OPENING OF THE PARIS EXHIBITION.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1889, 9 May 1889, Page 1

OPENING OF THE PARIS EXHIBITION.

Paris, May 6. Crowds are flocking into Paris for the opening of the Exhibition, The authorities haye ordered the closing of a panorama at the Exhibition containing a portrait of Boulanger. The English and American courts are well advanced, but all the others are complete.There was an enormous gathering to witness the formal opening of the Exhibition, and Paris appeared in her most brilliant array in honor of the occasion. President Carnot was escorted through the streets by a squadron of cavalry, and at intervals salvoes of artillery were fired. At the Exhibition itself there was but little ceremony, and ,the proceedings were conducted without any great display. The Premier, M, Tirarde, delivered an address expressing the gratitude of France for the homage done to her by foreign nations in assisting to make the Exhibition superior to all preceding it. The President in b?s speech said that 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 labor enabled nations to approach and understand one another, and cement the peace of the world. May 7. After delivering their speeches at tbe opening of the Exhibition, President Carnot and M. Tirard made a tonr of the courts. They were received at the colonial portion of the building by Sir Graham Berry, Sir Francis Dillon Bell, and Mr Braddon, Agent-General for Tasmania, The city was generally illuminated last night, and presented a magnificent and unequalled spectacle.