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I THE MORNING NEWS. 1
Establish®!) 1860. Incorporated 1883. V
( J. H. ESTILL, President. )
CHICAGO’S Fit
A Biff Demonstration at
the Dedication.
PATRIOTISM RUNS WILD
Countless ThousanJs Burst Into
Cheers.
acalaxyoForatoks
Oepew and Wattersoa Make
Great Speeches.
/
A REVIEW OF TROOPS
Fifteen Thousand Pass Before
the Vice President
Pacta and Figures About the Pxpoai
tion Which Show Its Greatness.
How it is Managed—The Main Build
ing the Largest in the World—A
Magnificent Banquet at the Audito
rium at Night.
Chicago, Oot. 31. —In the presence
of 100,000 people and amid the echoes of tho
largest chorus assembled in the history of
modern times, the world’s Columbian expo
sition was formally dedicated to-day by
dignitaries of the nation. The event was
one well designed to inspire the loyalty of
the Americaa heart, marking as it did, the
first international exposition to be partici
pated in by every civilized nation cf the
globe. The occasion wus equally significant
in being devoid of that pomp and pageantry
which have characterized the world’s fairs
cf monarchial Europe. The inaugural cere
monies of to-day were a triumph to repub
lican institutions, a triumph greater than
all the glories of war. To the republic of
the western hemisphere had been reserved
the distinction of so winning the good will
and admiration of ail the world
that kings, emperors, czars, sultans,
mikados, khans and shahs have each ex
tended the hand of international fellowship
to the American people and crowned with
their benediotiou and approval the exposi
tion to be held under the patronage of the
republic. As the discovery of Columbus
marked an epoch In the world’s knowledge
the occasion of to-day marks an epoch ia
the world’s civilization. It means that the
petty jealousies of the past have bean put
away by the enlightened nations of
the earth aud relegated to ages that
have gone, and that upon neutral
ground nations, like men, can assemble in
fraternal greeting and recognize that bond
of common humanity that makes brothers
of us all. The fierce rivalry of arms has
given place to the friendly competition of
commeroe, selfish greed for power has given
way to thirst for enlightenment, to a desire
for national and intellectual development.
The old is no longer impatient of the prog
ress of the new. Wltlf bowed heads the
diplomatic representatives of the crowned
rulers of tho old world gave attentive audi
ence to the ceremonies of to-day and voiced
no dissent when the orators of the hour re
viewed the glories of republican institutions
and indicated that great progress la; in
government by the many. But more elo
quent even than the silver-tongued oratore
of the day in attesting the grandeur of the re
public was the modest spcetaolu of the great
est international exposition of the aga ush
ered into being, not by the command of a
orowned head of hereditary authority, but
by the aoolaim of 100,000 free men.eaoh
man the peer of his follows and each sov
ereign of the invested rights of the repubho.
A SCENE NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN.
The toene presented by the vast gather
ing in the dedication building was one
never to be forgotten. In many respects it
was without precedent. Everything was
on the order of the superlative. The dedi
cation hail, the manufacturers’ and liberal
arts building, is the largest structure ever
erected, and in it was gathered the largest
crowd ever assembled beneath a single roof.
In the audience were probably more dis
tinguished Americans than have ever bean
seen together on any commemorative oc
casion in the history of the republic,
learned jurists from tho bench, cabinet
officers, governors of states, senators and
congressmen, admirals and generals, with
all the regalia of authority, a cardinal with
the insignia of the apostolic faith, scientists
who are fast wresting from jealous nature
the problem of the ages, all tneao gathered
here to-day to do honor to the great silent
student of 400 years ago, who iu his way
was the pioneer of thorn all, who led the
van of human thought and manly daring
and gave the world anew
and to posterity imperishable reverence for
Christopher Columbus. This was the name
that was on every lip, in every ode and
song, that orowned every peroration,
that found utterance iu the opening prayer
and was soflty breathed iu the closing bone
diction. All did bi n honor and time, that
ripens and mellows the gratitude of nations
after 400 years, gives the greatest homage
to his memory and name. As seven Grecian
villages claimed. the birth place
of Homer, centuries after ho
begged bis bread throughout
their street* and moldered unhouortd into
Ipje ißorfning Ifctawl
dust, so art and solenoe and Invention and
religion all vied to-day in claiming Colum
bus as their own. The president of the ex
position claimed him as the author of the
national development of his age and hemis
phere. The eloquent Dspew characterized
him as the pioneer of art, science, invention
and higher civilization, who had sailed from
a country where “force was the sole
source and exercise of authority of
both church and state,” and the
great Catholic cardinal, Gibbons,
almost the same minute claimed him as a
zealous representative of the Church of
Home, “an apostle who was Inspired with
the sublime ambition of carrying the light
of the gospel to people buried in the dark
ness of idolatry.” It remained to a woman
to pronounce the only suspicion of dispar
agement of the achievements of Columbus.
In an address nearly twioe ns leag as the
average orations of the day Mrs. Palmer of
the board of lady managers only
mentioned the great navigator once, and
that was to declare "the fact that
the general government has just discovered
woman to be of more importance than Co
lumbus’ discovery of America." There was
a slight ripple of surprise nt this almost ir
reverent statement, but the audience good
naturedly condoned the offense by reflect
ing that the declaration was probably due
to the enthusiasm of women in being ao
oorded so prominent a part in the ceremo
nies of the day. The addresses of Cbauncey
M. Depew of ISow York and Henry
"VVatterson of Kentucky were received
and accepted B3 highly appropriate
to the occasion. The reception accorded the
great Kentucky editor amounted almost to
an ovation, and it was evident there was an
intense desire on tha part oc tno Chicago
portion of the audience to atone for the dis
courtesy and criticism which impelled
Congressman Brecsiuridge to decline tha
honor of delivering the chief oration of the
day.
SOUNDING OP THE REVIBLLE.
