Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-10-28
or the mousse OF representa-

MemDers or Jne nouse OF representa-
tives.
Representatives of the army and nav,
Of the United States. ..t
The governors and their stats of all tn
states and territories.
Bishop Charles H. Fowler, D. D., o
California, His Eminence Cardinal Glib
bons, Rev. H. C. McCook, of the First
Presbyterian church of Philadelphia.
Hon. Chauncey M. Depew, of New
York, and Henry Watterson. of Ken
lucky.
Miss Harriet Monroe. of Chicago, Mrs
Sarah c. LeMoyne, reader of the ode.
Commissioners of foreign governments
to the worlds Columbian exposition.
Consuls of foreign powers.
The worlds Columbian commissioners.
The board Of managers, headed by Mrs.
Potter Palmer, president.
Board of directors of the worlds fair.
The chiefs of departments.
Staff officers of the directors of works.
The city council of Chicago.
The vice presidential carriage was
drawn by four white horses, ridden by
postillions in scarlet. Over the doors Of
the carriage were draped two of the
finest flags that were ever made, and
which came a few days ago from the
mandatory of a Philadelphia hfm at q
6,st of $500. One was the national flag,
with forty-four stars, and the other the
infantry stand of colors, a blue ground,
with the coat of arms of the United
States in the center. The coat of arms
was embroidered in the natural colora
of the eagle, with the shield on his
breast, and the "E Pluribus Unum"
pendant in his beak. The silk in the
flags was of a weight and texture rarely
seen, while each was framed in a heavy
gold fringe, with rich cords and tassels.
From the street the procession moved
south on Michigan avenue and by way
Of T~hirty-ifth street, to the Grand
boulevard, and thence to Washington
park, the occupants of every carriage
being greeted with a volley of cheers as
block after block was traversed. AT
Washington parka brief halt was made,
while the United States troops and the
visiting militia deployed before the vice
presidential carriage.
After q lunch had been served the line
of march was resumed to the Manufac.
lures and Liberal Arts building. Here
seats had been provided upon the floor
for 100000 participants. Every, chair
had its occupant, and an immense
crowd, variously estimated at from
10000 to IL, 900, would fain be contented
with standing room. The guests that
had participated in the procession were
escorted other seats upon the platform
with the utmost dispatch, Vice Presi-
dent Morton being seated in front, with
President T. w. Palmer on his right.
President Higinbotham on his left, and
Cardinal Gibbons, Bishop Ireland,
Bishop Fowler, Mayor Washburne,
Henry Watterson, Chauncey M. Depew
occupying seats on either side. To
the east and west upon the same plat
form were seated the members of the
cabinet, the diplomatic corps, the
judges of the supreme court, governors
of the states, and other distinguished
guests. Mind cannot conceive, no pen
Gil describe the scene that was presented
when the last Of those who had partici-
pated in the parade were seated. On
the platform were representatives of
every country on the civilized globe;
before them the largest audience that
has ever assembled since that day upon
which the Creator said "Let there be
light Little time was occupied in
preliminaries. Without waiting for a
signal the orchestra broke forth with
the opening strains Of the columbia
March," arousing the audience to a high
pitch of enthusiasm. As the strains of
the music died away Bishop Charles H.
Fowler, of California, one of the most
eminent divines Of the Methodist church,
arose in his place. The immense audi
ence, which stretched back as far as the
eye could reach, followed his example.
And heads were bowed and hands
clasped, while the eminent divine gave
thanks to the Almighty for what had
already been accomplished, and be.
sought the blessing of the great ruler of
all upon what remained to be done. A
hundred and fifty thousand throats
voiced a fervent amen as the bishop re-.
sumed his seat. The task of making the
formal announcement that the work of
preparing the buildings and grounds had
been completed, had been assigned to
Hon. George R. Davis, director general,
ana who was received with a burst O,
applause that went up to the roof OF the
structures and r~everberated as from the
firing of a amor in the distance.
After Mr.. Davis came Mayor Wash
burne with a welcome on behalf of Chi
cago. The Columbian ode was read by
Mrs. Sarah c. LIE Moyne, i~nterspersed
with choral selections from the same
Mrs. Potter Palmer made a brief ad
dress on the part of the board of lad,
managers, and President Higginbotham
then rendered the buildings on behalf
of the exposition to President Palmer of
the Columbian commission. President
Palmer responded briefly, and tuen Vice
President Morton was introduced to
dedicate the buildings on behalf of tho
United States.
The conclusion of MI. Morton's speech
was the signal for loud and long con.
tinued applause, and when the vice
president stepped forward to bow his
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