London Exhibitin, 1886.

Manawatu Standard, Volume IX, Issue 100, 31 March 1885, Page 3

London Exhibitin, 1886.

(by electric [telegraph— copyright.) (redter's telegrams.) -r. •■ London. March 30; •, A meeting 'was held, at Marl- , borough .' House to.-da.yj' H.R H. the; Prince of Wal«s presiding, m refer--ence to preparations for the Indian and Colonial . Exhibition m London, 1886. In the course of his address he stated that this Exhibition was essentially of a National and Imperial character, differing entirely from its precursors m which trade rivalry and profit had been the paramount features, and he trusted, to strength and union of the Empire to ensure its success*. The Indian and Colonial Governments had {guaranteed the sum £51,000, and J27.600 had been pro-; niisod by English firms. Instead of the system hitherto pursued of jury awards, commemoratory medalswould be presented to each exhibitor. The Prince further stated that facili ties would bo ailordud lo visitors from* . In-lia and the Colonies for visiting.' j chief industrial centres m .Grtsat 1 Britsiin. He cxpressol his intbntion,. J to take . some .persbnally active ipart: m the work ot'comrpissiotij, as h^i had done m the case of th« Payis 'Exhibit tion, and he concluded' Vsi^!tW f ' 1 hope that the exhibition would | convey to India and the pplo,^ I nies the assurance that while Enyluini ! W4»s deeply moved by their patriotic support during the present trials she still retained the wish to assist m the development of their material interests. Sir. Phillip Cunliffe Owen has been entrusted with the executive details of the exhibition.