Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1906-09-29
PIONEER DAY AT COLORADO SPRINGS CELEBRATION


The past one hundred years have 1
been notable ln our history. The /
story we have writton both Va war /
and peace CHALLENGES the admiration /
OF mankind.
our development IN every avenue /
of human oudoaVor iR unsurpassed I
and ia an invitation for un 90 60 fpr-
ward IN the accomplishment Of oven
Froater things Wa have won rich
trophies. both I'm the ways of peace
and IN the thoater Of war Against
the Florloa of war we set the rich
achievements of peace. We know
what VAT D.. iQs we have ~ indei
ibis imprint oVcfyWhefn. We have
come Go believe that advancing GIVE
iilzalion must lead further and further
from war and the possibilities oi arm
ed collision. ~ would seem that the
entire world Or coming 10 regard war
as more and more unnecessary. and 10
earnestly seeking 20 establish some
method whereby IL may be- honoglbly
avoided Although We are a militant
people, We prefer tho ways OF peace
and the rich fruits which are gathered
from the practice OF her generous
arts.
Ready for international Peace.
While by no mcans shirking any re-
/ aponsiblllty which a high sense Of
/ Justice and national honor may put
upon as. we nevertheless stand ready
TO cooperate with other powers IN
the establishment OF some agency for
the settlement of grave international
differences whereby they may be Hp.
prOpriately confded 10 an arbiirai TIRE
bunai The nation which hesitatos TO
DO All IN ils power 20 advance the
csune OF international civilization tails
In ltn duty 60 itself and tho rest Of
mankind IN the laconic utterauce OF
one of our greatest generals. war is
hell" Yes, 80 n rule. u is the cK-
preston OF the british Ia man. The
settlement of private di1crCnces vi az
annis ls no longer tolerated. u is
repuEnant TO the educated conscience
of the civilized world Courts Of jus
tico are established everywhere 20 de-
tormine them. Most OF the disputes
b,twccn nations could be composed
hy some method equally honorable
and ofdcaclous An appeal 10 force
IN adjusting them should fan into dis
use The majority OF the differences
which may arise may he readily ad'
! iuaed IN tribunals which the nations
. may create There are but few con
I trovoraios which may not with honor
J and with confidence be- submitted "a
/ their deliberate consideration. Arbi-
. ltmtiQn does not suggest any lack OF
. national virility Il lB rather an oYi
donco Of Improvement ln the mora
: and intellectual fiber OF the ncOpie.
, believe that the hour IN fast coming
when the craftsmanship of the world
I viii be able 20 devise some inairu-
mentality which win put Ia the way
: OF Just solution most OF those grave
questions which frequently menac,
, international amity and rudely disturb
! international peace. Towards THU
! contamination, 30 devoutly 10 bs
wished America may be trusted "a
make nor rich and ample contribu-
ton
Home the Foundation Of AL
Fellow citizens. this will nlwaFa b,
the home OF "a strong people. solf'
contnlnod. aggressive and progress
I've. with sound minds and a high or
der of patriotism. Here IN tho pur,
air OF these mountains. men and WON
on should be able 10 realize that the
sure foundation OF the republic % the
the home. and that & must be a homS
where religion and intelligence. vir.
tue and love abide Here they shc1it
be able 20 take a large and sane view
az the great questions which lie nt tbs
foundation Of our social and nationa
progress.
I Va stand ia q portion Of the repub'
I lie rich with possibilities. The mex
I century is large with promise. Herr
In these valleys and upon thes'
! valleys and upon these mountain side
! thousands viii come In the year
Z which stretch before as. where thor'
are hundreds now. Churches anl
scho0ls will be built. universities vii
/, be established Libraries will b'
founded, industries viii be croate'
! and cities win arise. Here viii b.
found a numerous, eCntented. pros
/. porous population. devoted 10 the cul
! tivatlOn u an the fruits OF peace nn'
ready and willing n supreme neel
should come, 10 show that they ar
!. the heirs 81 fheir honored sireH. b,
giving the highest proof Of q patriot
A devotion 20 Gag and kindred.