The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1893-05-05

in an appearance, closely followed by
the national commission and fair di-
rectors, who were to act as hosts and
escorts. At o'clock the procession was
ready to move. President Cleveland
occupied a carriage with President
Palmer and H. n. Higginbotham, Vice
President Stevenson with Lylna Gage
and William T. Baker, the Duke of
Veragua with Ex-Governor Waller of
Connecticut. AS the procession entered
Midway PIaisance. it was attended by
almost unbrokeu cheering.
The procession moved toward the plat
form, where the formal ceremonies were
conducted. On the platform were seats
for President Cleveland, Vice President
Stevenson and the ducal party and the
higher officers of the Iair.
All was now in readiness for the in.
auguration of the exercises proper. This
Columbian march was rendered. Theo-
dore Thomas welded his baton and go
instruments responded to the word of
authority. AS the music died away
Blind Chaplain Rev. DR.. Milburn be-
sought the blessings of the Almighty
upon the proceedings of the day. On
cor clusion of the prayer Miss Jennie
Coulhour of this city, reader and elocu-
zionist, read the poem of the day. Upon
retiring she was heartily applauded.
Director General Davis then arose
amidst great applause and when quiet
was restored delivered an address. Pres
| dent Cleveland followed. Cheering
| that seemed to shake the dome
of the massive building greeted
| him. When everybody was hoarse from
exertion, the president said:
lam here TO Join my fellow citizens in
congratulations which befit the occasion.
| Surrounded by the stupendous results of
| American enterprise and activity, and IN
view of the magnificent evidences of Amer
lean skill and intelligence, we need not
fear that these congratulations will be ex-
aggerated. We stand today in the pres
ence of the oldest nations in the world,
and point to the great achievements VIC
here exhibit, asking no allowance on the
score of youth. The enthusiasm with
which we contemplate our work intensifes
the warmth of the greeting we extend tc
! those who have come from foreign lands
to illustrate with us the growth and
progress of human endeavor in the direc
ton of higher civilization. We who be
lieve that popular education and the slim
ulation of the best impulses of our citi
proud national destiny which our faith
promises, gladly welcome the opportunity
here afforded us to see the results accom-
| plished by efforts which have been exerteC
longer than ours in the field OF mans i'm
proYement, while in appreciative return
we exhibit the unparalleled advancement
and wonderful accomplishment of ou
young nation and the present triumphs o
a vigorous. self-reliant and Independent
people.
We have built these splendid edifices
but we have also built a magnificent fab
ric of popular government, whose CRANE
proportions are seen throughout tn
world We have made and here gatheret
together the products of American skill
and invention; we have also made mel
who rule themselves.
1t is an exalted mission in which we ant
cur guests from other lands are engages
as we cooperate in the Inauguration of a.
enterprise devoted to human enlightment
and in the undertaking we here ente
| upon we exemplify in the noblest sens
the brotherhood of nations. Let US mol
fast to the meaning that underlies thi
ceremony. and let us not lose the impres
siTeness of this moment. As by the touc
the machinery that gives life, to this vas
exposition is now set In motion. SO at tn
same instant let our hopes and aspiration
awaken the forces which In all times t
come shall influence the welfare, dignit
and freedom of mankind.
At its conclusion, after much applause
the president, at 12a8, pressed the but
; ton, setting the machinery in motion
, This was the signal for demonstrate
difficult OF imagination, and more so c
description. It was 10 minutes befoE
the noise subsided. Then the ban
} PLAYED America" and the exercise
were at an end.