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THE MOKTN'G OBEG02TEAN, FRIDAY, JUNE 15 The chaos of a mighty world" . Is rounding Into form. Bach rude and Jostling fragment soon Its fitting place shall find: The raw material of a state, Its music and Its mind. And -westering still the Star which .leads The New World in. its train, 'Has tipped with Are the icy peaks Of many a mountain chain. The snowy cones of Oregon Are kindled on its way. And California's golden sands Gleam brighter in its way. Poetry here rises into prophecy. The rudi ments of empire have rounded into form California. Oregon and "Washington are great states, teeming with millions of intelligent, enterprising and idustrlous people. Their agriculture, maufactures" and commerce fill the business channels of the world with their productions and pursuits, and the evidence of the mighty change wrought upon the Pa cific Coast in the last one hundred years is on exhibition here today. When Lewis and Clark came to this country, the Pacific Ocean rolied un vexed by man's dominion, but now it is the highway for an Immense and expanding commerce. Steam and elec tricity have established neighborhood rela tions between China. Japan, the Philippine Islands, and the Pacific States. The Eastern and the Western world join hands in this celebration. This is a proud day for Port land. It stands for a memorable event in American history- It represents the great things of a wonder-working century- Sur rounded by the rich verdure of a smiling Summer, these magnificent structures make cue city look like a diamond set in a coronet of emeralds. Multitude Are Coming. Multitudes of people are here and many more are coming: On behalf of Portland, it is my privilege and plearant duty to extend a cordial welcome to all comers. To the distinguished men who grace this occasion with their presence, we give a grateful wel come. To those who are here from other states, we give fraternal greeting. They are one with us in an undivided. Indivisible coun try. To those from foreign countries we give the right hand of fellowship. All is helpful, hopeful, beautiful. Let Joy be tin confined. Our fathers God. from out 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 era done And trust thee .for the opening one. Oh. make thou us through centuries long In peace secure, and justice strong. Around our gifts of freedom draw The safeguards of the righteous law. And, cast in some diviner mold. Let the new cycle shame the old. GENEROSITY OF THE STATE OREGON HAS GIVEN" HALF MILLION TO EXPOSITION. ' President Jefferson Myers of State Com mission Tcllx of Liberal Aid to the Fair. Hon. Jofferson Myors, president of the Lewis and Clark State Commission, speaking in behalf of ttiat body, told of what the state has done to make the Fair possible, and described the hard work that has culminated in Oregon's greatest glory. He said: As the official representative of the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition Commission. I deem it proper at this time to give you come Information as to what part the State of Oregon has taken In behalf of this great enterprise through Its Commission. In de termining the work to be done by the cor poration and the Commission., the construc tion of the buildings was selected as the state's part. We have, therefore, built upon the Exposition grounds the following build ings: The Forestry building. Foreign Exhibits building. Oriental and Educational building. Agricultural and Horticultural building. Min eral building. Machinery. Electricity and Transportation building. Auditorium. Fire De partment, Administration building. Colonnade Entrance and the Oregon State balldlng. These bufldlngH have been constructed at a cost of about 525,000. In addition to the construction of there building, the Commission expended $50,000 at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, and has cpent about $100,000 on exhibits. Oregon and Its Advantages. The part that the State of Oregon ban taken in thla Exposition must undoubtedly remove any question as to the generosity of the Gov ernment under which the people of Oregon are living. Our state has no liabilities It any kind. Our taxes are reasonable, our laws are good, our schools are free, our public in stitutions are maintained upon a high standarH of humanity. With all these advantages for our people, there lis no reason why our state should not receive from the Impression pro duced upon the vlcitor the great benefit which we anticipate. If our own people will do one half as well as their Government. Ladles and gentlemen, on behalf of the Lewie and Clark Centennial Exposition Com mission, and In the name of the State of Ore gon, 1 bid you a most hearty welcome. FOLLOWED BLAZED TRAIL riOXEEIXS HAVE ACCOMPLISHED MUCH. SAYS J. A. TAWNEY. 