PARIS EXHIBITION.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 9358, 8 May 1889, Page 5

PARIS EXHIBITION.

OPENING CEREMONY. SPEECHES OF THE PRESIDENT AND PREMIER. Press Association.Electric Telegraph.— Copyright. Paris, May 6. There was an enormous gathering today to witness the formal opening of the Exhibition, and Paris appeared in her most brilliant array in honour of the occasion. President Carnot was escorted through the streets by a squadron of cavalry, and at intervals salvos of artil- I lery were fired. At the Exhibition itself there was but little ceremony, and the proceedings were conducted without any great display. The Premier, M. Tirard, delivered an address, expressing the gratitude of France for the homage done to her by j foreign nations in assisting to make the Exhibition superior to all preceding it. The President, in his speech, said the Exhibition marked the completion of a century of progress. Visitors would be able to judge whether the calumnies aimed at France were correct. He extended a hearty welcome to all their guests, and concluded by saying that these great festivals of labour enabled nations to approach and understand one another, and cement the peace of the world. Paris, May 7. After delivering their speeches at the opening of the Exhibition, President Carnot and M. Tirard made a tour of the courts. They were received at the colonial portion of the building by Sir G. Berry, Sir F. D. Bell, and Mr. Braddon, Agent-General of Tasmania. The city was generally illuminated last night, and presented a magnificent and unequalled spectacle.