The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-03-31

main open until Oct. 81, q month more
than the half year usually devoted to
worlds fairs. The building in which It
is held is known as the Palace of Arts,
Manufactures and Dependencies and b
9 stately edifce OF magnificent proper
tions. well adapted TO the purpose and
worthy OF aplace among the grand archi-
tectural piles Of the historic city. with
which its more modern style OF construc-
ton forms q pleasing contrast.
The exposition of course is not 30 ex.
tensive in its scope a. many OF the
worlds fairs of the past decade or two,
NOR a. an exposition does it appeal DO
powerfully to people of distant countries
and different speech. But within it's
limitations it 10 abundantly illustrative
Of the worlds progress and certainly sets
forth in unprecedented array the history,
wealth and material prosperity If the
Iberian peninsula and Its various depend
encies. Upon Spaniards its ~infinence
must be broadening and entirely bene6r
cial, and while by visitors from else
where liz may be considered ~ merely In
cidental 10 general survey OF the scenic,
antiquarian and artistic riches Of old
Spain even for them 1T must contain epit-
omes Of rare knowledge mot otherwise
TO be obtained.
In accordance with the usual custom
in monarchical countries, her majesty
the queen regent La the patron of the
exposition, and his excellency Field
Marshal Jovellar has been named FIRST
honorary president. The presidents are
his ~excellency Alexandra Pidal, presi-
dent Of the chamber Of deputies, Ma
drid, and his excellency Juan Navarro
Reverter, member of the cortes and com-
missioner of Spain to the Paris Universal
exposition or 1889.
These officers are assisted by 48 mems
bars and honorary members OF commit
tees representing Spain and the rest of
Europe. To these have been added the
lord mayor of London and the mayors of
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Vienna, Rome,
CHRISTIANS, Turin, Bordeaux, Venice,
Geneva, Genoa, Cologne, Dresden, Zurich
and Rotterdam. Why New York and
Chicago were not included In this List il
past finding ont. 1t looks as Ii our very
cordial friends the Princess Eulalie and
| the Duke Of veragua had already for
| gotten their vows of undying constancy,
for they surely might have had the list
amended In cur favor.
The Madrid exposition Ii SPANS third
large exhibition within q period OF seven
years. In 1887 the old Phcenician city
Of Cadiz had one that was honored by
the attendance of royalty and represent
atives OF royalty from abroad, inclnd-
ing his royal highness the Duke of Ed
inburgh and his staff. The second ex-
position was held in Barcelona, one of
the most modern spirited, enterprising
and progressive cities In Spain and one
Of her largest manufacturing centers.
Spain has b peculiar attractiveness FOR
Americans, the majority of whom are
better acquainted with her romantic his.
tory than with that Of any other foreign
nation except England. Madrid par
ticularly has been the terminating point
OF many o sentimental Journey in the
day dreams of American ypaths who
have surrendered themselves to thu
witchery Of Washington Irving's magic
pen, and it is likely that a great many Of
them may now be encouraged to under.
take In fact the trip they have 20 otter
made in fancy.
The journey s not near 20 arduous and
expensive a. it was in Irving's time, and
even In those days American visitors al
ways felt themselves amply repaid fol
the toll and privations OF primitive
methods of travelling. Nowadays Tho
traveller can 90 by an express train from
Paris to Madrid by way of Irun in q
hours. If he should happen to be n
London, his journey win be only 10 hours
longer, for that is now the recognized
time between the English and French
capitals. III need not be q very cost,
journey either, as the expenditures car
easily Be suited to the modest purse b,
purchasing . second or third class rail
way ticket. An English traveller Of ex
perience once remarked that only lord
q and fools travelled first class, and shrewt
Americans viii certainly forego th,
honor Of being chased with either sort d
III -X4AxFN&-