31an Who "Won the Government Aid Speaks of Mnn cIouh Transformation AVroucht by Sturdy Settlers. , Representative James A. Tawney, of Minnesota, the man tvhoje aid made pos sible Governmental participation in the Exposition, ppoke of the jwope and mean ing of the Fair in the following words: Mr. President. Ladles and Gentlemen It is Indeed fitting in this centennial year, here on the banks of the Columbia, dis covered by Gray, and explored almost from Its source to the sea by Lewis and Clark, that we should open to the world the gates of an Industrial exposition in commemora tion ef their achievement?, and in hener of their heroic and patriotic sen-Ices. Pause and contemplate. If you please, the conditions which confronted the men who thus perfected by settlement the title of the A i Government of the United States to the Ore gon Norhwest. Then Charrette. the home of Ianlel Boose, near St. Louis, marked the extreme western boundary of American set tlement. The country discovered by Lewis and Clark was then unknown and unpeopled, save by wild beasts, and savages only less wild than they; rivers flowed unvexed by the fretting wheels of 'commerce ; on Its broad prairies and majestic mountainsides flow ers bloomed and died, with none to note their beauty or enjoy their fragrance; the forests waved In silence, undisturbed by tht deadly ax of the pioneer; luxuriant grasses ripened in Summer airs, rotted and en riched a soil on which no harvest waved. Since then all this has been changed by the men who followed the trait blazed by Lewis and Clark. A transformation such a thl wrought within so short a space of time, is Indeed marvelous, and those who led the way, as well as those who followed and made it possible, deserve the highest praise, and to their memory we should dedicate a monu ment that will live forever. In no country, under no government, by no people on earth, could this wonderful transformation have been wrought, save by the American pioneer and his successors, under the beneficent In fluences of American Institutions, the In spiration of liberty and the Stars and Stripes. TRIBUTE TO JEFFERSON GOVEUXOn CHAMDEIU.AIX PRAISES HIS PHILOSOPHIC FORESIGHT. Statesmanship of Great President, Re sulted In Acquisition of the Great Oregon Country. Governor Chamberlain, as the official representative of the State of Oregon at the opening exorcises, made the visitors welcome In the name of the state, "de scribed the legislation that made possible the Exposition, and told .of the advan tages that have followed the acquisition oCthe Oregon Country. His address was a glowing tribute to Thomas Jefferson: it might be interesting on this occasion to dlscuns the motives which are supposed to 4iave animated Thomas Jefferson when first he conceived the idea of establishing an k American colony in this Northwestern terri tory, and more interesting still to give an historical review of events which culminated in the Lewis and Clark expedition of explora tion -and discovery and the final planting of the Stars and Stripes at the .mouth of the Columbia River nearly 100 years ago. A nar ration of the adventures of the intrepid agents appointed by Jefferson to carry out the long cherished dceign of permanently adding to the domain of the United States that por tion of the country which lay to the nortn iron ui mc cvuniry j w i.jo . , westward of the Louisiana Purchase would I . read like a romance, hut the time which has been allotted to me is too jimuea even u i small band who competed the expedition pos felt the Inclination to indulge at length In the quail ties esreatUl to a Micctssfu! surmise aa to rnouve or in niswrieai laci w in romance and adventure, and In what 1 1 i,hall have to say I will discuss rat1- r tue results which have been accomplished than the causes which have led to them. Certain It Is that Jefferson builded better than he could have known when hi sent Meriwether Lewis and "William Clark on this expedition with a letter of credit against the world. It is within the range of possibility that the commerce of the Pacific will in a few years equal, if It does not exceed, that of the At lantic, and when that time arrives the pos session of all porta of entry along the West ern Coast will prove of Incalculable benefit and advantage. Taking into consideration, then, the splen did resources of the Oregon country nd te poEslbllltlcs of & eemroerce which atust ef necessity rapidly Increase In volume and value, can it not truthfully he raid that that acquisition of territory which followed from the expedition of Lewis and Clark marks an epoch In our country's history even more mo mentous than that ef the acquisition ef the Louisiana Territory by the treaty with Franco? I have briefly called attention to some of the present and possible results which have followed and which are likely to follow from the philosophic foresight and statesmanship of Thomas Jeffersaa In establishing the .first American colony in the Northwest Territory. Is it not, therefore, both proper and fitting that Oregon, the mother state, should have taken the initiative in suitably commemorat ing the hundredth anniversary of the Lewi and Clark expedition? Right royally have the people ef the state, through