The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-11-06
MINISTER WU
LIKES AMERICANS.
Speaks to a Big Audience In
Pittsburg at the
BIG FOUNDERS DAY MEETING.
Pittsburssrs Celebrate the Birthday OF
the Carnegie Library and Instv
tute--Wa 10 . Promi-
nsnt Guest.

Pittsburg, Nov. 2.-With a grateful
enthusiasm past all precendents Found
ers' day of Carnegie institute was cels-
brated yesterday. In and around the
beautiful building at Schenley park en-
trance more than 5000 people thronged
in their desire to express to Andrew
Carnegie their appreciation, to the dis
tinguished guest of the day, Minister
Wu Ting Fang. their homage. and OF
the treasure of art and science and
literature their regard.
The capacity Of the music hall was
wholly inadequate for the crowd. Long
before any could hope to enter the ap-
proaches to the building were overruh,
and when at last the doors were opened
there was crush that almost swept
away control. At least 1000 people were
turned away.
The exercises opened at Q o'clock with
an organ solo by Frederick Archer.
After the opening prayer by Rev.
Lemuel c. Barnes, Secretary Samuel
Hardin Church read letters of regret
from President Mckinley and other
prominent personages.
w. N. Frew, president of the board Of
trustees, then introduced Wu Ting
Fang, Chinese ambassador to the
United States. in a well turned address.
Mr.. WI was greeted with prolonged ap-
plause. He said in part:
"China has a great deal to learn from
this young republic. hope, however.
that she will learn, not the arts Of war,
which have for sole end and aim the
destruction Of life. but the arts OF peace.
which make for the happiness and well
fare Of the people. No nation can be-
come really great by war. True great
ness does not lie in the extent of terri
tory nor in the strength of battalions.
but In the character of the people.
From personal observation am in
clined to the belief that the American
people possess the elements Of national
greatness in a high degree. The test Of
loftiness of character IL to possess
boundless power without abusing It.
Wealth is power. Where can you find
such vast accumulations of wealth in
private hands as In America with 20
little attendant evil felt by society? I
have seen countries where the rich op-
press the poor, and the poor curse the
rich. There money is the root of all
evil The reverse seems to be the case
| IN America. Here the rich use the ample
means at their disposal for the benefit
Of the people, and the people have good
reason to bless the rich. In other words,
American men of wealth are public
benefactors. have not far to go for ali
| example.
In your midst you have signal in
| stance of this class of philanthropio
men of wealth. This institution is an
enduring monument of the founders 8
munifcence. Here one can find the
| most effective means for the enlighten-
ment of the mind and the uplifting Of
the soul. Books, paintings, sculpture
and specimens of objects possessing
educational value are accessible to all
persons at all times. The day will soon
come when foreigners will visit this
| city not SO much to see the great indus
trial plants as to see this institution,
which sheds It's refining influence far
and wide."