The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-02
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spiration for womanhood everywhere. VI
extend our cordial and unstinted recogni-
ton, II Ia our hope that this great EXPOSE
ton may inaugurate a new era OF mora
and material progress. and our fervon'
aspiration that the association of nationl
friendships, but lasting peace Throughout
the world. The grand concerted %islustra-
ton OF modern progress. which Ia here pre-
seutad for the encouragement OF art
science. industry, and commerce has neces-
STATED the expenditure, including the out
lay of our exhibitors, largely in excess OF
800. 600, 900.
I'VE have given i. our constant thought.
our most devoted service. our best energy;
ana now, in this central CITY OF this great
republic, ON the continent discovered BY
Columbus, whose distinguished descendants
are present. the honored guests of our ma
ton. It only remains for you. Mr.. Presi-
dent. il in your opinion the exposition here
nresented 10 commensurate In dignity with
what the world should expect of our great
country, to direct that il be opened to the
public. and whom you touch this magic key
the ponderous machinery will start In IT'D
revolutions and the activities of this ex-
position will begin"
Mr. Cleveland arose and wal compelled
10 remain waiting for several minutes I'M
Gil the applause had subsidized. Then he
Il am here to join my fellow citizens In
the congratulations which beft the occa-
sion. Surrounded by stupsndous results OF
American enterprise ana scs,v,sy T. anu a. IN
loan skill and intelligence. We need not fear
that these congratulations will be e1aRger-
ated, We stand to-day in the presence of
the Oldest nations Of the world and point
ing to the great achievements We here exhl-
biz. ask no allowance on the SCORE OF youth.
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our work 10 intensified by the warmth OF
the orestinR We extend to those who have
come from foreign lands to illustrate with
us the growth and progress in human an
dsavor in the direction OF higher ~civilizs-
ton. We believe popular education and
tho stimulation of she best impulses OF our
citizens lead the way to a realization OF q
Uses gladly TO Welcome the opportunity here
afforded us to see the results accomplished
BY the efforts which have bsen sxsrted lon
Ger thar ours in the way of mans improve
ments. In eppreeiative return We exhibit
the unparalleled Advancement and wonder.
full accomplishment OF 3 young nation and
present the triumph of q viRoroua, self
Reliant and independent people.
1--WE have built these splendid edidcss.
but We have also built the magnificent
fabric of q popular government, whose
grand proportions are seen throughout the
world, and We have made and here gathered
together the best and the most beautiful
products of American skill and invention.
We have also made men who rule them
selves. 1t 10 an exalted mission in which
We and our guests from other lands are en-
gagged. We cooperate in the Inauguration
Of an enterprise devoted TO human enlight-
eminent, and in the undertaking we here
enter upon we exsmplify In the noblest
sense, the brotherhood Of nations. Let US
hold fast to the meaning that underlies
this ceremony and let US not lose the I'M
pressivoness Of this moment. As by 3
touch the machinery that gives life TO this
vast exposition is o set in motion, so
now at the same instant let our hopes and
aspirations awaken the foroes which in all
times to come shall influence the welfare.
dignity and freedom Of mankind"