their Legis lature, as well as by Individual effort, re sponded to the instinct of patriotism which first gave this enterprise birth, and gratify ing Indeed is It to the mother state that not only the younger commonwealth which have been carved out of her territory, hut thcac of of -the Union as well, have come forward U grand oM New England and the other stated assist in properly celebrating mo last crn- .rnndiii vtM -n vr w, brated in this great country of ours of the acquisition of territory by right of cxpleratiea and discovery'. Jlere we are met today from almost every state fittingly to celebrate the achievement and patriotism of thoec who played aa Im portant part In the early history of the coun try. On behalf of the citlxeaa ef this great commonwealth and here at the very spot where nearly 109 years ago Lewis aad Clark halted for rot and recreation. I extend to you, en and all. a most cordial greeting. New Judge for Canal Zone. PANAMA June L Governor Ma goon has appointed former Governor Facundo Mulls Duran as chief justice of the Su preme Court of the canal zone. The gov ernment and people of Panama appreciate, this courtesy and censtder it an expression of good will. HONORS BRAVE MEN Vice-President Speaks of Sig nificance of Exposition. TIMEKEEPER OF PROGRESS Nation Is Keeping a Watchful Eyo Upon the Orient and Is Ready -to Grasp a Vast and Rapid ly Developing Trade. As the personal representative of Presi dent Theodore Roosevelt. Vice-President Fairbanks spoke- on behalf of the Gov ernment, telling of the Interest those high In authority had In the Lwis and Clark Exposition. His remarks were greeted with great applause, and especially his allusion to' the lamented President Mc Klnley. His effort was a masterly one. He said: Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen: Presi dent Roosevelt has taken a very great ln ltrjt in the Lewis and Citric Exposition from Its inception, and it Is at bis request, and on his behalf. I have the great honor of par ticipating with you in these opening cere manlec. We commemorate aa Important event la American history. We pay tribute to the In trepid explorers who made their arduous ex pedition up the Missouri, across the Rocky Mountains, down to the Pacific, and pointed the way to this land of Incomparable oppor tunity. Their fame is secure where the deeds of men of heroic meld are forever recorded. They were the forerunners of a high order of civilization in a territory which, prior to their venturesome eatcrprlfe. was terra In cognita. It was a wilderness. Inhabited by the aborigines. Into which no white man had entered; It has become the seat of empire of vast commercial power. We took upon their work with genuine admiration and grateful appreciation. The expedition which we celebrate was in command of Captain Meriwether Lewis, who had been the private secretary of President Jefferson, and of Captain William Clark, a brother of George Rogers Clark, who ren- . - - - w - - dered euch signal and lasting service oa the frontier during the American Revolution. The Tcry utre young and full of eathu , , v. , lasm. They had great powers ef endurance. they had tact, and they possessed moral and physical courage of a high order. They went about their difficult and Important work in a manner to Insure the beet results. They not only went to explore aa Makaowa region, hut to make euch report ef their discoveries as would be of the utmost practical value to the world. There was no misadventure aad no failure. They proceeded with good Judgment, with patience, aad with firm resolution. Their appointed tark was fraught with far-reaching consequences and beset with unknown dan gers. The expedition lay far beyond the frontier and the zeaeh of aid ehould grate perils arise. We must measure the undertax lng from the environment ef the time in which It was laid. The courage which calmly brakes uncen perils Is often ef a higher order than that which confronts knows dangers. This Exposition logically follows the great Exposition which commeaerated The Louisiana Purchase. It appropriately uppicments 1U They both irrexUtiMy suggest our obligation to Thomas Jefferson. We do well to recall his service In connection with the acquisition from France of the Province of Louisiana ane his organization of the Lewis and Clark ex pedition, which opened the way to the ex pansion of the zone of American civilization. We may well pause to pay tribute to his lofty genius, his profoand. far-seelag wisdom, and his service to the cause ef human liberty aad progress upon this continent. The fruit ef his esrvlcia will hkes mankind for ages. William McKInley. one ef the greatest and most beloved ef American, well said In hi last speech that "expovjikms are the time keepers of progress." They denote our growth la trade aad commerce. In Industry and knowledge and in the arts and science. They alterable the fruit of Jhe genius aad endeavor j l J15 lh wo?d; , "Z,,':"."; " a posiuon ef advance. Pacific at Our Doors. A beneficent Prevideace has