The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-22

WORLDS Columbian exposition, triangular IA
fora, divided eyenly-one-hzlf OF the ground
blue. Signalling Lake Michigan, the other ball
white, suggestive Of the exposition Buildings,
With fringe OF dark gold, which, with the white,
makes the coIors OF isabella, aad tassel OF dark
red, with interviewer strands of crimson, the
oolors OF Ferdinand and Columbu aud the
terra Gotta of Chicago. which. with the white.
make the new municipal colors. Near this, on 8
stat, al OAK wreath tnelosing four Gothic 'Cs,
the intertwined initials of Cycius, Christopher
Columbus. and Chicago, the oval OF the G, ex-
pressiys Of the Romsnesqus characteristic OF
the Worlds fair building. and the four typify-
Ing the Q1afrocenteaniai OF the discovery oil
America Suddenly there in shout, and
cheers creep up from one end OF the vsss build
Ing, gradually growing In volume az they ap-
proach the stage. till near 81 hand the form
OF Chauncey A. Depew. making for his place
on the stand, furnishes the reason for this DEM
ons,ration, and 20 IL goes ss one after another
OF wsll-known people are recognized by the
great gathering sometimes hslf dozen
eddies OF hand capping In different parts
OF the house stgnaIise thu approach OF as many
different persons OF note
1t was 20 O'Clock when the great volume Of
band No usic aoated through the building, sig
nal sing the approach of Federal snd other
officials concerned in the parade, which had
left the Auditorium hotel some hours before
The cavalry esoorts at the head of the columns
rode In full marching order directly through
the portals into ons OF the Wings that dsnked
the ~ structure The horses and riders seen
at distance had the appearance OF mere toys
with which children set bsttle6eids and Eight
battles
A vast cheer went up from the multitude a.
the vanguard Of distinguished officials and
guests OF the occasion appeared on the platform.
Heading the column was Hon. Lambert Tree. OF
Chicago. ex-Uniied states minister to Russis,
who acted as an escort to the diplomatic corps.
At his right and leaning lightly upon his arm
was Baron Faya, the distinguished diplomatic
representative Of Italy. dean of the diplomatic
corps at Washington City, and followed by twos,
alfred In gold and gilt came the remainder OF
the distinguished representatives, OF other na-
Gons of the world and OF lands beyond the sea-
Al this instant and at signal from the leader
of the chorus $500 handkerch.efs were unlurIed
10 the breeze at the extreme south end OF the
hall aud were waved In hoaor of the guests Of
the occasion. Instantly the vast audience took
up the spirit OF the occasion and 10000 hands
were extended to the skies aud 10000 handker-
chiefs OF varied coioFs welcomed ihs dIguitares
OF the occasion. The scsne impressive,
ani the enthusiasm deepened every
heart thrilled by the inspiration OF
the hour. Malestieally and with the stately
tread OF military, the detachment OF the diplo-
matte corps marched to their seats In front and
al the righ. hand OF the chairman. The MEN,
bers of the cabinet of President Harrison, con-
Quoted by Vice President Norton, came next in
line, and another mighty cheer went up rs they
were escorted TO tho seats reserved for them.
The members of the supreme court OF the
United States attired IN black broadcioth, came
next. and following the judiciary wero the rep
resentasiyes OF the Church of Rome, Cardinal
Gibbons and the papsi envoy, Mgr. Satoii The
military commanders. Federal ana state, brought
up the rear aud another wave OF enth usiasn
swept over the multitude as Gems. Schode!d
aud Miles were recognized BIZ the front row.
