The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1893-09-09

Missouri Ii here, however. not only as .
sovereign state, tenacious OF her fncestructi-
BILE rights. proud Of her record, conscious OF
' her resources and sanguine Of her future, but
also Is Q component part Of m 'tndissoiubie
Union" willing to contribute her share toward
the credit and grandeur Of the republic.
NlssoUE's HOSPITALITY.
In friendly rivalry between sister states ve
sre jealous Of our advantages, proud OF our
capabilities. but toward every other member
OF the sisternood we entertain that feeling
which should characterize the daughters of q
common mother. We recognise the ties that
bind us together in mutual dependence Us
bonds Of common interest Diversity Of
climate. difference In soil and variety OF pro
ducts consequent upon q large expanse OF terri:
tory and magnificent distances should not tend
to antagonize or estrange people of the same
race who live under the same government and
have an eqaal voice therein. Rather should
tte interchange OF products and commodities
result in cementing more closely the relations
OF respect and friendship which should exist
between people Of o common ances-
Try and 9 common destiny. Mis-
sburi Is here. therefore. with malice
toward none, unmoved by petty jealousfes, un-
awed ~ the progress of her sisters. unsubdued
by the feeting cloud of financial calamity. pre-
pared to do her part, whether II be TO maintain
her standing rs the most favored state In
natural resources or to uphold by the enter
prise and patriotism Of her citizens the posi-
ton Of our country among the nations OF the
earth.
A TRIBUTE TO ILLINOIS.
We would be untrue to our feelings and un-
just to merit IL we failed to acknowledge the
magnificent manner in which our sister, Illi-
nois, has discharged the overwhelming re-
sponsibility assigned her, or to m the
courage and the prowess of this marvellous
city. and the enterprise and genius OF those
broad-minded men who conceived and have
carried to . successful contamination a s .heme
for this Worlds exposition which is worthy Of
the great republic II represents. and Is; as
nearly rs human effort can make it, common
surate with the great event it commentaries.
Missouri congratulates Illinois on the dis
~tinction she has achieved: St. Louis felicitates
Chicago that after her trying lators she Is
realizing the full -~fruition of her
higheet hopes. May the lessons of this
great exposition sink deep into the minds
and hearts OF all the nations that p~artfci-
pate In 1t. May the relations here established
or fostered between peoples differing in race
religion anil government be continued and
strengthened as the years roll by. and may
this assembling Of all countries and c~iviliza-
tions mark the beginning on the earth OF the
reign Of universal peace and prosperity.
NO SECTIONAL INES.
In the grouping Of state buildings Missouri
Is placed further north than Wisconsin or
Ohio, further south than Arkansas or Texas,
further west than the territories. further east
than Michigan or indiana. and is SURROUNDED
and Joined by Pennsylvania, New York. Louisi-
aha and Florida: whether by design or acct
dent. the locations are happy and the disre-
gard Of sectional lines wise and welcome. May
those lines never be re-established.
May the beneicent results OF this congress
OF nations, this convention Of mankind, con-
tinue to be felt through ages to come. and may
the glorious example Of the republic, under
whose Auspices it is held. be followed by all
nations until the entire human race, capable
and intelligent. may emerge from the dark
ness and misery Of ignorance and oppression
into the light and lii erty OF freedom and self
government
State Senator Cochran spoke of the
commerce of Missouri.
Rev. Pope Yeaman told of education
and society in the state,
Hon. Louis Houck described south
east Missouri in a glowing manner.
The work of the Worlds fair com
mission in the state and at the EXPOSE
ton was ably portrayed by the execu-
tive commissioner. J. K. Gwynne.
After the exercises the governor held
a reception lasting for over an hour.