Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-10-27
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
Following is President McKiple,

Following Is President McKinley's
Thanksgiving proclamation:
"A national custom, dear to the
hearts Of the people, calls for toe set
ting apart of one day in each year for
special Thanksgiving tc the Almighty
God for the blessings Of the preced-
ing year. This honored observance &C.
quires with time a tenderer signiti.
canoe. 1t enriches domestic life. 1t
summons under the family roof the
absent children to glad reunion with
those they love.
Seldom has this nation had great
er cause for profound Thanksgiving
No great pestilence has invaded our
shores. Liberal employment waits
upon labor. Abundant crops have re-
wnrded the efforts ot the husband
man. Increased comforts have come
to the home. The national finances
have been strengthened and public
credit has been sustained and made
tirmer. In all branches Of industry
and trade there has been an unequal
ed degree OF prosperity. while there
has been a steady gain in moral and
educational growth OK our national
character.
Churches and schools have fiour.
ished. American Patriotism has
been exalted. Those engaged in
maintaining the honor OF the Amen-
can flag have been in a..larGe deg:ee
spared from disaster and disease. An
honorable peace has been ratified
With a tOreign nation with which We
we're at var, and We are now at
friendly relations with every power
on earth.
The trust when we have assumed
for the benefit OF the people OF Cuba
has faithfully advanced. There Is
marked progress toward the restora-
ton OF healthy industrial conditions,
and under the sanitary regulations,
the island has enjo,ed unusual er-
emphon from the scourge Of fever.
The hurricane which swept owe our
lei possession OF Porto Rico, destroy.
ing the homes and property Of the in
~habitants, called forth the instant
sympathy Of the people of the United
States, Eho were swift TO respond
with generous aid to the sufferers.
While the instruction still continues
In the island Of LuzoD, business Is re-
suning its activity and confidence in
the good purposes Of the United
States is being rapidly established
throughout the Archipelago.
For these s and countless
others, ], William Mckinley, Presi
dent OF the United States, do name
Thursday, the Both day OF November
next IS a day OF general t~hanksgiv-
ing ana prayer, TO be observed by all
u people on this continent, and in
newly acquired islands. as well as
by those who may be at sea-. or so.
%journing in foreigE lands. and / adj
wise that IN this day religious erer-
cses shall be conducted IN the
churches or meeting places Of all de-
nominations III order that the real
significance Of the day may moi be
Lost sight Of, but ieryent prayers
may be offered to the Most High Ter
q continuance Of the Divine guidance
without which mems efforts are vain,
and for Divine consolation 10 those
whose kindred and friends have sac.
nficed their lives for our country.
i Recommend, also, tina. Oh this
day. so far ar may be practicable, In.
Dor shall cease from its accustomed
toll and charity abourd toward the
sick, the needy and the poor.
III witness whereof. l lave sci my
hand and caused the seal Of the Unit.
cd States TO be rfi1el.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY