, 1890-07-24

zen, whether high or low. black OF white,
male or female.
And now. Mrs. Post, | have the dis
tlnguished honor to place 10 your hands.
and you, as a representative woman OF
Wyoming, the grand privilege Of receiv-
ing. this broadcast guarantee OF civil lib
erty ever established by the genus of
mantle magma charta Of our liberties
the constitution OF the state of Wyo-
ming.
Mrs. Post, who is vice president for
Wyoming of the National Suffrage Asso-
citation, made II pleasing address of ac-
ceptance and thanks, In the course of
which she said:
In the his tory of the world it has sell
dom been the good fortune of a body of
law makers to be able to inaugurate at
one stroke a movement in the interests of
human rights and human liberties as I'M
portaDt, as far reaching, as grand as this.
Aud in the name of the women of the
civilized world | am here to congratulate
you upon the able, fearless and disinter-
ested manner in which you have dis
charged your duties as a constitutional
convention.
Anvil chorus'-Union Pacific band,
chorus and anvil accompaniment. The
spirited rendition evoked an encore.
Governor Warren read messages of re-
greet from John NJ. Thurston, ex Cover
nor Tbayer, Governor Toolc, OF Montana,
Laura de Force Gordon. Sarah NJ. Kim
ball, for the women of Utah. Lucy Stone,
FL. b. and Alice Stone Blackwell.
And now came the orator OF the day,
the Hon. Clarence D. Clark, of Evanston,
who was presented by Governor Warren.
He said he was deeply sensi Bile Of the
honor conferred upon him Regretting
inability to fll the place of the distin-
guished and eminent orator who was un-
hble to be present, he was pleased to ac-
cept the opportunity to speak for the
men of muscle, energy apd hard sense,
who had hsbitations on the western Dor
der of the new state.
1t was proper that the admission of
Wyoming TO the union be marked by ex-
ercises and ceremonies of a fitting char.
acter and that there be spoken words cal
culated to impress upon the citizens their
new duties and added responsibilities.
July 10, 1890, wa marked as a red letter
day. The dawning light found Wyoming
a dependency; the closing shadows of a
beauteous day found her men and women
full citizens. 1t was a glorious emancipa-
ton. No longer was Wyoming the po-
ltical football of a national administra-
ton, but the equal of the proudest COM
monwealth. We are now secure in the
honest pride Of tull citizenship and are
generously guaranteed the full measure of
our inheritance of liberty.
1t is well to consider our duties and
privileges. As to the result of changed
conditions some had expressed doubts and
fears but these would be dispelled. The
expediency had been honestly questioned
by men and women o~f.integrity and abil-
ity. To these we must now say: Put
you 81 ou'ders to the wheel" In ten
years the increase of prosperity will glad
territorial existence.
The people OF Wyoming. with ~intelli-
gent boldness, have gons further with the
theory of self government than others
and have made a practical test of the
theory that all are created equal. We
have made worth alone the true test.
Since the earliest poet shaped his best
thoughts into rhyme, woman has been an
inspiring theme and her perfections have
been sung. In our recognition of her
Wyoming becomes the only rue republic.
We recognize intelligence, devotion, gen.
uine courage.
OF material of the new
state Mr.. Clark spoke enthusiastically,
aud wondered what element was lacking
to make us a prosperous and happy peo-
pie, with material aud social advantages
pledged, grand scenery and healthy eli
mate.
His closing peroration was an eloquent
flight on virtue aud honor, including some
sensible advice.
Music-Union Pacific band.
In the absence of Rev. Father Nugent,
Rev. George C. Rafter pronounced the
benediction, and the audience filed out of
the capitol.
The balloon ascension and parachute
jump performance was postponed to this
evening on account OF an accident.
At dusk the pyrotechnic display began
and continued for nearly two hours. 1t
was one of the best ever seen here.