scattered his bounties about yeu withy a prodigal haad. The mighty Pacific Is at your very doors. It in vites you to an Illimitable commerce beyond. Your agriculture, year minerals aad your for est, your genial seatons aad the high quality of your cltUeftpfclB attract Either the heroe bultder. The future has much In store for you. Tender Is Hawaii, acquired for strategic purposes and demaaded In the Interest of expanding commerce. Lying In the waters of the Orient are the Philippines, which fell to us by the inexorable lerjc of an humane aad righteous war. The Panama canal to the south; so long demanded In the Interest of American commerce, of the commerce ef the world, is now aa assured reality, through the wisdom ef American diplomacy, the arm and Just resolution ef President Roosei'elt. ana the pluck and enterprise ef American genius and American labot. At the'rerth Is Alaixa. a tesritery pojses- sum oia-r va m vx "isiiiiMa iQisiiiiiiWTJsS'HisiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHv- m .psiiiiiBL b'.jv w ftak. i mi us ezz j w SPEAKERS AT THE OPENING EXERCISES. OF THE LEWIS AND CLARK EXPOSITION stag vast present aad future commercial pos sibilities, secured to us hy far-reaching states manship, and her. Integrity preserved by en lightened asd courageous diplomacy. , Vast Trade te 'Be Gained. We must have a vigilant care for our In creasing interests la the Orient. We- must cultivate relations of amity with the millions who dwell heyond the Pad 3c There lies a field of vast trade which we have long de sired to possess, and which we have but slow-, ly and inadequately gained. Oar foothold 1 steadily Increasing, and If we are "but true to our opportunities. It win be Immeasurably enlarged to the advantage cf the entire coun try. If we wculd have the trade cf thepeo ptes cf the Far East, we most first have their confidence. Moreover, we most salt our com modities to the needs of those with whom we would traffic: wo must study their tastes aad adapted to the requirements or satUfy the desires of people In other countries. The tragic events which are transpiring In the Orient are deeply deplored by every lover of peace and humanity the world over. The mighty and bloody conflict had Its Inception in a desire tor commercial conquest. The American people were not Indifferent to their own Interests, aad early In the struggle made sure of the preservation of their commer cial advantages In the very theater of war. Our trade Interests are to be pushed In .that far-oS country, not by the instruments of battle, hut through the potest agencies of peace. We are destined to play a more im portant part than heretofore in the commerce In and beyond the Pacific. We must not un derrate the commercial opportunities which Invite cs to the Orient. While we seek Oriental aad other markets, we xnut have a care that we do not lose right of the fact that our greatest and our surest market is at home and that to Jeopar dise it in a desire to possess uncertain alien markets would be the part of inexpressible folly. While we look for the expansion of our trade throughout the world, we should be ware that we co not yield ocr bold upon that home production which, from every J oat con sideration, belongs to American labor asd American capltaL Admirable Display of Progress. Ton have accomplished much since the first permanent settlement appeared upon this Coast. Within comparatively recant years, prosperous cities and villages have been built, railways have been, constructed, industries created, schools, colleges aad churches found ed, aad everywhere we observe the signs of thrift, progrces aad contentment. There Is no seer with vision so penetrating that he can forecast the future possibilities of this people In all of the manifold avenues of human ef. fort. Who would attempt to mirror the devel cpments upon the Western Coast one hundred years hence? Who would dare to prophesy the transformation which will be witnessed by those who shall stand here at the close ef the present half century? Tee. who will ven ture to foretell the measure of your upbuild ing In the quarter of a century beyond the present hour? TAKES H VITAL INTEREST GOVERNMENTS AID TO EXPOSITION IS EVIDENCE. Chnlnnaa Tnylor Declares That Nntlon Will Contribute Much to Suc cess in Fairs. H. A. Taylor, chairman of the Gov ernment Lewis and Clark Exposition Board and Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, spoke as follows: Mr. President. Ladles and Gentlemen Having been appointed by the President chairman of the Government Board, com posed of prominent officials In the various executive departments -organized to prepare exhibits .for this Exposition. I am glad, through the courtesy of the Exposition man agers, to be permitted to take part In these opening exercises. Government Is Far-Seelnr. Mr. Chairman, all these varied exhibits give better evidence than can any words of mine that the Government takes a vital In terest In the success of this Exposition. It is a long distance from Washington here