Arizona republican., 1904-12-02
Tolls the Passing of the
 Great Exposition
A HARMONIOUS ENDING
Fitting the Glory of the Pageant Which Was UShered in Seven nOnths Ago and Which Had Been the Work of Seven Years.

Purchase exposition has ended It passed into history as having probably ! comprised the most representative col ! lection of the resources, industries. art. ! peoples and customs of the world ever assembled. From the inception of the project to hold an exposition to fit tingly commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the purchase of the Louisiana territory until the DOT tals were thrown open and the world was invited to enter, occE- pied seven years. The duration Of the exposition has been seven months, and during that time nothing has occurred to throw a dampening effect on the in- terest or to detract from the exposition in any way. The best order has been. maintained throughout; no loss of life has occurred during the exposition from accidents.
 The man most prominently known in connection with the fair is President Francis and it was fitting that the final day should be designated as Francis Day in his honor.
 This exposition has been the work of my Hfe," said President Francis. Tt has consumed my entire time for the past four years. but every hour has been an hour Of pleasure to me"
 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 tine 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 ing; today depression prevailed gen orally because the conclusion was at hand and it was rather a mournful as- semblage that formed a solid phalanx around the tall monument and listened to the farewell addresses. There was cheering. but it was the cheering of final leave taking and not the spon- taneous outburst of enthusiasm. Political speeches were made by Gov Fernor Dockery of Missouri, and Presi- dent Francis, Mayor Wells spoke briefly and introduced Governor Dock l cry, who said in part; Tn bidding farewell to the worlds fair. want to | pay tribute to the kindly feeling ez~ pressed toward this exposition by the president of the United States. Tn the ! execution of this exposition we have been Americans and not partisans, We have united in doing everything pOssi- 1 ble to contribute to the success and ! the president has shown interest throughout.
 l What lesson do we learn from this worlds fair? l learned the lesson long ago, that the United States is the mightiest power known to the world today These exhibit pal l aces are the incarnation. of
 the mighty forces Of this great repub- | lie. It is no longer a ques5ion-the | United States is a world power and
 want it to continue an enlarging pow
 
 a long stride toward that contest of ] the seas of which I now warn the na-
 tions. We do not intend to send our
 warships, but we do intend to send our ] merchant ships and We will contest
 on the seas for the trade of the world. i We are going to whip in commerce if in no other way. After this exposition l will come a better understanding among the nations, and l trust will
 result in a peace that is universal"
 The introduction Of President Fran ! cis was greeted with an ovation of cheering. When quiet had been re- stored he said: "The results of this work can not be adequately measured by the beauty of its landscapes, the Y grace and symmetry of it's buildings the comprehensiveness of its exhibits, the intelligence of its congresses, the Il elegance of it social features nor by the inefable pleasures conferred on its patrons, but time will be required l to demonstrate that the thought and II labor and the sacrifices that have en- II tered into it were not i'll advisedly be- II slowed. Compensation will continue to flow for at least a generation to come. II Its influence will be felt and appreciat-
 ed in widening circles as the years
 go by. It marks a new epoch in the + intellectual and industrial advance Of
 the world and the dawn of a new era
 in the international relations of goY- ernment and peoples. It is a credit for
 any state to have had such a gathering
 within it's borders and a glory-to any
 city to have been the scene of such an assembling. It has brought all coun- II tries closer together and has elevated the world.
 Those who have beenA engaged in Y the work will never cease tO look back
 to it with pride. All who have shared
 in the spirit of the undertaking have
 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 taken away pleasant recollections of their | experience.
 ''The distinguished guests whom we have entertained have by their words | of encouragement and manifestations II of interest frightened our labors and in- :! cited us to renewed efforts. All who have come have contributed toward the II consummation of an understanding ! upon which this outpouring of people
 at the end of the task stamps the ap- II proval of the people of St. Louis and
 Of Missouri
 May this enterprise with which we
 have been connected for nearly seven II years past bring into still closer broth