The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-12-24

Cnitpd States extends 70 those from foreign coun-
tiles who visit us on this occasion cordial vel,
Washington, In the presence OF the assembled
representatives OF the friendly nations OF
the world. OF the President OF the Senate and
Of the Speaker OF the House of Representatives,
and Of the Chief Justice and Associate Justices Of
House of Congress, and OF the members OF my
Cabinet, again and in their name congratulate
my oi % , ee @ uP4n
such far reaching results, with my best wishes Tor
the iulhllment OF ell ils great purposes. now
NAL EXPO sition open. CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
The Presidents remarks were received with
applause. Remarks were then made on be-
half of the Congressional Committee at
the close of his remarks the President, at
3:10 touched the button of the instrument
and started the machinery IN the Exposition
Building al New,Orleans, and all present APP
plauded vigorously when the announcement
was made that the Presidential touch had
been effective, and that the machinery was
moving.
Commissioner General Morehesd received
a large number of letters and kilograms
from the Governors of States and Mayors of
cities who were unable to be present here
to day. but who sent their congratulations
and regrets. Among them ives the follow
ing from Governor Cleveland, of New York:
/ regret that / shall Lot be able 10 witness 1t
gurate at New Orleans a demonstrstion Of the
greatness OF our country, and which l devOutly
hope will also illustrate and confirm cordially the
fraternal sentiment among all people Of our land.
From Governor Robinson, of Massachu-
sets:
Massachusetts, congratulates the Board OF Man
AZ ement upon the opening of the Worlds Exposi-
ton al New Orleans and anticipates the most ex-
cellent results from the undertaking.
From Governor Stockely, of Delaware:
Your telegram yesterday, inviting myself and
n n pYOOSi.
ton. by electricity by the President of the United
last night regret to say, too late 20 enable US 70
get there ct the time appointed. II would have
given ne great pleasure to have been present on
be viii ,un. assure you l feel great interest in
1i' "pcerH king. Thanking you for the invita-
i.eH aud wishing you great success in your open
| Ina ceremonies, remain, respectfully yours.
From Governor Hall, of New Hampshire:
Ideeply regret my inability to be present on
the occasion OF the opening, by electricity, of the
| Worlds Exposition by the President of the United
States. II will be novel and important event in
the history of our country. offer TO the prOmOt-
| ers OF this great International exhibition my
heartfelt congratulations. New Ha pshire wishes
II all possible success in the belief mat its inlu-
ences and results will serve TO streng then the ties
that bind the States of the Union toge Their and in
OF our Republic.
From Governor Cameron, of Virginia:
Accept my thanks for your kind invitation, and
regrets that public business will prevent my
| presence at the ceremonies to morrow. send my
| heartiest congratulations and best wishes of my
Sc and the people of Virginia for the comp etc
| AID triumphant success OF the exposition.
From Governor McLane, OF Maryland:
Your invitation TO be present at the White
| House tomorrow, to witness the opening OF the
exposition, is Just received. j regret very much
that an engagement already formed al this point,
| which can not be deferred: prevents my accept
ance OF your invitation. am delighted that the
President is to officiae in this opening, aud sin
cerely hope complete success VIII attend the en-
terprlse from its Opening tomorrow 10 its close,
| whenever that may occur.
From Governor Pattison, of Pennsylvania:
| regret that Official engagements here will pre-
| vent my presence at the opening OF the New Or
| leans Exposition by the President to-day. !
nearby sPpIeelate me importance OF the &C
| the name OF the people OF Pennsylvania that the
| crest Worlds Exposition on the Southern soil Of
| earth into a closer brotherhood AMI promote the
! universal expansion of American geDius and In
| our Commercial, agricultural manufacturing,
| literary and moral success
From Governor Abbot of New Jersey:
1t would give me great pleasure to represent
| the State OF New ersey on this occasion. but my
claI duties. New Jersey wishes her sister State
| OF Louisiana great and deserved success. The
growth and development OF industrial interests in
| EXAMINATIONS and national recognition. The glory
OF State adds to the grandeur and strength of
| me NAtOn.
From Mayor Martin, Boston:
Your Geographic invitation for myself and q
! committee OF BOst0nians TO attend the opening OF
| the exposition by electricity comes too late for
| suitable arrangements TO that end. 1 wish, how
| ever, that every success may attend the opening,
and so continue until the close OF the expo
sitiOn.
From Mayor Edison, Of New York:
| Your telegram received. ! regret exceedingly
| that can not be present at the Executive Ma1-
| sion TO witness the opening OF the Worlds Expo
siton by electricity from that place by His Excel.
| lency, the President Of the United States j con-
| gratulate you upon the favorable conditions sur
| rounding your great enterprise and wish it may
| prove successful in all respects.
From Mayor Latrobe, Baltimore:
| sincerely regret that official duties VIII pre-
vent my being present TO witness the Opening OF
! the New Orleans Exposition by electricity This
wonderful exhibition OF the triumph of science
and of distance is a fit illustration of the prog
ress OF the Nineteenth Century.
From Mayor Hall. Wilmington, N. c.:
Thanks on behalf of self and citizens generally
for the invitation TO attend the opening
| ceremonies. event so full OF
financial and fraternal results to the people
OF the whole country. May rivalry in arts OF
peace and industry, which shall take place in
New Orleans between all sections Of our country,
| live and grow 10 the destruction of all unpriotc
| ana selfish feeling, and universal prevalence OF
| confidence and brotherly love in the North and
South, the East and West
Postmaster General Hstton has made al
lowance for increased postal facilities at
New Orleans during the exposition.