Arizona republican., 1900-08-15

president, with military escort, the members of the foreign legations and attaches, the numerous consuls, prom inent citizens and all the Americans in this city Ca half dozen) paid their re- spects to the American flag by calling on us at this legation. The compli- ments for the great republic of the north" were numerous. Some of tfrem' very forcibly presented Ghe superiority of our nation over all others because of the great variety of resources. far more numerous than those of any oth- er; that while other nations had their particular resources they were com pelled to buy so many things of other nations, while the United States could boast of home resources for almost ev- cry class of manufacture and indus try. Because of this she has become, in many respects, the leading nation of the world. All expressed the hope that she might not only hold her own, but continue to advance and prosper more and more. We tried to acknowledge all these kind words in the name of the United States.
 over the government palace. the governors the city hall, all legations and consulates their respective flags fioated in the gentle Andean breezes, waving friendly recognition of the Stars and Stripes" which proudly waved from the legation flagstaff.
 Aside from the reception of our nu- merous guests the most we could do was to say God bless that flag" and three cheers for it. May the people who live under it be filled with. not merely pyrotechnic patriotism, but that genuine, heart felt patriotism described by our illustrious President Mckinley Patriotism must be faithful as we'll as fervent: statesmanship must be wise as well as fearless-not the statesman- ship which will command the applause of the hour, but the judgment of pos terity"
 The daily press of this city gave ex- tended notice of this day. The closing sentence of the "El Quiteno" was as follows; ITO his Excellency, the En- voy Extraordinary and Minister Pleni- pote ntiary of the great republic. and to the citizens of that country living in Ecuador. we enthusiastically salt. you today, and our best wishes are
 
 self on the banks of the Hudson river may always be the emblem of the American people, Liberty Illuminat- ing the World"
 At night the artillery band, with six ty members. took possession of the block in front of the legation (w.th a military guard at each end to prevent any one passing), sent there by the or of F.; pliments, where, for two hours they enlivenld the night with their music
 The first piece played was America" and 1t was as well played as I have ever heard it. How fully our hearts went out with the strains of music as We followed them with the words-"My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of lib- erty, etc" And we could but think that while our stay here has been so enjoyable, after three years absence from that land we love the best" that it will be a great joy so soon to visit it. In two weeks we will have our faces turned toward "cur own. our na- tive land.'
 Referring Co the music of the night. Fl Diario said. among other things: "The artillery band executed last night magnificent serenade in frOnr of the United States l. gation in celebra ton of the anniversary Of that model repub- lie" l have quoted from two of the press 90 that you can see the cordial greetings of this republic for ours. One of them referring to her as "the mod el republic while the other personifies her as Liberty Illuminating the world"
 Remembering the extreme cordiality by which I have ever been received by the president, his cabinet and all oth- CTS, l most heartily reciprocate and wish for Ecuador a permanant peace and developement such as her great re- sources and climate merit. Much more I might add but will do this when I see you.
 Mrs. Sampson joins in kind regards.
 The president and family give us d Good-by dinner Tuesday evening. No doubt we will have a Hice time, as we always do with them.
 Fraternally yours, A. J. SAMPSON.