The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-15
Exposition Is OPENED
Though 1t Is Yet a Chaos of
Unpreparedness.
UNITED STATES Is NEXT
To France as Exhibitor--BriI-
liant Opening Scene.
UNITED STATES IS NEXT

vorable weather conditions prevailed and
fnnumerable bright-colored domes and
tninarets glistened in the sunshine Paris
was early astir with people vending their
way towards the Elysee and IN the d.
fectfon Of the exposition, in the hope Of
witnessing the presidential procession at
some part Of its Journey. All the public
buildings and numerous privote houses
We're decorated with trophies Of flags,
chiefly the tri-color. The neighborhood
of the exposition was especially gay with
bunting, while most Of the paviions
themselves were surmoUnted with float
ing banners. Within the exposition
grounds this morning all was hustle and
animation in supreme effort to clear
away all unsightly obstacles in order to
leave an unobstrlcted road and an exter-
naI appearance of completeness 10 the
palaces. for the presidential party in its
passage through the grounds. The flu
fishing touches were hastily given the
Eraguihcent Sale des Fetes. The aspect
of the exposition had materially ifproved
from that of even yesterday and although
the installation Of exhibits had naturally
undergone but little advance the external
effect produced by the incessant labor
Of the past couple of days was already
fine and decidedly picturesque.
The unfinished condition Of the exposi-
ton on Inauguration day is regrettable
end perhaps misleading. It must be borne
in mind that this IS only a passing phase
and on its completion within three weeks
or a month from now the exposition will
inIispUtably be the most attractive and
magnificent yet seen. Americans espe-
c.siIy viii be proud Of their country s
display at this worlds fair for the United
states stands second only to France her
self in number Of exhibitors, which treble
those Of any foreign country.
The following is a table of exhibitors
,ralch speaks eioquently Of American en-
-erprise: France. $4,000; United States.
1854: Belgium, 800; Germany. 1900; Italy,
100; Russia, 1850; Scandinavia, 100;
kastria 1000; Great Britain, 800 The
british colonies 800 America has three
times the number Of exhibitors that
France had at the worlds fair in Chi
ago. she occupies &c., 52 square feet with
her # distinct exhibition spaces, 80 in
main exposition grounds and Il IN the
Vfncennes annex. including the ground
q .Yered BY our eagle surrounding the ma
.e-riaI pavilion on the Quai d'Orsay.
American enterprise, however, is not
rEiy shown in the size Of her representa-
ton. but also IN the preparedness of her
Installation, as compared with that of
most Of the other countries, and it can
b. safely said that but for the dilatorf-
ness Of French workmen and methods,
the United States exhibits would have
been exposed IN their show cases TO to-
DAVIS visitors. Unfortunately, French
hardness has hampered all American ef-
forts 10 rush matters. Thus, in most Of
our show spaces everything Is prepared
the glass cases are ready to receive ex-
hfbits but the American officials are
afraid to display the valuable articles
to the likelihood Of damage by the clouds
of dust arising from work on the ada
cent embryonic installation
The highest testimonial to American
nuzh comes from Commissioner General
Picard himself. After comparing the state
of progress Of the installation OF various
,ations. he said to Commissioner Gen
al Peck: 'It is an object lesson 10 Us
81, t. see the American people work
rts nix you for your promptitude and tht
a,,sancad condition Of work in the United
Tsates sections"
President Loubert left the Elysee IN ar
open four-horse landau, escorted by de-
tachment Of Cuirassiers. The preSiden'
tial procession was composed Of i've Ian
daus headed by the famous outriddel
afontfarrat the side OF President Lou
bert sat NJ Waldeck-Rousseau, the prime
minister. Their progress through tbs
Champs Elysees and across the Invalids
bridge 10 the Avenue Ia Motto Pfcquei
was hailed with continuous cheering
4-or, the great crowd which was masSet
along the route. on anghdng from tbs
carriage the president was Immediately
surrounded BY the ministers NJ. Miller
and, the minister Of commerce, STOOD al
fba entrance 10 receive him, around NJ
Nillerand being grouped Commissions
General Picard and other high eXposi
ZION officials. President Loubert shool
hands with NJ. MiIlerand and then turn
i7- 70 Picard said he would be happy Il
SIN his decoration Of the grand cross O.
The Legion Of Honor. President then sa
I,-rel the foreign commissioners and en-
r.-s-i the hall. where q throng Of nor
.rsn 400 persons formed a sea q human
fr-as all turned toward the door. AS
z.rvo Of artillery announced the presi
.-,-,s arrival. there was moment Q
Giant silence. then the large re-
cushions covering the doors, wer
- ,-, aside and the president in even
49, dress and wearing the broad red IN
81 .is OF the Legion OF Honor across NJ
97st stepped into the tribune Whic
g4aE been temporarily erected Tor TO-DAY
,,a---n,nv. the presidential gallery Wnic
IS p, serve for all later ceremonies no
VET being ready. At the same instant q
cr,-,a=--a composed Of musicians OF IN
famed Republican Guard struck Up N
sssrsrzeiIIes." The whole assembly IN
>,,ers-s and remained bear-headed dun
ing the remainder Of the proceedings
efo-a the strain OF Frances stirring na
tionaI hymn had died away, q nlighr
r-v arose. ..Vive Loubert, ''Nive IA he
publiare.'' .evive Ia France.
p-,si4s-- T,o,1bert stood in front OF tn
,rihrns with N. waldecker-R Rousseau, n
1eschanel. president OF the chamber
DEPUTIES. and NJ DeicaSSe, minister
foreign affairs, and all Of the InlrlS'e-
EXCEPT the Marquis de Canifet, the El-l
tS.e- oe war. who was absent because
.nGsspozition. Grouped behind him were
ruuber Of richly uniformed officials
The aclamartons were sim ec1o'i'
through the alcoves and galleries Whs
President Loubert anu the ministers =
szune5 their seats and NJ Millerand 2
gan his speech formally handing over q
exposition TO the chief OF state NJ 81
re-nna n TIE course Of his speech. sait