Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1893-05-12

from Corea. With these was Cesar GOndra,
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Pleni-
potentia:y of the Republic of Paraguay and
His Prince Ell De s G9khoVskG
Gear and General Imperial Commis-
sioner of Russia. Baron Fava,
Italyas Minister Plenipotentiary, sat a little
distance away with the Marquis di Rudini.
Representing the Dominion of Canada was
notable group comprising the Acting Pre-
mier, Mackenzie Powell, Minister Of Public
Works Quinet and Minister of Agricul-
ture A. r. Angeans. In the center OF
the group of lady managers were
the Princess Maria Shach Os&ay
maid of honor at the court of the Gar, and
Nine Sonnet Sepkin Sepkin. Conspicuous
also in the forefront Of the the throng below
the platform were such distinguished
foreigners as the Duchess of Buckingham,
the Earl and Countess of Craven and the
Counts Balla, Sicily and HOnckhein. Be-
tween the platform and the audience before
it every Nation and every tongue seemed to
be represented to the honor and glory of the
Columbian Exposition.
1t was an inspiring scene that met the
vision of the Chief Executive of the Nation as
he was escorted to his seat.
All was now in readiness for the Inaugural
ton of the exercises proper. big orchestra
of 600 musicians under the direction Of Theo-
dore Thomas performed a Columbian march
composed for the occasion by Professor j. b.
the platform could determine what portion OF
the exercises was in progress without the aid
of opera glasses.
At the conclusion of the march the Rev.
DR.. W. II. Milburn, the blind chaplain Of the
United States Senate, offered prayer.
Miss Jessie Couthoul, an elocution.st, IN
clear, distinct tones, read W. A. Cro1utt's
poem 1.-THE Prophecy" Hearty applause
greeted the reader as she retired.
After the orchestra had played the over
ture of ''Rienzi, - Director General Davis de-
iivered his address. IN which he traced the
history Of the great enterprise from the
start and spoke of the advantages which
would result to America and the world in
bringing about a new era Of moral and ma
terial progress.
1t was now the turn of the President Of
the United States to present himself, and as
he slowly arose from his seat, and swept his
eyes, first over the occupants of the platform
and then over the great audience, loud
cheer went up. Foreigners and natives alike
joined in applauding the highest rep
resentative of the Republic. There
was a f1utter Of white handkerchiefs
from the ladies' side of the platform, and in
stantly it was taken up by the thousands of
the sex that occupied the gondolas and
launches ON the water far in the distance. ALI
the while Mr.. Cleveland stood erect, his left
hand behind him. He spoke as follows:
Il am here to join my fellow citizens in
the congratulations which bef1t this occasion.
Surrounded by the stupendous results of
American enterprise and activity, and In
view of magnificent evidences of American
skill and intelligence, we need not fear that
these congratulations will be exaggerated
We stand to-day in presence OF the Oldest
Nations of the world, and point to the great
achievements we here exhibit, asking no al
lowance on the score of youth.
THE enthusiasm with which We conteu.-
plate our work intensifes the warmth of the