The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-02

the diplomats and their escort arrived
at the Liberal Arts building This !, q g g
lay In the proceeding did not cause ro d,si
showed no great interest IN. the official
programme. Thirty-five minutes Iiatera
than the time set for the cal 10 o, e..a
not moro than e0 people hae wannst the
assembly was called TO order BY CorW lIl
III Spencer, chairman Of the Expositti,o ~
Committee on Ceromoni cs. AfterHth s IN y.
Louis. 4 Mr.. Spencer Introduced as presi-
dent Of the day lon. John n -. Th ll1''5
'on' Sn GREET sRYSS IS IS s,GxTENDE;p5:.
Francis. OF the Exposition, who extenio q
OF foreign countries RES. In
part he said 5sY y. !, |, !. i, ~
Ing 10, as In this case, to blish san "a
cement friendly relations between people
who differ ini} form Of government. IN N
toward tho organization Of a parllamens
1or man. an accomplishment orthy OF
the highest endeayor because y, ~ ys senIi
NV hen the civilized ations Of q me n
earth meet in friendly rivalry their better
acquaintance Scngenders increased res wv
and the closer commercial re,atIo,h ,snesit
syrn BATTLES. they deepen and widen the
foundations OF human progress. I, Y,
THE civilization of past. ages !, W9 },ad
Been 1as based on the Intelligence OF the
masses and had been inbued with, that
broader humanity which. disting uisnes
and ennobles the fraternaI spltlt q w
ConcoMit with industrial ID 1i pfogreses
Is social development.ET The policy. OF
engaging in foreign wars In order sa. 70 , pre-,
have been3wise, II not humane, but the
time for such policy has ,passe q. me n
government is strongest whose sup3ects
are intelligent and acontented. GontenI--
iectural resources in the lie 4 l..rmant Of
natural resources and in the produc t,o on
OF those activities that result IN greater
com forts OF living and high plans an \, q
5versal exposition Of the best that all
civilized countries have produced opens
to all who participa te .$ new mes u .,
planes, and, there fore. conduces to the
material benefits as well TO the culture r' ,.
q every 4 sG NRTyyAPE SHfttiEs!yPaasMinEEN
.srhe Ninternational Exposition, whose
was conceived In an effort to commen-
crate a great achievement. whic has
RW royefhh aipd sustaning Editions
and perpetuating our independence. me
Interest manifested by}a the cove rnments
and people whom you represent IN pledges
Of participation has been eneourag ing
are are glad Of this opportunity 70 express
our deep gratitude, g., I,
THAT this Exposition may be o. pow
erful aid in the elevation and advance.
.ment OF the human races is the prayer
OF those who organized and have brought
to its present stage Ct progress; Y That . +
Unite with !. US In noting an under
taking fraught with such good to hui ~
management. and the sincere hope Of
every right thinking 81 tiaen OF the Alnerl-
Afters the rendition Of &, "a !, selection , BY y
French Ambassador. NJ, Jusserand. re-
piled to President FRANCIS.
the Messlah which Was given m ~ the
The exercises were closed by a benedic-
ton pronounced d by Rev. Samuel j !,
Nicoles. As the distinguished guests lett
the hall salute of 100 guns was fired,
z The only feature OF the evening was
the display Of fireworks.