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whilst possibly not taking large spaces, will send exhibits not 
lacking in interest, and others again are still negotiating with us. 
Several Countries have had Commissions appointed or Committees 
formed for the purpose of gathering together and forwarding exhibits. 
With reference to Exhibits of Machinery and Rubber Goods, Firms 
in the following Countries have engaged space:- 
Great Britain Holland Ceylon 
j ava .-Germany Austria 
Federated Malay States Mexico France ; Belgium 
Turning for a moment to Olympia, I should state that it, is 
intended to arrange the Princess Room as a Special Club for the use 
of the Committee and their friends, members, of the Rubber Growers 
and Ceylon Associations, Commissioners coming to the Exhibition on 
behalf of their several countries, and principals of firms 
exhibiting. Separate private rooms will also be fitted up and set 
aside for the use of the Netherlands Commissioners, the Members of 
the Rubber Growers and Ceylon Associations, and the-members of the 
Advisory Committee. One of the large halls on the first floor will 
be specially reserved for the purpose of a Conference room- It will 
only be open to those taking part in the Conferences, I have been 
advised that many of the Rubber Countries intend to send delegates, 
and a large number of subjects for discussion have been suggested, 
and will in due course be submitted to a Special Committee appointed 
to consider this matter. A separate room has also been offered to 
the members of The India-Rubber Manufacturers. Association of 
Manchester. There is no doubt, I think, that many leading manu¬ 
facturers will attend to listen to the addresses given by Rubber 
Experts and others. 
I should like, on behalf of the Executive Committee, to thank 
gentlemen on the Advisory Committee from all parts of the World, who 
have helped us without any consideration whatever beyond the wish 
to stimulate the India-Rubber Industry generally. It would be 
invidious and indeed impossible to differentiate with reference 
to the help afforded us by individuals ; but I should specially 
like to thank Mr. H. J. S. Maas for the interest he has taken in 
the Exhibition, the result being the appointment of an important 
Commission to represent the Netherlands and Colonies, and I am 
given to understand that the exhibits of Manufacturers and Producers 
from these Colonies will not only be extremely interesting, but 
very large. Mr. Maas, the Consul-General, was kind enough to call 
and see me to explain the nature of the Netherlands exhibits, a 
courtesy which the Executive Committee greatly appreciated. 
France has also appointed an influential Committee, and there 
is no doubt that a large number of interesting exhibits will be 
forthcoming from that country. 
In conclusion. Gentlemen, X can only congratulate you on the 
result of your labours and on the fact that you will have been 
associated with an assured—and possibly an unprecedented—success. 
I have the honour to be. Gentlemen, 
Yours faithfully, 
(Signed) A. STAINES MANDERS. 
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