12,000 Troops Astir in the Grounds at
4 O’clock.
Chicago, Oot. 21. —The Columbian expo
sition was in the hands of the military this
morning. Before tho bright sunlight had
touched the golden domes ot these magniti
oent edifices Into a blase of glory the sound
of a bugle echoing through the camp and
the martial tread of troops was heard on
parade. For three and iys regular troops and
militia have been bivouacked in
the vast exhibition grounds and
buildings. The reville, sounded at 4
o’clock, transformed the silent camp
into a scene of animation, and soon after
12,000 troopß were on the march. The ab
sence of civilians at this hour and the omni
present military lookel like a grim specter
of wur. At 7 o’clock visitors began to stroll
into the grounds and the expression of ad
miration whioh burss from every lip as the
stranger stepped within the gate and met
the scene before him was an eloquent tribute
of approval to America’s grandest enter
prise. By 10 o’olock all the people were
within the grounds, and from this time on
the multitude was augmented by thou
sands.
At 10:05 o'clock tho booming of cannon
announced tho arrival of the military
parade at Jackson park.
OF THE DAY.
A Cannon Fired on the Lake Front to
Salute the Coming Light.
Chicago, Oct. 31.—At 4 o’olook this
morning a gun out in the darkness ou the
Lake Front park fired. That was the way! the
notables in the hotels were awakened to the
fact that the day of dedication had been
born and was moving on toward the day
light and doings that should make it bear;
iu history. There was a Fourth of July
sort of breeziness in tbu notion of firing the
cannon before daylight beneath the win
dows of the s.eeping guests. But
Chicago has scarcely slept this week
aud blowing of loop to atoms with powder
and cannon was ia tune with tbe spirit of
toe times. As dawn broke the skies were
clear. Providence had drawn down below
tbe horizon liDO every cloudy curtain and
the reddening oast brought further assur
auce that thousands should see aud snout
aud go away unsoaked. Very early there
was a thin line of travel out toward the
"white city’’ of the Columbian exposition,
where the ceremonies and pageant of
the day should transpire. The peo
ple had read and beaFd that
out there ia the great building to
bo usod to-day were seats for 90,000 people,
and each determined to get into oaeof those
90,000 sittings. Thousands, however, who
feared the frightful crush of the fair
grounds, elected to sea the distinguished
people ia the procession en their way to the
grounds. Asa result, Michigan avenue,
from the Auditorium to Fifty-fourth street,
was fringed on the curbs as early as 7
o’clock, aud in the streets through which
tho great parade should pass, and out os
the boulevard people were there
early to get good ground for
observation. Boon after 8 o’clock
there was a clatter of hoofs and a clank of
side arms along Miohigsn avenue southward
as the troops of United States cavalry from
the military camp at Jackson park were on
the way to the Auditorium to esoort the
noble guests to the dedicatory ceremonies
at Wasnlngton \ ark. Behind tho troops
came several batteries of United Btatee
artillery. Taking a position near the
Auditorium the regulars awaited the o lin
ing of tho distinguished persons. Shortly
other housemen wheeled into the
broad avenue from near by streets.
Then rode up a tall, soldierly officer at tho
head of a troop of seventy mounted man in
tho trappings f the federal service. It was
Capt. Roe of New York city and his com
mand was made up of the flower of that
oity’s young men, the same who did serv
ice through the strike of the switchmen at
Buffalo last summer. Capt. Hoe and his
men were to escort Gov. Flower of New
York on his way to the dedioatlon scenes.
START OF THE PARADE.
The Audltorum had been fixed as the
rendezvous at whioh most of tbe dignitaries
should take carriages, and from which they
should start for the fair grounds. At 9 o’olook
tho guests and their local civio escort en
tered their carriages and the start was
male, the cavalry, artillery and mounted
escorts taking up the march. When
the procession moving southward on Michi
gan avenue had reached Twenty-ninth street
a halt was made at the home of H. N. Uig
inbotham, i resident of the world’s Colum
bian commission. Here as a guest was Vioe
Frosidont Morton. Here hod previously
gathered the joint committee on ceremonies
of the Columbian exposition, with F. A. b.
Widensr, its chairman; the local committee
under Its ohairman, Edward L. Fawrenee;
ex-Gov. Thomas M. Waller, president of
the centennial commission of 1876; and
Fred W. Peck, first vioe president of tho
Columbian exposition. This party em
barked in six carriages at Mr. Higin
botham’s home and took position at the
head of tho liue, whioh then resumed its
way along Michigan avenue. Behind the
Vice President's party iu tho procession
rode tho members of President Harrison’s
cabinet, with Assistant Secretaries
S dey and Dawson aud Lieut. Depray.
After these came twel vo carriages contain
ing the diplomatic representatives of Italy,
Russia, Turkey, Austria-Hungary, Switz
erland, Belgium, Nicaragua. Portugal, Den
mark, Japan, Brazil, Spaiu, Mexico, Great
Britain, Corea, China, Hawaii, Peru,
SAVANNAH, GA„ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22. 1892.
France, Germany, Costa Rica, the Argen
tine Republic and Chile. To the people on
the route the diplotnatio corps, all aglitter
with brilliant uniforms and insignia of of
floe, became a oenter of interest. Tbs mem
bers of the supreme court of the United
States rode next, but despite their high
position they were aearoely known to tbe
crowds, who were most alive to the uniform
and trappings of the military and high
diplomats. Mayor Washburns with ex-
Presidtut Hayee and Lyman I. Gage were
recognized and frequently applauded.
After these came carriages containing W.
T. Bsksr of Chisago, with members of the
Uaited State* Senate and House of Repre
sentatives. The federal army and navy were
represented by Oee. Schofield, Gen. John R.
Brooks, U. 8. A., Gen. Frank Wheaton, U.
8. A., Capt. A. G. C. (Juay and Lieutenant
Cemmaadsr G. T. Hutchins, U. 8. N.
Next was a line of carriages bright with
gold trappings. They were occupied by
governors sad their staffs of the states and
territories of the United States in the order
of the states’ entrance into the union. The
executives of Ohio, Massaohusntts, New
York and lowa were most cheered as they
passed along, each bowing his acknowledge
ment of the greeting.
After these rode the orators and chaplains
as follows: Bishop Charles H. Fowler of
Calltornla, Hon. Henry WattersoS of Ken
tucky, Hon. Chauncey M. Depew of New
York, Cardinal Gibbous of Baltimore, Rey.
H. C. McCook of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Sa
rah U. Lemoyne of Boston.
