The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-09
EXPOSITION.
Opening of the Worlds Fair at
Paris by President M.
Carnot.
VastnesS of the Grounds and
Buildlngs-Names OF the
Nations Represented.


ward all the world and toward the enemie
OF democracy In particular France agail
celebrates the progress of the world in ar
and the sciences of peace. The inaugur
alton of the exposition of 1889, the cen
: fury OF the real birth of modern govern
ment, is superb testimony to the advance
of human skill In every quarter of tn
globe. Before and above that il
must be acknowledged to be
substantial proof of the stability
OF the resolution of the people of France
IN the maintenance of popular institu.
tions. The skepticism of other pile
concerning the depth of the sincerity and
steadfastness of the French in perpetual
ing the liberty which could have beer
acquired only in revolution, and. which
the close of century of commissions in
every portion of organized society finds
confirmed in its cradle land is largely due
to the confounding of French deport-
ment with democratic principle.
Although monarchial governments have
instructed their representatives to be alb
sent from the inauguration, and have de-
clined to make application for representa-
ton by exhibits, the exhibits classified
nationally vastly exceed, in scope and in
terest, those of all preceding exhibitions.
The countries represented by their skill
are, In addition to France and the United
States: Great Britain, Austria, Hungary,
Italy, Switzerland, Russia, Sweden,
Denmark, Norway, Hollend, Bel
GUM, Spain, Portugal, Greece,
Roumania, Servia, Egypt, Persia, Mexico,
Brazil, the Argentine Republic, Bolivia,
Chill Nicaragua, Venezuela Guatemala,
UrugaN Paraguay, San Domingo, San
Salvador, Hayti, China, japan, East India,
Siam, Morocco and Australia.
The unrepresented countries are Ger
many Ian absence as inevitable as it is
deplorable and conspicuous), Turkey and
Montenegro.
The subject matter of the exposition
comprises everything that enters into the
material of civilization. SO far as present
Indications go the American exhibit on
an industrial scale will be the most i'm
pressive in gold and silver smithing, in
glass ware, which has made marked SEN
sation among French and Austrian glass
makers, and in machinery.
The palace rightly 80 named is devoted
to machinery. 1t is magnificent edifce
in which the worlds congress might sit.
Its architectural beauty and the splendor
of its decorations also render it
one of the great oenters of interest. The
chief attraction in it is the Edison dis
play of motor machines and apparatus.
An idea of the Vastness of the exposi-
ton may be gained from the area it
covers. Although the exhibition build
lngs are closely grouped, the total ground
surface exceeds 100000 square feet. The
40 aaIn
acres.
The exhibition structures take IN
the Champ de Mars, Trocado, Pal &C
Gardens, the Esplanade, the Invalides and
the Qusys of the Seine, extending be-
tween the Champ de Mars and the In
valides. The buildings blend strength
Puitably, lightiugs and grace in their
composition. One of the most interest
ing features of the exposition, which
will require elucidation here
after, Is the exhibit made by
profit sharing organizations. France will
yet place the statue of Leclaire, son OF the
village shoemaker and father of profit
sharing industries, among those of heroes.
Upon the foundation he laid are being
erected many enduring monuments IN
which the problem of labor and capitol Is
being gradually and safely solved, and
under whose protecting roofs the work
man is acquiring habits of fruRality, tenn
perance, culture, thrift and content.
Among the objects of moral as we'll as
historical interests within the grounds are
series of human dwellings, from, the Ia
custrive to the contemporaneous crecon-
structed bastile American corn palace
where the uses of this article of food are
to bs picturssquely introduced into
E lrope. Its success is uncertain.
One of the chief attractions outside the
grounds is a panorama which presents
the history of France during the century.
President Carnot formally opened the
exposition this afternoon. The president
was accompanied to the exposition
grounds by the president OF the senate
and chamber of deputies. The party
were escorted by squadron OF cavalry:
They left the Elysee at 1:30 o'clock, and
an artillery salute announced their arrival
under the central dome of the main ex-
position building. President Carnot as
cendsd the dais that had been erected
under the dome. He was surrounded by
members of his cabinet and members OF
the senate and chamber of deputies.
M. Tirard, premier, made an address
welcoming the president. He declared
that the exhibition exceeded all expects
tions, and proved that the French people
still preserved all the qualities for which
they had been noted. Despite the acute
ness of the economic crisis, they had been
able to collect splendid array of exhibits.
Although every government did not
officially take part in the
work, most Of them generously
seconded the efforts of private
individuals. In conclusion M. Iirard ex-
tended greeting to strangers now In
Paris, and said that republican France
would show itself hospitable and generous,
creating them no! as rivals inspiring
jealousy, but as felow-workers lsboring
for the happiness of humanity. President
Csrnos, in his address, referred to the
undsuntsbIe energy of France in arising
from the severest trials to fresh industrial
triumphs. He afterward inspected the
various departments of the exhibition.