The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-05-02

Schofeld, Admiral Gherardi, Governor
Altgeld, and Mayor Harrison bringing
up the rear.
The cavalcade proceeded to the ad-
ministration building, where the cere-
monies were to take place. Passing
through the building, the notables came
out on platform on the east side,
looking out upon the grand plaza and
court Of honor plaza, black with peo-
pie, the whole scene forming one OF
the most enchanting and remarkable
in history.
Shortly after 10 o'clock the cere-
moniesbegan with Professor ]. X.
Haines' Columbia March," followed
by prayer by blind Chaplain Milburn,
of the United States senate. Then Miss
Jessie Couthoui, dramatic reader, re-
cited "Rhymed Prophesy," by w. A.
Crofut, of washington. After an or
chestral overture, Director General Da-
Wis, as master of ceremonies, made the
opening address. The director general
then presented President Cleveland,
who was kept waiting several minutes
until the applause should subside, when
with barred head, he spoke as follows:
am here to join my fellow citizens
In congratulations which beft the oc-
casion. We stand today in the presence
of the Oldest nations of the world and
point to the great achievements we
here exhibit, asking 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 OF
human endeavors in the direction of
higher civilization. We, who believe
in popular education and stimulation of
the best impulses Of our citizens, to
lead the way to the realization of the |
proud national destiny which our faith |
promises. gladly welcome the opportu-
nifty here afforded us to see the results |
by efforts which have |
been exerted longer than ours in the |
field Of mans improvement, while in |
appreciative return we exhibit the un-
paralleled advancement and wonderful |
accomplishment of a young nation, and
present the triumph of vigorous self
reliance and an independent people. We
have built these splendid edifices, but |
we have also built magnificent fabric
of popular government whose grand
are seen throughout the
world. We have made and here gath
cred together the products of American
skill and invention. We have also made
men to rule themselves. 1t is an exalt-
ed mission in which we and our guests
from other lands engage as we CO.
operate in the Inauguration of an en-
terprise devoted to human enlightment;
and in the undertaking we here enter
upon we exemplify 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
Ny q IOuSiA thC ihuNAhhCAJ SAiebb 6ANOo
life to this vast exposition is now set
in motion. Now at the same instant
let our hopes and aspirations awaken
forces that in all time to come shall
the welfare, dignity and free
lom of mankind.
AS he concluded, the vast throng saw
him extend his hand to the button Of
he golden key which released the pent-
Up steam In the great engines, which
set the chimes ringing and unfurled the
myriad of flags from the great building,
Ind the stupendous enterprise COM
the 4OOth anniversary of
Columbus great achievement was in
'ull swing.
The president and officials were then
entertained at luncheon and made the
'ounds of the building.