Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-01-13
storcaI Review Of Texas as Republic and as a
State.
100000 Square Miles of Territory Were Added the United
States By the Annexation of Texas Historical Papers
Showing Engands Attitude and Its Threats
of Wharf.-The Texas Territory,

ltAAAhblN ufNNutNNu vi DtOllt now I'VE
In the happy enjoyment of civil liberty
and Industrial prosperity, and the
strong arm Of the Union reaches out
over them to sister republics: guaran-
feeling peace and perpetuity. In the
possession OF a foreign power, the whole
history OF Europe would have been
changed, and that of republican gov
crnment affected. In 1874, the Demo
cratic party OF the United States with
all OF the facts before il, solemnly de-
clnred the remuneration Of Texas to
be "A great American measure" on
the 18th day of February, 1896, fifty
years will have passed away since re-
annexation was accomplished The
Gazette believes that it was a great
American measure and that It has lost
none Of Its greatness by the develop
ments OF time; and, therefore, 1t calls
upon all people TO celebrate in beiit-
ting way the fftieth anniversary OF its
accomplishment
This celebration should be historical
ana industrial in It's character; for 1t
commentaries an event that has af-
fectcd the history and Industries of
the world. 1t should be made an Oc-
casion in which the public attention
would be consolidated on the principal
events OF Texas history, and the pat
riotism of the citizen enlisted In the
past, the present and the future of the
state. Every possible effort should be
made to send the name Of Texas sky
ward. and to advance, instruct and
benefit the people thereof 1t should be
made a celebration by the people of
Texas. and love of home and native
land should be encouraged and de-
clared.
The points to be mainly considered
are: the Indians lnhablting Texas;
their domestic life and customs. Land
of LaSallc. Establishing Of Missions by
the Spanards at I'll Paso. Santa Be,
etc. Magee's eXpedition-Battles OF
Basilo. Alazan and Medina, Longs
expedition to Texas. Colonization
of Texas. Troubles at Ana
huoc and fights at Velasco and Ma
cogdoches. War OF Independence 1885
and 1886. Gonzales. Goliad and San
Antonio. Fall OF the Alamo. Battle OF
Coleta and massacraes of Refugio and
Gallad. Battle OF San. acinto-"Re-
member the Alamo" Remember Go
lad" the battle-cry. Republic of
Texas; Its establishment and eventful
career. Heroes Of the Republic. The
Republic voluntarily ceases and Texas
becomes a state. The colors of Texas
come down.
The presentation TO the public OF
these events rNpuiu tnNblNt ibr VI
street pagentry, panarOma and dis
plays. Much would depend upon the
action of Texas cities where The rVeEts
occurred as to what shape the pre-
sentation would be made. If Mexico
takes part which II would be invited
to do, the events would include landing
OF Cortez and the stirring scenes that
followed about the City OF Mexico, and
also many historical happenings APP
asatn la Ia
Out OF this could be made street
pagentry portraying some of the most
Important events the world has Wit
messed, and In its natural and simplest
presentation, 1t would surpass In
scenic effect and novel situations ana
conditions anything witnessed by man
There should be a historical building
also in which should he collected anu
displayed everything pertaining TO the
history Of Texas. Relies Of olden times
and heroes, pictures, and OF
histaric places, articles of hus-
bandry and warfare bearing on the
Indian inhabitants, ancient documents
and, in fact. everything that would
present and Impress the extent ana
Importance of Texas history upon the
beholder.
Texas has n historical department.
and by the aid It would receive from
| the United States. Mexico. and the peo-
ple. this could be made exceedingly
| interesting and instructive.
The Industrial exposition would OF
| course partake to some extent or such
| exhibits made on former similar oc-
| cnaions. There would, however, be con-
siderable change in order TO conform TO
| the varied resources of Texas. The de-
nartment devoted to implements. m
ventions and machinery should receive
! snecIal attention. 1t should be maze
! an occasion OF familiarizing the people
Of the state with the value ana nm
portance OF all kinds OF Manufacturing
appliances and Industries. me re-
ducIng of our raw materials into use
snl and domestic articles means so
r,,,ch 10 Texas and It's people that every
-avaIlable opportunity should be given
i 10 tbe exhibitor, and the people TO
thoroughly exhaust the subject. There
ia M greater question today before the
,eaacie az Texas than the Importance
and value OF understanding manu-
Occurring machinery, inventions and
intleme,its of husbandry.
brlef mention OF our timber re-
.onrcea ID in order and the following
80, me rsport OF the commissioners
~ agriculture is to the point;
The arca Of timber in Texas s much
o.aater than 1t is generally supposed
20 he by persons not familiar with tne
o W Nv many people outside OF
M state It ii regarded as vast tree
,ssa,. plain; but this. Ike many otner
onlnIons OF tho state 1ormeu al 4 ais