The Washington herald., 1908-05-12


OF the republics. Back of the main stand
there had been stretched. high up in the
air, a tight wire, and TO this was at
tached twenty-one halyards, on which,
during the ceremonies, other flags Of the
republics were flung TO the winds. In
addition to this. each spectator was pro-
vided with a copy Of the Bulletin OF the
bureau. In the pages of which were
stuck tiny silk f1ags Of the Pan-Ameri-
can countries.
Visitors Arrive Early.
visitors and spectators began to arrive
early. and by 2:S0 the stand was com
fortably filled, and it was then that the
Marine Band. under the direction Of w
II. SanteImann. began its programme Of
preliminary music. The hand was sta
toned Immediately behind the stand
where the cornerstone was laid.
The whole front OF the diplomatic,
United States official. and the Presidents
stand was banked with flowers, and al
the last moment two enormous bouquets OF
American Beauty roses were added Just
back Of where Mr.. Roosevelt was to stand
was draped a silken American standard.
the field Of red. holding a blue star. with
in which is ths coat-of-arms Of the United
States. And when the President arrived
and the signal was given. the Presidents
own flag was hoisted by signalman, so
that it few high above the grand stand
during the entire ceremony.
A remarkable feature Of the big gather
ing was that Il was so typicaly Ameri-
can. For some reason. the great number
of diplomatic representatives. Ambassa-
doris. ministers. and so on did not wear
diplomatic uniforms, but came in the
sember afternoon dress and silk hat that
marks the gentleman IN civil life.
Ambassador and Mrs. Bryce, In com
pany with Ambassador Takahira, were
among the first to arrive, but he was
followed soon by Ambassador Jusserand
with a party OF ladies. and soon the stand
was filed with diplomats as, on the other
side OF the President. the stand was filed
with United States officials, Senators.
Representatives. members of the judici-
airy, and others.
Cardinal Needs Berretta.
one picturesque and solemn touch Of
,colOr in the stand was the scarlet Of the
robes of his eminence Cardinal Gibbons.
Ior the silk glistened in the sun, and the
scarlet berreta on his head was surely
needed for protection.
Looking out over the throng before the
President arrived the stands were a
notable and impressive sight. L was a
throng typical OF the very best Of Wash
ingtOn. There were as many men as
women, and the black frock coats were
more than set on by the brilliant toilets
Of the fair sex, the hats of many colors
that We'd with the waving flags above
them, and with the beautiful parasols
that shaded fair faces from the kisses OF
the sum
II was 3:12 when the Presidential party
arrived, his advent being noticed by the
hosting of his flag, and by wave of
Mr.. Santelmann's baton, which set the
band of on the Star Spangled Banner, "
al which every one rose
Barrett Opens Exercises.
AS soon as the band had ceased play
ing and the people were seated. the
Hon. John Barrett opened the proceed
ings in the following speech:
To-day tie International Union Of
American Republics. an organization
unique in the world. existing not by trea-
ty. but by friendly consent, composed of
the twenty-one independent nations OF
the western hemisphere. lays the corner
stone Of the new building of its Office or
active center for work-the international
bureau.
Tt is fitting that the governing board
of the union, consisting of the diplomatic
7rrrff
countries. should have requested that the
presiding officer of the occasion should
be ,-.S aae man who, in their opinion and
that of the wU.ld, has done more than
any other in our history to forward Pan
American comfy and commerce. the Sec
retary Of State of the United States and
chairman Of the governing board, Hon
Elihu Root"
Speaks in Clear Voice.
He spoke with clear. ringing voice
which was heard by everybody pres
ent, and at all times he was perfectly
self-possessed
Then came the playing, by the Marine
Band. Of a special Pan-American hymn,
embodying strains from the national airs
OF the twenty-one American republics
As the strain Of each republic was
reached. a company Of sailors from the
AIayloWer tugged on halyards and hoist
ed the flag of the republic whose air
was being played The first to rise was
the flag Of Argentina As each flag went
skyward and was flung TO the breeze
it was greeted with loud applause. When
u came 20 the turn Of Chile. the jack
tar in charge hoisted the flag with its
union down. a signal OF distress. which
caused Ambassador Jusserand 10 laugh
with Ambassador Senior Don AnibaI Cruz
OF Chile. who was just behind him. The
flag was hauled down and hoisted right
side up. All the other flags went W
without mishap. except that Of Cuba
which was fastened TO only one hslyard
and consequently hung limp and lifeless
while the others futtered in the breeze.
Invocation by Cardinal.
Then followed the invocation by his
eminence Cardinal Gibbons, as follows
Nearly 1000 years ago, the arst words that wer
uttered to announce the bir,h Of the Saviour o
mankind vas the angelic anthem containing
PROCLAMATION Of peace 20 the world GLORY to Co
IN the highest and on earth peace 10 men Of goo
viii And the first greeting Of the risen SaviOu
20 His assembled apostles also message o
blessed peace, Jesus came and stood in the mids
and SAID TO them; Peace be TO you"
ChTists mission on earth was 70 establish q tTipl
peace in the hearts Of men-peaoe with God, b.
the observance Of His commandments; peace Wit
our fellow-men, By the practice of justice an,
charity; and peace within our nearts. by keep
ing our passions subiee; 70 reason and oar reasol
IN harmony with the divine law
He came. abore all. Ito break down the middl
wall q partition" that divided nation from nation
that aliensted tribe from tribe and people from
people, and 10 make them, all as it we're. one fam
1T, acknowledging the FatherhOod q God and tn
Brotherhood Of Christ.
God grant that this temple consacrated to peac
and good Will may be instrumental in brngin
about more humane enlightened and statesman
Ike policy, by fostering and developing our CON
mercal ana social relations with all the nations
the world. Let the streams Of cOmmerce hoI
abundantly between the republics Of South AmeTic