The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-19

9 In the name of the Father. and of the
son, ana OF the Holy Ghost. Amen.
On, Almighty God, from whom cometh
very good ana perfect gift, we bless Thy
noly name Tor all Thy goodness and low
iis kinuness TO US and to all men; for
peace IN our borders, for prosperity in our
iand and for manifold comforts in our
hohles- To Thee we owe the wisdom TO
pan and the capacity to direct this un-
uertaklng Grant. we beseech Thee, that
~ lne power to get wealth, in inventive
genus and in skill to labor, men may rec
Dsaise Dslllze my Lhy gifts and acknowledge the
praise which to Thee belongs.
LAY olay every success and every use of the
means which Thou dost provide serve as
~ soiN-ns i oI my favor, lead men to perceive
ald know their dependence upon Thee and
20 snow forth their gratitude in an holy,
uuinDle and obedient walk before Thee all
bSnear bI'nt Gays. Let not pride come nigh to
mmuIl US, nor vanity cause us to forget
ffnse; Frosper, we pray Thee. every ef
IoIt mere made which may improve the
eohuiuon OF mankind and preserve peace
earth.
Protect. of Thy mercy all these Thy
ss.eirVantsy from sickness, from sad casual
Iles ana from every evil to which they
may De exposed. Keep them under the
protectlon of Thy good providence and
iiiaAe ins.h mem ZEN to have perpetual fear and
AoNS OF my holy name.
Bless our rulers, the President of the
CnileQ states, the governor of this state
an1 sbo.- an others in authority, and so rule
thelr hearts and strengthen their hands
tnat they may punish wickedness and
vice and maintain Thy true religion ard
virtue. Let the trust which this people
hath conided in Thee never be lost or
weakened by deceitfur philosophy, by
gfOssness or sensuality, by avarice and
fraud, but may the bonds which have
hlthefto Kept US in the enjoyment of lib
erty, IN the exercise of reason and in the
putting forth of energy be sustained by
Ihy guidance for the benefit of Thy peo-
PIE ana TO Thee, o Father, with Thine
only Son, our Savior, and the Eternal
pi SpiiII De aseribed all glory, honor. might,
majesty MAJESTY ana dominion, henceforth and
At the conclusion of Bishop Nelson's
prayer the exposition ode, written bV Mr.
Frank L. Stanton of the Constitution. was
I,edd ,d py Mr.. Albert Howell, a prominent
Atlanta lawyer
He was followed by Gov. Bullock. who
Iiler13uueed nan3ed PRESIDENT Collier. Mr.. Collier
received great ovation with cheers ana
waving of handkerchiefs. He began in a
low tone, but his voice gradually grew
louder, until he was heard thrOugbour
the hall. His speech was listened To- wiz,
plause. ~
The following is an extract from Direc-
tor General Charles A. Golfers address:
Inc Cotton States and International
exposition owes its existence to a move
ment which was inaugurated al the most
inauspicious period for such an enterprfse
70 be found in the record of many years
ElshIeen months ago the practical prob
lem Tor almost every community seemed
20 De now to save what 1t had, rather than
10 acquire new elements of strength
In justice to ourselves, as well as to
them, we have invited the cooperation of
our negro fellow citizens They have ac-
cepted the responsibility of a department
OF their own, and have filled 1t with proofs
OF the progress they have made as free
men. Ihey We're employed largely in the
preparation here, as they are in almost
an our industries, and they will share
taaisefy IA the honors ana practical bene-
THE work begun beneath the frown Of
ADVERSE fortunes has reached its compile
h.a EVFafl OF ls..u
common country. Everywhere plenteous
harNests, reYiVing commerce restored
confidence, industrial activity, capital busy
IN new enterprises, labor abundantly en-
ployed and reaping increased rewards all
SectlOnS OF the country welded together
IN the bonds of common interest and the
aruor or broad patriotism. Surely we
nave a propluous hour for the beginning
OF this great triumph of peace to which
we nave invited all mankind"
Gov. Bullock, in words of rare courtesy
introduced Mrs. Joseph Thompson, presi-
dent OF the women's board of managers.
AS Mrs. Thompson arose to deliver her ad-
dress, the ladies of the womans board
arose and waved their handkerchiefs.
Ihis was signal for general demonstra-
ton, and Mr.. Herbert of the Gilmore's
Dand, catching the enthusiasm of the
moment, waved a signal to his players,
who gave great outburst of musical APP
plause. Mrs thompson was listened to
with marked attention and received long
applause at the end of her speech
The next speaker was Booker T.
representative the
race. lie was introduced in very compli-
mentary terms by Gov. Bullock and when
he arose was received with cheers by the
great audience: He delivered his address
in clear and incisive voice. which was
heard by every one in the hall. Almost
every sentence was applauded and his
speech was a great hit all the way
through. His opening assertion that the
recognition of the negro race by this ex-
position would do more to secure the
friendship of the two races than ANYTHING
which h1nnanad he
emancipated. was received with demon
strations of profound approval by both
white and colored.
Extracts from the speech of Booker T.
Washington, representing the colored
race.
Mr.. President, Gentlemen of the Board
the population of the south is of the ne
gro race No enterprise seeking the ma
etrial, civil or moral welfare of this Sec
ton can disregard this element of our
population and reach the highest sue
cess. but convey to you, Mr.. Presi-
dent and Directors, the sentiment of the
masses of my race, when | say that in
no way have the value and manhood Of
the American negro been more fittingly
and generously recognized than by the
managers of this magnificent exposition
at every stage of its progress. 1t is a
recognition which will do more to ce-
ment the friendship of the two races
of our freedom.
1t is In the south that the negro is
given a mans chance in the commercial
world, and in nothing is this exposition
more eloquent than in emphasizing this
chance. Our greatest danger IS, that in
the great leap from slavery to freedom
we may overlook the fact that the mass
es of us are to live by the productions
of our hands, and fail to keep in mind
that we shall prosper in proportion as
we learn to dignity and glorify COM
mon labor and put brains and skill into
the common occupations Of life; shall
prosper in proportion as we learn to
draw the line between the superficial and
the substantial, the ornamental gew-
gaws of life and the useful. No race
can prosper until it learns that there is
as much dignity in tilling field as in
writing a poem. 1t is at the bottom of
life we must begin and not at the top.
Nor should we permit our grievances to
overshadow our opportunities.
'aTo those of the white race who look to
the incoming of those of foreign birth and
strange tongue and habits for the pros
perity of the south. were 1 permitted, 1
would repeat what / say to my own race:
Cast down your bucket where you are
Cast it down among S,O00,000 negroes
whose habits you know, whose loyalty
and pove you have tested in days when
to have proved treacherous meant the
ruin of your firesides. Cast down your
bucket among these people who have with