The record-union., 1893-05-02

congratulations which befit the occasion.
Surrounded by stupenGous results,
American enterprise and activity, and in
view of the magnificent evidences of
American skill and intelligence. we need
not fear these congratulations Will be ex-
aggerated. We stand to-day in the pres
ence of the oldest nations of the world,
and point to the great achievements we
here exhibit, asking no allowance on the
score of youth. The enthusiasm with
which we contemplate our work intensi-
hes the warmth of greeting we extend
those who have come from foreign lands
to illustrate with US the growth of pro-
gress of human enGeavor in the direction
OF higher civilization. We who believe
popular education and a stimulation of
the best impulses of our citizens lead the
way to the realiZations of the proud
national destiny which our faith promises
gladly to welcome, the opportunity is
here afforded us to see these results ac-
complished by efforts which have been
eXerted longer than ours in the field of
mans improvements, while in appre-
clatlVe return we exhibit the unparalleled
advancement and wonderful accomplish
ment OF the young nation, and present
Inc trlumphs of vigorous self-reliance
and an independent people.
we nave built these splendid edifices;
put we have also built magnificent fab
TIC OF popular government, whose grand
proportions are seen throughout the
world. We have made and here gathered
toSether objects OF use and beauty, pro-
ducts OF American skill and invention; we
nave also made men who rule themselves.
It's exalted mission, in which we and our
guests from other lands are engaged as
we cooperate in the Inauguration of an
enterprise devoted to human enlighten-
ment, and in the undertaking we here
enter upon, we exemplity in the noblest
sense brotherhood Of nations.
Let US hold fast to the meaning that un-
oerlles this ceremony, and let us not lose
sight OF the lmpressiveuess of this mo-
ment. AS by the touch of machinery that
gives life to this vast exposition is now
set in motion, so at the Game instant let
our hopes and aspirations awaken the
forces which in all times to come shall in
huence the welfare, dignity and freedom
of mankind.
THE MACHINERY IN MOTION.
AS the President concluded the vast
throng saw him extend his hand to the
button of the golden key which released
the pent-up steam in the great engines,
set the chimes ringing and unfurled the
the myriad of flags from the great build
ing and the stupendous enterprise COM
memorating the 400th anniversary of Co.
lumbus' great achievement was in full
swing.
The scene at the moment when the Ma
tion's President reached forth his hand to
awake the great fair from sleep was one
OF historic interest, and one which
thrilled the vast assembly within sight of
that motion.
AT that instant the halliards at the foot
OF each great flagstaff were laid hold of
with vim. The monstrous American
flag embodied at the top of the center
pole broke forth and broadened out in
the air. AT each corner of the Admins
tration building great banners, blazoned
with the arms of CASTLE and Aragon.
were unfolded.
simultaneously from every flagstaff
upon all the buildings in the White City
bannerettes representing the various ma
uonalities were given to the breeze and
the great fountains gushed forward.
Out upon Lake Michigan the revenue
cutter Andrew Johnson doomed salute
and every craft in the neighborhood set
its whistles to screeching.
The great mass OF people on the plaza
swayed like wave, and roared to heaven
their appreciation of the event. The Of
ticials and dignitaries on the stand caught
the spirit and felt the infusion of patriot
ism and national good-fellowship