The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-06-01


Missouri, across the Rocky Mountains, |
down to the Racif1c, and pointed the |
way to this land of Incompatible op-
Jortunity. Their fame is secure where |
the deeds Of men of heroic mold are for /
ever recorded. They were the fore
runners Of a high order Of civilization /
In q territory which, prior to their ven /
turesome enterprises, was terra incog- /
nita- It was a. wilderness, Inhabited by
the abOr1g1neS, into which no white man
had entered; it has become the seat OF
empire-of vast commercial power. We
look upon their work with genuine ad-
miration and grateful appreciation.
This exposition has risen as an eX-
preston of the gratitude of the people
for what brave men wrought for hu-
manity and civilization in the long ago
Thousands followed in later years
the pathway of Lewis and Clark with
no less danger than they encountered
and no less heroism than they display
ed. We gladly acknowledge our indeDt-
edness to those who came, hlther ana
erected this state The pioneers who
crossed the Alleghanies. the Mississippi
river, the great plains the Rocky-Moun-
tainS, and built their homes here were
of the best quality. They were Well
fitted to found commonwealth ana 10
raise here the torch of our western civ
ilization. They were not idlers. They
were not ainless wanderers. They were
the soul of energy and came with high
and fixed purpose. They have made
their ample contribution to our national
strength.
Tribute to Jefferson.
''This exposition logically follows
the great exposition which cOmmemo-
rated the Louisiana purchase 1t ap-
propriately supplements it. They
both irresistibly suggest our obligation
to Thomas Jefferson. We do well to
recall his service in connection with
the acquisition from France of the
province of Louisiana and his organi-
zation of the Lewis and Clark eXpedi-
ton, which opened the way to the ex-
pansion of the zone of American civil
| lization. We may well pause to pay
tribute to his lofty genius, his pro-
found, far-seeing wisdom, and his
service to the cause of human liberty
and progress upon this continent.
The fruit of his services will bless
mankind for ages.
william Mckinley, one of the
/ greatest and most beloved of Amer
/ leans, well said in his last speech that
! fexpositions are the time-keepers OF
progress
"A beneficent providence has scat
! tered his bounty about you with q
prodigaI hand. The mighty Pacific is
/ at your very door, It invites you to
an illimitable commerce beyond.
1--WE must have a vigilant care for
| our increasing interests in the Orient.
We must cultivate relations of am1ty
with the millions who dwell beyond
! LnG racine. 1UGGG lies d lClu VI vast
| trade which we have long desired to
! possess. and which we have but slow
ly and inadequateIy gained. Our foot
hold is steadily increasing, and If we
are but true to our opportunities II
/ will be immeasurably enlarged to the
advantage of the entire country Ii
we would have the trade of the peo-
pies of the far east, we must first
have their confidence. Moreover we
must suit our commodities to the
h.. Id
traffic: we must study their tastes
I and their whims and minister unto
them. While our goods may suit US
they may not be adapted to the re
quirements or satisfy the desires OF
4 people in other countries
1.-The tragic events which are trans
piring in the Orient are deeply deplOred
by every lover of peace and humanity
the world over. The mighty and bloody
conflict had its inception in a desire for
commercial conquest The American
people were not Indifferent to their own
interests and early in the struggle
made sure of the preservatiorR of their
I commercial advantages in the very the
alter of war Our trade interests are
to be pushed in that far off country, not
by the instruments of battle, but
through the potent agencies OF peace.
We are destined to play more import
tant part than heretofore IN the com
nnerce in and beyond the Paclhc we
must not underrate the commercial OPP
portunities which invite US to the
Orient.
Best Market at Home.
"WhiIe we seek Oriental and other
markets. we must have a care that we
do not lose sight of the fact that our
greatest and our surest market is at
home and that to jeopardize it in a de-
sire to possess uncertain alien markets
would be the part of ineXpresslDle IolIy-
While we look for the expansion OF our
trade throughout the world, we should
beware that we do not yield our hold
upon that home production, which from
every lust consideration, belongs to
American capital
You have made admirable display OF
the trophies of our progress and our
civilization. No American can look
upon what is here presented without
increased admiration of his countrymen
and no foreigner who is sharing our
hospitality can see this exhibit OF our
country's development without marvel
ing at the resourcefulness and virility
of the new people who have attained a
giants strength, but who seek to use it
only in promoting the priceless arts OF
"The foundation of our highest and
best DEVELOPMENT is not to be found in
natures illimitable wealth, but in the
observance of the orderly processes OF
the law and the practice of those Vir-
tues which are the cornerstone OF the
home. and which are the strength of the
state-its sure stay in the hour OF
strain and stress.
I'VE are assembled from remote
nefghborhoods, yet we are in close touch
and sympathy. We are bound together
in the everlasting bonds of national af-
fection and national unity. Our nations
honor is our common honor. Our ma
tion's glory is our common glory
Roosevelt Presses Button.
The presidential salute of twenty
one guns was the signal to the impa-
tient throng that the moment for the
: opening of the exposition was at hand
; Upon a telegraph operator, seated a
an instrument on the speakers stand
the ewes of the multitude were riveted
: land while the guns were still booming
the movement of his hand at the key
was a sufficient indication to the
T-as being advised that all was in read