The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-07
ALL UTAH REJOICES
The Sister State Takes Her Place
Among the Nations Stars.
A GRAND DEMONSTRATION
Governor Wells Patriotic Address
at the Tabernacle = Euiogizing
the Trail Blazers-An Extra
Session OF the Legislature.


extended to a quarter of a million in
dustrious. law-abiding and intelligent
people. The acquisition of these long
sought rights causes universal Joy
among all classes. The oath of Office
was administered to the state officials
of Utah at noon to-day, and the new
state with her vast mineral wealth.
great railway systems, agricultural re-
sources, churches and institutions of
learning, starts off with the promise of
a bright and glorious future.
Among those who took part in the
ceremonies were many of the old pio-
neers of 1S47, who faced the privations
and dangers of frontier life to lay the
foundation of this great common
wealth. The day has been celebrated
as no other in the history of Utah. The
city was thronged with visitors from
outside points. and with the thousands
of home people made locomotion we'll
nigh impossible through the public
thoroughfares. The great procession,
under the direction of Grand Marshal
Burton and aides. presented a magnifi-
cent spectacle as 1t wended its way to
the Tabernacle, which 1t reached at
noon, and which had crowded within
it's capacious walls more people than
ever passed its portals in one assem-
blage before. The decorations of the
Tabernacle were most lavish and well
chosen. Spread out beneath the great
central surface of the dome-like ceiling
| was "old glory" the largest American
| flag ever made. In the upper corner,
| among other stars, was the forty-fifth,
| representing Utah. BY means of inge-
niously devised incandescent lights, the
| new star cast its rays upon the patriot
| ic thousands who sat in the gallery and
auditorium below. From this great
| flag were numberless red. white and
| blue streamers running all directions,
uniting with the elaborate fringe of
bunting and flags which decorated the
face of the gallery. All the speakers
stands were most beautifully draped in
national colors, while the great Amer
lean eagle surmounted the tower be-
tween the great pipes of the organ. and
Immediately below was the magic
word, "Utah"-a magnificent electrical
creation. On the speakers stands were
many prominent citizens, among them
the following: Presidents woodruff.
Cannon and Smith. Hon. Joseph L.
Rawlins, Acting Governor Richards,
Governor Wells, Chief Justice Zane.
| JuQScS DdAlNAlB 1Nhh6g 1oaN,
Baskin, Commissioners Tatelock and
| Sherman.
Precisely at 1915 O'Clock, Acting Gov
ernor Richards called the vast assem-
blage to order. He spoke very briefly.
and the substance of his remarks was
as follows: II feel very sensibly the
great honor that the commission has
conferred upon me in electing me to fill
this important position to-day. For
nearly 80 years the people of Utah
have been patiently and prayerfully
waiting for this auspicious occasion
this blessed day. Even in my childhood
1 was taught that the time would come
when the citizens of Utah would be ac-
corded every civil right granted to
their fellow-citizens throughout the
United States. This is the proudest day
of my life, and when 1 say it, but ex-
press the feelings of at least a quar-
ter of a million people, who all join in
saluting the new star and giving
thanks for the abandonment of terri
torial bondage for that more perfect
| goyernrhent to be found under state
hood" (Applause.)
Prayer was offered by George Q. Cam
non of the First presidency of the
Church of Jesus Christ OF Latter Day
Saints. He addressed the Creator as
the God of Nations and the father of
the spirits of all men. He acknowl-
edged the Lords hand in the liberty
which has come to Utah. also in the
wonderful TRANSPORTATION of this land.
now teeming with plenty and abun-
dance. He prayed for the welfare of
the nation, to which Utah would be
ever loyal, and for the prevalence of
justice, mercy. truth and peace
throughout the land, that 1t may be ex-
tended to all on earth. until every ma
tion retoices in fraternal union and uni
versal brotherhood, so that every soul
might be free TO worship as ne sees Mt
and to exercise the fullest liberty In
every sense which does not encroach
upon the liberty of others.
The grand chorus of 1000 voices arose
and sang amid the effective waving OF
American flags, The Star Spangled
Banner" This number was followed
by stirring applause on the part OF
the multitude within the tabernacle.
Chairman Richards here introduced
amid applause and cheers, Hon Jo-
seph l.. Rawlfns. who read President
Cleveland's proclamation announcing
the admission of Utah into the union
After the proclamation was read, Mr.
| Rawlins turned TO Heber NJ. Wells
| and presented TO him the pen with
| which President Cleveland signed ths
| hill under which Utah became a state
Acting Governor Richards then an.
nounced that the time had arrived fol
ahe federal government to withdraw
/ from the conirol of affairs In the terri.
tory and surrender IL up 20 the peopis
and TO the native son Of Utah who has
been chosen governor OF the new state
He sad: As the governor OF the ter.
r.itory OF Utah. now surrender 10 You
| favored servant the executive Office
upon his taking the oath prescribed by
| the constitution. which will now be ad-