The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-13

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and Gov. w. d. Bloxham, with ex-Gov,
Harrison Reed, ex-Chief Justice Randall
and many other notables and officers OF the
Sub-Tropical, took seats in the gallery, at
the east end of the building. Secretary
Forbes called the vast audience TO order
and Rev. K. H. Weller invoked the divine
blessing, the audience intoning the Lords
prayer with the clergyman in an impressive
manner Col. Forbes then introduced the
President Of the exposition, James NJ.
Krca Ter. who was received with great
cheers His address referred 10 the history
of the expOsi ion principally
Director General Paine made a rousing
speech, and the good points IN II were lber-
ally cheered.
GOV. BLoXHAM's OVATION.
Ex-Gov. Bloxham was then introduced.
At the mention of his name the people
shouted themselves hoarse. Hats were
flung up handkerchiefs waved and per-
sonal ovation was given him without stint.
His speech abounded III witty and bright
sayings and the applause was tumultuous at
times He said
Mr.. President. LADIES AND GESTLEMES We
are here to celebrate the opening Of Florida 8
Sub-Tropical Exposition, which IS intended TO
present To the world miniature Of the asrlcul-
tCral and other resources Of our State.
4 vast majority Of It's citizens are engaged IN
that calling. Agriculture IL the
ton Of all wealth, the motive power
that transforms empires
Agriculture then, in the broad sense
in which have used II, being
50 vital portion Of the world 5 economies this
exposition was inaugurated 10y some Of our en-
terprislug citizens to present birds eye view
Of the agricultural and other resources OF
Florida and the Inducements she offers to
healthy immigration. All the cereals are
grown within our limits We produce over half
" the crop Of sea island cotton raised 10
the United States. while the short staple
grows IN many portions Of the state as luXuTl
ant Y and probably as upon any Of the upiands
Of the entire South. Tobacco has been and is
being raised Of a grade that will compete with
Cuba and Sumatra, the West India cane -four
shes in its own tropical regions, while the
vegetable garden is luxury that We can ENJOY
at all seasons Of the year Grapes, figs, plums,
peaches. pears and other fruits need but atten-
ton 10 return satisfactory profits, ans floral
offerings are only equaled by the fair maidens
whose tender hands have nurtured them.
The Florida orange Is confessedly the finest IN
the world and Is destined not only to monopolze
the trade Il America but TO take front rank in
European markets We raise successfully the
lemon, lime and all other members of the citrus
family. Add to these the pineapp'e, the cocoa
nut, guava, banana mango. and numerous
other tropical fruits, and you at once
recognize the fact that Florida can
pres Mt an exhibit that no other State
it 10 less than in Minnesota noted for its dry
climate. our climate in a word is the most
equable and health-restoring in the known
world We possess greater variety OF woods
than ony other commonwealth, thousand
miles of river navigation. with twelve hundred
miles of sea coast. and numberless beautiful
and magnificent LAKES and matches springs, a
sponge growth worth millions of dollars, vast
beds Of phosphate deposits What greater in
ducements can any other state offer? Does the
intelligent Immigrant ask for more: Yes, and
We can give it. We present you with
a school system of marked and progressive i'm
proyement-50 per cent. in the last eleven years,
increasing from 600 in 1876 to 2lO0 in 1885,
our taxable resources have increased nearly 80
per cent. in the last seven years. The mileage
of our roads has increased over $50 per cent. in
the last six years. From 535 miles in June 1881,
we now have ? $50 miles. our population has
increased between 80 and 20 per cent in the last
fifteen years and represents every state and
Territory in the Union. We welcome the i'm
migrants. feel that speak the sentiments of
our entire people, from the sparkling waves Of
Escamhas beautiful bay TO your own
magnificent st. Johns, when bid
welcome, thrice welcome TO the tourists and
settlers from every cline and from every section
of our common country. There are many coun-
ties not represented here, some of the most in
vting III the State There is yet time and an
opportunity like this TO advertise their produc-
tons and their resources is seldom presented.
VIII they I've equal to the occasion, and seize and
utilize the opportunity I deeply regret that
the distinguished and eloquent Georgian, Mr..
Grady. could not have accepted the invitation
and performed the task which, at late hour,
GOV PERRY'S SPEECH.
When Gov. Perry arose to address the
people he received a most gratifying recep-
ton. He spoke but a few moments, and
the effects Of his recent illness were plainly
visible. He said
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, MANAGERS OF THE SUB
TROPICAL EXPosIrIoN-I confess, as your Sec
retaly said that il was with great inConven-
fence that came here, but had it been twenty
times that would have come when ! under
stood that It was state institution. -
have come here with gre a deal of pleasure
because see the enterprise viii inure to the
welfare Of the entire State. As much as love
Jacksonville, would not have been here had |
thought II a local affair but when | saw by the
letter of invitation that ii was expected
for me TO dedicate it to the entire state would
have been here at all costs ! say my
self that was especially gratiied to see this as
any man in the State that is Interested in the
welfare of Florida must feel grateful to the
must be success, and the people of Florida
must put their shoulder to the wheel, and it Will
be so it will he seen of all men, = Let us
invite all of our friends to meet US
here and see for themselves ON be
half of the State of Florida ! must
thank the managers for their work in pushing
this to a success, and also for asking me to dedi
cate this TO the entire state Let us all unite
and make il worthy Of the State. You have it
IN your power 20 make II grand success Let
us rely upon your efforts. If you are
a flOrldlan, no matter where your home
whether on the gulf or on the coast in Mddla
Florida or South Florida, Maine or Mexico. tell
your friends of the glorious success that Florida
has achieved in her b-Tropical Exposition
Now look there and see if We exaggerate
Once more with many thanks, | accept the Of
fer to dedicate To Florida. her interests and her
advancement this beautiful Sub Tropical Expo
sition.
After the exercises the crowds dispersed
over the grounds and through the various
hui Ia ira fhtaut
manifested throughout, and nothing oc-
CURED to mar the grand success of the day.
IN THE EVENING.
This evening grand concert was given,
in which fully $50 people took part. The
immense building was seen to its best ad-
vantage The magnificent display of tropi-
cal fruits and flowers, grand works of art
fountains playing, over all the electric
lights shedding a slvery sheen produced a
scene of beauty never dreamed of outside
an enchanted palace of the Arabian Nights
tale
With all this for the eye TO feast on the
following programme of vocal ana instru-
mental music was rendered TO please the
ear
PART l.
/. Opening March. ...-.....,..F Miglionico
Composed expressly for the exposition.
.. Chorus. ...... Hail 10 Thy Tropic Bowers"
J. ID. KerrisOn
Words by DIR. Summers expressly for the eY-
position.
g. Song .... ......,.." The Anchors Weighed"
I r Eetas