The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-01-28

1t was then and there determined that CALI
ifornia should have an international exposi-
ton, and she was the only State that had the
men, The money and the enterprise TO attempt
such gigantic undertaking. and that, too,
amidst this great business depression, and
without financial aid from the General Govern.
ment or assistance from the State, depending
entirely upon private subscriptions TO accom-
plish this work.
But the true Californian knows not fear or
iaiiure de Is the ideal American. He is not
only proud OF his own Stale. but he is emphat-
lcaliy proud OF this great American republic.
he reJoices that he breathes the pure air of
american freedom. and he is full of American
enterprise aud American intelligence. l am
therefore sure that do but give expression to
the sentiment in every mind when i say that
as we behold this splendid exposition The con-
summation OF the labors and exertlons of Cali
lcrhias Citizens we have just reason TO feel
PROUD OF the nerve, the energy and the persist
gers oi thls Midwinter Fair in particular have
displayed In the production and completion of
this magnificent enterprise.
~ mas been fraught with difficulties and beset
Win obstacles, and the perseverance aud deter
ihihation with which these. one after another,
nave Deen met and overcome, are scarcely less
remarkable than the success OF the undertake
ing ana the bodness of the design And, Mr.
DIreetor-General, the people of our State are
sNing you your full need Of credit for conceiv-
ing ana laying before your associates the
schem for the Accomplishment of this vast
undertaking and since your organization was
PERFECTED you have not been director general I'm
MAINS ohly, Out you have ia fact been the direc-
tor-general that has led your army of co-work-
ers to this great and signal victory.
Inc site which has been chosen for this fair
is one mat may we'll inspire every Californian.
"helher present or absent, with feelings OF
honest pride. So much OF sentiment and patri-
onsm surrounds it, and it Is so closely associ-
ated with the early struggles and triumphs of
our people. that as we Today look out upon the
enchanting prospect of Sunset City our hearts
should De filled with love for California. her
people and her institutions.
OaZing upon this vast expanse, dotted every
Where with such attractive entertainments and
instructive exhibits, let me ask you, Where bnt
IN California is such thing possible?
Here in the midst Of this beautiful mark
within sight of the Pacific's broad expanse. we
behold to-day the contamination of California;
indomitable purpose and efforts. Here on every
SIDE We are surrounded by the splendid struc-
lures OF Sunset City-models OF architectural
SIKH ana elegance, and creditable alike in exc
cutlon and design. Here we may contemplate
the rlumphs OF the mechanic arts, and here
every occupation and Industry OF our people is
worthily represented
WITHIN these spacious buildings are collected
the invaluable contributions OF every science
ana art which ministers to the comfort tile
happiness and the improvement of mankind.
Here on every hand we see evidences of the
progress that our race has made during the
present century, whose closing decade IS ilIu-
minated with the light of so many imperisbable
achievements, ana already gives promise OF
others In the years to come. And when we re-
Meet that this is the heritage which our gener-
att on has 10 bestow upon its successors we NAV
justly congratulate ourselves upon the results
obtained.
AssuTedly, we have cause to be grateful that
the moral, intellectual and physical capacities
which the past, through US, shall transmit TO
the future. have not been impered or abused
And the consciousness that these CAPACITIES
have been strengthened and improved by en-.
light ened culture and iudicious use should be
TO us at all times source of genuine satisfac-
tion and joy.
The address by Governor Markham va
followed by music from the Iowa State
band. and James d. Phelan then arose
again and spoke as follows:
Ladies' and Gentlemen: Every man.
woman and child within the reach of nv
voice will agree with me when I say that
the California Midwinter International
Exposition owes its life to the matches
energy of Mr.. de Young. [Applausp.l
While he was not alone, while he had
earnest coadjutors. and while they labored
with him to bring about this happy result,
yet he was the principal factor in the
creation. and | say that no fair-minded
person in the State of California will. for
moment, hesitate in giving honor to
whom honor is due. L have pleasure in
introducing to You Hon. Nj. II. de Young"
The Director-GeneraI.
Cheers and loud applause greeted the
director general as he rose, speaking as
follows:
Five months ago-five months ago. almost to
day, we assembled within these grounds ard