Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-05-11

CrOiut OF W aSnlngtOn-
Alter the address of Direct or General
Davis President Cleveland was intro
duced to the vast concourse and spoke
as follows:
al am here to join my fellow-citizens
in the congratulations which beiit the
occasion. Surrounded by stupendous
results of American enterprise and
activity, and in view OF the magnifi-
cent evidences of American skill and
intelligence, we need not fear that
these congratulations will be exagger
ated. We stand to-day in the pres
ence of the oldest nations of the world
and pointing to hegreat achievements
we here exhibit, ask no allowance on
the score of youth. The enthusiasm
with which we contemplate our work
is intensified by the warmth OF the
greeting we extend to those who have
come from foreign lands to illustrate
with us the growth and progress in
human endeavor in the direction OF
higher civilization. We believe popu-
lar education and the stimulation of
the best impulses of our citizens lead
the way to n realization of a proud
national destiny. Our faith promises
gladly to welcome the opportunity
here afforded us to see the results ac-
complished by the efforts which have
been exerted longer than ours in the
way of mans improvements. In ap-
preciative return we exhibit the unpar-
allelled advancement and wonderful
accomplishment of a young nation
| and present the triumph of a vigorous,
self-reliant and independent people.
"We have built these splendid edi-
fees but we have also built the mag
| ,,,E f,l lN,,,. xNE
ment, whose grand proportions are
seen throughout the world, and We
have made and here gathered together
the best and the most beautiful pro-
ducts of American skill and invention.
We have also made men who rule
| themselves. 1t is an exalted mission
in which we and ourguests from other
lands are engaged. We cooperate
in the Inauguration of an enter
prise devoted to human enlightenment,
and in the undertaking we here enter
upon we eXemplifyin in the noblest sense
the brotherhood OF nations. Let us
hold fast to the meaning that under
lies this ceremony and let us not lose
the impressiveness of this moment.
As by n touch the machinery that
gives life to this vast exposition Is
now set in motion, so now at the
same instant let our hopes and aspi-
rations awaken the forces which in all
times to come shall influence the vel
fare, dignity and freedom of mankind. !"
As President Cleveland 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 ring
ing and unfurled myriad OF flags
from the great buildings, and the stu
pendous enterprise commemoratlng
the iour hundredth anniversary OF
Columbus great achievement was in
full swing.
The scene of the moment as the
nations president reached forth his
hand to awake the great fair from it's
sleep was one OF historic interest and
one which thrilled the vast as
sembly in sight OF that motion.
At that instant men at the hal
yards at the foot of each great
flagstaff LAID hold with vim. The
monstrous American flag unfolded at
the top of the center pole, broke forth
and broadened out IN the air. At
each corner of the administration
building great banners blazoned with
, the arms of CASTLE and Arragon were
unfolded. simultaneously from every
flagstaff upon the buildings of the
, white city, bannerettes representing
, various nationalIties were given to
) the breeze. The great fountains gushed
upwards. Out upon Lake Michigan
the revenue cutter Andrew Johnson
doomed q salute and every craft in
the neighborhood set its whistles tC
screeching. The great mass of people
on the plaza swelIed like an ocean
. wave and roared to heaven their ap
o probation OF the event. The officia
% dignitaries on the stand caught the
) spirit, felt an infusion of patriotism
: and national good-ieilowship.
, During the dedication ceremonies
there was a fearful crush in the crowC
n in front Those in the rear pressed OF
, those in front to get within hearing
: distance. These in turn pressed harder
:, on those before them, and so on, unit
\ near the front the jam was terrific
q The Columbian guards were utterly
o unable to cope with the surging mass
r and those in front pushed in the re
!. porters' quarters. Finally came erie
= of rage and pain. Finally a head an'
shoulders in swoon, with ashen lip
n and dishevelled clothing upborn
v above the heads of the throng. Thel
70 the fainting form of boy was hell
! aloft in the sinewy, black arms of
;r stalwart negro. 1t was becoming
IS serious matter, and the blind persist
n ence of the eager throng threatene
m death and panic. The attention c
n people on the stand was attracted {
n it. President Cleveland watched
; narrowly. Finally a mounted cav
ID alryman made difficult passae
n through the throng for egress wit
re fainting ones, and a battalion OF Unite
As States regulars widened the spac
in pushing the crowd back with the butt
nj of muskets. Meantime the proceed
al ings ended, and a serious disaster wa
q averted.