The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-01

az fhe eb,stIt, is evidence Of the wisdom
ia s,bas,,uptness Of The work of exploit.
n Inn ana Establishes uhluestionubly the
i,tivers;il character OF tho exposition.
'.rhe magnificent structures, whose
graceful lines aud Imposing fronts lave
had no peer IN architecture or design;
INA ontrancing picture thai holds your
nI,nirinp gaze on Sordor ligoon and
~ sca dos, the delightful vstas that meet
vn,, n nvery turn Sthe inimtable adap-
tation or the beauties Of nature tD the
reinforcement of art. clearly show the skill
ana Judgment that have been exercised
In nreraring receptacles for the products
81 tho world
rrhc exhibits Of every country aud
every people, classified as they arc in II
manner uneulallcd FOR clear and com
natlilve comparlson and by 81 System
md IN m order that records tho de-
velopment of man and his ncconplish-
ncnts bear Testimony TO the advnnce-
mont of civilization, aud show that their
n rrn,, ratncnt Is the result OF thought-
mi experience. and Is for the cdifIcaton
of all who desire to learn
"5as the consumr,a.fcn risen to the
ful measure Of the ambitious plan OUT
lined at the inception Of the cntcrprisc?
Has the lofty sentiment that inspired
Tho Yce,cbrntion found a realizing en-
Docs tho exhibition Of mans handlwork
hero Installed faithfully portray his pro-
eress and development? Does this assem-
bling OF the best products Of all tho ages,
brought together In friendly rivalry by,
nattonalIties and races, differing in faith
| and In habit and in ideals. form correct
| composite of mans achievements; of the
advancement or science Of the thought
| of the twentieth century? If so, this
/ ~, nvpputfnn Ia tpD IA n IN
| exhibition OF producers, or even of pro-
| cesses;&it is more than a congregating
| of the grades Of civilization MS represented
| by all races, from the primitive to the
] cultured; 1t is even more than a sym
postum Of the thought Of the thrones.
| Of the student and The morallst. 1t is
| all Of these combined, and the tout en-
scmblc forms n distinct entity whose i'm
4 press on tho present and influence on the
future are deep and lasting. IT will have
"a place in history, more conspicuous
| than It's projectors ever conceived. For
4 more than a generation to come it will
be marker in the accomplishments and
4 progress OF man. So thoroughly does 1t
A represent the worlds civilization that II
| all mans other works were by some
i unspeakabla catastrophe blotted out. the
A records here established by the assem-
| bled nations would afford all necessary
4 standards for the rebuilding Of our en-
i tire civilization.
4 by bringing together sections and
1 peoples hitherto remote and unacqualnted
1 and thereby promoting mutual respect
4 1t is u distinct step toward establishing
4 that universal peace for which all right.
4 minded people are striving. and which
the cxposition's gifted sculptor has sc
i fittingly typihed in the graceful figure
i that crowns the noble monument al whose
\ base we stand
'"Thc Louisiana Purchase Exposition
4 held in commernoration of the acquisition
A of an empire by deed of the pen. saute
Atlie representatives. executive and legis
"A lativc. of the Federal government, ant
< tenders most profound thanks for thu
a recognition extended and assistance rem
dered 1t acknowledges obligations t
d states and Territories and foreign coun
54tries for corporation and contribution
and makes its obcisance to commissioner
! and exhibitors.
4 open We gates Swing wide We por
\ tails. Enter her9in. we sons of men, ant
behold the achievements OF your race
I Learn the lesson here taught and gathe
u from it inspiration for still greater ac
I compishments.''
Il At the conclusion Of his address, Presi
a dent Francis recognized William II
/ Thompson, Of tho Committee on Grounds
4 and Buildings, who presented to Presi
A dent Francis, Isaac 8. Taylor, the di
Il rector of the works. Mr.. Taylor deliv
Il cred to President Francis the keys Q
4 tho exposition and presented diploma
I the march, Louisiana" had been playe
by Sousa's band, President Francis trans
/ ferred the keys of the exposition build