The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-01

south, but, sweeping over the lovely re-
gions of the temperate zone, it is posi-
Bile to find within our borders both the
climate and the products for every
taste. But, more than that we should
remember that we have been greatly
favored in our ancestors
Mr.. Clark then paid a glowing tribute
to the Pilgrim fathers and their nobil-
ity of purpose, which he pictured in elo-
quent language.
In reviewing more recent events, Mr..
Clark found hope and encouragement
in the session of the peace congress and,
while he characterized the Boer war as
unjust and ineXcusable, he quoted W.
H. Stead in the remark: THE paradox
of the situation lies in the fact that the
British are wagng scandalously I'M
just war to bring about result that
is in the line of manifest destiny and
that would probably assume the largest
measure of practical benefits to the ma
jority of those who are concerned"
The Spanish war was spoken of as
unfortunate but necessary. and the Phil
ippine affair, Mr.. Clark said, was the
result of the responsibility thrust upon
this nation, which cannot be avoided.
In the wonderful productiveness of
the United States, the great richness of
Montana, the Treasure state; in the
advance in prices and the growth of
the states influence and wealth-in all
these Mr.. Clark found abundant rea-
son for local thanksgiving. There is no
other nation that has been dealt with
like our own. In speaking of the fu-
ture Mr.. Clark said:
How shall we express our thanks
giving? How can we express it so
fittingy as by swearing eternal vigil
ance in our watchfulness over the sa-
cred interests that have been intrust-
ed to our care? The permanence of
our institutions is not guaranteed by
our armies and navies, mighty and in
vulnerable as they may be. Our pub
lie schools and colleges, while they are
our pride and glory, can never give
US assurance of stability. 1t is only
as Christianity becomes incorporated
into the national conscience and will.
and the precepts of the Golden Rule
and the teachings of the gospel be-
come the conserving power in the
hearts of the pecple-only then that
the nation rests upon the solid rock
that the storms of nations can never
shake. In our thankfulness. then this
morning, let US swear anew our allie
glance to the Bible. Let us guard our
youth from the perils of intemperance
and the social vice. Let us frown upon
the corruption in political life and give
premium to integrity and moral
worth. Let us pillar up the Sabbath
by our reverent regard for it. I have
respect for the conscientious convic-
lions of those Who differ with us in
opinion as to the identity of the day,
but even from these we have a right
to look for disposition to avoid I'M
necessary offense to the conscience of
the masses. But for those who bra
zenly defy God and man the anath-
emas of an outraged people cannot be
too severe.
"Ah. yes. Our national life is be-
set with dangers, but let us as Amer
leans, plant the principles of virtue.
truth, temperance and righteousness
so deeply that nothing shall uproot
them. Let us build the ship of state
SO strongly that it will outride every
storm: pillow every wave that may dash
against it and endure to become still
greater blessing to mankind. There
are some, l know, this Thanksgiving
morning, for whom it is hard to re-
joice. The family circle has been bro
ken; there is a vacant chair for the
first time; there is a little mound in
the graveyard yonder that marks the
resting place of the one we loved-a
parent, a companion, child, friend
has been called away. While we raise
our hearts to-day in gratitude it is
although the sunshine may have faded
from your path may the inner sun
shine that comes from an mistaken
confidence in Gods promise cheer you.
My ways are above your ways and
My thoughts above your thoughts
"And now. my friends, as we gather
in the many pleasant circles to-day
that fittingly are associated with the
Thanksgiving anniversary, let us ex-
press our thankfulness by some appro-
pirate service There are hungry
mouths to fill: there are Responding
hearts to cheer; there are discouraged
souls to encourage; there are homes
that are robbed of brightness and
men and women who have been en-
tangled and worsted in the battle OF
life. Let US share with them our
bounties and carry with them upon
our own hearts. their heavy loads.
But. more than all. let us remember
that it is the surrendered heart that
makes music in heaven. Nothing less
will satisfy the Giver of all our boun-
ties. His every gift is a repetition of
the invitation, My child, give me thy
heart"