Arizona republican., 1911-08-22
WELL, GENTLEMEN, II IS DONE

themselves, to ears properly attuned to receive them, were welcomed as an anthem of surpassing harmony. Men who have ceased to be demonstrative even on the fourth of July, pitched their voices to the weird strain and beloved in their glee.
 There had been no general ar engagements for decorating, but as soon as the noise begun huge flags began to be unfurled and the people of Phoenix at once realized that now and henceforth forever. Arizona is in and of the United States The city hall and court house flew the banner of the union and all stores and pri- vate househOlders who were possessed of the cOlors, prOpmtly displayed them one of the most unique decorations of the city was a window of the New York store where a skilled decorator l had spent hours in preparing beau tiful scene. Draped from the ceiling were numerous flags and underneath two large ones, sparkling in the glamOr of. its electric light construc- ton, was a huge star. Across its face was the word Arizona" Above and below it were the words the baby sister" forming the rest of a suggestive sentence
 The general decorations of the city were for the most part confined to arranging for the evening joIlification. The band stand on the city plaza was ! literally swathed in bunting. The north entrance to the city hall was utilized as a speaking stand and was | trimmed in the national colOrs while the entrance to the building which
 formed the background was tastefully decorated with flags and the national cOlOrs.
 Gathering of the Jubilant Pursuant to the announcement in | yesterdays newspapers with the cOm- | ing of twilight the people began to fassemble on the plaza for the enjoyment i of the speeches which were to utter their united sentiments. for the time ! had arrived in the history of the city I,when for once the people were ac- tually unanimous in voice and feeling. No procession or parade had been planned None was necessary. All that was needed was big rousing ex- pression. with all the accompaniment of music and red fire. and this was Ilt IlOnttT DdIlu IOOk it's place in the band stand at an early hour and until the festivities began. 1 and alternating between the speeches later, it discOursed the music of it's jolliest repertoire. The red fire con- mittee did its work we'll and not | only illuminated the grounds in ad- | vance of the meeting but during its | progress from time to time the burn | ing chemicals cast a halo of glory | over the scene. No prettier sight | could be cOnjured than the faces of the people illuminated by a scene | of happiness within, seen in the red | glow of the torches as their radiance | fell between the eye and the sombre | green of the foliage of the plaza, above which the smoke drifted away in clouds. while Phoenix. hitherto torn by dissensions and strife, reveled in the sensuous odors of the pipe of peace
 The Oratory.
 Promptly at o'clock the speakers took their places on the stand with John P Orme in the chair. He an- nounced that the committee was great 1y disappointed at the absence of GovernorA Richard F. Sloan who had been. expected as one of the leading speakers. The governor went to Pres colt a few days ago and had been asked by telegraph to return for the celebration. He did not receive the message in time to catch the Sunday night train and yesterdays train would not arrive until after the meet ing. hence his unavoidable absence Ac he hot ha governor had telegraphed to the cele- bration committee. the following mes- sage which George Purdy Bullard was asked to read:
 Governor SIoan's Sentiments.
 T regret exceedingly that it is i'm possible for me to be present at the meeting tonight to celebrate the pas sage and signing of the Statehood Resolution. Since statehood seems at last to be an assured fact. I trust that for a time at least, past differences may be forgotten and that the ut- most good will may prevail.
 An era O. splendid growth and prosperity, awaits us of we shall only approve ourselves wise enough to i avail ourselves of the opportunities statehood will present.
 "In this connection, permit me to '; suggest that self government is worth nothing unless it shall mean economy. and honesty in public af- fairs and unless it shall be administ- , cred with such fairness to all clas- f ses and upon such common sense principles of justice as will attract the honest, the industrious, , the enterprising and the home-loving , and none others. Such a government , can be achieved and maintained if , good citizens will only have the cour- age and determination to fight for it."
 Signed,
 RICHARD F. SLOAN, Prescott, Arizona. August 21, 1911. ,
 Greetings From Judge Baker.
 A like invitation had been extended to Judge A. c. Baker who was in , Flagstaff and also found it impos- : sible to get here in time. Judge Ba- ker is one of the oldest residents of the city, a former chief justice. lifelong democrat, and was a member of the late constitutional convention. Judge Baker sent Colonel McClintock of the celebration committee a tele- To tl,a