Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-27

President Morton read his speech with
an evident appreciation OF the greatness
OF the occasion, pausing In effective
periods and emphasizing the national
sanction of the Exposition. AS he turned
TO take his chair at the conclusion, the
Diplomatic Corps rose and stood un-
I'll he was seated. That was the signal
for more enthusiastic cheering, which
continued until the majestic "Halleluiah
Chorus" silenced 1t.
Watterson Delivers the Grafton.
Then came the two greatest features
of a great programme-the orations by
Henry Watterson and Chauncey M.
Depew. Mr.. Watterson abandoned his
manuscript when Director General Da-
Wis announced his name. and walking to
the front OF the stand took his place
before bewildering tumult OF applause
and waving hats and handkerchiefs
from the throng that had risen to greet
him. Without hesitation, except when
interrupted by applause, the speaker
plunged into his subject. His earnest
ness, the rich tones OF his voice,
the commanding personality of the man
impressed eyen those Yho could
not catch his words. Rapidly he
reviewed the Columbian epic, pursu-
ing on to scan the progress OF American
civilization, closing with an invocation
OF the greatest solemnity. AS he ut
tered the sentences God bless the
children and the mothersl God bless
| our country 8 hagl" a rift in the clouded
sky sent flash OF sunlight through the
curved roof that centered on the rugged
| figure of the orator, as though a bene-
diction had been vouchsafed In answer
to his plea. The crowd caught the sug-
gestion and became as still as waiting
petitioners before the heavenly throne
mute witnesses to the orators power.
Chauncey M. Depew's Address.
When Mr.. Watterson reached the
climax of his peroration and stepped to-
ward his seat, there was an instant 8
hush, followed by deafening cheers that
broke out again when Chaucey Depew
was announced. Mr.. Depew's style
was in striking contrast to the Kentucky
editors, but his achievement was par
allel. Reading his speech, he was
| seemingly oblivious to the printed
words. In moments of excitement he
waved the manuscript in emphasis,
never losing q word or abating for an
i instant his perfect command OF the
| striking phrases. His voice; forced to
the volume of great organ, rolled out
| over the crowd and held it as with a
chord of steel Occasionally some alb
sorbed listener. wrought by the stirring
sentiment, spoke his approval and start
ed calculations of assent, but the orator
never wavered.
In places the theme changed from
Homeric solemnity TO a lighter vein, and
moved the hearers to laughter. but Ii
was only to relieve the tension for an
instant-light touch in picture OF
titanic lines. -
When Mr.. Depew had included. there
was no question as to his triumph. He
had reached the hearts of his listeners
and they responded with reverberating
acclaim, a tribute such as even so great
an orator could but feel deeply.
By this time approaching night had
turned the great hall into a cavern Of
eerie shadows. Arc lights suspended
in clusters warned the tired people Of
the close of day. Some departed, filter
ing out in long pedestrian lines. while
those who remained crowded closer tC