Weekly journal-miner., 1910-07-06

may be sure and its roots firmly em bedded, insuring its strength and stability. So, we will plant deep and firm the foundations of our new state. Profting by the experience of the past, we will avoid, if possible, its mistakes; at the same time we will not rashly experiment with new things, not imprudently adopt those of doubtful or uncertain value. We will hold fast to that which has been tried, and cling to that whicn is good.
 In the third place, it is not enough to prepare the soil and to plant the tree. Its growth must be watched, the pruning knife must be used, and all harmful parasites and fungi re- moved before they endanger its health or life. Let us not think that when statehood comes our troubles are over. New and added responsibilities will require a higher exercise of wisdom, greater care and closer watcnfulness. Whatever teds to cripple, to mar, and to disfgure the growing commonwealth, must be destroyed. Whatever evil, either po- litieal or social, which may fasten upon the body polite, must be speedily removed. Eternal vigilance is not only the price of liberty, but the first essential in a government of the people, by the people and for the people
 No pessimist ever plants a tree. That is always done by an optimist Our attitude, therefore, today, is one of hope, of cheer and of courage Planted in such soil as this, prop erly cared for and watched over, this tree should grow strong and vigor- ous, and delight us all and future generations with its beauty and symmetry. May we not predict that there shall be established, not only the institutions of orderly gov ernment, but in addition all those in stitutions essential to properly or ganized civic life; that here industry may be rewarded; justice and fair play always be had; that broad-mind- ed tolerance and good will among men of diversified beliefs, races or classes, always prevail; that moral ity and responsibility shall here be sy nOnymous; that the domestic vir- tues be hOnOred and respected; and may we not expect that here art, music and learning may flourish, and that the things of the mind and of the spirit may never be submerged In a gross materialism that places wealth above culture, social status above intellect, and worldly success above character. May we not ex- pect that here shall always be found race strong, vigorous, enterprising, orderly, broad minded, at the same time just and humane, lovers of art and beauty, amid all the forty-eight commOnwealths, not one may justly boast of a higher intelligence. clean CT politics, lOftier standard of cit izenship, and a purer morality. With the memory of an honorable past, and with the hope of a still more glorious future, we plant this tree and dedicate it to the honor of what, before another anniversary of our Nation s birth shall come, we confidently expect shall be the sov- ereign State of Arizona May Him who holds the earth in the hollow of His hand, ever guide, guard and protect both her and us.
 Patriotism was the dominant fac tor in the second day of Prescott s Fourth of July and Statehood cele- bration. The spirit of Statehood per vaded the activities of the day, be- ginning with the dawn of day, when irecrackers and exploding bombs at very brief intervals brought home the meaning of the day to the deaf est.
 The small boy has had a fore taste of Paradise in the indulgence of patriotism, and while he has been gorging himself with the fun of it, his elders have been reminded that the Fourth of July never sleeps. but is a glorious, brilliant festival, mak- ing the noise of a hundred orehes- tras, and giving to the American citizen the faith and courage that will make him esteem it the great