The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-03

increase its usefulness. One national in
dustrial undertaking prepares the way
for another. A great exhibit like this is
An Education and an Inspiration.
1t concentrates the attention of the citi-
zens 1t broadens their ideas, strengthens
their confidence, promotes the spirit Of
friendly cooperation and rivalry ,awakens
commendable ambition and encourages
effort at utilization of all the forces and
processes of production.
The Columbian worlds exposition at
Chicago was the forerunner of this less
general but more permanent contribution
to the worlds economic advance. Many
of the Chicago exhibits here remain in
tact and have been intelligently supple
mcnted to such an extent that the man
agement of the Philadelphia museums
make the proud claims that their exhibi-
ton possesses the most complete and ex-
tensive exhibit of its class now in exist
ence Not only has wonderful demon
stration been made Of the products and
advancement OF our country but those of
all the American republics A spirit of
friendly and mutually advantageous in
terchange and cooperation has been ex-
emplified which is in itself an inspiring
help, not only to trade and commerce, but
. international comfy and good will
Consumer and Producer Brought Together.
The producer and consumer of both
continents are here brought together in
close touch and are taught to work to-
gethcr for the common veal. In order
that new markets may be opened and a
larger trade protitably conducted, the
manufacturer must have the opportunity
of becoming familiar with the character
Of the goods desired by the consumer.
And So, too, the consumer should have the
opportunity to examine the goods which
the manufacturer is anxious to dispose of
to him.
1t follows then that recognized CEN
trail institution such as this is, of real sta
bility, whose integrity of management
cannot be questioned with ample means
can be made Of inestimable advantage
not only to a generation in a single cOun-
try but to whole continent and for the
vast future. Ability rs we'll as capital
are essential to the success of trade and
fortunately with both of these the mu-
scums are well equipped. 1t is said that
the data which can here be found ready
for quick and accurate reference is OBJ
tain>ble to Il degree not even attempted
anywhere else in the world. Under the
circumstances and even at this early date,
1T Is not too much to say that II movement
OF this kind is in its general scope nation
al, aye, more than that international in
character, and to predict that its success,
If wisely conducted, will surprise
even its most enthusiastic friends
and founders. Resting upon business
principles, looking solely to the welfare of
the country at large. bcnefitting other
nations as well as our own, the intent and
realization of this worlds industrial OBJ
Ject lesson is in accord with the best spirit
OF the age and worthy of the good Will
and hclpfulnesss Of every patriotic Amer
lean.
assure the promoters of this enterprise
of the deep interest Of our government
and tie people i'll its success. | congrat-
ulatc the citizens of Philadelphia, justly
renowned for the centennial exposition,
which first demonstrated to the world the
marvellous development of our resources,
fhat to them have been entrusted the care
and completion of this great work. Phila-
delphia contributed immeasurably to the
triumph of liberty; she would now aid in
the triumphs of labor.
Who can doubt that the deliberations of
these able and public spirited men, acting
together freely and cordially, animated
by n common impulse and n common in
terest will result in still closer relations
of international comfy, and u higher
prosperity for all.
May Gods blessing rest upon this
worthy enterprise and upon those who
shall labor for its welfare.
now declare the Philadelphia museums
formally opened.