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OPENING CEREMONIES OF EXPOSITION A GRAND SUCCESS ELOQUENT ADDRESSES DELIVERED BY WELL KNOWN MEN Imnjcnse Crowds Gather to Witness the Opening of the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Magnificent, Paants, Soulstirring Music and a Warm Welcome greet the Visitors. The President Touches the Button thai Starts the Machinery in the Various Buildings and the Exposition is Launched with great Success Vice-President Fairbanks Present and sentatives of the Senate and m Skvln&aMBH (ByScrlpps News Association) Portland Ore June 1 Despite the rain throughout the night, the open ing day of the exposition dawned brightly, but ai the day advanced the sky clou led over. The weather was warm and sultry. The exposition grounds opened at eight o'clock, and, in spite ol the threatening weather, the people began ewarming through. There are thousands of visitors in the oily and they found little incomplete at the exposition. The pircentage of completion is ninety four per eent. At ten o'clock the great merchants parade assembled and moved through the crowded streets from Hotel Port land to the exposition grounds. Rid ing in the pageant were vice president Fairbanks and president Gode, ol the exposition, together with many other speakers. The opening ceremo ' niea began at the sobtduled hout and president Goode called the multitude Aa previously arranged,;!)' a slight touch on a key of gold, President standing 'on the far eastern shores ot the United Mates this noon set in motion myriads of wheels, ponderous engines and Intricate ineohauisms 3000 miles aw y on the distant shores of the Pacific and foimally opened the Lewis and lark Exposition An immense throng had gathered for the intiatory exercises There ha I been parades and speeches, blare of brass, clang of gongs and the horn that comes fr m the exoitment of jostling crowds Aa the final ceremonies were concluded, heads ware bareoVin. the solemn hush that followed the bene dictum, when over the placid waters ; came the silver chimes of "America" proclaiming to the awaiting thommds the opening of the Western World s Fair. At the same time countless wheels started to revolve and the Fair became a thing of life and animation as the crowds ebbed and flowed through the great white palaoes.! Certainly no more beautiful spot could have been selected as so ex position site than that chosen to cele brate the oentenuial of the peaceful acquisition of a wilderness that has yielded up the riobes of an empire. Nestling at the base of verdure clad hills, on the gentle slopes ot Guild's Lake and the Willamette ri rer, with an uuobttruated view of 65 mites, with snow-capped mountain peaks iu the distance towering above evergreen forests through which, like au aiure ribbon winds the Columbia to the sea, with a thousand charms of eartft and aky , the world's fair site presents a pioture unique and entirely original in exposition building. GATES OPEN EARLY The opening exercises were brief though impressive. Departing from precedent, the gates to the exposition were opened early in the morning so that the crowds could assemble before the ceremonies. The first demonstra tion was a parade on toe grounds in which military, civic and speotaouUr features predominated. The formal exercises were hold on the shore of Guild's lake, where the slope of the ground , terraced and provided with seats, formed a natural amphitheater eating many thousands. The exercises ou the lake frost be gan by a concert by the famous Innes band which played for ths first time a composition by the leader Frederick lanee, entitled "Imperial Oregon," and dedicated to the mem ory of Lewis and Clark. Divine in vocation followed by the Right Rev erend David H Moore, Methodist Bpisoopal bishop fcr Oregon and Washington. PRESIDENT GOOD'S ADDRE88 The states of the Paoiflc border today give hearty welcome to the world to share with them In the felicitations upuu v4u zzhltrrT - nn these shores by aggressive American civilization and the signal victorlea of peaceful conquest. The people of the Pacific Northwest der ire to give Lewis and Clark theiH venerated place In history aa sorely aa they do honor to the man who nrged the exploration of what be called "this respectable breadth of country lying weatward of the Mississippi river," and it may be that in history President Jefferson's reputation will stand high er for the quiet, determined persistency with which he brought about the Lewis and Clark exploration of the country west of the Rocky mountains than for the acquisition ot the territory of Louisiana. In all enterpriaea of great moment contributing beneflta to the many at the coat ot the few, V ia gratifying to feel that the law of oomiieusation dis closes alwaya a more worthy and mov ing cause than ' mere material gain When we dwell npon the journey U. 8. SENATOR CLARK, of Wyoming through the continental wilderneasi i and deserts, and think of the explorers pressing onward ever in the very teeth of obstacles that would have turned back many men actuated by the high sat resolution, 'fiction lags after truth, invention is unfruitful, and lmagiua tion cold and barren." With the opening of the exposition today are consummated the efforts that have been pnt forth within the brief apaoe of two yeara to commemor ate a century of