The morning news., 1889-05-07

tion," as Carlyle called the French, can
lend to a grandiose ceremonial. The
biting words that Carlyle wrote in
sneer are to-day veritable in sobriety.
la his CHI pter entitled The Feast of the
Pikes," if the spleen be extracted and the
beauty preserved, there lies marvellous
description of Paris as she halls the OPEN
ing OF the greatest of her expositions, in
augurated without the trappings of mon
archy, but with far more impressiveneSS
and enthusiasm than the articles of despot-
ism we're able to command from an impe-
rial treasury and the cooperation of a COM
prehensive and compact diplomacy.
All that Carlyle wrote of it
in its gala dress of 1919 is true to-day, but
the truth is increased thousaud-fold The
success of the undertaking in the face OF
international coldness or altagonism, is
therefore vindication of democracy and
labor. Although monarchial governments
have instructed their representa- ives to be
absent on the inauguration and have de-
clined to make appropriations for represen-
tation by exhibits, the exhibits classified
nationally vastly exceed in scope and in.
terest those of all preceding exhibitions.
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED.
The countries represented by their skill
are, in addition TO France and the United
States, Great Britain, Austria Hungary,
Italy, Switzerland. Russia, Sweden, Den.
mark, Norway, Holland, Belgium, Spain,
Portugal, Greece, Roumalia, Servia,
Egypt, Persia, Mexico, Brazil, Argentine
Rapu lie, Bolivia, Chill, Nicaragua, Vene-
zuela, Guatemala, Urua ruay, Paraguay, San
Domingo, Salvador, Hayti, China, Japan,
East India, Siam, Morocco and Australasia.
The unrepresented countries are Germany,
an absence as inevitable as it is deplora-
bic and conspicuous, Turkey and Montene-
gro. The subject matter of the ex osition
comprises everything that enters into the
material Of civilization. While it may be
classified with extreme comprehensivenes
under the heads of fine and industrial arts,
it contains in great grounds the
history Of the universe. Whether for
peace or war, it is history teach
ing by examples, but it is pre-emi-
nently peace inviting all mankind t. school
to learn her nobility and benefcence.
EXHIBITS MOI IN PLACE.
The applications for space so far ex-
ceeded expectations founded on previous
exhibitions that despite heroic exertions
not one department is complete nor a
catalogue of any group ready for the print
ers. The American representation is
farthest behind. There is not, for instance,
at this writing, vestige of the great
national educational exhibit to be seen nor
are the consignme is sent from individual
states, nearly all of which are TO
be repres 4nted out of the pack
ing boxes. So far as present
Indications 90 the American exhibit on
the industrial side will be the most impress
sive in g Id and silver smit ing; in glass
ware which has made marked sensation
among the French and Austrian glass
makers, and in machinery.
The palace, rightly 50 named. devoted to
machinery, is a magnificent ediiice in which
q worlds congress might sit. Its archi-
tectural beauty and the splendor of it,
decorations alone render it one of the
great centerS of interest. The chief attrac-
ton in it is the Edison display Of motors,
machines and apparatus.
IT'S vAsTNEss
An idea of the vastness of the exposition
may be gained from the area it covers.
Although the exhibition buildings are
closely grouped, the total ground surface
excseds J, 10000 square feet. The Champ
de Mars, Trocadero, Palace gardens, espla-
made of Invaldes aud the quays of the
Seine, extending bet the Champ de
Mars and the Invalides buildings, blend
strength, suitability, light and grace in
their composition. The interior architect
ural lines are notably free and symmet-
rical, while their decorations surpass in ele-
gauce of design and richness Of tone those
of any structures ever put up for similar
use. The mcst accomplished artists have
been employed upon every part Of the work.
aud the colors, while high in key, are rich
and effective, without being glaring. In
deed, the decorations of the interiors would
adorn the finest permanent public edifices.
The whole appropriation t$S, 600 ,000 made
by the French government has been ex-
pended, and further sums have been set
apart for official courteses. The republic,
municipality and exposition will Jointly
defray the expenses of the HluminatiOus
and festivities this evening.
FINANCIAL PROSPECTS.
The last expo sition resulted in an ap-
parent loss Of more than $1,000, 900, but
that there was an actual profit is not
doubted The number of visitors regis
tered, and every visitor in Paris has 10
register, exceeded 20O,0 Goo and estimating
an expenditure Of $50 10 each person, the
net income Of the city exceeded 10000, 900
The increase in theater receipts alone dur
ing the exposition was more than 800, 600
The entries this year exceed those Of
previous years, especially in foreign sec
tious. The most notable in this respect are
Russia and Great Britain.
The display Of Dosteries at Staffordshire
and Worcestershire constitute remark
able exhibition. Total number Of entries
In fine arts department is $500. This do
palbheub W4h nv Do OlHAaAJ OPSASA AOI
several weeks.
wHIsTLER'S DRoLLERY
An episode commingling the pathetic
with the droll, occurred in the conduct OF
the jury of American artists residing in
Paris sitting upon works Of art offered by
Americans The versatile and or
ratio Whistler, who sent a
letter expressing his second class
thanks to the Munich jury for a seconl-
class medal, decided to renationaliz9 him
self His long voluntary exile in Europe,
and his official, If brief, career as the head
OF the society Of British artists, awakened
in the breasts Of Americans SONS resent
ment The submission Of his exposition
pictures TO an American jury was sur
p ising act Of patriotism, which did
not, however, encounter reciprocal ap-
preciation, aud number OF his
pictures we're rejected. Ia inteiligible
wrath be withdrew them all and submitted
them with acclamatiOn aud accepta 10 a
Bri ish Jury, where he ~ now cia sided.
The conduct of the American jury was not
devoid Of petulance, for it is certain thht
Whistler will be eagerly claimed after his
death as an American artist Of unquestion-
able renown.
The venerable Sculptor Story, for some
different reason, also Jared Ill At the hands
of the young yankees who cultivate the
muse upon little su 1pers Ia Partisan by
ways. In his case kindly intervention re-
versed the dec sion which was alike unwar-
ranted and ungraci0us
GOOD THINGS BY DIRFEREST WRITERS.
It is always diverting to look at a great