He said:
•This is in-i«.-i a happy day for our
c'-mtry. Cold and dull must <«e the nature
of that man who is InsensiMe to these
convincing proofs gathered that the world
n. iv sea the advancement of our people on
a l the paths trending toward a more per*
f. t civilization. The spectacle is indeed
auspicious. The astounding manifestations
of th'- energy of modern nations exalt
Wtiil- they amaze the cnderstan.ling. They
el'-vale and enrich the imagination and yet
it is impossible for that lively faculty to
conceive the '-omplete reality of the won
fl ■ts Mid imp-rul df'play. Such Is the
ennobling panorama this exhibition of
th | HmMHU ' Os th.- young and pot-'tit
nation will place before the sentient and
< • - rvant mind, inconceivably significant
of mlghtful national life and
w. ;hty beyond estimation In its
I . . t patriotic duty to the
|k pi.> to whom, according to their
s t.-ral ability, as in tile parable of the
talents, tto >«- potentialities for the advance-
m. > t of mind have been entrusted by the
’ Master.
Possible Only to This People.
