The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-02
FAIR HAS PASSED
INTO HISTORY
Close Of Greatest Exposition
World Has Ever Known.
HONOR FOR DAVID R. FRANCIS
COMPLIMENT FOR PRESIDENT
ROOSEVELT.

OF. LOUIS, Dec. 1.-The Louisiana
y Purchase exposition has ended. 1t
passes into history as probably
having comprised the most representa-
tive collection of the resources. indus
tries. art, peoples and customs Of the
world ever assembled. From he in
cepuon OF project to hold an expo
siIion 70 fittingly commemorate the
one hundredth anniversary of the pur-
chase OF the Louisiana territory until
Inc portals We're thrown open and the
world was invited to enter occupied
seven years. The duration of the ex-
position has been seven months. and
curing that time nothing has occurred
10 throw a dampening effect on the
interest or 10 detract from the exposi-
non IN any way. The best of order
mas been maintained throughout no
loss or life has occurred during the
exposition from accidents
The man probably most prominently
known in connection with the worlds
tair is the president. David r. Fran
CHS. and it was deemed fitting that the
tlnal day should be designated as
Francis day" in his honor.
This exposition has been the work
OF my life said President Francis
1t has consumed my entire time for
the past four years, but every hour
2 has been an hour of pleasure to me-"
Closing Exercises.
The closing exercises were held at
the base OF the Louisiana Purchase
monument in the Plaza of St Louis
where were held seven months ago
The exercises that formally opened the
gates to the world. On the opening
DAY the vast assemblage was buoyant
IN spirit and filled with a unanimous
desire to give expression to good feel
7ng; today depression prevailed gener-
ally because the conclusion was at
hand, and it was rather a mournful
assemo lage that formed a solid phalanX
around the tall monument and listened
20 the farewell addresses. There was
cheering, but 1t was the cheering of
fnal leave taking and not the spon-
1aneous Outburst of enthusiasm. The
principal speeches delivered were by
Governor DOckery of Missouri and
PRESIDENT Francis. Mayor Wells spoke
briefly, and introduced Governor Dock
cry, who said I'm part:
Governors Speech.
I'm bidding farewell to the worlds
fair | want TO pay a tribute to the
kindly feeling expressed toward this
exposition by the president OF the
United States In the execution of this
exposition we have been Americans and
not partisanS. We have united In do
ing everything possible TO contribute
toward its success, and the president
has shown unqualified interest through
out
What lesson do we learn from this
worlds fair? ] learned the lesson long
ago. that the United States is the
mightiest power known to the world
Today. These exhibit palaces are the
incarnation Of the mighty forces Of
This great republic. Il is no longer
questionable United States is
world power. and I want it to continue
an enlarging world power The St.
Louis exposition takes a long stride
toward that contest of the seas of
which | now warn the nations. We
Go not intend to send our warships
but we do intend 10 send our merchant
ships. and we VIII contest on the seas
for the trade OF the world. We are go
ing 10 whip In commerce II in no other
way. After this exposition will come
a better understanding among the ma
tons. and l trust it will result IT.
peace that is universal"
Ovation to Francis
The introduction Of President Fran
els was greeted with an ovation of
cheering When quiet had been re-
stored he said
The results of this work cannot be
adequately measured by the beauty OF
its landscapes, the grace and sym
metry Of its buildings. the compre-
hensiveness Of its exhibits the intel
ligence of its congresses. the elegance
Of its social features. nor by the in
effable pleasures conferred on its pa
irons. but time will be required to
demonstrate that the thought and the
Ia r,s- nd h.
tered into il were not ill-advisedly be-
slowed. The compensation will con-
tinue 10 flow for at least a genera
ton to come. Its influence will be
felt and appreciated in widening cir
cles as the years go by. II marks a
new epoch in the intellectual and in
dustrial advancement OF the world and
the dawn OF a new era IN the inter-
national relations Of governments and
peoples.
1T is a credit for any state to have
had such a gathering within its bor-
ders and a glory 10 any city 10 have
been the scene Of such an assembling.
II has brought all countries closer to-
gether and has elevated the world.
VIII Look Back With Pride.
Those who have been engaged in
the work viii never cease 10 look back
10 ii with pride. All who have shared
In the spirit Of the undertaking nave
had their views enlightened. their
tastes cultivated and their sympathies
broadened. The millions Of visitors
who have entered these gates have.
by their presence. encouraged this band
Of workers. and. let us hope, have tax
en- away pleasant recollections OF their
experiences.
The distinguished guests which we
have entertained, have by their words
OF announcement and manifesto tons
OF interest lightened our labors and
melted US to renewed efforts All who
the contamination Of ain undertaking
upon which this outpouring Of people
AZ the end Of the task stamps the az
prevail OF the people of St. Louis and
of Missouri.
May this enterprise with which we
have been connected for nearly seven
years past bring into still closer broth
erhood all the nations and all the peo-
pie who have participated i'm IT, May
il deepen our patriotism. Nav IL
strengthen our love for benign prov
idence that smiles upon us
Tea Service Presented.
After the cheering following Presl-
dent Francis speech had died away.
beautiful silver tea services. as tokens
Of esteem from the exposition man
agement were given TO Mr.. Francis
and Treasurer William N. Thompson.
Promptly at 4 o'clock all the great
exhibit palaces were closed and visi-
tors were excluded. In the palace of
agriculture onslaughts were made on
many OF the exhibits where the set
Iings were composed of straw and