St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-17

national government, and Of every state and
territory OF this Union. All have contributed
examples of their resources and their pro-
gress in this wonderful collection Of indus
trial, commercial, education and artistic ob-
jects now open to the inspection Of the
world. How much Of good shall result from
the means Of instruction here furnished is
beyond mortal power TO measure,
but certainly not the least beEe-
nt to be derived from this
exposition will be closer and
with those of other countries, the develop
ment Of common interests and the frmer
establishment vf peace in our own country.
1t will be monument of the era Of unity in
the interests Of harmony and good feeling,
destined, it is believed, to endure as long as
the continent itself shall exist, on
which the Sc now perfectly united states are
established. / now present TO you this ex-
position, ready as our best efforts with the
brief period of time at our command have
been able TO make IL, and for the degree of
success attained, we appeal to a generous
judgment
President Arthur then read in a clear and
deliberate manner the following reply:
In the name of the people of the Republic
congratulate the citizens Of the southwest
in their advancing prosperity as manifested
by the great international exposition now
about to open. The interest of the nation
in that section of our commonwealth has
found expression in many ways and notably
in the appropriations for the improvement of
the Mississippi and by a national loan to pro-
mote the present exposition. Situated
as it is at the gateway Of trade
between the United States and Central and
South America, it will attract the attention
of the people of neighboring nations TO the
American system, and they will learn the
importance OF awaiting themselves Of our
products, as we will of theirs, and thus not
only good feeling. but profitable intercourse
between the United States and the states of
Central and South America will be promoted.
The people also Of our own country, thus
brought closer together, viii find in this ex-
position com petitive industries, motives for
strengthening the bonds of brotherhood.
Railroads, telegraph lines and submarine
cables have drawn much nearer the nations
of the earth, and an assembly like this Of
different nations is promouve Of good viii
and peace, and while itadvances the national
welfare of the United States, extend 10 those
of foreign countries, who visit US on this
occasion, a cordial welcome, and now
at the executive mansion in Wash
ington, in the presence of assem-
bled representatives of the friendly
nations of the world, Of the president of the
senate, of the speaker of the house of repre-
senatives, of the chief justice, and associate
justices of the supreme court, of the com
mittee from each house of congress, and OF
members of my cabinet, ] again and in their
name congratulate the promoters of the ex-
position upon the auspicious Inauguration Of
the enterprise which promises such far reach
ing results, with my best wishes for the full
ilment of all its great purposes, | declare
the Worlds Industrial and Cotton Centen-
nial exposition is now open.
AT the conclusion of the presidents ad-
dress, which was received with applause,
Senator Logan read the following address
from the joint committee representing the
houses of congress:
The congress of the United States tenders
to the worlds industrial and cotton centen-
nial exposition hearty congratulations upon
its successful Inauguration, with the earnest
wish that 1t may perfectly realize its great
purpose of binding together more closely the
people and states of the Union; of bringing
in close fellowship the peoples of the world,
and more especially those of the western
hemisphere, and inaugurating a new era Of
commercial and industrial prosperity. The
triumphs of peace are grander and
more enduring than those of war amidst the
gathered trophies civilization. May the spirit
of peace and friendly rivalry in these arts
that exalt and ennoble the human race per-
wade all hearts and exercise over the policy
of nations the benefcent influences of amity
and brotherhood.
To the congressional address the president
aud director general of the exposition replied
as follows:
'To the President and Congress Of the
United States: The board of management
and officers of the Worlds exposition tender
grateful acknowledgement to the president,
his cabinet and congress, and through them
to the world, for the manifestations of con-
fidence and the cordial support extended in
the discharge of the duty imposed upon them
by the country, and renew the assurance that
no effort be spared to make the exhibition an
honor to the nation and benefit to mankind.
[Signed: f. RICHARDSON, President.
E. A. BURKE, Director General.
AT ten minutes past three the president
touched the telegraphic key which started the
machinery in the exposition building at New
Orleans, and all present applauded vigorously
when the announcement was made that the
presidential touch had been effective and the
machinery was moving.
Commissioner General Morehead received
a large number of letters and telegrams from
governors of states and mayors OF cities who
were unable to be present here to-day, but
sent their congratulations and regrets,
among them the following from Gov. Cleve-
land:
II regret I shall not be able to witness at
Washington the movement which shall in
augurate at New Orleans a demonstration of
the greatness of our country, and which /
devoutly hope will also illustrate and confirm
the eordiality of fraternal sentiment among
all people of our land"