progress since tbe ex plorers commissioned by President Jefferson showed the way to this land. Our centennial celebration constitutes tbe supreme effort of the people of the Pacific Northwest, and more particular Iv the Oregon country, fittingly to recognize the services performed by Lewi j and Clark. We celebrate today in connection with our sister states of tbe West tbe acquisition of the Oregon country to tbe Union. As tbe acquisition of this country was tbe greatest expansion of our national domsin and tbsouly sec tion secured to us by right of discov ery, so too this centennial is the great est undertaking of the neonle. In keeping with the confident prophecy of her great splendid future, the peop'e of tbe Pacific West have united to pre pare a fitting climax for her rapid evo lution from piooeerdom. Originally projected upon a modest scope, engineered carefully into reality an I backed by hope and confidence, the exposition expanded until it h reached the point where it takes an important place in the list of inter national exhibitions . The results are now spread before you and the scene must arouse grati tude in the individual for the oppor tunity of sbsring in the triumph of this day and the proud consciousness that there is no fairer setting for an exposition compsctly presenting the best educational accomplishments ol our civilization and tbe advancements of ectenct and tbe art', crxfts and in dustries. TH P.oihV not desires through tbe medium of this exposition , to illus trate to the world its resistless progress its advantages for home-b'iiiding and the abundant rewards held oik (or in dustrious effort in almost any pursuit For the first time an effort has been made to gather together an adequate display of the many products of the states on the Pacific slope. The show ing made, considering (we are only emerging from, praotic illy, the infan cy of development is one which, it is believed, entitles us to the admiration oi tbe world. Tbe state of Oregon by its liberality, has added materially to the scope of the exposition . Brought here from foreign lands and lar and near are m gnificent displays for the edification and comparative de duction of everyooe who takes an in terest in his fellow man. Among the thoughts that rise ap parent in acknowledging our debts of gratitude is tbe deep sense of obliga tion to the President of tbe United Stales who used the limits of official and dip' -natic propriety to excite na tional and inter national interest in this event. Tiie people of the Pacific coist are deeply appreciitive of the recognition which their claims secured in Coogies making possible tbe magnifiouit dis play ol th i rsoiines, activities and function- of tbe national government I congratulate the official reprf sen tatives of tbe various states and foreign governments upon their magnificent buildings and exhibits, and X bid you all a cordial welcome. ADDRESS BV GOVERNOR The next address was made by Governor George E Chamberlain, on behalf of the state of Oregon. Tbe speaker, who was warml, greeted, de scribed in detail the long cherished design ot Thomas Jefferson and ita tu"v'"i )ct in the Lewis and Clark ex- oshimii of exploration and discovery, .... '.old how these intrepid explorers vith a few heroic followers guided and directed through the barien waste and over tbe mountain wild were oft times inspired by the sagacity and loyal de votion of Sacajawea, an oututored In L ! k 3 GOVERNOR CHMBKRI.AIN disn "bird woman," ard unfurled the Stars and Stripes at the mouth of tbe Columbia on the 7th day of November, 1805, and laid the foundation lor the acquisition by the Dnited States of a territory equal, if not superior, In wealth and Importance to the Louis tana purchase. Tbe governor con cluded amid applause, by welcoming the world on behalf of tbe state of Ore gon to the exposition. Speaks for the President...Repre- ; Congress Also Honor the Occasion Judge George H William-, Mayor ot Portland, formerly Attorney General of the United States, and the only surviving member of President Grant's cabinet, "tbe grand old man of Ore gon," received au ovation. Iu a brief addreaa he welcomed visitors to the exposition on behalf of the city of Portland. Tbe speaker dwelt on tbe Northwest of today as compared with the Northwest of 20 yeara ago when he first came to Oregon, snd predicted a greater development lor the Pacific Northwest during the coming years than the past has witnessed. His address ended in the following peri- "Multltudts of people are here and many more are coming. On behalf of Portland, it la my privilege and plea sant duty to extend a cordial welcome to all ootnere. To tbe distinguished men who grace this occasion with their presence e give a grateful welcome . To those who are here from other states, we give fraternal greeting. They ere one with ua in an undivided, indivisible country. To those from foreign countries we give the right hand of fellowship. All is helpful, hopeful, beautiful. Let Joy be unoonfined. "Our fathers' God from oat whose hand The centuries fall like grains of sand, We meet today, united, free And loyal to our land and thee, To thank thee for the eia done And trust thee for the opening one. Ob, make thou us through centuries long In peace secure and justice strong. Around our gift of freedom draw The safeguards of the righteous