El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-07

/ that the spirit Of commercialism into
which we, as nation. nave SUM-
1 tional spirit that viii make an Amer j.
can citizen hold his head high IN prlde
Q and love and never lower 1t IN shame
, or chagrin.
This city OF ours on tne eNtie I'M
I border OF west Texas. welcomes YOU
/ today. and because Of the distance
/ that separates US is no reason that v e
are different from YOU We are lhe
/ same kind OF men, the same KIND OF
I citizens and the same loyal Texans
proud Of City.
The men who 90 to make up our
4 community have builded here o. the
I banks of the Rio Gfande. city OF
I which we are justly proud IL mas
been the FL Paso spirit that mas done
I the building spirit Of unity com
mon love for our city-a strong 1aith
[ in her future spirit OF cooperation
Z and a pulling together that nas made
/ here an domain where but Few years
ago the mesquite and sagebrush nodded
! their lowly branches in the desert ar,
I to the music Of the lone coyotes cry
May your meeting here in Ii Paso
I be a pleasant one and hope that When
Z you return to your respective MONIES
I You will. through your spirit OF fair
ness. dispel any illusion that other
I Texans may have that our CITY Is
little adobe town OF no Importance
You may tell them Of this wonderful
valley whose every acre will blossom
! forth under a never ceaslng supply OF
water You may tell them OF our
blue skies of our wonderful life Civ
{ ing air, Of the Incompatible and IN
conQuerable spirit Of Fl Paso- tAnd II
you are married and did not bring your
wife. never tell about the thousands
Of beautiful women whom you VIII
see and admire upon our streets)
No Keys-Gates Open.
Gentlemen of the Texas Press assO-
citation. ] welcome YOU IN the name OF
the CITY Of FL PasO and in the name of
her people. There Is no key 10 our
city. for the gates are always open
You are at liberty TO take anything
you see that YOU want. if it is not
nailed down. Enjoy yourselves as you
never enjoyed a vacation before, and
know that while YOU are our guests,
nothing is too good for you. and that
{ the city which YOU honor with your
presence is thrice honOred by having
you here"
Glad They Came.
Mr. WAITS address or welcome on
behalf Of the chamber Of commerce.
was as follows.
In behalf of the chamber Of COM
merce 1 extend hearty greetings and
welcome YOU to the city Of FL Paso-
As an officer of the chamber OF com
merce ] want to say that of the many
tasks confronting US during the past
year, such as working for the compile
ton OF the ELEPHANT butte udul- me
greatest irrigation project in the world,
the International Farming congress,
which convenes here this fall, the eS-
adjustment of State normal at
Ysleta, ful brigade post al Fort
Bliss. thus giving the great state OF
Texas the benefit of two such the ef-
fort TO secure packing houses. which
Will greatly add TO the cattle industry
OF this western country. also the Sc
curing OF various other industries and
manufacturing enterprises. none have
been more pleasant or more cheertully
performed by our members and clJ-
Eens called upon to assist than 10 pre-
pare for the reception and entertain
ment OF this body. whose splendid
work for state. county and CITY and
the respective communities they repre-
sent even eXcels the work Of commerce
ial and civic organizations Our or
ganiZation. perhaps more than any
other. realizes the value OF the press IN
building up the state county and city,
maintaining the spirit or our instltu-
tons. and shaping the destinies OF the
people.
Owe Editors Much.
ALSO as individuals we owe YOU
much. You are among the first 10
herald our advent into this world. 10
announce our departure from the par
entail roof for college, school or chosen
vocation, TO freely credit Us with our
success look with charity upon our
faults. and finally when the grave
closes a bout US YOU recount only our
good deeds in chanting our requiem
I'VE are proud Of the history Of the
Texas press and have striven to make
your STAY in our midst pleasant Our
clubs and places OF amusement are
open TO you. We viii furnish you autos
TO show you our city and the wonder
full irrigated valley of the Rio Grande.
and 20 take YOU on a visit 10 the
republic Of Mexico by the
courtesy and under the escort Of the
Mexican consul here. where you viii
listen to a concert by one Of the famous
military bands OF that country-music
soul vibrating
Praises CIoudcrOft.
you are expected to assemble
around the table, break bread with US.
and leave as a cheerful recollection
the wit and repartee for which you are
famous You are to accompany US 10
Cloudcroft. the roof garden OF the
southwest, enjoy the scent OF the pines
and the cool mountain breezes coming
from off the SHOWS at an altitude Of
10000 feet
Last. but not least in entertain
ment, for which. by the way. the
chamber Of commerce nor the city OF
Fl Paso claim credit is the review to-
morrow Of all our grand little army
stationed on this part Of the border, all
arms taking part by Gen Bell who
is commander of the troops in this
city and this section OF the border. It
will be an inspiring sight. long to be
and one which viii in
crease your patriotism and cause YOU
TO be even more proud Of your country
and its soldiers
Before closing I want 10 remind
you that the armed provost guards
walking the streets are not significant
OF any danger while you are here, but
on the other hand dOubly an assur-
ance Of continued peace and tranquil
ity in this border city"
Appreciate Response.
Harry Edwards. vice president IN
responding for the association. made
a brief talk that was marked by per
feet taste and the deepest apprecla-
ton Of the hospitality of the city OF
Fl Paso. Speaking with much feel
ing. he said in part: As a matter
Of fact there was no real need to in
dulge IN the formality OF hearing adj
dresses Of welcome. We have enjoyed
the addresses. and we would not have
foregone the pleasure OF hearing them.
but already we were convinced OF the
kind of genuine welcome that was in
store for US. When we reached this
valley in the Rio Grande and saw what
had been accomplished by your energy
and patience and enterprise in spite Of
the most unfavOrable natural condi-
lions, we were convinced that your
must be matchless. We !
knew that we would be welcomed I
with all the wealth Of cordially that I
great hearts can produce.
Forming Pleasant Memories.