Fifteen earriagss oontainlngfoommission
ers of foreign governments at the world's
Columbian exposition came next, followed
oloselj by ire carriages with consuls from
foreign powers.
Thirty carriages were required to oarry
the Columbian commissioners at large and
those of the states.
Tbe board of lady managers, with Mrs.
Palmer and Mrs. Trautmanu of New York at
the head, followed on, being recoguized by
the raising of thousands of hats along the
line.
Efforts bad been made to have present
tho woman representatives from each of the
original thirteen states of the federal union.
Eleven states were represented and their
reoresentatlves were next in tbe procession
thus: Georgia, Miss Cornelia Jacksou of
Atlanta; Delaware, Miss Mary Canby of
Wilmington; Pennsylvania, Mrs. E. D.
Gillespie of Philadelphia; Rhode Island,
Mrs. il. B. Chase of providence; Maryland,
Mrs. John Gill of Baltimore; North Caro
lina, Mrs. M. M. MoPhoters of Raleigh;
New Hampshire, Mrs. Stephen Decatur of
Portsmouth; Connecticut, Mrs. Eliza T.
Robiuson of Hartford; INew Jersey, Mrs.
Emily G. D. Stevens of Orange- Virginia,
Mrs. Lucy Preston of Beale; New York,
Miss Louise L. Schuyler of New York city.
This repreeentation was designated by a
banner and tha sentiment and meaning of
the presenoe of these women was quickly
felt along the route aud hearty cheering
greeted them.
Tnea followed carriages containing the
boards of directors, chiefs of the depart
ments cf the exposition, etc. The lias of
carriages and mounted escort left Miohlgau
avenue at Thirty-fifth street, driving
through to Grand boulevard and thence to
Washington park.
THE TROOPS PRESENT ARMS.
Meanwhile the troops at Washington
park, as the head of the procession ap
proached, were formed by brigades in liees
of masses oa the east side of the green
level. As the federal representative neared
the park the first of twsnty-one guns, tbe
presidential salute, boomed forth and
awoke the morning air. The troops of the
regular army and militia were drawn up
at present arms as the salute was fired.
The opening gun boomed just as the Vice
President’s osrnage reached tbe south open
green. Just aftor the salute was ooncluded
aud the bead of tbe procession
passed the battery hurried to tho north inlet
of the exposition grounds, and when the
long line of carriages rolled slowly over the
big viaduct at Sixteenth street the national
salute was sounding over Lake Michigau.
The show of state and regular troops was
imposing. From the entrance of tbe park
to the midway plaisance and thence to tbe
great fair grounds the way was banked
with the blue and brass of the military
pride of many states, while at intervals the
solid ranks of the regular troeps lent
strength to the array of glietenring arms.
Two regiments from Ohio and ono from
lowa were stationed on the midway plais
ance with the First, Booend and Third
regiments of the Illinois National Guard.
As the Vioe President’s carriage passed be
tween thise columns there was a sharp
present arms and the procession moved to
the “white city” beyond.
IS,OOO TROOPS IN REVIEW.
Tbe remainder of the Uaited Btatea and
state troops were formed on the east front
nf tbe park, facing west, in three hues, ae
follows, beginning on the right of eaoh line:
The infantry was formed iu line of masses,
eaoh subdivision oooupyiug a front of
twenty tiles in double rauk, or as nearly so
ns the size of the organization permitted.
In tbe first line were two battalions of
United States infantry and a battalion of
marlnos, two regiments of Ohio troops aud
four regiments of Indiana troops.
In the second line were three regiments
of Illinois troops, one regiment of Missouri
troops and one regiment of Michigan troops.
In tbe third line were one regiment of
lowa troops, two regiments of Wisconsin
troops and one regiment of Minnesota
troops.
The troops whioh passed in review num
bered 15,000 men. As the troops and car
riages swung into line they proceeded
through Midway plazanee to Jackson park
and the world’s fair grounds.
On reaobing the grounds tbedistinguished
guests were regaled with a hasty lunch
near by and then eseorted to tbe stage of
the dedication building.
A MAGNIFICENT OVATION.
At 1:45 o’clock a great cheer went up
from the multitude as the vanguard of the
distinguished officials and guests of the oc
casion appeared ou tbs platform. Heading
the column was Hon. Lambert Tree of Chi
cago, ex-Unlted States minister to Belgium,
who acted as escort to the diplomatio corps.
At his right was Baron Fava, the distin
guished diplomatio representative of Italy,
the dean of tbe diplomatio corps at Wash
ington, and followed by twos, attire, 1 in
gold and gilt, oatne the remainder of the
distinguished foreign representatives. At
this instant, at a signal from the leader of
the chorus, 5,000 handkerchiefs were un
furled to tbe breezes at tbe extreme south
end of the hall and waved In honor of the
guests of the occasion. Instantly tbe vast
audienoe took up tbe cheering, and 100.000
bands were extended to tbe skies and 100,000
handkerchiefs welcomed the dignitaries of
the day. The soene was an inspiring one.
Tbe diplomatio corns marched to their seats
in the front and at tbe right hand of the
ohairman.
Tbe members of the oabinet. conducted
by Vioe President Morton, came next in
line, and another mighty cheer want up as
they were escorted to the seats reserved for
tbam.
The member* of tbe supreme oourt of the
United States, attired in blaek broadcloth,
came next, end following the judiciary were
the representatives of tbe Church of Rome,
Cardinal Gibbous and ths papal envoy,
Mgr. Satolli. Military commanders,
federal and state, brought up tbe roar, and
another wave of enthusiasm s.vept over the
multitude as Gent. Bohofiold and Miles
were recognized. Upon the Stage of this
vast building was presented a larger num-
ber of generals and officers of tbe United
Htates army than have ever assembled since
tbe great review at Washington after tbe
surrender and cessation of hostilities.
The congress of the United States, as rep
resented by senator* and members of the
House of Representatives, followed next,
headed by Senator Cullom and Congressman
Springer of lllioois.
A minute later the governors of states,
led by the beet known of them all. Gov.
