Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-21

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CHICAGO, Oct. 21.-In the presence Of 100 0OO
people and amid the echoes Of the larges,
chorus assembled in the history Of modern
times the worlds Columbian expositioni was
formally dedicated today by the dignitaries Of
the nation. The event was one well designed to
inspire the loyalty of the American heart. Mark
ing, as it did, the first international exposition
to be participated in by every civilized nation
of the globe, the occasion equally signifi-
cant in being devoid of that pomp and pa
geantry which have characterized the world 8
fairs of monarchial Europe.
The inaugural ceremonies Of today were q
triumph TO republican institutions triumph
greater than all the glories of war. To the re-
public of the western hemisphere had been re-
served the distinction OF so winning the good
will ard admiration of all the world that kings,
emperors, czars, sultans mikados, khans and
shahs have each extended the hand Of inter-
national fellowship to the American people and
crowned with their benediction and approval
the exposition TO be held under the patronage
Of the republic. As the discovery of Columbus
marks an epoch in the worlds knowledge the
occasion of today marks an epoch in the worlds
civilization. Ii means that the petty iealousies
Of the past have been put away by the enlight-
ened nations of the earth and relegaied 90 the
ages that have gone. and that upon a neutral
ground nations, like men. can assemble in fra
ternal greeting and recognize that bond q COM
mon humanity that makes brothers o. us all
The fierce rivalry Of arms has given place TO
the friendly competition Of commerce. The
selfish greed for power has given way 10 athirst
Tor enlightenment. TO a desire for national and
intellectual Developments.
The old Is no longer impatient of the prog
ress OF the new. With bowed heads the diplo-
matte Representatives of the crowned rulers Of
the old world gave attentive audience TO the
ceremonies Of today and voiced no dissent
when the orators of the hour reviewed the
glories of republican institutions and indicated
the greater progress lay in the government BY
the many, but more eloquent were than silver
tongued orators OF the day in attesting the
grandeur Of the republic was the modest
spectacle of the greatest international exposi-
ton Of the age ushered into being-not bv the
command of crowned head of hereditary
authority, but by the acclaim of lOO. 600
freemen-each man the peer Of his fellows
and each sovereign in the vested rights of the
republic.
The scene presented by the vast gathering in
the dedication building was never to be
forgotten. In many respects 1t was without
precedent Everything on the order of
the superlative. The dedication hall-the
manufacturers and liberal arts building-is the
largest structure ever erected, and in il was
gathered the largest crowd ever assembled
beneath o single roof. In the audience were
probably more distinguished Americans than
have ever been seen together on any CON-
memorative occasion in the history of the
republic.
WHO WERE THERE.
Learned jurists from the bench. cabinet Off
GERS, governors of states. Senators and Con-
gressmen, admirals and generals with all the
regalia Of authority, cardinals with their in
sigma OF apostolic faith, scientists who fast
wrestling from jealous nature the problem OF
the ages-all these gathered here TODAY to do
honor TO the great silent student of 400 years
ago. who in his way was the pioneer of them all
who led the van of human thought and manly
daring, and gave to the world a new continent
and to posterity an imperishable reverence for
Christopher Columbus.
This was the name that was on every lip, in
every ode and song, that crowned every perora-
ton, that found uttefNnce in the opening
prayer and was softly breathed in closing bene-
diction. All did him honor. and time, that
ripens and mellows the gratitude of nations,
after 400 years gives greatest homage to his
memory and name. As the several Grecian
villages claimed the birthplace Of Homer CEN
turies after he begged his bread throughout
their streets and moldered unhonored into
dust, so art and science and invention and re-
igion all We'd today in claiming Columbus as
their own. The president of the exposition
claimed him the author of the national develop
ment Of this age and hemisphere. The eloquent
Depew characterized him as a pioneer Of art,
SCIENCE. inventlon ana higher CIVILIZATION, who
had sailed from q country where force was the
sole source and exercise Of authority both in
the church and state" and the great Catholic,
Cardinal Gibbons, almost the same minute
claimed him a Jealous representative Of the
Church Of Rome, IAN apostle who inspired with
the sublime ambition Of carrying the light of
the gospel to people buried in the darkness of
idolatry." II remained to a woman to pro-
nounce the only suspicion Of disparagement of
the achievements of Columbus.
In an address nearly twice as long as the
average orations Of the day Mrs. Palmer Of the !
board Of lady managers only mentioned the
great navigator once and that was to declare
the fact that the general government has inst
discovered women to be Of more importance
than Columbus' discovery Of America. There
was . slight ripple Of surprise at this almost |
irreverent statement, but the audience good |
naturedly condoned the offense by the re6ec- |
ton that the declaration was probably due 20 /
the enthusiasm Of women In being accorded |
rotninent part In the ceremonies Of the day.
The addresses Of Chauncey N. Depev of New |
York and Henry Watterson Of Kentucky were |
we'll received and accepted ~ highly sppro- |
pirate 70 he occasion- The reception accorded |
tho great Kentucky editor amounted almost 70 /
an ovation, and Il was evident thsrs ~ an en-
tense desire On The part Of the Chicago portion /
os u sudfsncs 10 attons for that discourtssy i