The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-12-18
President Richardson Addresses Press
ident Arthur by Wire, Who
ADDRESSES woRLplN REPLY
Touches u Telegraph Button at tho White
House and starts the Machinery In
Exposition Hali-Ths Great
Day ut New Orleans.
EVERYTHING MOVED LIKE MAGIC.

WAsHiNaToS, Dec. lG.-There was
considerable delay in the opening eSer-
cises of the New Orleans Exposition to-
day. A large crowd OF distinguished
people had gathered at the whitchouse,
and every arrangement was made
for the president to open
the Exposition in appropriate style. The
president took his station nc the tole-
graph table and remained stagl ing
there, surrounded by his cabinet, for
over half an hour before the signal tnHt
everything WAS la readiness 'as re-
ceIyed by the telegraph operator. The
Marine band was present ana bad eN-
hausted their programme of national
airs Tor tho occasion, aud many had leIt
the building. The sigual was received
at half last two o'clock, and in u few
moments the
ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT RICHARDSON
wHs received rs follows:
70 the prcsid, rt OF the United States:
The present occasion is the cOnsum-
nation of the enterprise inaugurated H.
conformity tn the act of congress passed
less than Two years agu, and authorizing
the holding of n Worlu's Industrial aud
ininL auspices ui the United States Ma
Iiunal Cotton Planters association, and
its location in the city OF New Orleans
was then selected as the site of this
Worlds Exposition, and in June, lSs3,
thirteen commissioners, composing a
board OF management, Was appointed by
the president of the United States, and
NJ once eutrred upon the discharge OF
their duties. At AN early date, how
Iaal-N l,aaN n
llbcrality OF individuals of
the city and state would be inadequate
to meet the requirements OF the ever-in-
credsing magnitude of the undertaking.
Accordingly, application for aid was
made to the United States, through con-
gress, resulting in obtaining that gener-
uus assistance which has so materially
contributed to the accomplishment of
tho purpose contemplated. From the
| commencement IL was determined that
moi hing should give local or sectional
character to the great work, but that 1t
should be, as it truly is, national and
international exposition, and conse-
quently to-day are assembled here, the
representatives of all the nations OF the
| world, side 10y side, with those OF our
own national government and OF every
state and territory OF this uniGn. All
have contributed examples OF their
resources aud their progress
in this wonderful collection Of
industrial, commercial, educational and
artistic objects, now open to the inspec-
ton of the world. How much of Z g,od
shall result from the means Of instruc-
tion here furnished is beyond mortal
power to measure, but certainly not the
least benefit to he derived from this eX-
position will be closer and more
| friendly intercourse OF our own people
with those of other countries, and the
| development Of a common interest and
| the The tirner establishment of
peace in our own country. 1t Will
Ue a monument of an era of unity in in
terests, harmony and good feeling, des.
| tined, ii is believed, to endure rs long as
the continent itself shall exist on which
these now pcrie tly United States are
Established. 1 now present to you this
exposition, ready as our best efforts,
| with The brief period of time at our COM
mand, have been able to make 1t, and
ior the degree of success attained, we
appeal to generous Judgment.
PRESI ENT ARrAuR's AD RESS.
The address of President Richardson
was read by Commissioner Morehead,
AID in rpy>i, President Arthur made 81
brief address and declared the eXposi
ton open. The address was at once
telegrap phed to New Orleans. IL is as
follows:
Il, the name of the people of the re-
public, congratulate the citizens Otthe
southwest in their advancing pros
y rity, as manifested by the great inter
national exposition, now about 10 open.
The Interest of the nation in that sec
ton of our commonwealth has found
expression in many ways, and notably
IN appropriations for the Improvement
OF the Mississippi and by national
loan to promote the present Exposition.
Situated as it is, at the gate
way of trade between the
III tied States and Central and
South America, 1t will attract the atten-
ton of the people of the neighboring
nations Of the American system, ana
they will learn the Importance of avail
ing themselves of our products, as we
W II of theirs, and thus not only good
feeling. but profitable intercourse be-
tween the United States and the states
of Central and South America, Will be
promoted. The people also of our own
country, thus 'rought closer together,
will lind in this Exposition OF
competitive Industries motives for
erhood. Railroads, telegraph lines
and Submarine cables have drawn
much nearer the nations of the earth,
and an assent bly, like this, of the repre-
sentatives of the different natious, is
promOtiye of good will and peace, while
/, advances the material welfare OF all.
The United States extends to those
from foreign countries who visit us on
this occasion cordial welcome, and
now, at the executive mansion in
Washington, in the presence OF the as
sen. bleu representatives of the friendly
nations of The earth, of the president of
the senate, of the speaker
of the house of representatives, OF
the chief justice and associate
Justice OF the supreme court, of com
,rittee from each house of congress, and
of the members OF my cabinet, again,
anu in their hame congratulate the pro-
moters of the Exposition upon the au-
spicious Inauguration OF the enterprise
which promises such tar reaching re-
suits. With my hest wishes for the full
til,ment of all its great purposes, now
declare the Worlds Ipdustrial and Cot
ton Centennial Exp sition is open.
Signed CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
"sATAN CAME ALSO"
The presidents remarks were re-
ceived with applause. Remarks were
then made by Senator Logan, on behalf
of the congressional committee.
At the close of his remarks, the presi-
dent, at 3:l0.
TOUCHED THE TrcN
of the instrument aud started the ma
chinery in the exposition building at
New Orleans.
All present applauded vigorously
N, hon Tho announcement was made that