The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-02

Ten thousand persons assembled in the
Liberal Arts building yesterday. greeted the
Ambassadors Of foreign nations, and In re-
turn received assurances that the great
Governments of the world are pledged to
assist in making the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition the greatest in the history of
civilization.
The Minister from Spain and the Ambas-
sador from France, addressing the assem-
blage, formally expressed frendiness to the
United States and interest in the Fair.
John NJ. Thurston. former Senator. now
a member of the National Worlds Fair Com
mission. and President OF the Day at yester-
days ceremonies. in introducing the Span
ish Minister. said that but recently the
United States and Spain were engaged in IL
deadly struggle. into which personal rancor
necessarily entered. but that now this feel
ing had passed away, and that the wishes
of every true American were for the veal
of the Spaniard.
The sentiment evoked was thunderous.
and a reminder of the din which ensued
Thursday. when President Roosevelt and
former President Cleveland mounted the
same rostrum.
III iGpts thS Spanish eIiNps h'ci'oi i1Sii
Emilio de Oieda. voiced sentiments of peace.
After dwelling upon the great part played
by Spain in the early development and dis
covery of this country. he said that he was
empowered by his sovereign to announce
that Spain would enter with zest into the
Exposition. and that the King would ask Of
the Spanish Parliament an appropriation
as large as is consistent with the recent
economical policy adopted.
FRENCH AMBASSADOR
EEoKES HEARTY APPLAUSE.
Monsieur Jean A. A J. Jusserand. the
French Ambassador. also awo!ie the patri-
otism of the American audience By his
references to the early struggles of our Re
public and the assistance given us b.
France in the fisht for liberty.
There were three things. said N. Jusse-
rand. which Americans must consider when
they contemplate the greatness of their
land at the present time. The one IS the
alliance with France of ITS. the peace
treaty of liberty in 17s3 and the Louisiana
transfer OF 1S0G.
Grover Cleveland again was a prominent
figure at the afternoon ceremonies. He made
no address, but his advent to the hall was
the signal for generous plaudits. and his
every dppedIduCC pelOIe tHe tloNuS aiiCl
with like demonstrations.
1t was o'clock when Corwin II. Spencer
called to order the assemblaGe. He intro
duced the Reverend Carl Swensson, who
delivered the invocation.
Great God of our fathers, and his son.
Jesus Christ, our Lord" began the Rever
end Doctor swensson, grant thy benign
guidance and blessing upon this mighty un
Il lit 49,. ~ &f,N Il
spired us 100 years ago, and that has made
us great Power may be that that is here
to-day. We thank thee for the wealth of
hope and promise In the completion of this
unparalleled congress of the nations.
The prayer of Doctor Swensson contained
references also to the relations of capital
and labor. He said that labor always had
been the wealth and sinew of a free peo-
pie, but that the cooperation of capital
was necessary, and he expressed the hope
that capital and labor will work together TO
the one end Of every loyal and patriotic
heart.
THURsToN
ADDRESSES AMBASSADORS
The introduction Of ex-senator Thurston
followed the invocation. His address was
to the foreign emissaries
wi SbSstS, Soiu are <tIfUdSSdUOIS,
Ministers and ENJOYS from every friendly
Power: that is to say OF every civilized ma
tion Of the earth. They come bringing the
good wishes of their people. Their presence
signifies their wish to make this Exposition
a grand success. We extend them our
heartiest friendship. Why should we not?
They are our kin. We are their kin. Our
forefathers came from every country that
these distinguished guests represent.
I'VE are gathered here to-day to COM
memorate great historical event that
opened new road to human destiny-the
Louisiana Purchase.
Our guests. our visitors and our friends
gathered to dedicate an Exposition which
has for its aim the exploitation of the
progress of men. In this presence may we
not hope that the sword between us will
never again leap from the scabbara. May
we not hope that in the Twentieth Century
the divine prophecy of the Master will be