McKinley of Ohio, appeared in sight and
the cheers which followed were the climax
of the enthusiasm as each executive was
recognized by his frtends. The center of
the stage was naturally occupied by those
who were to participate officially iu the
ceremonies of the day. First iu order
was Director General Davis aud
at his right the Vice Presi
dent of the United rttates. President
Rainier, of the national Columbian com
mission, and Chaunoey M. Depew were side
by side, aud at the left of the latter was
Cardinal Gibbons. PreM.lont Higinbotbain,
of tbs world’s Columbian exposition. Chief
Architect Burnham, Bishop Fowler and
other leading officers of the exposition also
occupied seats well in front. VV hitolaw
Reid occupied a modest seat at the extreme
right, but be was discovered by eagor eyes
and received his full share of the honors of
the day. It was after 2:30 o’clock when the
last guest was seated on tbe stage and theu
the tattoo of 100 drums at the south end
of the building commanded sudden atten
tion. The audience accepted this as a signal
for silence and there was an instant lull of
the bum of voices.
OPENING THE EXERCISES.
The Columbian March and Chorus of
of 5,500 Voices.
Chicago, Oct. 21. —A moment later and
a signal from the leader nshored in the first
exercises of the programme, the ‘•Colum
bian M a rob,” composed by Prof.* JohuK
Paine of Cambridge, in honor of the day
and event.
A chorus 5,500 voices is a grand aggre
gation, but in this vast building,over a quar
ter of a milo in length, those at the extreme
north scarcely caught suillcientof the so laud
to distinguish the melody. As the m>jdc
cease! the hum of human voices w r ar. the
only sound to be heard for over a mb xite.
Suddenly a dead bu<h fell over the
multitude, as at a signal Bishop Fowlrr, in
sacerdotal garb,oommaudod silence and pro
nounced the invooatiou.
At the conclusion of the prayer Diradtor
Geueral Davis advanced to tho front, *nd,
after the applause had sutaided, spck as
follows:
Ladies and Gentlemek—-By virtue of my of
ficial position it is my pleasurable duty to pre
sent the noted personages who, at this hour, iu
their several functions, art' to contribute to the
exercises with which we here dedicate the
grounds and buildings of the world a LoluriAnan
exposition.
In a presence so vast, on an occasion so pro
eminent iu tho progress of universal affairs, l
am moved by emotions that can sweep a human
heart but once in life. Awe overmasters iuopira
tien, and both are lost in gratitude that lam
permitted to inaugurate these eeremonieaw
* * * * * * *
Tbe world** Columbian exposition Is the
natural outgrowth of ibis ration s ploqe in
history. * * * * *
Chicago, the peerless, has been selected! for
the great celebration which to-day gives new
Are to progress, ami sheds its light upon aaes
yet to come. Established in tho heart of this
continent, her pulse tnrobs with the quickening
current of our national life. And that this city
waa selected as the scene of this great com
memorative festival was the natural outgrowth
of predestined events. Here &J 1 nations are to
meet iu peaceful, laudable emulation on the
fields of art. science and industry, on the fields
of research, invention, and scholarship, and to
learn the universal value of the discovery we
commemorate; to learn, us could be learned in
no other way, the nearness of man to naan, tji
Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of the
human race.
THE MAYOR’S SPEECH FOR THE CITY.
As tbe director general ooncluded bis ad
dress by introducing Mayor Washburns of
Cbieag", the latter bowed a modest ooknowl
edgement to the welcome generously
awarded him and advanced to the stand
just vacated by the direotor general. In a
very resonant and clear voice the mayor of
tbe world’s fair city extended the freedom
of tbe city to the guests of the day in a
happy speech.
THE DEDICATORY ODK.
Following the address of the mayor. Presi
dent Palmer of the national commission
Introduced Mrs. Sarah C. Lemoyne of New
York, who read selections from the dedica
tory ode written by Miss Harriet
Monroe of Chicago. The ode con
tains probably 8,000 words. The
voice of Mrs. Lemoyne was exceptionally
strong for a woman, but only those withiu
a radius of 100 feet were able to oatch a
syllable of her utterauce, so unfavorable
were the acoustic qualities of this vast
structure. Two wreaths were presented
respectively to M iss Monroe, the writer of
the ode, aud to Mrs. Lemoyne, the reader,
and adorned the front of the stage. The
wreaths were mads of nobilis laurens, the
true laurel of history, and were tied with
gold and white rlbborns, the colors of Isa
bella of Arragon. As Mrs. Lemoyne con
cluded the reading and was about to resume
ber seat, President 1 aimer advanced and
extending tbe wreath presented by tho
ladies of Chicago, delivered it to Mrs.
Lemoyne in a graceful speech. Hearty ap
plause greeted her as she accepted the
tribute to her excellent reading of the com
memorative ode. There were loud ories for
Miss Monroe, and the retiring little
authoress of the ode was foroed
to the front aud bow her acknowledgements
to her cheering admirers. In a tew words
of eulogy on her production, President
Palmer presented Mias Monroe a bouquet,
which had also been sent up by tbe ladies of
Chioago. Again the chorus burst forth iu
a closing selection from “Tils Ode," and to
the accompaniment of an orehestra of two
brass bauds.
Director General Davis announced that
there would now be a presentation by the
director of works of the master artists of
the world’s Columbian exposition, and
awards to them of special oominemorative
medals.
Architect D. H. Burnham, director of
works of the world’s Columbian exposition,
turned to President Higinbotham, and, in
a brief and happy speech, presented the
artists to the president. Tho latter then, in
a short speeoh, presented the medals of the
exposition to the master artists of oonstruo
tion.
The “Work of the Lady Managers" was
the subjeot of an address by Mrs. Potter
Palmer, and although the lady's feeble
voioe was not heard by those farther than
fifty feet away, man’s chivalrous tribute of
applause to woraau was not wanting at the
oh.ee.
President Higinbotham of the world’s
Columbian exposition now formally ten
dered the exposition buildings to the presi
dent of the world’s Columbian commission
in a speech which was received with gener
ous applause.
To the address of the president of the
looal directory, President Palmer of the
national commission made a fitting response.
He said In part:
When a structure designed for a beneficent
purpose has reached completion and Is about
to be devoted to its object, it Is deemed fitting,
in accordance with a custom wutcu sprang
from the aspirations of man, and which has re
ceived the sanction of successive generations,
that Its intent and aim shall be declared amid
imposing ceremonies, and the good will of tbe
present and the blessing of the future invoked
upon it.
