Arizona republican., 1907-09-16
INDEPENDENCE
 ANNIVERSARY
TwO.Day Celebration of the
 Mexican Colony
The Natal Day of Liberty and the Republics Great est President.

celebration or could not be otherwise than gratifying to those who had the arrangements in charge. There was a general recogni- ton of the day in public places by decorations in which the colors of the two republics mingled and by the dis. playing of many flags. The band stand on the city hall plaza was the most profusely decorated of any indi- vidual place, for it was to be the fo- rum from which the orators of the two nations were to disseminate patriotic enthusiasm and do the actual scream ing for the emblematic eagles of the sister republics.
 The first event of the day occurred at 10 o'clock at the Mexican consulate, No. 344 East Van Buren street. It was q reception given by Consul Agustin Pima in honor of the birthday of Pres ident DiaZ of Mexico and members of the Junta Patriotica and the Mexican colony. most of the territorial and county and city officials in the city, representatives of the local press and others were invited to be present The Industrial Liberty band. a Mexican or ganization, and the Indian school band were also there to furnish the music. Each band played several selections. among them the national airs of the two countries.
 Consul Pima addressed the assem- bled guests first in Spanish and then in English. stating that the reception was in honor of the birthday of both the nation and its greatest living rep resentative. President Porfirio DiaZ. He said that on one occasion the late President Mckinley when asked who was the greatest man of the day had responded President Diaz" It was a compliment that had been appreciated by the entire Mexican population.
 J. l.. B. Alexander made a short re- sponse in which he spoke for the guests of the occasion. when he indi- cated the pleasure of all at being pres ent Punch was served and there was a general season of pleasing sociability in the course of which a telegram of felicitation was constructed and trans mitted at once to the president of the Mexican republic.
 CSnsuI Pima then publicly announced the program for the ensuing celebra- ton and invited all to participate with the Mexican colony in making it an incident Of general delight.
 In the evening there gathered on the city plaza one of the largest assem- blages ever seen in the city composed of both MeXicans and Americans, to enjoy the speechmaking and the fine musical program that had been pre- pared by the Industrial Liberty band. The band stand had been given over to the members of the Junta Patriot lea and the speakers and a temporary band >Stand was constructed on the plaza beside it.
 After an overture by the band Julio R. Para. president of the Junta Pat riotica. introduced Senor Teodora Olea as the master of ceremonies He made a f-,v remarks and presented Rafael Velarde. who spoke briefly in the Spanish language.
 Judge Nichols. secretary of the ter ritory and acting governor in the ab- sence of Governor Kibbey. followed with a very pleasing address in Eng fish. His remarks wer9 largely his torical. reviewing the achievements of Hidalgo. the patriot priest who gave his life for his country and first arous- ed the nation to it's successful strike for liberty. Later on he related how the bonds of friendship had been cem- cnted between the two nations which had now become cooperative Tn the great. works of civilization and mate rial advancement dwelling especially now engaged in mutual effort to bring about a condition of universal and lasting peace in the Central American republics.
 \ tiny lad named Ricardo Aros. decked in the colors of his country. was placed on a chair and recited patriotic selection. which was met with loud applause.
 United States District Attorney J. l.. E. Alexander followed in lengthy ad dress in English. He not only recited the historical events of the beginning and the growth of Mexican liberty to the present day. but he impressed his audience with the fact that the United States had more than a friendly inter est iE the celebration of this occasion When the yoke of the Spanish crown was thrown off it not only liberated the Mexico of today but a very large portion of what is now the western part of this country and which was then a part of Mexico. hence this is the real fourth of July for Arizona, California and otherpartsofthe west. Concluding MT Alexander pointed out that no na- tion can be greater than it's people and with all the glorious achievements of the Mexican republic. the people them- selves must strive to live up to their ideals and make permanent those blessings which have been wrought patriot president. Porfrio Diaz.
 Senor Manuel Lugo was the la.t speaker His periods were spellbind- ing and his delivery was clear, em- phatic and enthusing. He was ire quently applauded and aroused his au- d.ence 10 /exultant and re-eachoing "vivas." The final number of the evenings program was the gathering of the Junta to the rail of the speak CTS stand when with Senor Agustin Pima as spokesman. a tribute was paid to the flags of the two nations. to the independence of Mexico and tc the lib- erty of both nations. This was fol- lowed by the rendering of the national