The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-04-20
PARIS FAIR OPENED.
The International Exposition at the
French Capital Inaugurated.
ALL PARIS GAY WITH BUNTING.
The Minister OF Commerce Hnuds over
the Exhibition to the Read of the
Stnte-rhe Sprech's of the
OHUiAls.


Paris, April 1G.-By a miracle of
energy Paris was able to throw open
Saturday the international eNposi
ton. Not only the exhibition lsse..
vation but all Paris was gay "i.l
bunting and the flags of all nati,,.
At the Sale DIES Eetes. at the farth s,
extremity of the Champs de Mars,
where the Inauguration ceremony
took place, there was splendid
scene when President Loubet arrived,
escorted by NJ. Milerand, the French
minister of commerce: NJ. Picard the
commissioner general of the EXPOSE
ton. and the chief officials. Besides
these, the members Of the diplomatic
corps, senator's and deputies, there
were present $4,000 other invited
guests. The wives and friends of high
functonaries occupied seats in spc-
cial galleries. In the same places
there was n great chorus which began
singing the "Marseillaise" as Pres.
dent Loubet entered the building.
Then followed the formal handing
over of the exhibition to the head %
the state by VI. Milerand. Addressing
President Loubet. the minister Of
commerce, NJ Millerand, who, as is
well known, is q socialist, dealt largo
ly in gcneralities. He complimcntcd
Commissioner General Picard and his
staff on the successful issue of their
labors. He thanked the representa-
tives of foreign governments for the
cooperation of their countries, which,
he declared, had made il possible for
a visitor to the exposition to really
make n tour of the world in n few
minutes. He spoke eloquently of the
various races of mankind as one
brotherhood. He eulogized the mar
velous economic revolution which had
produced steam and electricity and
was gradually BUSTING flesh and blood
Machinery, he said. was destined 10
become the queen of the world.
In reply President Loubet said:
''In converting the governments and
people of the world TO make with us
a synthesis of human handiwork. the
French republic has thought not only
Of assembling here the visible marveie
of the earth and renewing on the Dor
ders Of the Seine the courtesy, hos.
ptality and elegance of early renown.
Our ambition is HIGHER. France
wished TO make a brilliant coptrib,,.
ton to the cause of concord among
the nations. She has striycn consc;-
entiously for the good of the world
at the end Of this noble century. in
which. alas. the victory oyer error and
hate is not complete. but which leaves
ms a living faith in human propress
and the institutions of socioI economy
which here occunv LARGO scoI,
They will stamn this exposition win
a special character lev morsipr known
TO MS what cnch stotc is doipo IN nor
feet the art Of liv'rr IN soaic+v They.
will make the 1000 evposition y greot
school Of mutual Instruction
"Gentlemcr. this haruorious ,vor,,
Of peace ard progress. however evones-
cent its decorations win not have
been in win. MN copv-,cod +bo+
thanks to the constant roi+or,4icr or
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