Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1907-05-02
GREAT FAIR OPENS
IN BLAZE OF GLORY
DEDICATION OF THE JAMESTOWN
EXPOSITION is a BRILLIANT
FUNCTION.
NAVAL and MILITARY REVIEW
GREATEST FLEET OF lNTERNA.
TIoNAL WARsHlPs EVER
GATHERED.


Roosevelt, the diplomatic, naval and
military representatives of thirty-sev-
en- nations and the governors of a
score of states, participated yesterday
in the opening exercises of the James
town ter-centennial exposition. While
the exposition, which is to remain
open until Nov. 80, is still far from
complete, the unfinished condition Of
the buildings and grounds was not al
lowed to interfere with yesterdays
celebration of the Booth anniversary
Of the first English settlement in
America.
Salute of 800 Guns.
From the firing Of a sunrise salute
Of 300 guns by the United States army,
through the picturesque review of the
international fleet of war vessels in
Hampton Roads, the ceremonies of
dedication, at which the president
spoke, and down to a late hour last
night. when the chief executive went
aboard the naval yacht Sylph to spend
the night, the day was crowded with
Incidents
Not the least impressive Of the days
events was the action of the president
In assuming command Of the situation
In front of the crowded grand stand,
and when panic seized the surging
throng of spectators his prompt action
prevented catastrophe
Is Warmly Welcomed.
President Roosevelt was given a
warm welcome when he arose to de-
liver his address.
Speaking Of the recent peace con-
ference in New York, he proclaimed
again that he regarded righteousness
and peace as virtues that must ever
go hand in hand This caused pro-
longed cheering. The president de-
clared if the time should ever come
when the world must choose between
righteousness and peace, shame would
be upon those who chose the latter at
the cost of the former
Warships Good Peacemakers.
"And l want to say right here"
went On the president enthusiastically,
that battleships are mighty good
peacemakers."
There were constant outbursts Of APP
plause and cheering Especially when
reference was made to the gallantry
Of the men who fought in the Civil
or the cross-barred flag of the Confed-
eracy, was the cheering unstinted.
Great Naval Review.
The military encamped about the ex-
position grounds began the days cere-
monies with the firing of three-cen-
fury salute. Soon thereafter from
across the waters of Hampton Roads
came the boom Of cannon signaling
the beginning of the review by the
president of the most formidable fleet
Of international battleships and cruis-
ers the world has witnessed in years.
On board the cruiser yacht May
flower the president was greeted first
by roar of twenty-one guns from
each of the vessels, foreign and Amer
lean.
SaIuted by Every Warship.
Then as she steamed along the lane
Of the visiting men-of-war he was sa-
luted in turn by every battleship and
cruiser. The marine picture was view
ed from shore by thousands, and from
the decks of excursion and pleasure
craft by almost as many MORE
The ceremonies of dedication were
brief, the features being the addresses
Of President Tucker of the exposition
and President Roosevelt. The latter,
at the conclusion of his address, press
ed the gold button, which act marked
the formal opening of the enterprise.
Military Review.
Then followed an informal luncheon
to the president and forty other guests
In the auditorium or administration
building. The repast ended, the presi-
dent repaired to the grand stand, from
which he reviewed parade of United
States soldiers and sailors The pa
rade was quickly over and reception
by the president in the auditorium
brought the days events at the fair
grounds to close
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