Arizona republican., 1902-07-06

of country and all uniting, as one man. to do homage to her progress and greatness.
 As in the religious world there are days set part for the special obserV- ance of importan- epochs in the relig- ious life, SC in the national life has this day been set apart for special obserV- ance and honor.
 Comparatively isolated as We are we are trying to do our little part and doing it. too, with unanimity and en- thusiasm that cannot be misconstrued. We appreciates the heritage that has been handed down to us by our patriot fathers and We realize the duty that deVolves upon us to transmit this her itage with increased luster to our pos terity. This is the sentiment that does and should underlie our enthusi- asm, no matter how expressed, and it stamps this festival with that heartfelt solemnity and deep and thoughtful appreciation that no enthusiasm can suppress.
 But true patriotism. my fellow citi- zens does not consist solely in laudinS the flag and making joyful. through hideous noises. The true patriot prac- tces and inculcates. those principles of
 
 neighbors. that fosters love of country and develops the best that is in him. The cultivation and exhibition of these qualities makes him q good citi- zen and influences those around him for good. Good citizenship is the foun- dation of and means true patriotism. The pages of our cOuntrys history are full of examples of this and we have but to study those pages to learn what the highest and truest patriotism is. Good citizenship. like charity, be- gins at home. We must be loyal to ourselves ana our municipality, as well as to our state and country. We have planted ourselves here to grow, and although we may experience some little difficulty in the matter Of necessary irrigation, grow We will. We | can't help it. And when, as will soon happen, Arizona takes her place in the 1 sisterhood of states. she will shine resplendently as one of the stars of that glorious galaxy and be an added honor to the great and harmonious whole.
 We are an integral part Of that great and harmonious whole marching hand | in hand with her to that greater prog ress and prosperity and we will reap with her our share oi the general de | velopment.
 And. now, my friends and fellow | citizens, the moral of all this lies, as the renowned Captain Cutie would i say, in the application on it Where do we. ourselves, as community, stand in this grand procession of prog ress and development? And on what | ground do we base our claim for a pc 1 sition in it? We have but to lift our eyes to the surrounding hills and find 1 the answer in the untold wealth of un- l developed riches waiting to be un- ! earthed
 We have struck the first blow and | opened up the prospect. and we invite the outside world to come in and help to develop it, and in that development lies @ future pregnant with the richest possibilities for this locality and com munity. and We are ready to welcome and receive them.
 1 Our Waldorf Astoria" is always | open Our marts of commerce are full ! and overiiowing Our railroad and telegraph facilities give us quick and easy access to the outside world. Our local laws are just. liberal and prompt ly executed. and all the departments Of embryo civic life are presided over by i gentlemen of acknowledged energy and ability We have therefore at our feet i and all around US all the clements to justify this worldwide invitation.
 Let it therefore be borne upon the generous breeze that carries with it the sounds of our rejoicing that our gates are wide open: our latch strings are never withdrawn. and that what we offer will justify instant accept ance.
 Nor do we lack that one element which cements the whole fabric of local as well as national life and that is faith. Faith in our country and our government. Faith in our state. Faith in cur local possibilities. and above all faith in ourselves to carry cut and do what We have set ourselves :ndi-
 vidually and collectively to perform.
 The address of Colonel Atkinson was received by the audience with pro- found appreciation and he was ire quently interrupted during it's delivery
 by the hearty applause of his audience.
 The sentiments of sound loyalty and of
 national as well as local progress
 seemed to touch the hearts of his nu-
 merous auditors, and loud cheers and
 congratulations at it's conclusion testi-
 fled their appreciation.
 At the conclusion of Colonel Atkin-
 sons address the whole audience
 united in singing the national anthem
 My Country 'Tis of Thee" and there were cheers for the president Of the
 United States.
 In the evening there was a magnifi-
 cent display of fireworks under the di- 1ection of Messrs. Cox, Pain. JohnsCr and Cummings, which wound up a day long to be remembered by the partici- pants.
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