The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-02

had so .magnincenuy responded to the appeal Of
France, sent their art treasures and manufactures
here, and now crowned their courtesy by honorine
tie opening OF the enterprise with the presence Of
their most illustrous citizens and best loved
Princes The Exhibition was q proof of virity
which would make It's mark upon the history OF the
Republic In the Exhibition visitors would see
France, In regard to the future, had
taken fresh night by revival or activity and
energy. and labored more ardently than ever to
multiply the creations which honor her artisans.
embesh the life OF her people and multiply the
DEMENT'S OF civilization to the honor and glory Of
humanity.
The President thereupon arose without delay
and sald:--
II desire to join in the sentiment expressed by
the Minister oil Commerce. oner my congratula.
tions upon the magnificent result achieved, and Of
which am happy to have the whole world as wit
ness We have also TO thank the foreign nations
Tor so completely responding TO the appeal OF
France,
Advancing a step, ne said, in loud voice:-
I'm the name Of the French Republic declare
the Exposition opened"
BURST OF JOY.
An immense outburst Of cheering followed from
the siIgnitaries ana people massed on the terrace
below. The flags OF all nations were ruu up to
the pinnacles OF tho parapets. the Amer
lean dag prominent. The grand fountains
shot up their gossamer silver spray, two
bands OF music burst forth IN harmony. the cannon
At Mount valerien behind and at the Invalldes and
from an island the Seine numbered salute OF 1o1
guns and, as II Nature meant special benediction
the sun came shining through the the clouds not
the bloody sun OF Austerlitz, but the more glorious
sun Of Trocadero
WONDERFUL SCENE.
The scene was brilliant and thrilling The view
from the Tribune at this moment was wondrously
beautiful The splashing waters, the lakes and
grotoes beds OF flowers, the stretches OF green
tile river rejecting the blue sky, the myriads OF
nags, the seething multitude, the long, curved
lines OF armed men, beyond the stately towers OF
the building, all combined in mass OF glowing life
and color
The horizon seemed to embrace all the sorrow,
all the hope OF France; Tor as MacMahon, with up
lifted hands, opened the Exposition he could see
the Louvre and the vendome Column and the In
valIdcs and the hills whence the Germans bonn
bartied Pars,al forming the framework OF gor-
geous, a stupendous picture Of republican great
ness
THE GREAT PROCESSION.
Having gazed on the scene for an instant, Mac
Exposition, and congratulated him on the anspi-
cious opening OF the great enterprise. The Mar
shal then reascended to the Trocadero Palace, the
procession reforming behind him, and, after com
pleting the round OF the building crossed the
river to the Champ de Mars at twenty minutes to
three.
THE PRESIDENT IN BUILDING.
The troops were drawn up on and the
bridge. The terrace OF the Champ de Mars Palace
was occupied by Senators, Deputies the Council
OF State magistrates. academcians, the military
stan, and the French Commissioners A slight
whir Of rain came for a moment ana umbrellas
appeared In thousands, but no halt was made
The troops Kept the best OF order The President
walked between the Prince OF Wales and Prince
Amadeus followed by brilliant retinue almost
cession, including princes, diplomats anu other
distinguished guests, reached the front OF the
Palace OF the Champ lie Mars the scene was ex-
fremely picturesque. The State bodies IN grand
uotf,rms ,ounciors and MAGISTRATES In thar
robes and the different bodies OF the Institute
and the Legion OF Honor stood in strong con-
trast with the Senator'S Deputies, clergy and MINOR
officials In their civil costumes. These. with the
deputaton from the army full uniform. fell in
with the Presidential cor'cge. The procession en-
tered the main building through the grand vesti-
buie and passed through the avenue In front OF
the Iacades Of the various nations, the commits
sioners OF cash nation greeting the procession at
the doors.
COMPLIMENT TO AMERICA
ON reaching the American facade Commissioner
Mccormick and his stan all In line to receive
him with the guard OF marines and sailors in full
uniform drawn up The Marshal was much pleased
az this attention and thanked the Commissioner
saying he was pleased TO see so many Americans
and especially gratined TO see 50 many American
ladies lie thanked America Tor It's deep interest
In the exhibition
THROUGH THE FRENCH SECTION
The rain had MADE the avenue unpleasant, but
the Marshal and suite trudqcd bravey on and next
inspected the military school, were all the exni-
biton worSmen we're stationed. lie then re-
turned through the French section and amid
much cheering passed out OF the grounds
by the Avenue Rapp and returned to the Elysees
TnE CROWDS
The arrangements for witnessing the opening
ceremonial by the thousands OF guests in the gal
ieres OF the Trocadero Palace were far from perfect