The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-01


heritage of all who worthiIy strive.
To rise to the full measure OF such a
sentiment required an undertaking Of
comprehensive proportions and the
participation Of all races and Of every
cline, The magnitude Of the enter
prise was never lost sight Of by its
promoters, but Its mammoth propor-
tions. constantly increasing as they
developed, never for 4 moment shook
the confidence. weakened the energies
or diverted from their well defined
purposes those who had been entrusted
with the responsibility and the work.
Today you see the consummation OF
their efforts.
so thoroughly does II represent the
worlds civilization that IL all mans
other works were by some unspeak-
able catastrophe blotted out the rec
ords here established by the assembled
nations would afford all necessary
standards for the rebuilding Of our en-
tire civilization.
The Louisiana Purchase exposition,
held itscommemoratior Of the acquisi-
ton Of an empire by deed Of the pen.
salutes the representatives, executive
and legislative OF the federal govern
ment and tenders most profound
thanks for the recognition extended
and assistance rendered. It acknowI-
edges obligations to states and terri |
tories and foreign countries for CO.
operation and contribution and makes
It's obesiance to commissioners and ex-
hibitors.
Open ye gates-swing wide We por-
tails. Enter herein ye sons Of men and
behold the achievements Of your race.
Learn the lesson here taught and
gather from It inspiration for still
greater accomplishments"
Mayor Rolla Wells of st. Louis well
coined the country to the exposition. |
Next was the following address byl
Thomas H. Carter. president Of the
commission:
S"An act of the congress Of the |
United States approved March 8, 1901,
gave national recognition to the ex-
position we this day open to the pub
ic. In appropriating $5,OOO,OOO in aid
Of the project congress expressed the
nations approval of the proposal to
lttingly celebrate the centennial an
liversary of the great historic event |
the exposition is intended to COM
nemorate. BY joint action Of the ma
ional commission and company, the
position Of the national government
has been steadfast from the beginning.
With cheerful alacrity, time for prepa-
alton was extended one year by con-
sress upon request Of the company
md loan of s4.sOO,0OO was made by
congress to meet all the obligations of
he exposition up to this day Of open
ng. II to the original appropriation
4 s5.000.0oo be added this loan and
he aggregate amount directly and in
Iirectly expended and authorised by
he government for construction and
Establishment Of exhibits upon the fair
rounds is taken to account II will be
ound that financially che United States
. today concerned In the exposition
o the extent OF nearly s15,0O0.0o0.
hus by duplicating the price in this
elebration the price paid for the
.ouisiana territory of 100 years ago.
I'm stately architectural display, and
a exhibits Of their achievements in
cience, art and industry, the society
nations assembled here in generous
calls forth acclamations Of
pproval and we greet them as our
isiting neighbors and friends.
Our home folks of the states. terri
ories, and districts, of the union, have
to honor this occasion Of the
pening Of the fair on a scale of un-
expected generosity. This unrivaled
resentation OF peoples and govern
tents from abroad and the large home