the width of a continent separates yeu from the Capital of the Nation, but the care and Interest of the Government knows no bounds ef space, but encourages with equal zeal its citizens on whatever part of Its vast domain they may reside. It contributes to every great exposition, and rejoices In the success of every legitimate enterprise. Wherever a hammer Is lifted a plow held a shuttle thrown there the Government gives protec tion and encouragement. Its highest pride Is not in the valor of its armies and navies, although they always move to victory and carry order ,and civilization aad progress wherever they plant the flag, but In the in dustry, intelligence and splendid achieve ments of its citizens la civil life, who cap ture the forces of nature and draw tribute from the field, the forest, and the mine. From these sources comes the wealth that develops the country. ' builds cities, and makes such expojltlons as this possible. The laborer Is the true soldier ef empire, after alt. Upon his broad shoulders and brawny arms rests the public destiny. But while w'e admire the great army of tollers. let ui remember, too. to give deserved praise t the genius and enterprise of the great cap tains of Industry, who, with their talents and money, organize and 'carry on the vast concerns that have made the Industries of America the wonder of the world. No region of the country jias made greater progress or has brighter prospects than the Pacific Coast The growing trade of eur new possessions In the East dad its posal bllltles are enormous comes through yeur ports. The great district of Alaska Is mainly supplied from your fields and factories, sends its fish and furs to your markets, and pours Itr golden stream Into the chaaael ef your, trade. The expansion of our territory has brought fresh blood- and new life Into the commercial system cf the Pacific States. A doses years ago no prophet would have pre dicted such & future as now csess. before you. The logic of events, -which can be thwarted by no eloquence aad changed by no argument, has brought you new and boundless opportunities. This Exposition Is one of the evidences that they are to he wisely Improved. Mr. Chairman. I thank you for the privi lege of being here, and oa behalf of the Government Board I express the hope that your Exposition may prove a great success. BUT SENATOR CLARK SAYS IT TYPIFIES MARCH OF AMERICAN' SPIRIT. From Portland the Xaxlea Faces the Orient and Accepts the Hespea.il bllltle There Found. ' United States Senator C D. Clark, of "Wyoming, spoke of the triumph- of the Exposition and Its deep meaning in rela tion to the upbuilding of the Northwest. He said: Mr. President la speaking a word today for the Senate of the United States. I desire to congratulate you upon the success that has attended the ceaseless labors of yourself and your co-workers la preparing this Ex position, and upon the completeness of the preparation which appears upon this open ing day. The American face has ever turned west ward, though the American heart has some times shrunk from the evident task and des tiny before It. Whenever In our history fear or falnt-heartedness has prevailed. National progress has. In great measure, been re tarded, if not stopped; but when we have taken counsel only. of. our hopes and our courage, the Nation's progress has been by wonderful leaps and bounds, illustrated at BISHOP MOORE INVOKES DIVINE BLESSING UPON GREAT ENTERPRISE THE opening prayer was given by Da- J vid II. Moore, resident bishop for Portland rtt the Methodist Episcopal : church. The prayer was as follows: rtrant- O Lord, that the Joy and triumph of 1 ! this festal day may lead our hearts In gratl- I i tude to thee, through whom alone has strengtn been given to plan and achieve all that our eyes behold. It Is because thou hast created us in thy likeness and bant given us dominion ever all the works of thy hands that we are here and in possession of our vast and glorious Inheritance. We would bless thee; we would praise thee: we would magnify thy. holy name. For thou bast reared these lofty mountains aad veined them with silver aad gold. Thou base spread between the mountains theee smiling valleys, and dowered them with ex b&ustless fertility. Thou hast cleared the mountains and watered the plains with mighty rivers, and filled the rivers with flshte. and covered the mountains with forests, and poured around all the boundless ocean. Thou bast enabled us to discover and enjoy the uses and possibilities of all these unnum bered gifts; and here, where but yesterday the wild man stalked the wilder beast, thou hast permitted us to store these Immense halls I with proudest trophies of art. and letters, and I science, gathered from all the world. We give thanks unto thee for the dauntless j pioneers, who endured countless privation Archbishop Christie Pronounces Benedictibh Jtt. Rev. Alexander Christie. D. D., archbishop of Oregon, pronounced the benediction after the exercises had been concluded and the Exposition formally