Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-10-11
A UNIQUE OCCASION.
The Corner Stone For Newspaper Build-
Ing Laid With Great Ceremony-Gov.
HilI, Chauucey Depeyy and Others sneak.


The Corner Stone For Newspaper Build-
Ing Laid With Great Ceremony-Gov.
HnI. Chauncey Depew and Others speak.
NEW YORK, October l0-A large number of
distinguished guests were present to-day at the
placing of the cornerstone of the new World
building. Colonel Cockerill spoke as follows
Under the system of Government established in
this Republic upon the intelligence and patriot
ism Of the people. the press becomes indeed the
bulwark of liberty and the protector of every pub
agent in the administration of government, the
press is the medium through which that knowl-
to vote act and direct intelngentiy. just as that
press is alert wise, watchfu over public inter-
honest and sincere in its service to that extent
will it be great, powerful apd useful.
rived under % 'ie our broad Institutions. Their ap
proval makes and their disapproval unmakes.
marks new era in the career Of this pubic Jour
nal, whose progress and achievements during the
aa Stone M Of new and proud Forum Yhe e edice to
be erected here VIII not only be valued contri-
neighborhood, but 1t Will be a testimonial to
The Genius of Our Republic
and monument to that most powerful of institu-
tons, the press. It will be public monument in
the sense that it will testify to the public appre-
citation, as believe, of faithful service rendered
resentative of Mr.. Joseph Pulitzer the editor.
proprietor and director OF the World and in
broaG sense the creator of the new World. whose
future home we dedicate. am authorized to
pledge a faithful adherence to the principles
nal which have made it prosperous and which
have equipped 1t for rendering that service In be-
bifion. 1t viii be Indeed temple where the right
shall secure always an advocate, where liberty
abides, and where Justice may find all seasons
summer.
Chauncey M. Depew followed Mr.. CockerilL
He said:
The laying of the corner stone of one Of these
and is the enduring monument of Its success and
power, is an event of more than ordinary inter-
which express mo- more eloqnently both the intellect
ual and material progress OF the country than its
or factories its mills or its railroads. The pyra-
mids and obelisks of the past. the national monu-
quest. But these splendid structures. built by
the modern newspaper, are the results of a
Combination of Brains and Business,
of mental vigor and culture of ability in the
duct Of affairs, Of craftsmanship and common
sense which makes possible American literature
and perpetuates American liberty. Yonder rise
the stories and towers which Will tell to all sue
ceeding generations the story and the glory OF
Greeley and Raymond, Of Bennett and Bryant
and Dana. Upon this spot will be erected build
ing worthy of its wonderful surroundings and
ilustra ting the strength and influence of great
public offers to genius and pluck. The growth Of
the World since Mr.. Joseph Pulitzer became its
history
Governor Hill was then introduced and said,
among other things:
The press to-day has become the enemy Of cor
ruption and vice of every sort, and with the in
crease of Its power comes increased responsibility.
1t is for the public interest that the newspaper
should be SO cheap to be within reach OF all |
classes. There is another side of the question. |
There should be expensive, honorable and high |
talent employed. Underpaid editors are the bane |
OF the newspaper profession.
In conclusion he referred to the success of |
the World under Mr.. Pulitzer, and regretted |
that bis health did not permit his beng here |
to-day.
When the ceremonies were concluded the |
guests repaired to the Astor House. where a !
collation. was served. The building will be of |
the roof there will be dome 50 feet high and |
a cupola 20 feet high. The distance from the |
cupola to the sidewalk will be 800 feet