The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-07-05

Is represented by the starry folds OF Old
Glory
eff the Pilgrim Fathers-they who
stood upon the rock that was to their
feet a doorstep into a world unknown,
the cornerstone of nation could come
back today to view the outcome of their
ambitions and their struggles, we know
that they would be most reverently
grateful TO the Giver of all good. Behold
the contrast: Themselves signing Cor
liberty, their descendants have found
here civil and religious liberty that is the
hope Of the world-a liberty that has so
securely established and so jealousy
guarded the rights of the citizen that the
cottage of the humble and the mansion
Of the great. men of all religions and
men OF no religion. stand equal under the
protecting aegis OF our Just laws. Them
selves fleeing from an intolerant tyranny
begotten of union of church and state,
their posterity enjoy here. and shall for
ever enjN, that perfect freedom from re-
ligious discrimination which 50 guar
anteed by the constitution of our coun-
try. Themselves cherishing visions OF
wealth, those who came after them have
here found wealth beyond the dreams OF
avarice. Themselves longing for power.
the might of their children surpasses that
OF any empire. ancient or modern. Them
selves pent UP and circumscribed by old
world traditions and ideas their poster
ity found on this new continent room for
the freest and fullest development of the
human mind
"Under the conditions that surrounded
our ancestors in the new world II was
impossible long 70 delay the separation
from the mother country. and soon came
the ever-memorable day when, inspired
by the genius Of liberty. our Illustrious
forefathers performed one Of the grand
est acts of recorded history by giving 10
q. II MI H. .
Independence.
ITO commemorate that auspicious and
eventful day under happy circumstances.
here in this beautiful sunset land, by the
shores OF this marvellous sunset sea. is
our proud privilege: and 7 know that the
occasion animates and gladdens and unites
all American hearts.
1T has been well said that on other
DAYS OF the year we may be party men.
indulging in controversies more or less
important 20 the public good; we may
/ have our likes and our dislikes. and we
may maintain our political differences,
often with warm. sometimes with angry
feelings. But today we are AMERICANS
ALL and all nothing but Americans.
Every mans heart. swells within him;
every mans port and bearing bscome
somewhat more proud and lofty. as he
remembers that 119 years have rolled
away. and that the great Inheritance OF
liberty Is Sti0 his; his un1inlaisned ana
unimpaired: his IN all it's criminal glory;
his 70 enjoy. his 10 protect and his 10
transmit 10 future generations
Then let us here. today. my fellow
citizens, inspired by the impulses which
this occasion quickens. resolve anew 70
meet. with true devotion 10 our countFys
welfare. any new perils that may threat
en us. Let rs here again repiedge our
fealty % the Union. Let us here resolve
10 make every common school Ia our
broad land the nursery OF patriots. ana
IN the citizenship that VIII surely spring
from such environments shall DC found a
standine. army Of Trniru defenders worthy
Of the sacrifices OF the American ReVolu-
ton and OF the inspirations or American
liberty"
on the termination OF the governors
speech he was again greeted Win TIE
heartlest applause The hand then played
RED White and RIue." after which Gov.
NcCraw introduced william II White.
ur1o. after a few preliminary remarks.
read the Declaration OF Independence Win
splendid effect.
The Glea CIuf0 here struck up Kellar's
America which vas received with
cheers and continued applause. GOV Nc-
t.~ap ~ this nrszrrt rose and stated that
VIII II. Thomson. Who was 20 have READ
an original r7eern entitled. winery the
Course 81 Eranlrs Hats" had written ~
sxrrpss MS regrets fhst - could not 10 20
sr, rsa-,.on as he was 70 deliver an Grafton
IN Tacoma Tia Rev W. a Shanklin.
however had kindly agreed 20 resa ne
Noon Mr. cbarkffn accordingly deliver
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