Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1875-11-10

time, accepted Morsc's experiments
with the magnetic telegraph between
Baltimore and Washington as evidence
that the world would come to an end
in few months. knew at least one
who maintained that it ought to come
to an end because ofman's interference
with matters which belonged TO God
alone. General merriment and ap-
plause.
| need not tell you in detail Of the
progress that has been made in the
preparations or describe the buildings.
You have seen all these | can claim
for the managers that they have made
diligent, courageous, unselfish efforts
to carry out the purpose set forth in
the laws of Congress on the subject.
So far, all is paid for as you sec it.
Cries of good and long continued
cheering] And ] am sure you will
realize that, in times like the present,
il was no easy task to raise s5,75O, 900
for this purpose. This has been ac-
complisbed, and several millions more
are needed to complete and pay for
everything, and in this remaining work,
my friends, tho Centennial managers
desire and look for your sympathy,
active influence, and material aid.
They hope that you will equip these
magnificent buildings with the choicest
of your productions. Too much can
not be done. The Exhibition will put
our young Republic TO a severe test,
and the American people and their
Government should now come up in
their majesty and complete what has
been so well begun. There is no room
to recede from what has been designed.
The chances are far greater that en-
largcment will be required, and what
ever is needed must be furnished Hon
or and selfrespect demands this Of the
Government and the people. The
President, by authority Of Congress, as
you are aware, extended cordial in
vitation to the Governments of foreign
countries to be represented and take
part in the International Exhibition.
Every one of these, to the number of
thirty-thrcc, have accepted the invita-
ton, and are making vigorous prepara-
tions to participate. Every Govern
mcnt on this Continent, great and small,
will be represented also. all the great
nations of Europe and the Asiatic and
Oriental countries. The foreign out
look is truly grand, and amongst the
most delightful incidents or develop.
ment in this connection is the magpani.
mons course of ,be English Govern
ment and people in putting away all
thouobt about the early disobedience
of their Colonies
rGreat cheering from all parts of the
hall waving of bandkercbiefs. clappinr
of hands the immense audience finally
Welding TO n very genera; impulse. and
monifrst;ny their annreciation of the
co.operation of Great Britain by rising
10 their feet as one man and Joining
in the tumult of applause. A gentle,
man then nronosed three cheers for
Great Britain and the call was re.
snonded 10 with three deafening sbouts
IN which all nrescnt ;o;ncd with hearty
GOOD will I
Tho onaon acted n noble mart in this
,,onarors wo,L God hless H. oneoni
fUcre the entbu,iasm Of the audience
again broke forth in n round of cheers
far Ouccn Victoria The sneaker fin.
allv resumed as follows i
II Is generally an Americans weak.
ness wbenbe invests money toinouire
how mucb he Il likely 10 pet back and
in This case / am safe in saving that as
everything will belong to The stock.
holders and as but little over half the
canital will be represented bv stock Il
il estimated bv those who know best
that so per cent will bc maid back on
the stock If il be not returned in iull.
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