Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-05-27

/ st. LOFTS, May 21.-The Worlds
Press parliament, the greatest assem-
blage Of journalists in the history OF
the world, held It's opening session In
Festival hall at the Worlds fair Thurs
day night. Assembled on the rostrum
sat the press representatives of 35 ma
lions. In the pit and galleries were the
editors or literary celebrities Of every
state and great city in the United
States. Festival hall was ablaze with
light.
Asembling of the Audience.
During the assembling of the invited
spectators Wells band rendered pro-
gramme of music. The foreign press
representatives and distinguished
speakers met in the west end pavilion
and were escorted 10 Festival hall by
the exposition officials. AS they en-
tered the hall they were met by the
crashing chorus Of the Star Spangled
Banner" President Francis and Rev.
S. j. Niccolls of the Second Presby-
terrain church led the procession.
Next came Secretary of State John
Hay, Capt Henry King, ex-senator
Carter, Sir Hugh Gilzean-Ried. The
other foreign press representatives fol-
lowed. The daughter of Sir Hugh Gill
zean-Ried was the only woman on the
rostrum.
Capt. Henry King Presided.
Capt Henry King, chairman of the
executive committee of the parliament,
who presided over the convention, in
troduced Rev. s. j. Niccolls, who led
those assembled in prayer.
Capt King, who presided until the
introduction of Sir Hugh Gilzean-Ried,
the permanent chairman, delivered an
interesting address.
President Francis, who, on behalf of
the exposition, welcomed the foreign
journalists, was introduced by Capt
King as 1.-The man of the hour" AS
1 President Francis advanced to the
center of the rostrum the band swept
into the chorus Of the national anthem;
those assembled rose, but did not
cheer. He said:
"As patriotic people, proud of
their institutions and grateful for the
blessings they have enjoyed there
under, felt 1t incumbent upon them to
commemorate in BETTING manner a
great event in the history of their
country-an event which has not only
contributed greatly to the glory of the
country, but which, In my judgment
has made 1t possible for the country
TO exist.
Ovation to Secretary Hay.
When Chairman King introduced
Secretary of State John Hay, poet, dip
lomat and newspaper man. as the
premier of the United States" the
vast assemblage rose as one man and
cheered. Secretary Hays address was
the most important of the evening
and he was given close attention
Again and again, as he spoke, welcom.
ing the press representatives, in tn.
name Of the president of the United
States, he was interrupted by ap
plause.
eve owe more to France than tf
any other nation of the world in tht
. matter of the Louisiana Purchase,
said Capt. King in introducing NJ A
Monprotit of LIE Figaro, Paris, "ant
she has added 10 cur obligation b,
sending one of her most prominen
journalistic to speak to us"
NJ Monprofit delivered an address II
French.
Sir Hugh GiIxenn-Reid.
Sir Hugh Gillian Reid, the fina
speaker and the permanent Chairman
of the convention, followed. He said
ut is satisfaction can never ex
press to find myself on the platform
with President Francis. 1t recalls
great banquet in London some year
ago. when he explained the exposition
and at which banquet had the homo
to be one of those present. One Of tn
few results Of that banquet may b
: seen at this exposition in the mos
valuable collection of British exhibit
ever shown in the world. What charm
me most in this country is the sterlin
patriotism of your journals. The 9th
er day il was my pleasure to tell tn
I national association of your editor
what our journals are doing. Our Brit
ish institute has about 5000 or 400
members. By the aid of this organiza
:, ton we have given journalism i
1 our country defined legal status, sue
e as is enjoyed by the law. We have es
J. tablished a scheme of education where
|, by to train our young men for journal
: ism. Now we only need millionair
e philanthropist to establish school
| fnyrn lien,