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the outrloers u surgeu AFTER tine
direct route around the main audi
forum building to the scene of the
inaugural. The procession was a
triumphal one for the President, but
it was equalled later by the welcome
given him as he entered the review
ing stand. The formal program
opened with an overture by the
bands-"Jamestown Dixie" which
was composed especially for the oc-
casion-followed by a selection by
the Exposition chorus and prayer by
the Right Rev. Alfred Nagill Ran
dolph, Bishop of the Diocese Of South
ern Virginia. After the chorus had
sung the official opening hymn, by
Wilberforce G. Owst, President Tuck
er faced the multitude. Mr.. fuckers
address was of a historical and chron-
illogical character, and at its conclu-
sion he introduced President Roose-
Welt. 1t was some minutes before he
could proceed with his address. The
people again and again gave vent to
their enthusiasm. The President be-
gan his address at 1906 o'clock. That
he might be better seen and heard,
he mounted a table, which raised him
high above the heads of his audience.
He was greatly concerned by the dan
ger in the crowd to women and chill
dren. To discourage enthusiasm, he
said at the outset of his address that
he should ask the audience ito make
the speech as much a m~onologue as
possible"
There was nothing in this address
to meet the expectation in some Quar-
tiers that Mr.. Roosevelt would make
some startling declaration Of contem-
plated policy. The President merely
repeated some of his well-known
views.
He said that the country's greatest
problem to-day is the proper control
of the business uses of great wealth,
and reiterated the declaration that
there shall never be a government
by plutocracy in this Republic. The
only illusions made to domestic af-
fairs-either business or social
we're covered in two or three para
graphs: Towards the close of his
speech he declared that the duties
which most concern us of this genera
ton are social and industrial. 1t was
10 o'clock p. m. when the President
finished. There was more cheering
then.
AS President Roosevelt pressed the
gold button which formally opened
the Exposition it was a signal for
the unfurling of a thousand or more
flags On the various buildings. At
the same time a signal was given to
the United States and foreign war
ships and to the garrison at Fort
Munroe, and all fred a salute to the
Union. When the echoes of the last
gun died away, al. Of the bands on
the Exposition grounds played the
"Star Spangled Banner" and the
troops saluted the national anthem
by presenting arms and all persons
present barred heads.
After this impressive ceremony the
President of the United States, his
Cabinet, members of the Diplomatic
Corps, committees from both
branches of Congress, Governors of
States and official guests of the Ex-
position were served luncheon in the
auditorium annex. During the
luncheon the parade ground was
cleared and the great crowds secured
places around the walks to witness
the military pageant. On the review
ing stand, besides the President, were
members of his Cabinet and other
official visitors as we'll as several
hundred especially invited guests.
While the military feature was not
large it was of a splendid character.
It was commanded by Major-Genera1
Fred. D. Grant as grand marshal,
who was attended by his entire staff.
In addition he had about a score of
honorary aides, chosen largely from
Union and Confederate societies and
historical associations.
The foot organizations were formed
in double rank and passed in review
in company front, while the cavalry
and artillery passed In columns Of
platoons. No honors were paid along
the line of march except the salute
to the President. After the review
the United States and foreign naval
detachments returned to their YES.
sells, and the army detachments went
to Camp Captain John Smith, which
is the name given In an order by
General Grant to the post at the Ex--
position grounds.
After the military review the Pres
ident held a reception and greeted
many of the visitors and guests at the
exercises.