Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-11-12

the President of the United States has
proclaimed Thursday. the thirtieth day
of November. as a day of thanksgiving
and praise to that Omnipotent Being
who in divine mercy and grace has en-
throned this Republic first among the
nations Of the earth; who has guided
our advancing civilization from the
struggling infancy of national life when
the immortal Washington first pro-
claimed a day of thanksgiving, until
now our military, naval, and CONNER
cial supremacy is admitted throughout
the world
We should be especially thankful that
during the year now closing, in the
early dawn of a new century, our star
of national destiny is approaching the
zenith, it's brilliancy untaTnished by a
single blot of dishOnor, and the holy
inspiration of our fathers is being real
lied. We should be profoundly CRATE
full for the inestimable blessings of an
enlightened, honest, and courageous
administration of national affairs; for
an expansive and liberal public policy
foreign and domestic, and for the glori-
Gus victories of our army and navy in
relieving the oppressed and in promot-
ing higher civilization and better gov
ernment wherever it has been deemed
wise to assume national responsibility.
We should render heartfelt thanks
for this season of unexampled CONNER
cial prosperity; for bounteOus harvests,
and marvellous development of our nat
ural resources; for the operation of
mills and factories at their fullest ca
pacity; for the elevation of labor, and
it's liberal compensation; for preserVa-
ton from pestilence and disease; for
the happy contentment of the people,
and for that loyal and patriotic judg-
ment of our citizens which insures the
permanency and strength of our gov
ernment.
1 therefore recommend and request
the people of Arizona to set apart and
observe the day designated, in graft
tude and thankful praise to the Be
nificent Author of all the good that
was, that is, or that will be-" for the
gracious favors with which we have
been blessed. Arizona has great reason
for thanksgiving. The development of
our immeasurable natural wealth has
been remarkable. Our great mineral
riches are becoming known and appre-
ciated throughout the world. Agricul-
ture. horticulture, grazing, and every
industry in which our people are en-
gagged, nave been exceedingly prosper
Gus and profitable. Health and happi-
ness prevail. Our salubriOus climate is
uneXcelled on earth. Let US meet to-
gether on the day appointed, in our
homes and places of worship, and
with humble spirits and grateful hearts
render joyful praise to the Giver of all
good.
Let US on this occasion profit by the
teachings of the alI-wise God, love one
another, forgive our enemies" and do
good to them that hate US" In the
sanctity of contented homes, assem-
bled at bountful repasts, in happy
communion with relatives and friends,
let the spirit of forgiveness prevail,
that we may be truer to our felIow-men
and to ourselves, and more deserving of
the saving blessings of Pro s- e.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF.
(SEAL) have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Great Seal
Of the Territory to be affixed, this
eleventh day of November, in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and ninety-nine.
n. o. MURPHY.
By the governor:
G. H. AKERS,
Of Ali,