opened, as follows: Man Is never truer to the nobler Instincts of his nature than when he turns his eyes toward heaven. In quest of heaven's blessing upon his undertaking or achievement. Worthy of all praise and honor, then. Is the spirit of honest faith which would com mend this splendid enterprise to the benign prelection of our common Father. If the fruits of iBdustry and genius are to serve their appointed purpose In the economy of life, if God's temporal gifts are to assist us la the attainment of eternal felicity, then man must be mindful of his Creator, and respect aad reverence his rights. True civilization Is not the product of an infidel and materialistic philosophy. Peace, prosperity and happlness the three-fold end ef National life are not attained where money is the pinnacle of man's ambition, aad a soulless world knows no life beyond the grave. How shall our tollers hope to share the fruits of honest labor, where our slate find faithful rulers, how shall prop erty enjoy rightful security, and men find lofty motives. If the eternal verities are for gotten and God Is a stranger in the land of hi building? Virtue and Justice are the true foundation of Individual and National greatness. Un- last hy tits splendid Exposition. In this beau tiful city of our great Northwest. Reealts of Human Genius. Expositions Hie this not only "celebrate soma striking historical event, or the accom plishment of some great purpose in National life, bat epitomize in marvelous fashion the results of years of earnest effort, of toll, and of difficulties met aad overcome, as well as the splendid results pf human genius la the fields of art. The great pathflndlng expedition here cele brated, having Its Inception lu the chance Paris meeting between Jefferson and the wan dering but enthusiastic Ledyard. is .worthy of this great demonstration. Fortunate in its leaders, fortunate In their hardy and faith ful followers, fortunate In all that goes to give success to such aa 'undertaking, it has been followed by tho meat marvelous results. March of the American Spirit. And oil this pathfindlng of a century ago. all that has followed la Its wake; of settle- rment. of development, of these -grand results. Is but the embodiment of the ever onward march cf the American spirit. As well try to resist the Cow of the tide as to resist that forward movement. No power on earth can stop the one. no power on earth can check the other. At each step have been found those who. faint-hearted, challenged the wisdom of the advance; and who shivered with doubt as the Nation entered upon each stage of the upward career; hut the passing years have fully Justified every forward move. And today from this very spot our loved Nation, with a new light upon her brow and with renewed strength in her heart, faces the Orient, and. conscious of her own right eousness of purpose, accepts with unfalter ing courage and confidence the responsibili ties there found: and with no thought of evading any duty or of retracing any step, with a firm and steadfast reliance upon that God who has been ever 'with her In peace and war. she presses forward to still greater and to Juster ends. Call for Bank Statement. "WASHINGTON, June 1. The Controller of the Currency today Issued a call for the condition of National banks at the close of business Monday. May 23, 1905. tolls and dangers, aa they penetrated the trackless wilderness, scaled the rugged moun tains, subdued the roaming savages, defied the ravenous beasts, and. thus laid the foun dations of that material, social and religious prosperity upon which has been reared the enduring structure of American civilization. We thank ttjee for those, also, who wrought arlth them and for those who have wrought after hem until this day. Establish thou the work of their hands upon them; yea, the work of their hands establish thou it. To this end. bless this state and every state and this Nation of states with wlae. courageous and patriotic rulers; and with citizens Industrious, frugal. Intelligent and virtuous. May we have peace at home and dwell la amity with the nations of, the world. And since the blood of all peoples runs In our vetnr. may we be Increasingly the welcome and effectual arbiter In the conflicting Inter ests of nations and races over the whole world. And now. our Father, take this Exposition under thy fostering care. Bless its managers. its promoters, its patrons, Shield It and them from accident and calamity. Watch over its visitors as they Journey by land and by water; and may its outcome be tor the lasting good of all who In any wfse participate herein. We ask all. humbly and reverently. In the name of Christ our Lord. Amen. less the fountain of divine truth pour Its living waters into the currents of human thought and human endeavor, stagnation shall come upon the river of life, and moral pestile&ce shall blight our people. Divine hope Is the soul-sufflclent motive of vir tuous living," and It Is fidelity to the great commandment of fraternal love which will