New-York tribune., 1903-05-02
FOREIGN DAY AT ST. LOUIS
DEDICATION CONTINUED.
al Nations Represented at Exercises
-Nev-York Among the States.
NV Tr1FeRApH TO THE TRIBUNE ]

c. Louis May 1.-The military gave way
:, the civic in the exercises OF to-day,
.ne second OF the three days of the formal
sesication ceremonies of the Louisiana Pur-
,base Exposition. Gold lace, gittering steel,
brass buttons and spectacular staffs and troops
;, dress uniform were supplanted by another
army Of frock coated and silk hated dip
,o-,ats and men OF commercial affairs There
were enough troops acting escort to give a
military background to the otherwise sombre
display.
This was International or diplomatic, day, and
every civilized nation on earth was represented
,a-e Foreign ambassadors are as thick as at
81 Official diplomatic reception at the White
House Aside from this there are the State
commissioners from various States and repre-
sentatives from commercial bodies in this coun-
-rv and from abroad. The ceremonies to-day
were exceedingly simple. President Roosevelt
was not here and popular interest in the cele-
br7ation seemed to have abated- At the formal
exercises in the big hall. capable of holding
.aooO people. there were probably not more
than 1900 present There was no pomp and
display. and so the public was not interested
The exercises Of the day started with a re-
ce7tion st the St. Louis Club. at 1870 o'clock
,, the morning, TO the diplomats and other dis
-ireufsaed guests. Ex-President Cleveland was
present ana had a hearty reception. The free
dom Of the city was rendered the visitors hy
Mayor Wells. The diplomats and other repre-
eentatives drove TO the fair grounds in car
RACES with various military organizations as
.gned as escorts. Two squadrons Of cavalry
from Jefferson barracks headed the line. After
luncheon the formal exercises took place IN the
Liberal Arts Building
The New York delegation here has received
the utmost praise from all sides, but its treat
lrent by the local managers has been most IT.
-irating. Governor Odell, with the finest body OF
troops from any State, with his staff. and
$4,000 TO spend. has been practically ignored.
70 provision was made TO meet the Governor
-luon his arrival lie had to remain in the sta
ton for two hours until members Of his stan
,ir1I1nred Up carriages to convey the party to
ma Planters Hotel In the parade, however
ne received a magnificent ovation from the pun
Iil. Early this morning he reviewed the eVoIu-
tions Of the New-Yora Provisional Regiment on
the fair grounds at Forest Park and greater
crowd gathered to see this display ana cheer
the troops than gathered for the formal eAer-
cises- -
The visiting members of the press were en-
1e-fained at dinner tonight, and there was
another gorgeous display of fireworks. Governor
Odell dined tonight as the guest OF the New
York Commission Of the LOUISIANA PuIcnase
T-1,r.osition After dinner he was serenaded by
the New York troops band, and upon aIIeaflHS
was greeted heartily, and spoke brleny- On
fhe whole, New 9Ork has made the best snow
ing of any State. Il has received the greatest
ovation of all the States by the public, but ofl-
ciaIl- It has received the least attention