The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-05-05

q m and were driven from there to tha
exposition grounds.
The carriages during the drive ~cge
arranged In strict accordance with the
rules OF diplomatic precedence. aud once
the line vs. formed the carriages ss-
corted by four troops Of regular cavalry
we're driven rapidly toward the fir
grounds. where a breakfast was served
upon their arrival az u IS O'Clock. The
New York provisional regiment. rsspIcua-
ent in new dress uniforms. vas drawn ~
IN forest park and as the line % GER
riages passed along. the troops were
reviewed By Governor Odell
Although tho hour set FOR the com
mencement OF the days exercises was -
O'Clock. Il was long past that time when
the diplomats and their escort arrived
al the Liberal Arts building.
This delay in the proceedings did not
cause DISCOMFORT 10 any people. FOR tie
crowd showed no great Interest in the
official program.
1t was late when the assembly was
called to order by Corwin II. Spencer.
chairman of the Exposition Committee
on Ceremonies.
After the invocation by Rev. Carl swan
son OF St. Louis. Mr.. Spencer II
as president o, e day. Hon. John VI.
Thurston. who spoke briefly.
Mr.. Spencer then introduced President
Francis Of the Exposition. who extended
the greeting OF the exposition to the
representatives OF foreign countries. IN
part. he said:
And when the object OF such a meet
ing is, as in this case. to establish aud
| cement friendly raio-t0nz ha+uaa, ,aCvFa
who differ IN form OF government. in re
ligion and In race, It means a distinct
step toward the organization of "a parlia-
ment OF man, an accomplishment worthy
OF the highest endeavor because its con
summation would result in a universal
peace.
when the civilized nations Of the earth
meet in friendly rivalry their better ac-
quaintance ~cngenders increased respect
and the close commercial relations that
follow are conducive to mutual benefit.
they efface pretudices, they broaden sym
pathies, they deepen and widen the foun-
dations of human progress.
The civilization OF past ages would
have experienced no overthrown if it had
been based on the intelligence OF the
masses and had been imbued with that
broader humanity which distinguishes
and ennobles the f"raternal spirit OF the
twentieth century.
"~Concomitant with Industrial progress
is social development. The policy OF
engaging in foreign wars in order to
prevent or pacify domestic unrest may
have been wise if not humane. but the
time for such a policy has passed. The
government is strongest whose subjects
are intelligent and contented. Content
ment follows the employment Of intellect
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resources and in the production of those
activities that result in greater comforts
of living and higher planes of thought
The bringing together in a universal eX-
position Of the best that all civilized
countries have produced opens to all who
participate new lines Of thought, better
methods and better appliances, and there
fore conduces to the material benefits as
we'll as to the culture of every country
participating.
"The International exposition whose
dedication you honor by your presence
was conceived in an effort to commence
rate a great achievement which has proven
a potent factor in increasing our wealth
and sustaining our institutions. The inter
est manifested by the government and
the people whom you represent in pledges
of participation has been encouraging
and helpful in the highest degree, and We
are glad of this opportunity to express
our deep gratitude.
That this exposition may be q power
full aid in the elevation and advance
ment Of the human race is the prayer Of
those who organize and have brought it
to its present stage OF progress. That
the countries for which you stand may
unite with US in promoting an under
taking fraught with such good to human
ity is the earnest wish Of the local man
agement and the sincere hope OF every
right thinking citizen of the American re-
public"
The addresses Of the French Ambassa-
dor, M. Jusserand, the Spanish Minister,
Senior Don Emilio De Ojedo followed, and
the exercises were closed by a benedic-
ton pronounced by Rev. Samuel ]. Mic
coils, and as the distinguished guests left
the hall. a salut Of 100 guns was. fired.
The only feature Of the evening was the
display of fireworks.
Secretary to the President. Loeb, did
not the presidential party 20
Kansas City. He has been feverish for
the past week and has kept to his bed
most of the time. When the party
reached St. Louis he was removed to the
Southern Hotel and his physician thought
It best tina he should remain there for
q day or two. Mr.. Loeb's condition is
not considered at all serious.
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