will be accorded an official representative, to be accredited to
the president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company,
through the Secretary of State of the United States, or
otherwise.

SEC. IV. Allotment of space to exhibitors from countries where
governments have appointed official representatives to the
exposition will be made by or through such representatives.

SEC. V. While it is expected, as far as possible, to confine
negotiations in the United States to the official
representatives of the respective States, Territories, and
Districts, the right is reserved to confer directly with
individuals.

ARTICLE VIII.

SECTION I. All applications for space for buildings must be
filed on or before July 1, 1902.

SEC. II. Application for space for exhibits in the buildings of
the exposition must be filed on or before the respective dates
following, to wit:

(a) For machinery and mechanical appliances intended for
exhibition in operation October 1, 1902.

(b) For machinery and mechanical appliances not intended for
exhibition in operation, November 1, 1902.