If tins occasion shall have os one of Its ra
salts the Inauguration of another festal day to
enlarge the too meager calendar of our people,
the work! will he richer thereby, anil a name
which lias been hitherto held m vague and care
le-s remerahraooe will be made a vital uni oie
vatiug lorce to mankind.
AcniverwariAu are the punctuations of history.
They are ihe emphasis given to event*, not by
the sou? of t#*n poet, or tho pen of the rhatori
by cue common acclaim of mankind.
They are th •> monuments of the heroes aud the
savrors or Die race.
* * * * * * *
Tile national commission will, in due time,
take appropriate action touching the formal
acceptance of the buildings provide! under their
direction by the World's Columbian Exposition
Company for this national and international
fair, ana to you. Mr. N ice President, as the high
est representative of the nation, is assigned tho
honor of dedicating them to the purjH,ses de
termined and declared by the cuugres* of tho
United States
In behiilt of the men and women who have
devoted themsolv** to this great work, of the
rich who Lave given of their abundance ami the
poor who have given of then- necessities; in t>e
half of the architect* wiio have given to their
ideals a local habitation and a name, and the
artists who have brought hither
the three graces of modern life,
color, and inelod>. to dec
orate and inspire; of the workmen who
hav'* prepared tbe grounds ami reared the
waMji; in behalf of tha chiefs wiio have organ
ixeii the work of the exhibitors; in behalf of tho
city of Chicago, which ha* munificently vot *d
ai i, of the congress w hich lias ginierously givou
of the national moneys; in behalf of the world’s
( olumhian commission, the World’s Colum
• Mao Exposition Company and the board of lady
sianageis, 1 ask you to dedicate those building*
and grounds to humanity, to the end that all
inon aud women of every clime may feel tha r
the evidence of material progress which may
f boro meet the eye i* good only so far a* it may
promote that higher life which is the t rue aim
of civilization-that the evidences of wealth
hero ex hibited and the stimulus herein given to
iudustry are good only so far as they may ex
tend to the area of human happiuess.
VICE PRESIDENT MORTON’S WORDS
il is Speeoh Full of Lofty and Patri
otic Sentiments.
Chicago, Oot. 2L —As tho president of
tho oommission turned to Vice President
Morton at the close and asked the represen
tative of the nation to dedicate the buildings
and grounds to humanity the sentiment of
the oooasion reached its climax anil cheers
from 100,000 throats welcomed the venerable
Vice Prekideut of the United States. By
common impulse every tuan and woman in
the monster assemblage of floor and stage
arose to their feet in a spontaneous tribute
to the highest dignitary of tho oocasion.
At the close of the ovation Vico President
Morton spoke as follows:
Ma. PhksiDKNT- Deep, Indeed, must be the
sorrow which prohibits >be President of the
United States from being a central figure iu
then* ceremonials. Realizing from these sumpt
uous surrounding*, the extent of the design,
the adequacy of the execution and the vastness
of the results, we may well imagine how ar
dently ho has aspired to be officially and per
sonally connected with this great work, so
linked to the past and present of America.
With what eloqueut words he would have
spoken of the heroic achievements and radiant
future of his beloved country While pro
foundly anguished in ids most tender earthly
attention, ho would not have u* delay or falter
iu these dedicatory services, and we oau only
offer to support his courage by profound and
universal sympathy.
The attention of our whole country and of all
peoples elsewhere concerned in industrial prog
ress is to-day fixed upon the city of flUlcago.
The name of Chioago has beoorae familiar with
the speech of all civilized communities. The
bureaus it has established at many points in
Europe for the purpose of providing
transportation hither. and dining
ttie oomlnir year the first, place suggested
to the mind when men talk of Amer
ica will be the city of Chicago. This is doe not
only to tho Columbian exposition, whioh marks
an epoch in the marvelous growth and energy
of the second commercial city of the union. I
am not here to reoount the wonderful story of
this city's riss aud advancement, of the match
less courage of her people, of her second birth
out of the ashes of tho meat; nota
bie conflagration of modern times, nor
the eminent position she has conquered
in cjmmeroe. iu mauufaeture, in science and
the arts. These are known of all men who keep
pace with the worlds progress. I am here iu
behalf of the government of tho United States.
In behalf of all peoples to hid all hail to Chicago.
All hail to the Columbian exposition. From the
St. lAwrence to the gulf and from peerless
cosmopolitan Italy by the sea to the Golden
Gate of California, there is no longer a rival
city to Chicago, except to emulate her in pro
muting tho success of this work. New York lias
signalized the opening or the new era by com
memorative functions instructive to the student,
encouraging to tbe philanthropist and admoni
tory to forces arrayed against liberty. Her
houses of worship, without distinction of bread,
have voiced their thanks to Almighty God for
religious freedom. Her children to the
number of . live and twenty thousand
have marched under the inspiration of
a light broader than Columbus with all his
thirst for knowledge enjoyed at tho University
of Pavia, and for three successive days and
nights processional progresses on laud and
water, aided by Spain aud Italy and Francs, ea
luted the memory of the great pilot witn the
fruits of a great discovery In a pageant more
brilliant than that at Barcelona, when upon a
throne of Persian fabrics, Ferdinand
and Isabella disregarded t.-o etiquette
of Castile and Ar agon and received
him standing attended by the most splendid
court of Christendom. And what a spectacle is
presented to us here. As we gaze upon these mu
nificent erections with thebr columns and
arches, their entablatures and adornments,
when we consider ttieJr beauty and rapidity of
realization, they would seem to be evoked at
tho wizard’s touch of Alaid’ju’s lamp. Praiso
for the organization and accomplishment, for
the architects, builders, for artists and artisan,
may not now detain ine, for in years to come, in
the mouths of all men it will be unstinted.
Those are worthy shrines to record the achleve
meute of the two Americaa and piece them side
by sale with tho arts and industries of the elder
world, to find that we may be stimulated
and encouraged to new endeavors. Columbus
is not In chains, nor Columbian ideas Iu fetters.
