The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-16
Mr.. studebaker's Address.

htr. Studebaker's Address.
President Studebaker spoke briefly on re-
ceiving the keys. His voice did not roach
the crowds and there were cries for Harrl-
son while he was speaking. Mr.. Stude.
baker said:
Ladies and Gentlemen, Fellow.citizens of In
diana-In receiving from Mr.. Havens, executive
commissioner. the keys OF the Indiana building
In token OF its completion and readiness in all its
parts for the use for which it was intended, and
in turning them over as do to his excellency.
Governor Matthews, may doubtless be excused
for brevity in the performance of this fornality.
Indeed, think you Will agree that in peculiar
sense is brevty the soul OF wit when 1t relates to
speech-making in the midst OF this great worlds
fair in Jackson Park. It would be uniting,
however. 10 neglect TO return my profound
thanks to Mr., Havens for bis Invaluable services
as the executive officer of our State commission
in the transaction OF the work laid upon him.
l desire also to feelingly thank my fellow
commissioners and all Others who have assisted
us in the performance of our tasks. They have
given ungrudgingly OF their time and talents in
the production OF results for Indiana which
should not discredit us i'll the showing of States
made as auxiliary 10 the grander national and
international display. And, in this connection,
1 cannot refrain from paying deserved tribute
TO the lady members OF the board Their CO.
operation has been cordial. unfailing and help.
fnl in especial degree. Nor shall we forget
tie legislative representatives of the people of
the state. who voted the funds TO carry out cur
plans. 1t is an open secret that they did not
give all We asked for hoped to
keb. OunuOuDieulg, IL our APPROPRIATIONS
had been larger. we might have accom-
pished more considerable things. Still, 1
think that l voice the sentiments of
my colleagues in candidly declaring that
we have done the best that could,
and that we have no complaints to make or ex-
cuses to offer. Our means have suiiiced, as you
can see, for the erection of modest but beauti-
ful structure. 1t is intended for your use as a
place OF rest and refreshment from the weari-
ness incident to sight seeing at the great fair. 1t
is dedicated 10 the people or Indiana, and its
citizens and their friends welcome To It's hos
pitable doors. II you ind its shelter inviting,
and its comforts and influences restful aud
homelille. we shall feel repaid for our labors
And not only our thanks but the thanks of the
State at large are due Indiana's citizens who
have, with public spirit and great generosity,
given our commissioners material to assist in
the erection OF this elegant structure; and we
feel sure that you Will not permit those who
have contributed 10 its construction TO miss
your appreciation OF their State pride aud liDer-
ality.
Your attention will also be directed TO eyi-
dences illustrative of the growth the culture
and the material resources OF our State. These
abundant and impressive IL more meansshad
been az our command 10 secure them. am con-
fident, however, that here and elsewhere in this
great Worlds Columbian Exposition will lie
public and private displays pertaining to
Indiana indicative OF our progress in the world
or science and art, sufficient 10 enttle TO that
respect and attention which. as one or the
ponen. parts OF our great Nation, We may ap-
propriately covet
It is now with deep qualification that, in the
name OF the board OF worlds fair managers of
Indiana, present To the people OF the State
through Its chief execctiye Governor Matthews,
the worlds fair building or Indiana