration of the decision. A British pavilion costing a maximum of £IOO,OOO ought to be erected not only for reasons of business, but for.reasons of sentiment, the purpose of the Exposition being to .cominemorate the greatest feat of American enterprise. The Government's refusal to the Presidential invitation has . bewildered and exasperated Americans, who feel snubbed and slighted. THE AUSTRALIAN STATES. (Received May 6, 9.25 a.m.) FREMANTLE, May 6. j West Australia has joined the other ! States in their representation at the I'Panama Exhibition.
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Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 76, 6 May 1914, Page 7
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