I see him as in a great pic 'lure under the dome
of the oapitol. kneeling fiqures about him. be
tokening no longer oontnidiction of his follow
ers, hut the homage of mankind, with erect
form and lofty mein, animating these children
of the now world to higher facts and bolder
theories. We may not aew anticipate the char
acter and value of oun.aUonal exnibits. itather
may wo modestly antiefr ate that a conservative
award will tie the worldls criticism to the young
nation eagerly listening to the beokoning feat
ure within, where light alng was first plucked
from the heaven of man, whore the expansive
power of steam waa compelled to transport
mankind and merchandise over the
waterways of the world, where Imple
ments of agriculture and -handicraft have
been so perfect as t< lighten the Durdens of toil
and whore the sub vie forces of nature acting
through the tel-grr.pu and telephone are dally
staitling the world by victories over matters,
which in the 'lays *>f Columbus might have been
reckoned among t'ui marvelous. We can safely
predict, however, .hose who will come from the
near and distant regions of our country, and
who will themselves make part of the national
exhibit. We sbnU see the descendants of tho
loyal cavaliers oft Virginia, of the pilgrim
fathers of New England, of the sturdy Hol
landers, who. In Ifiki, bought 22.001 acres of the
Island of Manhr.Uan for the sum of si for the
adhorents of tbe old Christian faith, who found
a resting place ia Baltimore; of the Quakers
and palatine (jr mans who settled lu Pennsyl
vania; of h'ue Huguenots who lied
from the i evocation of the edict
of Nantes to the banks of the Hudson in the
north, and to the Cooper and Ashley rivers in
the south; as also of Hie refugoes from Salz
burger in Georg ia and of Charles Kdward’;ti!gi>
landers in No-th Carolina. Withthe.n also we
shall have In pi irsoa or their sons thousands of
others from many climes who, with moderate
fortunes, have joined their future to that ol the
great republic, who, with snowy arms,
have opened c ur waterways and built our iron
ways. Wet,rust tnat from lands b yond ths
seas many -r.ll come to engage in fraternal
competition or to point us to more excellent
standards. If they shall flud little in our
product to m .cite their admiration we shall wel
come them, to the atmosphere of tho new
world, wh a e soma of the best efforts bare
been ma. It i in the cause of freedom
and progn zs< by Washington and Franklin and
Lafayette ,oy Agassiz aud Lincoln and Grant;
Bolivar. Juarez and L’Overture;
by r ulton. Morse an 1 Edison. Columbus live i
}“ •K® of •vents. Whan lie was a child,
in 1410, printing wan first done with movable
tvpes. Seven years la or the Vatican library,
the great fouutain of learning, was founded bv
Nicholas \ - nd 1455 Is given ns the probable
date of the Naxarin© Bible, the ••a- Host printed
book known. It was not until 100 years after
the discovery that Galileo, pointing hie little
telescep© to the sky. found the satellites of
Jupiter and was haile 1 as the Columbus of the
heavens Hia character was complex,as was that
of many men of his time, wiio made their mark
in history. Hut his character aud attainments
are to be es'iinated by those of his contempor
aries and no: by other standards. Iveply rea l
In mathematical science, he was certainly the
best geographer of his time, l blieve with
(lastolar, that ho was sincerely religion*, but
his sincerity did not prevent his indulging in
dreams. He projected, as the eloquent Span
ish orator says, tho purchase of the holy
places of Jerusalem in tho event of hi* finding
seas wf pearls, cities *f gold, streets paved with
sapphires, mountains of emeralds and rivers f
diamonds. How remote and how marvelous
has been the realization. Two products of the
southern continent which ho touched and
brought into th© world’s economy have
proved of inestimable value to the race,
far beyond what the imagined wealth
of th© India could buy The potato brought
by the Spaniards from what is now th© repub
lie of Ecuador at th© beginning of the century
following the discovery has proven next to the
principal cereal to be most valuable ef all the
plants of human food. It has sensibly increased
th* wealth of nations and added immeasurably
to the welfare of th© people. More certain
than other crops, and having little to fear from
storm or drought, it is hailed as an effectual
barrier against th© recurrence of famine. Nor
was the oth-r product of less Importance to
mankind. Peruvian bark comas from a tree of
spontaneous growth tu Fern and many other
parts of South America, it received its hotan
nic&l name from Die name of a Spanish viceroy
liberated from intermittent fever by it* use.
Its most, important base, quinine, has come to
J*e regarded as nearly as may boa specific
lor disease and also for th© preservation of
health in certain latitudes, so that no
vessel would dare to approach the
east or west coast of Africa
without a supply, otul parts of our own land
would b© made partially desolate by its disap
pearance No words that I could use could
magnify th© blessing* brought to mankind by
these two individuals of the vegetable kingdom
from the shores of the new world. Limited
tune for preparation does not permit me to
speak authoritatively of the progress and proud
position of our sister republics and tic* Domin
ion of Canada to demonstrate the fruits of the
great discovery. Concerning oursulve* statis
tics ure familiar and constitute a moral. One of
the states recently admitted—the staff© of Mon
tana is larger t han the empire of Turkey. We
are near the beginning of another century, and
if no serious change occurs in our present
growth in th© year 1933 In th© lifetime of many
now in manhnod th© English shaking repub
licans of America will numb *r more tiian ISO,
000,000, and for them John Bright, iu a burst of
eloquence, predicts one people, one language,
one law, one faith and all over th© w ide cent!
nent home freedom's refuge of the oppressed
of every race and clime. Tho transcencteut feat
ure in the character of Columbus was bis faith.
That sustained him iu his days of trial and dark
ness ami finally gave him the great discovery.
Like him let us have faith in our futnre. To
Insure that future the fountains must lie kept
pure, public integrity must bo preserved. While
we reverence what Garibaldi and Victor Enaman'
uei fought for, a union of the people, *we must
secure above all else wbat Bteven* and Kosoi
usko aided our fathers to ©fttabilu\>e<l, liberty
regulated by law. If the time would ever corn©
when men trifle with public conscience let me
predict the patriotic action ©f the republic In
the l*ngtm>e of Milton .
