The herald., 1898-11-20

GOVERNOR ATKINSON OF WEST
NlRGINlA.--Most heartily do / endorse
the custom Of our government in recognizing
the hand CT God in ali things. We have
1iee country and free people and we ought
to thank God for it. We should thank him
Tor peace and prosperity throughout our
land. We should thank him for our triumph
over Spain. All should praise him for the
upllftlng that humanity, morals and religion
nave received as result of our conflict with
the Spanish empire. 1t seems to me that
the downfall OF Spain means the uplifting
OF the human family all around the world.
1t appears to me that God has decreed that
the musty monarchies must go, and that the
people everywhere shall have greater and
broader liberties, both in civil and religious
matters. Men should be allowed to do as
they please, so long as they please to do
right. No man should be allowed to own
another. No man should be allowed TO
trample upon the rights and liberties of an
other. God has decreed that this shall not
be done. History has revealed the hand OF
God throughout the ages, and when men
recognize an overruling providence they
make no mistake
On Thanksgiving day families and COM
munties gather around one common center
and God is honored and the people are bet
tered, This year, above all others, the
American people should be thankful for what
they have and are.
GOVERNOR ANIES OF COLORADO
In Colorado 1898 has been a continuation of
the prosperity of 1897 Generous returns
have rewarded industry in every avenue of
production. Field, orchard and meadow
bnyn Uiy nm -aht,pIopt
millions in value OF stock have been sold
from our pastures. To the maintenance of
the national credit and the finances of the
republic Colorado has contributed nearly
fifty millions of gold and. silver. The gold
output of Colorado for 1898 is nearly half
the total production OF the United States
and one-eighth of the gold product of the
world. The best crop raised has been the
mortgages -paitt ard rrelnuted: New homes
are being created on every hand. Founda-
tons for.school houses and churches are con-
stantly being laid. Labor is well requted.
Few ask for employment in.van. The ex-
tended hand of the mendicant lis seldom
seen on our streets. Our people are indus
trlous, happy and hopeful. For these things
Colorado gives thanks.
GOVERNOR BLOXHAM or FLOR
IDA.--The people of Florida have many
reasons to be thankful. Notwithstanding
the constant intercourse with Cuba during
the summer, incident to the war with Spain,
we have been protected from an invasion of
yellow fever, and the health of the state was
never better. We rejoice at the self-sacri-
iicing patriotism that animated our soldiers
and citizens during the war. We are thank
ful that peace once more smiles over our
land. We look confidently to the future,
and are profoundly thankful to the giver of
all good for the many blessings that we en-
JOY.
GOVERNOR RICHARDS OF WYOM-
lNG.-AThe favorable conditions of trade
and business observable one year ago have
continued through this year. Our people
are busy. There are no idle men save those
who do not care to work Money is plenty.
Rates of interest are low and the future is
bright with promise