Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-05-01

gave peace and contcntment TO the splr-
| tied and determined American settlers
| who demanded an outlet Of trade TO the
sea. but also because IT provided homes
and means OF livelihood for the mill
lions OF new Americans. whose coming
tread fell upon the ears Of the e1pec-
tant fathers Of the republic, and whose
stout hearts and brawny arms wrought
the miracles which our celebration
should interpret,
AMERICAN INDUSTRY.
1--WE are here at this hour
10 dedicate beautiful and stately
edinces TO the purpose OF our com
memoration. But as we do this. let US
remember that the soil wherein We
stand was a century ago dedicated to
the genius OF American Industry and
thrift For every reason, nothing could
be more appropriate as an important
part OF the centennial commemorat ton
We have undertaken, than the gather
ing together on this spot Of the things
that are Characteristic Of American ef-
tort, and which tell the story OF Ameri-
can achievement: and how happily win
this be supplemented and crowned by
the generous, magnanimous and in
structve contributions from other and
older lands. which standing side by
side with our exhibits, shall manifest
the high and friendly regard our repub-
lie has gained among the governments
Of the earth, and shall demonstrate
how greatly advancing civilization has
fcstercd and stimulated the brother
hood OF nations.
A RETRosPECTIoN.
II cannot. however. rid myself Of the
feeling that the inspiration and value
attending such an exposition may be
anticipated and increased, II on this
dedicatory occasion we promote ap-
rroprlate reflections by a retrospection
o. some Of the incidents which accom-
panied the event we celebrate.
1--WE all know that long before the
negotiations Of the treaty OF 1903 our
government had keen appreciation OF
the Importance to American settlers I'm
the valley Of the Mississippi OF an ar.
rangcment permitting their products
10 be deposited and exported at the en-
trance OF that river to the sea. II wifi
be remembered that this need OF our
settlers had been met In a limited and |
not altogether secure manner by Il
treaty with Spain. allowing such de- |
fosi;s and export TO be made. at the |
city 81 New Orleans This privilege |
was entirely withdrawn In October. |
1909. the territory appertenant to such |
privilege having been In the meantime |
transferred to France The situation !
thus created was extremely delicate |
There was presented TO the govern !
mcnt. on the one hand the injury 10 |
western settlers through the loss OF |
their trading outlet, and on the other |
tht perpleNing question Of affording |
them relief by means OF diplomatic |
or IN some other method. |
The Abandonment OF our settlers TO /
their disheartening fate was Of course
not contemplated.
AMERICANS CHAFFED.
1T cannot De denied that the condi-
Tons plainly pointed to cautious and
deliberate negotiations as the way OF
prudence and safety. II very soon be-
,amr apparent, however, that delay
nd too much elaboration. did not sui,
he temper and spirit Of sturdy Amerl-
ans chatting under a sense Of wrong
md convinced that they were entitled
y prompt assistance The inhabitants |