Upon the stage of this vast building were now
represented a larger number OF generals of the
United states army assembled than since the
great review Mt Hashington City after the sur
render and cessation OF hostilties. The congress
of the United States. represented by senators
and members of the house OF representatives,
followed next, headed By Senator Cuilom aud
Congressman Springer, of Illinois. A minute
later the governors of the states. led by the best
known OF them nh, William Mckinley, OF Ohio,
appeared in sight, and the cheers which fol-
lowed were the ciimsxes OF enthusiasm as each
executive was recognized by his friends and ad-
mirers The central positions the stage were
naturally occupied by those who were To take
part in the ceremonies. These Included Vice
President Morton, Director General DAVIS, Pres
fdent Palmer, OF the Coiumb ban commission;
President iiigginbotham, OF the Exposition
company; Hon. Chauneey NJ. Depew Chief
Architect Durham. Hon. Henry Watterson,
Bishop Fowler and Others. Hon. Nhitelaw
Reid. Vice presidential candidate, occupied a
modest seat on the extre ne right. but he was far
from forgotten In tho bestowa, of applause. 1t
was 2:31 when she last guest was finally seated
and the exercises OF dedication began with
the Columbian march by the orchestra When
the last notes died away. Bishop Charles
H. Fowler, Of California, advanced TO the desk
and with bowed head. while people were hushed,
tai ftar ya.i ,ipxy
thsnks for thu OVERLOOKING goodness OF Prov-
dence - manifested In molding our history
people and In shaping our destiny a nation,
the reverend gentleman continued:
We thank Thee for the glorious history ws
have inherited We thank Thee for Creey. for
smithreld and for Marston Moor; for licking
ton aud Fort sumter; for Yorktown and APP
pomattox; or these thro5bing achievements Of
our patriotism. We thank Thee for Washing
ton aud Lincoln; for Webster and Clay; for
jefferson aud Jackson and for Grant. these
beacon lights OF the Republic. We bank Thee
for the mighty hosts OF heroic dead aud for the
priceless lessons they have taught US ia our
patriotism. In our yalcT. III our statems Bship
and In our sacrifice. We thank Thee Tor q, ,0c-
coo 81 free, heroic, patriotic citizens; for an
open Bible, open schools aad open chnrchss; for
Unprecedented growth OF abundant prosperity,
multiplied invention, unnumoered Libraries
countless newspapers many colleges, great
universities. ubiquitous psne Toiencc, universal
peace. uninterrupted happiness and unfair
uished honor. We thaak Thee for enamel pated
manhood aud exalted womanhoo1. We thank
thee for free cousciences and a Tree church. la a
free state Tor tree people.
Alter invoking blessing upon the president
ana his family and upon other high dgnitaries
of the nation, upon tie women of this country
ana its wagsworkcrs aud defenders. bs closed
with prayer for the eternal welfare OF those
present on this great occasion.
Al the concluSion OF the prayer. Director Gen
eral Davi. advanced 10 the front aud, after tho
applause Of greeting, spo-e as follows
Its NV plessurabie DUTY "a present ne noted
pers0nascs who az this hour, in their several
functions are u contribnts II the exercises
with whtch the grounds aud buildings are 20 De
dedicated he Norid's Columbian expasit-u on
IL thc natural outsrowth Of this ustt'as place
In history TIE Ceaseiess and tesistisss ularca
al civilization westward. ever westward. has
reached aud Iassctt tUe Great iR&e> 50! North
America aud iouudst ou their farthest shore
the greatest c}ty ct at-teru tilacs. Chicago, tho
peerless. has Teen selected Ter tae Esuat cee0ra.
lion which to-day gsves new TIRE 20 rrogres,. and
shSds is sight uIan the ages vet % come Estate
iished Ia the heart of t1Is coutlavut. her peiss
thrubs vita the qu,ckeHiug current of our ma
tlonAi tile. AHd lAat thts CITY was selected as
tic scene ut Ehis great commemorative festival
was the uEtArHt p1tEcoA % ut rTcItstlUed
event. Here All she nations are n mees ia
pCacetat, iEGdsh.e emulation GA the he'ds Of
ar. sctsHcv aud 81 1ustTT. on ihe Isias ~ -.
search Invention aai s. ha arsntp, ami to learn
She nutser ue OF t1e discovery We com.
reenoF~[s: - learn, a. coait bv earned IL 80
other way, tac ncaF1Vss al Hsau 10 mGu. the
fSGbeTAoud 0s COL ana the brotherhood % tus
human FHre. 1t.s. lsd es and gent erlCn. - the
exalted purpose 90 she af.d's Columbian exuo-
sittou Nav 81 hc rUttu} Ct tts 9. ~ A. trluE
rcAcu forever - a nations Of las ysyta.
Al the conclusion o. Davis address. Mavor
femrslead " sshbatuN extended the freedom .!
sae city - tie sl.ysGs ct tie ct,v.
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