Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-05-02
THE EXPOSITION OPENED.

Lne opening exercises OF the
Worlds Columbian Exposition took
place shortly after 10 o'clock yester-
! day. The ceremonies began with
Ptof. John X. Paine's Columbian
march, followed by prayer by the
blind chaplain Milburn, OF the U. S.
Senate. Then Miss Jessie Couthoui,
the dramatic reader, recited o rhymeu
poem, by w. A. Crof1t, of Washing
ton.
After an orchestral overture, Di-
rector General Davis, as master Of
ceremonies, made the opening adj
dress. President Cleveland WAS then
introduced, and, after waiting several
minutes until the applause. subsidized,
spoke as follows:
II am here to Join my fellow-citi-
zens In congratulations which befit
the occasion. Surrounded by the stu
pendoue results of American enter.
prise and activity and in view of the
magnificent evidences of American
skill and intelligence we need not fear
that these congratulations will be ex-
aggerated. We stand to-day in the
presence Of the Oldest nations Of the
world, and point to the great achieve
mems we here exhibit, asking no
allowance on the score Of youth. The
enthusiasm with which we contem-
plate our work intensifes the warmth
Of the greeting which we extend to
those who have come from foreign
lands to illustrate the growth and
progress Of human endeavor and the
indication of a higher civilization.
We who believe in popular education
and stimulate the best impulses OF our
citizens to lead the way to the realiza-
tlon Of the proud national destiny
which puts faith in our promises,
gladly welcome the opportunity here
afforded us to see the results accom-
plished by the efforts which have
been exerted longer than ours in the
field of mans improvements, and in
appreciative return we exhibit the
unparalleled advance and wonderful
accomplishment of Our young nation,
and present the triumphs of the Wig
orous self-reliance Of an independent
people. We have built these splendid
edifices, but we have also built mag
nificent fabric Of popular govern
ment whose grand proportions are
seen throughout the world. We have
made and have here gathered together
objects Of use and beauty, products Of
American skill and invention. We
have also men who rule themselves.
IT, is an exalted mission in which We
and our guests from other lands are
engaged as we cooperate in the in
auguration of an enterprise devoted
to human enlightenment, and in the
under taking we here enter upon we
exemplify in it's noblest sense the
brotherhood Of naticns. Let us hold
fast to the meaning that underlies
this ceremony. Let US not lose the
impressiveness of this moment. AS
by my touch the machinery that gives
life to this vast exposition is now set
in motion, 60 at the same instant lot
our hopes and aspirations awaken the
forces which in all times to come
shall influence the welfare, dignity
and freedom of mankind"
AS the President concluded, he
touched the key that set the ma
chinery in motion. The scene at this
monent was one that thrilled the
vast assembly. At that instant mon
strous American flags were unfurled
at the top Of each center pole. A uni
versal cheer broke forth and broad
ened out in the air. At each corner