The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-01

which greeted the rendition OF the piece
had supst1sd. President tfuode again rose
10 address the people.
PRESIDENT GoODE CHEERED.
His appearance on the rostrum was the
signal for renewed cheering which con
tinued for several minutes. Finally. in
response TO his appealing gestures. the
president was permitted 10 begin his ad-
dress. during which he welcomed the
people OF the United States as the guests
OF the exposition.
Following President Goode. Governor
George Chamberlain Of the state OF ore
gon was introduced. Governor Chamber
lain In a short address congratulated the
people OF The state, the city of Portland
and the Lewis and Clark corporation upon
the achievements OF an event so notable
in the history 81 the city and state.
Hon. jefferson Myers. president OF the
Lewis and Clark Centennial committee OF
the state Of oregon, was Enthusiastically
spplsuded when he took his position on
the rostum 10 address the people on be-
half of the people.
Perhaps the most enthusiastic applause
which greeted any OF the notable speakers
was accorded Hon George II Williams.
the mayor OF the city OF Portland whose
50 years Of life have not sapped the vigor
Of his youth nor detracted from his ability
as a public speaker. His address was
brilliant and eloquent one.
FOR UNITED STATES SENATE.
Hon. Clarence u Clark OF Wyoming.
representing the United States senate.
was next TO extend felcitations upon
the opening Of the exposition. Senator
Clark was attentlvely heard. his address
being frequently interrupted by bursts
of hsndclapping.
lar A tn fnll
tor Clark on behalf Of the Federal house
OF representatives. Like his predecessors.
Congressman Tawney was heartily ap-
plauded on his appearance on the speak
er's stand. and that his remarks were
pleasing was testified to by the handicap
ping and cheering which followed the con-
cluding sentences OF his address.
The congratulations and Fluctuations
OF the various departments OF the United
States government upon the completion
of the exposition were expressed by Hon.
n. A. Taylor. first assistant secretary
Of the treasury and chairman OF the
United states government board.
Hon. Joseph @. Cannon. speaker of the
house OF representatives. In this apt way
brought out the greatness Of the exposl-
tion and the sentiment for which Il
stands. The noted humor OF tho speaker
was several times made apparent dur
~ cease talking several times TO permit
the handclapping 10 die down
TREMENDOUS OVATION.
At this period Of the program the stead
ily Increasing enthusiasm Of the multi
tude found expression IN tremendous
ovation 20 Vice President Charles w
Fairbanks the personal representative
Of the president ~ the United States
Through his previous visits to this city.
notably during the national campaign.
Mr. Fairbanks became somewhat init
matelv known 10 the people Of the city
ana state. When he was at last able 10
make himself heard above the noise OF
the greeting he said in part:
benehcent Providence has scattered
His bounty about YOU with n prodigal
hand. The mighty Pacific is at your very
doors II Invites YOU 10 an illimitable
commerce beyond. Your agriculture
your minerals and your forests. your
genial seasons and the high quality Of
your citizenship attract hithor the home
builder The future has much I'm store
Tor YOU. londer Is Hawaii acquired for
strategic purposes and demanded IN the
I interests Of expanding commerce Lying
m the waters 81 the orient are the Phil
| ippines which fell 20 US by the lnexorable
/ logic n an humane and righteous war
Tho Panama canal 90 the south so long
demanded In the interests of American
commerce. of The commerce of the world
is now an assured reality. through the
wlsdeff NJ American dtptoruucv. the firm
ana Just resolution % President Roose-
welt. and the pluck and enterprise ~
/ American genius and American labor
| The undertaking has for centuries bar.
/ ned the efforts ~ other governments and
successfully challenged the capital and
/ exertion ~ other peoples The United
States has pat its hand 10 the task. and
apparently. insuperabe obstacles will fast
disappear No doubt. when the next