The herald., 1893-05-02

/ me NUMBER OF exhibitors Will exceed
10000 when everything is in place.
''The citizens Of our country are proud,
and always will be proud Of the action
OF the congress OF the United States oi
America in authorizing and directing
this celebration to take place; for the
appropriation OF more than SIS, 900, 600 In
its aid and for the unewerving support
and announcement Of the officers OF the
government.
ITO the states of the union we are
largely indebted for active and substan-
tial support. A sum in excess of $6,000,-
900 has been raised and expended by the
states and territories for official use in
promoting their own interests conjointly
with the general success OF the exhibi-
tion.
"The foreign nations who have q
representation upon the grounds never
before witnessed at any exposition, as
shown by the grand exhibits they have
brought here, and the hundreds official
representatives Of foreign governments
who are present on this occasion, we
bow in grateful thanks. More than
s0,000000 has been officially appropFi-
ated for these commissions in the
furtherance Of their participation in the
exposition. The great nations OF Europe
and their dependencies, are all repre-
eented upon these grounds. The gov
ernments of Asia and Africa and the
republics OF the Western hemisphere,
with but few exceptions, are here repre-
sented.
ITO the citizens and corporation of the
city of Chicago who furnished $ll ,O00,-
900 as a contribution, and In addition
loaned the management $4,000, 900 more,
are due the grateful Acknowledgements OF
our own people and honored guests who
share with us the advantages OF this
great international festival.
ITO the tens OF thousands OF exhib-
itors who contributed a larger amount
than all other combined, we are under
the deepest obligation for their interest
and cooperation.
ITO the women of Chicago and our
great land, whose prompt, spontaneous
and enthusiastic cooperation in our
work turned the eyes of the world
toward the exposition as toward new
star OF the east for inspection for wo-
manhood everywhere, we extend our
cordial and unstinted recognition.
"It is our hope that this great expo.
sition may inaugurate q new era OF
moral and national progress, and our
fervent aspiration that the association
OF nations here may secure, not only
warmer and stronger friendships, but
lasting peace throughout the world.
1.-THE grand, concerted illustration OF
modern progress which is here presented
for the encouragement OF art, science in
dustry and commerce, has necessitated
an expenditure, including the outlay of
our exhibitors, largely in excess OF $780,
100000. We have given it our constant
thought, our most devoted service, our
energy and now, in this central city of
this great republic on the continent dis
covered by Columbus, whose diHtin-
guished descendants are present, the
honored guests of our nation, it only re-
mains for you, Mr.. President, If in your
opinion the exposition here presented ia
commemorate in dignity with what
would and should be expected Of our
great country, TO direct that it be opened
to the public, and when you touch this
magic key the ponderous machinery will
start its revolutions and the activities
of this exposition will begin"
PRESIDENT cLEvELAND's ADDRESS.
The director-general then introduced d
President Cleveland, who was kept wait
ing several minutes until the applause
should subside, when with barred head
be epoke AZ follows
81 am here to join my fellow citizens
in congratulations which befit the occa-
sion. Surrounded by the stupendous
results of American enterprise and ac-
tivity, and in view OF the magnificent
evidences Of American skill and intelli-
gence, we need not fear that these con-
gratulations will be exaggerated.
eve stand today in the presence OF
the Oldest nations of the world and point
to the great achievements we here ex.
hibit, asking no allowance on the score
OF youth. The enthusiasm with which
We contemplate our work intensifieH the
wermeet greeting we extend to thoHe
who have come from foreign lands to
illustrate with us the growth and pro-
gress OF human endeavor in the direc-
ton OF higher civilization. We who be-
lieve that popular education and etimu-
lation of the best impulses of our
citizens will lead the way
to the realization OF the proud national
destiny which our faith promises gladly
welcome the opportunity here afforded
us to see the results accomplished by
efforts which have been exerted longer
than ours in the field of mans improve
ments, while in appreciative return we
exhibit the unparalleled advancement
and wonderful accomplishments of 9
Young nation and present the triumphI
OF vigorous, self-reliant and independ
ent people.
1--WE have built these splendid edifices
but we have also built the magnifcen
fabric OF popular government WHOSE
grand proportions are seen through tn,
world. We have made and here gath
cred together objects of use and beauty
the products of American skill and IN
: vention. We have also made men VIII
rule themselves.
ut is an exalted mission in which
we and our guests from other lands ar
engaged. as we cooperate in the inaugu
! ration OF an enterprise devoted to hu
} man enlightenment and in the under
4 taking we here enter upon, we exen
> pliiy in the noblest sense the brother
; hood of nations.
: "Let tie hold fast to the meaning this
: underlies this ceremony, and let us nc
lose the the impressiveness OF this mt
Y ment AZ by q touch the machlner
I. that gives life to this vast exposition
n now set in motion, 80 at the same II
/ stant let our hopes and aspiration
. awaken forces which in all time to com
/. shall influence the welfare, dignity an
e freedom OF mankind"
d THE PRESIDENT PRESSES THE BUTTON.
e AS he concluded, the vast throng sa
2 him extend his hand to the button of
= golden kew which released the pent u