The morning call., 1893-06-16
Thousands of TeutOns
Turn Out.
A SPEECH BY CARL SCHURZ.
There Is Duty From Men of the
Old Fatherland to the
New.
Special to THE MORNING CALL.

day, and last, but not least. it was
Arkansas day.
The melodious chimes of the bells rang
out glad welcome to the incoming hosts
of music-loving and patriotic German citi-
zens of America. Never did the white
palaces look more beautiful, and never did
they entertain a more Joyous, pleasure
loving crowd. Teutons from far and near
were present in thousands. and by 1C
o'clock it was estimated that 100, 900 had
passed through the turnsties.
The day was bright and clear and fresh
breeze blew from the lake, temperiug the
suns rays. Bands of musicians were
scattered in every direction. filling the air
with tuneful melodies and the place was
like very paradise.
Nearly quarter of a million Of people
passed through the turnstiles and more
than half of them took hand in celebrat-
ing German day."
The days celebration was started by an
immense parade down town and then a
march to the fair grounds. 1t was 8
O'Clock in the afternoon before the head of
the parade reached the grounds, and the
crowds proceeded at once to the German
Government buildings, where speeches
made by representatives of the German
Government were replied to by German
Americans and the elaborate programme
of music carried out. Baron Won Holle-
ben, German Embassador at Washington.
responded to the greetings of the German
Americans
The address of the day was delivered by
Hon. Carl Schurz of New York.
pa stTbis da,,S in, . ha
peaceable competition of nations on the
hospitable shores of the American repub-
lie. From far and near they come here to
pay tribute to the genius of the American
nation. 1t is true that we are local citizens
of the great American republic. We are
proud of our citizenship and of the power
full and noble people with whom we are
one. Whenever the new fatherland calls
its sons to arms against the enemies the
German-born citizens will be among the
first to rally under the flag. The German
spirit and German hands have worked here
truthfully, and we may we'll say the soil is
saturated with German blood and labor.
However lively the good will of the
German-Amerlcans to the fate and strug-
giles of the old fatherland may be. his
sense of duty toward his new home is
never irritated by thoughts to mslead the
republic from the sure and safe road
of its traditional politics. There is one
desire he has always had and always will
have. 1t is to be German, but not a less
loyal American. Their patriotic desire is
the wish that the good feeling existing
from the old time. between the United
States and Germany, may never be dis
turbed by cloud of quarrel or misunder-
standing. and that our old and new father
lands may always be beautiful example
OF hearty and everlasting friendship of
their people,"
Continuing he referred to the advance
made by the German people and in con-
clusion said for all this triumph we send
our thanks to the fatherland, our thanks
to the German spirit and power which
created all this, and thanks to every Ger
man man who participated in the work.
When the applause following Schurz'
address died away Imperial Commissioner
Wermuth spoke upon the Worlds Colum-
bian Exposition and closed with a well
come to the guests.
After music Mayor Harrison made an
address of welcome. which concluded the
exercise al the German building.
The Wild West show marched in review
before the speakers stand and the Ger
man societies formed in line and marched
to Westaval Hall, where President Rig-
ginbotham made an address of welcome
and President Palmer made the concluding
speech.
Later a ca!isthenic exhibition was given
by 1900 boys and girls and 500 men.
Over the Indiana building the Hoosiers
were present by the thousands The
dedicatory exercises began early. The
building was beautifully decorated with
palms. foliage and cut flowers. Ex-PresI-
dent Harrison arrived Just before the ex-
ercises began and was greeted with gen.
erous applause.
After prayer Executive Commission er
Haven delivered the keys to President
Studebaker of the Indiana Board Of Man
ayers. who in turn presented them to Gov
ernor Claude Matthews, who received
them and consigned the building to the
use of the people of Indiana.
AT the conclusion III Governor Matthews
speech the crowd called for ex-President
Harrison. He began by complimenting
the people of Indiana on their accom-
plishments in the preparation OF the
Hoosier exhibit. he said it would be a
lasting pleasure to him to think that while
he was the cOuntry's chief executive the
fair was made possibility. He said he
wanted to see the exposition win, and the
people from ocean to ocean should lend
their presence and make the fair as sue
cessful pecunarly as it was edueatiouallv.
AT the Arkansas Planters Home, Gov
ernor Fishback of that State, who arrived
this morning with his staff, received the
building from President Mitchell of the
State Commission and dedicated it to the
use of the people Of Arkansas and their
friends.
w. 4. Alderman, auditor OF the Worlds
Fair. and Fred Peck, chairman of the
Finance Committee, have issued state
ment saying the total expenses for Nav
were less than 100000 and the total re-.
celpts were S72O, eco. the exposition being
open twenty-leven days. The expense s
were heavier than they will be in June
and are being reduced daily. The average
revenue from admissions and collections
this month exceeds S55. o00 per day.
The United States Court of Appeals was
taxed to It's full capacity this morning by
the crowd who were present to hear argu-
ments in the Worlds Fair Sunday-closing
case. Chief Justice Fuller of the United
States Supreme Court presided. There
were many ladies and clergymen present.
Commissioner st. Clair of West Virginia
opened the argument for the Worlds Fair.
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