Arizona republican., 1905-09-16
MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE
Its Celebration AuSpiciously Begun
 Yesterday.

The first of the three big days of celebration in honor of the anniversary Of the independence of Mexico. is now a matter of local history and the re- cord will read very much to the cyeGit of the Spanish population Of the city and the Americans who have helped to make it a success. Tnere was nothing of a special nature until last evening, except the general deco ration of public places and the arduOus committee work of those having things in charge, together with the occasional explosion of a few fireworks in re- cOgnition of the nature of the Occa- sion. Particularly attractive are the decorations on the city hall. plaza. band stand, etc, that being the central point of interest. A large American lag is suspended over each of the Wash ingtOn street corner entrances to the plaza and throughout the rest of the display of bunting and flags the Amer ican and Mexican emblems and cOlors are alternately displayed and inter twined- The band stand is a wealth of red white, blue and green and on this enlivening background appears many pictures of the patriots of the two countries, including the present presidents of both republics.
 The ceremony in the evening began
 
 and'La Banda Porfirio Diaz, from thc Mexican consulate to the residence of Governor Kibbey, who was to make the chief GddI ess of the evening and the only one in the English language. The governor and the representatives of Mexico together with the other orators of the evening were accompanied to the band stand.
 Seonr Teodoro OIea as chairman and If .,< ter music by the band introduced ST. E. QuinOnes. who delivered a patriotic address that was heartily responded tO by the populace with loud applause. The band followed with a rendition of the POrfirio Diaz march.
 Governor Kibbey was next intrOduc- cd by Chairman Olea. The governors address was a ringing speech setting forth the virtues of a republic as il- frustrated in the growth, development and present prosperity of both this country and Mexico. His opening re- marks touched briefly on the histori- cal in which was brought out tne pleas ing similarity of the places in the na- tiOnal books of record, held by three of the most highly honO-ed patriots or each nation. Miguel HidalCO. the liber- ator of Mexico was accorded a place beside the beloved father of this coun- Q J tion was likened to Abraham Lincoln, while equal tributes were paid to Pres idCnt POrifirio Diaz. the present ruler of Mexico and President Theodore ROose- welt who stands today not only at the head of American affairs but one of the chief figures in the activities of all the civilized nations of the earth
 The lesson incuIcated by the speaker was that We of today should pause in 0.rrV- fvrftf1 the great deeds of the past long enOuch 10 recognize and act wisely under the responsibilities of the present. If the great works of the patriots in the building of these rep: esentative gov ernme1ts of the people were worthy of emulation. they were worthy of main tainence. And if they are to be main tained the responsibility rests entirely on the shoulders of the people from whom they derive their powers. This can only be done by recognition and practice of the cardinal virtues of hon. csty, industry, sob-Icty and truthful ness, virtues which every man and woman may possess, and which are the foundation of all other virtues
 The governor was loudly applauded and closed his speech with an expres- sion in Spanish that being interpreted was, Long live the two great nations.
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 After the succeeding demonstration of approval a bevy of beautiful little Mexican girls sang the national anthem ST. J. M. MeIendrez. president of tin. Junta PaEiotica. introduced ST OIao as the next speaker His address was listened to with interest and frequent manifestations of delight It was en- thusiastic and well delivered
 The forum was then made public TO "ll who desired to speak and ST. Julio Ma-ron and Tgnacio Robles delivered short but enthusiastic speeches. The declaration of Mexican independence was read by F. Fela-de, secretary of the Junta Patriotica and the program ended with ringing cheer participant ed in by all
 TOday's events will begin with the firing of the national salute at 3 o'clock a. m. At g o'clock there will be a banl concert on the plaza. A big parade is scheduled for 9:30. At 1O:3O and again at 3:3O p. m. there will be danc- ing by professional Yaqui dancers on the plaza and at i D. m. there will be variety of races and sports. At o'clock there will be another pro- | gram of OratOTy on the plaza follow | ed at o'clock by a children's program ! at the HaIdwick theater for which ! there will be no admission fee. An other thing desirable to mention is that the little girls who sang the national hymn last night, will today sell at ten !! cents each, for their own benefit. rib Il bon souvenirs of the occasion.
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 Spanish class and Business College II class commence Sept II. 1905. Ap- ply now. A. Anderson, Phoenix Aca-