Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-06-05

they could rise from their unmarked
erected on what was then desert
plain.
Liberty and equality-the right Of
our humblest citizen to aspire to any
place, however highs the reason why
education has taken such a hold upon
our people, and is the reason why the
schoolmaster and the school house are
so common in our land. Frequently
we have seen in our short history as q
nation men rising by their own ability
from the humblest walks of life and
occupying the presidential chair-rulers
of this great nation. Our wealthiest
men began life with nothing. and
achieved success solely by their ability
and perseverance. So it Is with our
diplomats. poets. scholars, artists and
journalists. The road to success in free
America is open to all who seek it.
THE building of this splendid capitol
Is proof that the spirit Of progression
which fills other parts Of this broad
land has also reached New Mexico. 1t
is indeed typical of the age in which we
live. and 1t shows that progress Is not
confined to the older and more tEickly
settled portions of the Union, but that
the American idea permeates it's every
part.
Il might detail some of the great re-
sources with which nature has blessed
us, and tell you of the great Industrial
and educational progress which oul
loved territory is making. but I shall
refrain, as I feel certain that some OF
the speakers who come later will do so
but must say that this territory Is
now prosperous: that it is on the up.
grade, so to speak, and that If we be
true to ourselves-that is, If we be true
Americans-the improvement will con
tinue and grow in volume. In this ter
ritory to-day no man who cares to worl
need go to bed hungry.
"Who can tell that such Of us as ma.
be alive in fifty years-and I shall no
be one of that number-will not SCI
greater changes in New Mexico thar
have taken place in the last 300 years
Great and prosperous cities may be ir
our borders; immense reservoirs may
be constructed to store the storm wa.
ters. The valley of the Rio Grapde
alone may support a million happy cit
liens living on agriculture. 1t may be-
come the worlds great granary; mines
of precious metals may be opened, ant
we may supply the world from our Goa
measures.
| who would have predicted only fou
short years ago that the flag OF ou
| Union, the glorious stars and stripes
would to-day be waving over Port
Rico, and that great outpost Of ours Il
the Orient, the Philippine islands, on
Of the greatest and richest colonial pos
sessions that has ever fallen into tn
lap Of a nation?
1--WE must march onward, ever on
ward. 1t is our destiny. Eventually W
may control the whole round world
Who knows? All the nations of tn
Eearth may own allegiance to the star
and stripes.
LET us hope that in the future W
will carry to al! countries over whic
we have dominion that American idea
that before the law all men are fre
and equal, and that the success or fail
ure in life of each depends solely OF
himself"
| Rounds of enthusiastic applaus
followed this address, and after mu
sic by the band and quiet had been re
stored, he, in few appropriate words
called upon the archbishop for the In
vocation. His grace, clad in full clerica
robes Of royal purple. spoke feelingl,
as follows:
| The Invocation.
20 Lord Almighty! We are assemble
here to-day on most solemn occasion
to dedicate this noble edifice, the capi
tol Of New Mexico to the use for whicl
1t has been intended and 1t is emincntl
fitting that at the very beginning Of thi
Inauguration our thoughts shoul
mount upward far above this beautifu
dome to mysterious regions where tho
sittest reignest and governest a.
things. to invoke upon this public struc
ture the potent and fruitful blessings Q
thy right hand.
20 Supreme Ruler Of all! o thou, tn
primary and ultimate source Of all la,
and established order! Within thes
lofty walls the legislators Of our terri
tory will be called to hold, at state
times, their grave and weighty councils
Enlighten their minds and guide thel
thoughts; inspire them with dee
sense Of an answering faithfulness
their solemn oath and sacred trust. this
they may fully realize the vast respor
sibilities of their obligations. The
power for good will be immense, an
according as they will rightfully an
wisely use 1t. so just and beneficis
laws will be enacted, public welfar
promoted, the rights Of all sustaine
and the general happiness secured.
1--WE implore thee. o Judge most equi
table, to enlighten and guide the mind
of our worthy magistrates so that wit
independent integrity and an utte
fearlessness. they may interpret an
apply the laws of the country and mof
especially uphold the weak against til
strong and protect the orphan and tn
widow against the heartless and rapa
cious. Do thou endow our executive OF
ficers with a true spirit Of fairness
firmness and moderation for the con
scientious discharge Of their importar
functions, and that they may the NOR
justly and the more thoroughly secur
the observance Of the laws intrusted
their vigilance. Most loving Fathe
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