“Mothinks I sc© iu my mind a noble and puis
sant. nation rousing herself like a strong man
after a sleep and shaking her invincible look*;
“Mothinks l sc© her ns an eagle renewing her
mighty youth ami kindling her undazed ejrei
at the full midday beam;
“Purging and unsealing her Jong-abused sight
at the fountain itself of heavenly radiance;
“While t 1 © whole noise of timorous and flock
ing birds, with these also that love the twilight,
flutter about amazed at. what she means.”
Mr. President, iu th© name of tbs government
of th© United .States I hereby dedicate these
buildings and their appurtenances intended by
th© of the United States for the use of
th* world h Columbian exposition t© the world s
progress in art, in science, iu agriculture, and in
manufactures I dedicate them to humanity.
God save the United State* of America.
At the conclusion of the Vice President’s
addresi and as he pronounced the dedioa
tory words the members of th© foreign
diplomatic corps arose simultaneously to
their feet in graceful approval of the senti
ment. and tbs example so delicate y set by
the representatives of foreign nations whs
instantly followed by all the thousands as*
sombled beneath the vast roof.
KENTUCKY’a ELOQUENT EDITOR.
Hie Matin floent Effort Holds Els
Hearers Spellbound.
Chicago, Oot. 21.—The "Hallelujah
chorus” that followed added lo the solemnity
of the soene and th* true gravity of the
moment was lueffaoeahly Impressed ou
every mind, and when, at its conclusion,
Henry Watterson advanced to deliver the
formal dedioatory oration, tho great editor
received an ovation worthy to orown a life
tirue of glory. Dead eilenoe reigned over
the acme of humanity as the orator of the
day delivered the following address :
Among the wonders of creative and con
structive genius iu the course of preparation
for this festival of nations, whoso formal and
official inauguration lias brought us together,
will presently be witnessed upon tlie margin of
Mis fnterooean winch gives to tins noble and
beautiful city the character and rank of a
maritime metropolis, a spectaiorium, where
the Columbian epic will be told with realistic
effect, surpassing the most splendid and Ini
pressive achievements of the modern stage.
No one, who has had the good fortune to see
the models of this extraordinary work of art,
can have failed to he moved by the union which
it embodies of the antique in history aud the
current in life and thought. Is there
one among us who does not thank his maker
that he lias lived Pi join in th is universal cele
bration, the jubilee of mankind lam appalled
when I reflect upon tho import and meaning of
the proclamation which has been delivoredin our
presence. Who shall measure the canvas or
blind the colors thnt are to bring to the mind’s
eve of the proseut the scenes of ttie past iu
American glory’ who shall dare attempt to
summon the dead to life, and out of the tomb
of ages recall the tones of martyrs and heroes,
whose voices, though silent forevor. still speak
to us in all that we are as a nation. In ail that
we do as men and women. We look before and
alter, and we see through the half drawn folds
of time, as though the sole archway of
some grand cath-ilral, the long procession pass
as silent and as real as a drontn.
We look again aud we see in the far north
east the old world struggles between French
and English trAitforred to the new. We see
the rise of the young republic. We see the
little nation menaced from without, and
then, since there is no life ot nations or of men
without its shadow an l its sorrow, there comes
the day when the spirit of the fathers no
longer walks upon the battlements of freedom;
and ail i dark: all seems lost, save liberty and
honor, an l praisv God. uur blessed union with
the surviving who shall marvel at what wo see
to-day—this land filled with the
treasures ot tbe earth. this city
snatched from the ashes, to rise
iu splondorand renown, passing tho mind to
preconceive. Truly, out of trial cotn-s the
strength of man, out of disaster comes the
glory of the state. We are met this day to
honor the memory of Christopher Columbus,
to celebrate the 4 With annual return of the year,
his traucieut achievement, aud, with fitting
rites, to delicate to America and the universe a
concrete exposition of the world's progress be
tween <482 and 1882. A better opportunity
could not be desired for the study ot our pecu
liarities than Is turnished by the present mo
ment. We are In the midst of the quadrenuiai
period established for the selection ot a chief
magistrate; each citizen has the right of choice,
each las Ids right to vote and to have his vote
freely cast and fairly counted. Wiensver tills
right is assailed for any cause wrong ia done
and evil must follow, iirst to the whole country
which lias an interest in all its parts, but most
to the community immediately involved, which
must actually drink of the cup that: has oon
ta ned tlie poison and cannot escape its in
fection. The abridgement of tbe right of
suffrage, bowover, is very nearly proportioned
to the ignorance aud indifference of tho parties
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concerned by it, and there is good reason to
ho©© that with tbe expanding intelligence of
th© masses and th© growing enlightenment of
tue times thi* particular form of corruption la
elections will be reduced below the danger Una.
It is admitted on all sides that the current pres
idential o&mpatgn is freer from excitement and
tumult than was ever known before, and it Mi
argued from this circumstance that w© are
traversing tha epoch ef common peace. If thi*
be so, thank God for it. We have had full
full enough of the dramatic and sensational, and
need a season of .mediocrity and ruposa. But
may we not ascribe the rational wav ia
winch the p©o le are going about their busineM
to larger knowledge and experience, and a
fairer spirit than have hitherto marker! our
party contentions* Parties ar- as essential to
fro© goverament as oxygen to the atmosphere,
or sunshine to vegetation, and party spirit ia
inseparable from party organism to the ex
tent that it is tempered by good sense and good
feeling, bv lov© of country and integrity of pur
pose It is a supreme virtue, and there should
be no gag short of dei’ent regard for the sensi
bilities ef others put upon its freedom and
plainness of utterance, otherwise the limpid
pool of democracy would stagnate, and era
should have a republic only in name. But we
should never cease to be admonished by the
warning wonts of th© Father of his Country
against th© exercises of party spirit, reinforced
an they are by th© experience of a
century of party welfare; a war*
far* happily culminating in the
complete triumph of American principles but
brought many times dangerously near to the
annihilation of all that wo* great and noble in
the national life. W© have in our own time
seen the awful conflict We have seen federal
union, net too strongly put together ia the flrsS
place, come out of the great war of the sec
tions stronger than when it went into it, its
faith renewed, its credit rehabilitated and the
United Stat es flag saluted with love and homage
by 90,000,(XX) God-fearing men and women,
throughout reconciled and homoge
neous. We have seen the federal
constitution outlast th© strain, not merely of
th© reconstruction ordeal and presidential im
peachment, but the disputed count of th
electoral vote, a congressional deadlock and an
extra constitutional tribunal, yet stauding flrus
against th© assaults of its enemies,
whilst yielding itself with admirable
to the needs of the country and the time, and
finally w© saw the gigantic fabric of the federal
government transfomxi from th© hands Dial
had held If for a quarter of a century to othei
hands without protest, although so close was
th© noli in tho final count that a single ballot
might have covered both contestants for the
chief magistrate's office. With such a record
behind us. who shall l>e afraid of the futuret
The vouug manhood of the country may take
this lesson from those of us who lived through
times that did, indeed, try men's sou’s, when
pressed down from day to day by awful respon
sibiiities and suspense, each night brought
terror with every thought of the morrow and
when, look where w© would, there
were light and hope nowhere, that God
reign* and wills, and that this
fair land is aud has always been
in his own keeping. The curse of slavery it
gone. It was a joint heritage of woe to he
wiped out and expiated in bieod and flame.
