The herald., 1893-06-16
GERMANS AND H0OS|ERS.
The Biggest Kind Of a Day
at Jackson Park.
Nearly 100000 People Pass
Through the Gates.
German-American Citizens Turn Out
in Great Force.
Carl schurz, the Orator OF the Day Ex-
President Harrison Addresses the
IndIansns = The Arkansans
Also Celebrate.
By the Associated press.

CHICAGO, j une lO.-1OQay was DlY
day at Jackson park. First and fore
most was German day, then it was In
diana day, and last but not least it was
Arkansas day. The melodious chimes
of bells rang out glad welcome to the
incoming hosts of music-loving, patri
otic German-Americans Never did the
white palaces look more beautiful and
never did they entertain more joyous,
pleasure-loving crowd. Teutons from
far and near were present in thousands,
Nearly quarter of million of peo-
pie passed through the turnstiles, and
more than half of them took hand in
celebrating German day.
The day was bright and clear and a
fresh breeze was blowing from the lake,
tempering the suns rsvs. Bands of
musicians were scattered in every direc-
ton, filing the air with tuneful melo-
dies, and the place was like very para
disc.
THE GERMAN CELEBRATION.
The days celebration started by an
immense parade down town and then
march to the fair grounds. 1t was 8
O'Clock in the afternoon when the head
of the parade reached the grounds, and
the crowds proceeded at once to the
German government building, where
speeches we're made by representatives.
OF the German government. Replies
were made by GermanAmericans and
an elaborate programme of music WAS
carried out.
Baron Won Hollenben, German am
baeeador at Washington, responded to
| the greeting OF the German Americ4ps.
The address OF the day waa delivered by
Hon. Carl Schurz of New York.
Schurz said: This ia German day
in the peaceable competition of the ma
tions on the hospitable shores of the
American republic. From far and near
they come here to pay tribute to the
genius OF the American nation. 1t is
true we are loyal citizens OF the great
American republic. We are proud
t sBss hss sn nist6eriasnd FAM csIfs its
sons TO arms against enemies, the Ger
man born citizens are among the first to
rally under the flag. German spirit and
German hands have worked here truth
fully, and we may we'll say the soil ie
saturated with German blood and labor.
However, lively the good will of the
German American to the fate and strug-
giles OF the old fatherland may be, his
sense OF duty towards his new home is
irritated by thoughts to mislead the
republic from the sure and safe road of
its traditional politics. One desire he
always has had and always will have.
tits German, but not lees loyal Amer
ican patriotic desire 1t is a wish ex-
listing from old time between the United
States and Germany, never to be dis
turbed by a cloud, quarrel or misunder-
standing, and that our old and new
fatherland may always be a beautiful
example of hearty and everlasting
friendship of people,"
Continuing, he referred to the advance
made by the German people, and in con-
clusion said: "For all this triumph we
send our thanks to the fatherland.
Thanks to tbs German spirit and power
which created all this. Thanks to every
German who participated in the work"
When the applause following Schurz's
address had died away, Imperial Com
missioner Wermuth spoke upon the
Worlds Columbian Exposition, and
closed with welcome to the guests.
After music, Mayor Harrison made an
address OF welcome, which concluded
the exercises at the German building,
4A0 W III w cub buOM mdTCuou III re-
view before the speakers stand, and the
German societies formed in line and
marched to Festival hall, where Presi-
dent Higihbotham made an address of
welcome. President Palmer made the
concluding speech.
Later q calisthenic exhibition was
given by 1900 boys and girls and 500
men.
HOosIER FESTIVITIES.
Over at the Indiana building visitors
were present by thousands. The dedi-
cstory exercises began early The build
ing was beautifully decorated with
palms, foliage and cut flowers. Ex-
President Harrison arrived just before
the exercises began and was greeted
with generous applause. After prayer,
Executive Commissioner Haven deliv-
cred the keys to President Studebsker
OF the Indiana board of managers, who
in turn presented them to Governor
Claude Matthews who received them
and consigned the building to the use of
the people of Indiana.
At the conclusion of Governor Mat |
thews speech, the crowd called for ex-,l
President Harrison. He began by COM !
plimenting the people of Indiana on |
their accomplishments in the prepare. |
tion of the Hoosier exhibits. He said |
1t would be lasting pleasure to him to |
think that while he was the country's |
chief executive the fair was made a
possibility. He said he wanted to see
the exposition successful, and the peo.
pie from ocean to ocean should lend |
their presence and make the fair as sue.
cessful pecuniarily as it is educationally.
ON A pAvrr,, nc
W. K. Ackermsn. auditor of the
worlds fair. and Ferd Peck, chairman
of the finance committee. have issued
statement saying the local expenses for
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