The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-02
INTERNATIONAL
DAY VERY QUIET
Like Calm After Storm at ST.
Louis Exposition Grounds
M. JUSSERANO MAKES HIT
Other Ambassadors Were Frequently
cheered During Their Speeches.
The Weather Was Ideal, But
Was Rather Cold and Damp.

st. Louis, May Like a calm after a
storm was international day" at the
exposition compared with Dedication
day." which preceded 1t. The days pro-
gramme was carried out as planned, but
there were numerous delays. The wealth.
er was ideal, but 1t was rather cold and
damp in the Liberal Arts building, and
only about 1900 persons listened to the
| speeches. of foreign representatives. The
management of the crowd was even bet
ter today than yesterday.
The speeches today were heard by
everybody in the hall, and 1t so hap
pened that nearly all of the speakers
were possessed OF stronger voices, perhaps
excepting President Roosevelt than the
| men who were compelled to talk against
| the noise created by the crowd that
filled the building yesterday.
The French ambassador, NJ. Jusserand,
made distinct hit with the audience to-
day and was frequently interrupted by
| applause. Senior Ojeda was cheered to
the echo as he advanced to make his adj
| dress. Former Senator John b. Thurston,
president of the day, alluded as he In
trodueed the minister, to the late trouble
with Spain. declaring that all ill-feeling
against that country had passed away.
Breakfast Greatly Enjoyed.
The breakfast to the diplomats was
greatly enjoyed by the 300 persons who
participated. From the large table,
where were seated the diplomatic corps
Grover Cleveland, Mr.. Francis and
others, frequent sounds of laughter rose.
At the conclusion of the meal President
Francis rose and proposed a toast to the
fOrntpn rop al w
indicates the friendliness of their gov
ernments and their good wishes towards
the Louisiana Purchase exposition"
A volley of hand clapping greeted the
toast and ceased suddenly only because it
was necessary to use one of the noise
making members to raise glasses. A few
moments later the diplomats were helping
each other into their coats and helping
to look for each others hats. The Chin
ese minister laughed heartily at his col
leagues. Il had no trouble In finding my
hat" he said to South American near
him, and pointed to his black bowl
shaped headpiece.
Ex-President Cleveland will leave for
home tomorrow morning, going directly
to Princeton
Today's Programme.
The programme for tomorrov is as fol-
lows:
1890 a. m.-Civic parade will move from
Grand and Lindell avenues; to be review
ed by visiting governors.
1:SO p. m.-Audience will assemble in the
Liberal Arts palace; William II. Thomp-
son will call meeting to order
invocation by William r. Harper, Chi
cago.
Introduction of William Lindsay chair
man of the day.
Address of welcome by Governor Dock
cry Missouri.
Response by Governor Benjamin B.
odell, New York
Benediction by Rabbi Leon Harrison
Following the exercises in the Liberal
Arts building the site of each state build
ing VIII be dedicated All these dedica.
lions VIII take place at about the same
.,me, the exercises being in the hands of
the various state representatives who will
De escorted to the various sites by officials
OF the exposition.