The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
WORLDS FAIR PRESIDENT
AT THE ST. LOUIS CLUB.
Governor Francis was received with
cheers when he arose to speak at tine May
or's banquet. He said in part:

Governor Francis was received with
cheers when he arose to speak at tine Nay.
or's banquet. He said in part:
yo RESPONSE a51Ns I Bf c GOVERNOR FRANCIS
guished and undeserved honor conferred upon me
already exhausted. NY sensations of gratitude
however. are none the less sincere by reason
thereof, nor will my remembrance be any the less
lasting
To be thus welcomed by the chief executive Of
allegiance Is a high distinction. but when that
an effort to promose ,hs to aufy
those whose trust he hods. the unseifshness Of
elevate his personality until it overshadows par
t,san policies and adds dignity to the place. al
the people OF this municipality.
And when such a host exercises the Judgment
pany 50 representative Of ali that goes to make
up a right,thinking and cultured community. the
iS nd oeySnd expression lion can only say Mr. Mayor
this very distinguished compliment, '"''
attempted, in acknowledsing a most hattering
IN this city to-day to impress upon the citizens
Of ST. Louis the responsibility that confronts
confident you realize the magnitude Of the labor
to be performed in order that St. Louis may be
Will enter her gates during the next twelve
PARK PLANS DESERVE CREDIT.
The plan for system Of boulevards and parks
nS Prom ahf It's ssrherB Part e, y and
as outlined in some ST Louis paper OF recent is
sue is a credit to the commission that designed
IT. is in keeping with the new and broader career
upon which st. Louis has entered, and its execu.
ton. although .costly and difficult will. i am
sure. be vigorously pushed by yourself and those
whose cooperation and assistance necessary
Tint cooperation should not be withheld nor
win Il be. An ,enlightened public sentiment,
sn ~ WoISs saT esv with The
brilliant promise as this will show little CON
sideration for those who will endeavor TO hamper
the CARRYING out Of the comprehensive plans of
city with the ambition to entertain the world
cannot AFFORD TO espouee narrow views in any
line Of public improvement st. Louis has at
ernments and OF all the civilized races
While We have assumed great responsibility,
II brings with It an unequaied opportunity II
lions Of our guests ere disappointed then it
would be better for not to have accepted the
duty imposed upon us OF concentrating a great
event In the history OF our country and an i'm
eminent.
FAIR HAS PROGRESSED
Every month in the progress of our work from
its organization to the present moment, has wit
tion. and while every change may not have been
an enlargement OF the scheme IT certainly was
taken. nor will there be. Our aim has been. and
will continue to be. to assemble here In 1904 the
best and the highest in every line OF human en-
The city that will Be the scene of such an as
sembling will draw the attention Of the cultured
minds OF every. CLINE. and II should assume an
attire in harmony with the character OF Its en-
guests may be fully met
am SURE ri that neither =, you nor any Of the
lnpottant 1sepot Be. deterred nor too often I'M
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