law, And cast in some diviner mold, Let the new oycle Bbame tbe old." JOSEPH H CANNON Speaker of the House of sentatives Repre- Addressea followed by Hon. James A Tawney, Congressman from Minne sota, who spoke on behalf of tbe House of Representatives and U A Taylor, Firat Assistant Secretary of the Treas ury, who ri presented President Roose velt and the national government. Both were liberally applauded. A divine benediction was proclaimed by the Right Reverend A Christie, Most Rev erend Archbishop of Oregon, of tbe Konieu Catholic CLur.h. PRESIDENT STARTS THE WHEELS As the Archbishop fiulihed, Presi dent Goode aotlflel by wire the Presi dent of the United States in Washing too, that the hour bad come to put in motion the machinery of the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, and immediately the great chimes iti the 2fl0 foot tower of the government build ing began to play "America." whiie tbe whirr and buzz of wheels could be heard above the bum of the ctowd and the exposition was formally orened. SITE A PICTURESQUE ONE The exposition occupies 400 acres of tbe moat picturesque site ever utilized for such a purpoa A natural lake 220 acres iu exteut, the largest body oi water ever enclosed within an ex position fence, takes tbe place of th grand basins at former world's fairs A peninsula on which is situated the Koverurneui ana oilier buildings is reached by the "Bridge of Nations" v til BBJ BBBBHiBlBH0flBS)ai r gni HHBflBSSaV. ' wk H BaPP' j f VH ay on which is located the "Trail" con taining the attractions sueb aa were seen on the "Pike" at St Louie, and on the "Midway" at Chicago. One of the amusirg features of tbe opening cereai uies wee tbe parade of all nations participated in by the denizens of the "Trail," Every climate "as lepresented In a pietureque page ant that wound arotind the exposition grounds, marebiufiand countermarch ing about the great white palaoes. The central features of the exposit ion sre the Columbia Court and Lake view Terrace, whloh have been made tbe objeota f elabo tate embelliahinant Hwairrvoir RTfeNR SURPASSING The court Is situated between the Agricultural and Uaropean exbiblta building and conalata of two wide avenues betweeu whloh are snnken gardens. Numerous pieces of statu ary, many ot them of world wide feme, dorn the gardens. Pessing through Columbia Court, one cornea to a parapet at the head of Lakeview Terrace. From the parapet broad ateps flanked on either aide by maaaive balustrades, supporting stat uary and urnaof flowers, lead down to the boat lan liog on tbe shore of the lake, and the beginning of the esplan ade, which is a promenade ranning more than half a mile around the water front. Upon tbe slopes leading down to the lake are terrace gardens an 1 the open spaces between the build ings are enriched with flowers, fount ains and atatuat y . Twenty thousand roses h'oom In the roae garden on a hlllsi i overlooking the experimental garden , where all the different klnda of crops raised in the North vest are growing side by aide, .sunken gardens of exotio plants grace Columbia Court,' the main plaza, and the open .space In front of the government building on the peninsnla. FOREIGN EXHIBITS Almost every nation of tbe world is represented by a comprehensive dis play. The beat of the foreign exhibits at St Louis iiave bten transferred to Portland i ml it li ittraolive displays. Among the pai . .. j . irtg countries are England, Germany. - .net, Rusn. Chios, Japan, Italj, Austria, Hun gary, Australia, Holland, Swiitrland, East Indies, Egypt, Persia, Turkey and Algeria. Official reorenenlatitea from ali countries were present today at lue opening cen monies and had places of honor on tbe speakers' stand Th United States government ex hibit is confided to five buildings lo cated on t. e peninsula in tbe ce iter ol Gull's lake Besides the main buddtng which is a baudsoma suuc- ture graced by two towers, esoh 200 feet high, there are the territorial, ir- rigation, fisheries and lifesaving sta tion . PRICELESS HISTORICAL DOCU MENTS Priceless hiatorioal documents and relics exhibited by th. State Depart ment, among them a com olete collect ton of all papers bearing on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Many new and inteicsting displays leDresent the Pennrtment ol Aarfr-nl- ture. Other displays made are bv the Treamiry Department, the department of Justice, the l.lleaaving Service, etc., while an elaborate reproduction of irrgation enterprises Is shown by tbe Reclsmstion Service. Fifteen steles are officially repro Continued on next page A Double Tragedy Scrippa News Association Eugene Ore June I -Stanford Skin ner, a prominent farmer and hts wife residing northeast of Eugene were sho. aud kilted this morning by John Rich srds, the brother of Mr Skinner R chardslelt Skinner's residenon augry Lnd returned this morning early vith inchrsler. Without warning he be gin shooting. The daughter ol the Skinmrs saved herself by flight. Richards hts surrendered tn tbe authorities. l j MsW 1 bbbS J C. 8. SENATOR lWgj&NDS, of Senatorial Party mo 4&R fit Oregon OKI' ART TimeHohedal ranis UA (iBAWBSJ, or No gait Lk, Dear. Ft MM 8:J0 a. in. cogo and Eaat. &M c m Noi T- Portland, Dalles. Pan- dteton. Walla Walla, Noll Daytiiu, V.mieroy, Col ninth viaSpokaca lortlaud. 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