The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-30

the members Of the national commits
sion and of the board of lady mana
gers were gathered at the administra-
ton building where, as rap1diy as pos
cession and marched to the plaza Of
st. Louis, in the center Of the grounds
where the formal exercises of the
opening were conducted.
Jefferson Guards.
At the head Of the column was
who are to do police duty within the
exposition while it continues. Then
came the Philippine scouts band, fol-
lowed by Philippine scouts. Behind
them. and leading the officers and di-
rectors Of the exposition, came Sousa,s
band. Following the officers and di-
rectors were the members of the ma
tional commission and last of all the
board Of lady managers.
AS the column from the admlnls-
tration building entered the plaza, a
long line formed of representatives Of
foreign governments, which had as
pouring into the plaza from another
avenue This column was headed by
a detachment Of the Jefferson guards,
followed by a band. Then came the
members of the exposition committee
on foreign relations and the commits
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nations.
Glitter of Gold Lace.
This column presented by far the
gayest appearance of the day, for the
foreigners made a prodigal display of
gold lace and bright colors In glitter
ing contrast to the black silk hats
and dark frock coats Of the officials
and dignitaries Of the exposition.
third column came shortly after
ward, formed Of representatives of the
states and territorial governments in
the union.
The participants in the exercises
took their place at the base Of the
Louisiana monument, where a small
stand had been erected for the speak
ers and seats provided for the listen
ers.
The assemblage was called to order
without delay by President D. R,
Francis Of the exposition, who re-
quested the audience to rise while the
Rev. Frank M. Gunsaulus Of Chicago
delivered the invocation. Dr. Gun
saulus concluded his eloquent invoca-
ton with the Lords prayer, in which
the audience joined. g.: ...
Address by Francis.
President Francis, as the chief ex-
ecutive Of the exposition, then deliv-
cred the following address: ~
This universal exposition was conceived
in sense Of obligation on the part Of the
people o fthe Louisiana Purchase to give
people Of the Louisiana Purchase to give
Vulnerable blessings that have flowed from
a century of membership in the American
union. 81.
six years have passed since the con.
ception began to assume form. The frs
year was devoted to arouslng the inter.
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corporation Of the states and territories
of the purchase. -. al .L..-.'.--
The next two years were spent in en-
listing the sympathy Of other. sections Of
our own country and in gaining recogni
ton and assistance Of the general gov
eminent. &@. ,..~ go ~
= Three years ago the work of preparation
was begun. 1t has been vigorously prose
cuted on every section Of the globe. To
day you see the contamination OF oul
efforts. '..s.f.-
THE sincere and helpful interest Of thu
federal government. the unanimous co
operation of the states and territories ane
possessions Of the United States, the par
ticipation Of almost every country on tn
earth, establishes ,unquestionably the uni
versal character of the exposition.
1.-The exhibits Of every country AM
every people, classified as they are in
manner unequalled for clear and competi
tive comparisons, and by a system and il
an order that records the development o
man and his accompIi shment, bear testi
nnony to the advancement of civilization
and show that their arrangement is tn
result Of thoughtful experience, and /
for the edifcation of all who desire t
learn This universal exposition will hav
a place In history. So thoroly does it rep
resent the worlds civilization that If a
mans other works were by some un
speakable catastrophe blotted out, tn
records here established by the assemble
nations would afford all necessary stan
dards for the rebuilding Of our entire civ
iliZation.
1.-THE Louisiana Purchase exposition
held in commemoratfon Of the aoquis1tio
Of an empire by deed of the pen. sal
utes the representatives, executive an
legislative, of the federal government. an
tenders most profound thanks for the rec
ognition extended and assistance rem
dered. 1t acknowledges obligations t
states and territories and foreign coun
tries for cooperation and contribution
and makes it's obeisance to commission
ers and exhibitors. ".. &.
Director Is Presented.
/. At the conclusion Of his address!
President Francis recognized Williar
H Thompson of the committee 30
grounds and buildings, who presente
to President Francis, Isaac Taylor, tn
director of the works. MIR. Taylo
delivered to Mr.. Francis the keys c