soli e the hardest problem of our social life. Grateful, then. Indeed, the privlllge of asking heaven's benediction upon the noble enterprise which sees today a splendid real ization. Manifesting in the works of man, the power and majesty of Its divine author, may this grand Exposition do honor to God la heaven, and prosper the interests of his earthly children. Dedicated in a special manner to the . advantages of our incom parable state, may it acquaint the world with the resources, endowments and oppor tunities of Oregon, and attract to our boun daries true-hearted men and women, who would enjoy happy homes In a favored then, with bounteous hand. Eternal Father, this achievement of thy children. Let It teach us new lessons of gratitude and lore; and thus, while we rejoice in the beauty and splendor of our temporal dwell ing, we shall, at the same time, be serving thee, who awaltest us. with fond expecta tion. In the abiding city of eternal rest. May the blessing of Almighty God. Father. Son and Holy Ghost descend upon you all this day, and remain with you forever. Amen. SEND 000D WISUE! From Every Stata Come Many Felicitous Telegrams. TAKES HOUR TO READ ALL Mcrlvrctljer Glark, Two Years Old, Illneal Descendant or the Ex plorer, Sends His Greeting: From Greenville, S. C. From nearly every state in the Union and several foreign countries. President H. W. Goode yesterday received telegrams of congratulation from the friends of tho Exposition who have watched its progress from the very inception. The communi cations were so numerous that it took fully an hour to open and read them all. Telegrams were received from men of every walk of life, including several of the most distinguished citizens of the United States. A good many congratula tory messages were sent by Eastern rail road officials, who have taken a great in terest In the success of the Exposition. A fewof the communications were very lengthy, wishing for the Exposition an unprecedented success and assuring Presi dent Goode that the attendance from all parts of the United! States $youId far ex ceed the expectations of the management. The telegrams began to arrive Wednesday night, but they were left intact, and not opened until -yesterday. The following messages were selected from the many that arrived, as Presi dent Goode thought they were particularly appropriate: New York. June 1. 1S03. H. W. Goode. president of the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Portland. Or.: The-New York line, with their transportation Interests, congratulate you upon the opening of the Lewis and Clark Exposi tion. The Exposition Itself Is an object les ion of great value to the whole country. but the marvelous progress of the Pacific North west, of which you will be able to ehow the most convincing evidences, will be the great est Exposition America has yet displayed to he world of what can be done In a country which only a hundred years ago was a per fect wilderness and through which Lewis and Clark were guided by an Indian woman. No such peaceful record has been made n the time In any other part of the wcrld. eo far as history records It. We shall use our best s endeavors to Induce representatives from all over the Eastern half of the continent to visit this new American wonder and see for them selves what you have done. GEO. H. DANIELS. General passenger agent. N." Y. C. & H. R. Lines. Sitka, Alaska," June 1. IOCS. President Goode, Portland, Or.; Alaska sends hearty greeting. May the result of the Exposition be a. great awakening In the Northwest. GOVERNOR BRADY. Buffalo, N. Y., June 1. Hon. H. W. Goode. president of the Lewis and Clark Exposition: Accept 'my sincero wishes for the unqualified success of the Exsosltlon. HARRY D. WILLIAMS, New York State Commissioner. Seattle, Wash., June 1, 1905. H. W. Goode. presidents the Lewis and Clark Exposition: The Star wishes the Lewis and Clark Exposi tion every measure of success which such s magnificent undertaking deserves. W. P. STRANDBORG, Editor. GreenvlKe, S.' C. June 1. 1003. H. W Goode. president of the Lewis and dark Ex position: - Meriwether Lewis, 2 years old. the only lineal descendant named In honor of his distinguished kinsman. Captain Meriwether Lewis, sends you greetings. R. -E. LEWIS. San Francisco. June 1. Hon. H. W. Goode, president of the Lewis and Clark Exposition: The California promotion committee extends greeting?. May all success attend your great undertaking la the wteh of all Callfomlans. We will be with you. good and strong. June 12. F.UFU3 P. JENNINGS. New York. June 1. 1305. H. W. Goode, president of- the Lewis- and Clark Exposition: Success to the Fair. May It be a great scien tific, artistic and financial success, to the. last ing glory of our -good State of Oregon and theentlre Northwest. A. B. STElNBACHt St. Louis. Mo.-, June 1. H. W. Goode, presi dent of' the Lewis and Clark Exposition: I salute you on your opening day with con gratulations on your very promising outlook, and best wishes for your success. DAVID R. FRANCIS.