Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-10-22
The Columbian Congress, the Purely
Intellectual
PART OF THE BIG EXPOSITION,
Inaugurated Under Most Aus
picious Circumstances Last
Night - Archbishop Ireland s
Splendid Address-Auditorium
Hall Packed to Overlooking.


the Auditorium when the Columbian
the purely intellectual part
of the exposition, were inaugurated oy
Archbishop Ireland, OF 81. Paul.
Certainly the occasion was brilliant
beyond all expectations, and the de-
mand for seats TO hear the famous
American prelate was relatively greater
in comparison with the facilities, than
the extraordinary pressure for admls-
sion to the dedication hall itself at JACK
son Park to-day.
Archbishop Ireland was introduced
by President Bonney. When the won
deriul uproar of applause that greeted
Archbishop Ireland had measuraoly
subsided, he said:
The greatest of things is mind. MIND.
conscious, intelligent, potent 10 put INTO
action thought aud wish, differentates IT
self absolutely from matter, rises above II
To immeasurable heights, dominates ana
moves the unthinking world. Mind is the
causative power in all orderly results.
Without il, there is nothing, or there Is
aimless movement and chaos. The universe
is the product Of the supreme mlnd-1ou
increate. Within the universe thae Is
created mind-man. Whatever, ouUsue
the workings Of the First Cause, comes In
the universe of beauty, goodness ana pro
gress. comes through man. lie is, wlthlh
the limits of Gods creation, second crea-
tor. The manifestations OF mind IN men
are of varied measures. The degree OF
mind lifts man above man; the higher the
mind. the greater and the nobler the man.
The solemn commemoretion or tue as
coyery of America has been allotted 10 the
United States. 1t was the right ana tne
duty of the first nation Of the continent 10
charge itself with the gracious task.
SHE HAS INAUGURATED
the Exposition of Chicago. Proper. TOO,
was IL that among the cities OF the United
States Chicago be the chosen one within
whose portals the Exposition be enthroned.
Chicago, fifty years ago the prairie village,
the st1pendous city OF the present time, is
the worlds object lesson OF progress Inc
monarch of our inland seas, the central
citv of the nation. she exhibits TO the VS.
itor the fullness of growth with which the
United States has been blest.
The Exposition will show fortn tue re.
suits of the discovery OF COLUMBUS. Whs'
the Amcries OF f4Sa-ns..s< hoS~ovsl
rich in hidden treasures. tranquil and un'
disturbed in natures sleep. He gave the
America of lS92-the America which his
achievement made possible. He gave, in
large mef SURE ment. modern progress amid
all nations. America, be large-hearted IN
thy justice to Columbus.
The Exposition will bring to the memory
of Columbus yet higher honor. The dawn
which on that memorable discovery day
purpled the sails of the Santa Maria, the
Nina and the Pinta, and diffused Joy untold
into the souls of Columbus ana his mari
ners, was the harblDger to the world of
magnificent era Of progress.
Jackson Park, the pride to-day or chi
cago, upon whose buildings vast and state
ly the majesty Of the nation descended this
morning in dedicatory services, tells the
resolve 70 redeem all promises, TO realize
all hopes.
IAN STATING THE PURPOSE
of the Worlds Auxiliary Congress Of the
Worlds Columbian Exposition.
The organization, known as the Auxil-
iary Congress- is an integral part OF the
Columbian Exposition, whose directors
authorize and support IL. IL has received
from the United States government recog-
milton and approval Its special mission Is
10 organize aud cause TO be held, during
the several months allotted TO the exposl-
ton. international conventions Of the schol-
lines of human progress in the various de-
partments OF civilized life, and In
this way present, through the living
voice of the chief actors, clear and
comprehensive statements OF the questions
in all the fields Of activity, which vex to-
day the souls OF men. The idea Is truly
grand, and most important results must
follow from the successful carrying out OF
IL. All countries are asked TO send 70 Chi
cago their best and most active minds.
The several conventions, or congresses,
will bring into actual contact the leaders
in the several departments Of thought.
The thinking world will be under our eyes;
the whole trend Of modern activity will be
under our touch. What schools for learn
ersl What workshops OF new ideas,
where mind in friction with mind provokes
unto higher flights and rises into broader
vistas Of truth
The worlds congresses will be held in
the permanent memorial art palace erected
in Lake Front Park. Complete reports OF
all deliberations will be published In me
mortal volumes at the expense ard under
the direction Of the United States govern
ment.
EXPEDITIONS ARE HELD
as indications Of progress and as stimu-
lants TO its continuous growth. But what
is progressl Its chief seat is nos in matter:
IL is not in the changes of forms 70 which
matter may be subjected.
Gods aim in his workings through ma
ture was man. The earth was created TO
prepare for him dwelling place. II was
endowed with vernal fecundity 70 provide
him with nutrimsnt and 70 give delectasion
TO his senses.
.sThe meaning of creation" IL has been
well said, ''is not understood until dust
stands erect as living man"
There Is danger lest expositions. where
all is wood and marble. gold and silver,
machinery and cereals; where matter
alone feasts the eye, aud speaks 70 the
soul. silently teach false lessons OF pro-
Qress. All is well with the world, IL
might seem, IL matter is improved. Men
seek matter and admire matter. Matter,
then, Is the all-important. The tendency
Of the times Is already more materialistic
than its well wishers desire. Nothing
should be done 10 accelerate H. There Is
need 10 repeat aloud the poets warning:
"Ill fares the land, 70 Fastening Ills prey,
Where wealth accumulates, and men de-
cay"
This is the mission Of the Congress aux
iliary.
The plans OF the congress auxiliary are
most comprehensive. They extend along
all the lines Of the growth Of man.
There are the departments OF egricul-
ture. engineering, commerce and finance,
etc. etc, in which his relations 70 matter
receive due consideration.
The maryels Of physical and mechanical
sciences. in which the age glorires Itself:
- snrnrisiu1 inventions, ems ling Us 70
Em,uate more completely er nature.
- to yoke its subtlest force our indus