The mirage of the confederacy ha* vanished.
It was essentially a bucolic vision of an
Arcadian dream.
Th© constitution is no longer a rope of sand;
the exact relation of the •rat©* to tbs federal
government, left open to double contraction
by authers of our organic l>etng because they
could not agre among themselves, and a union,
which was the paramount object, has been
clearly and definitely fixed by the three last
amendments to the original chart, which con
st i tut© the real treaty of peace between tus
north and south, and sr*al eur bonds as a
nation forever. Tne republic represents at last
tbe letter and spirit of th© sublime declaration.
The fetters that bound her to the earth ar*
burst asunder. The rag* that degraded hei
beauty are cast aside Like the enchanted
princes in the legend clad iu spot leas raimenl
and wearing a crown ©f living light, she stepi
in the perfection of her maturity upon tbi
scene ©f this, the latest and grandest of hei
victories to bid welcome to the world
Tlie men who planted th© signals of American
civilization upon that sacred rock by Plymouth
hay woi'h Englishmen, And so were th* mou
wno struck the coast a little lower down, call
lug their haven of rest, after the great repub
lican commoner and founding by Hampton
Hoads, a race of hersoes and statesmen,
mention of who*e names brings a thrill to ever*
heart. The south olaims Lincoln, the immortal,
for its on: the north has no right to reject
Stonewall Jackson, the one typical puritan sol
dier of war, for its own. Nor will it. The time
is coining, is almost here, when, hanging above
many a mantle board in fair New England,
glorifying many a cottag© iu the sunny soutn.
shall be seen bound together in everlasting lov#
and honor two crossed swords carried to battle
respeotively by th© grandfather who won the
blue and th© grandfather who wore th© gray.
Mr. Wattorson then addressed a welcome
to tho stranger within our gates, of all na
tions and creed*, and closed with thii
peroration:
At this moment, in every part of the Amer
ican union, children are taking up the won
drous tale of discovery,and from Boston to Gal
veston from tiie little log school house of the
wilderness to tU© towering academy in th© city
and town, may b© witnessed the unprecedented
spectacle of a powerful nation captured by au
army of LiUputiaos, of embryo men and
women, of topling boy ? and girls and tiny elves
eearoe big enough to lisp the aumbers of the
national anthem; scarce strong enough to lift
th© 'miniature ffiags that make of arid street
ami autumn wood an emblematic garden to
irladden (he night with t'i© red, whit© and blue.
Sea “our young ourbarians all at play.” for iet
tor than the*© we nave nettling to exhibit.
Thev, indeed, arc our crown jewels; th© truest
though the inevitable offsprings of our olviliza
tion and development, representatives of maa
hood vitalized and invigorated by toll and car©:
of womanhood elevat'-d and inspired by liberty
and education. God bios* tho children and their
moth-rs; God bless our country, flags, and God
bie-is us now and ever; God in th© roof, trees,
shad©, and God on the highway, God in tho
wind* and waves, and God iu all our ports.
Tho heart of evtry hsarer was thrilled
by th© eloquent sentences of the magneti*
orator’s address, and at every point of bii
masterly effort the groat American was in
terrupted by the tribute of cheering thou*
sands. At the close of the spell of en
thusiasm whioh reigned supreme in every
heart, and as the grand chorus struck up
the “Star Spangled Banner,” Bishop Fowler
fervently shouted: “Everybody to hit
feet!” and the suggestion found an instant
response from the hundred thousand rever
ential Americans.
DHPaW’3 ORATION,
Editor Watteraon Clasps His Hand
In Warm Congratulation.
Chicago. Got. 21. — Soarcely was theovo>
tlon ended, when Chauney Depew of New
York advanced to deliver the Columbian
oration. It was nearly a minute before the
applause subsided, and when silence was
finally restored Mr. Depew spoke as fol
lows:
This day belongs not to America, but to the
world. The results of the event it commemor
rates are the heritage of the peoples of every
race and clime. We celebrate the emancipa
tion of man. The preparation was the work ol
almost countless centuries, trie realization wai
the revelation ef one. The crosa on Calvary
was hope: the cross raised on Ban Salvador wu
opportunity. Hut for the tlr.t, Columbus would
never have failed; but for the second, there
would have been no place fer the planting, the
nurture and the expansion of civil aud rellgioui
liberty. A ncleut history Is a dreary record ol
unstable civilizations. Each reached its zenith
of material splendor, and perished. The As
syrian, Persian, Egyptian, Grecian and Hoinao
empires wore proofs of the poatdbilltei
and limuations of man for con
quest and Intellectual develop
meat. Their degtructlou Involved a sum ol
misery and relapse wh|cb matte their creation
rather a curse than a blessing. Force was the
lac tor In the government of the world when
Cnrist was born, and force was the sole source
and exercise of authority both by church and
state when Columbus Bailed from Paloe. I'm
Wise Men traveled from the east toward tin
west under the guidance of the star ol
Bethlshem. The spirit of the equality of all
men before God and the law moved westward
from Calvary with Its revolutionary intluenos
upon old Institutions, to the Atlantia ocean
Columbus carried it westward across the seas
IThe exhibition of arts and science*, of Indue
tries and inventions, of education and civilize
tion, which the republic of the United State
will hero present, and to which, through it