The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-06

General PartIcIpate. ReSolutlonS
 Endorsing Presidents Stand Unanl-
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 Pursuant to a call issued on We'd | nesday to the citizens of Clifton a big patriotic demonstration and parade was held at 6 o'clock Thursday after noon in which hundreds of loyal citi- zens participated. Every business house in town as well as the majority of private residences were profusely decorated with the national colors, and in fact never has the town on any oc- casion displayed the national colors , in more profusion, and Clifton in truly western spirit demonstrated her loyalty to her country with vim and enthusiasm that was contagious. The air seemed to be electrified with the solemnity of the occasion and there were none but who were fully aware of the gravity of the present crisis.
 Shortly before six o'clock hundreds of people were congregated in the business district and constant steran automobiles decorated in the national emblem were speeding in from every direction, many carloads of patriots coming down from Morenci and Met calf to join in the monster demonsrta- 
 was closed from five to seven o'clock to allow their employees to join in the affair.
 Shortly after six the parade was formed on Chase Creek. The Boy Scouts were in the lead in command of Wm. Neill, the vanguard carrying two huge American flags. Following them came the local order of Elks 150 strong each carrying a small flag and wearing a badge of white upon which was the name and number of the lodge. The Elks were followed by hundreds of citizens and automo- oiles bearing the national colors. The parade proceeded to South Clifton and after marching to the court house pro ceeded to the band stand on the East Side where the program of the even- ing was carried out.
 The band stand was literally buried in a mass of artistically draped flags and bunting and was brilliantly illumi- hated with many red, white and blue electric lights, Long before the parade reached the stand thousands of people were packed on the East Side, the whole population of Clifton turning out, and it is doubtful if ever in the history of the town so large mass of humanity had collected at any I1bAC Ol Ol1 d1IJ OSSdo1Oh-
 Mayor Cotey presided over the meeting and in a few preliminary re- marks explained the purpose of the gathering. The music was rendered by the Clifton Choral Society while Adams orchestra furnished the accom- paniment as well as several individu- al selections. The opening number was America which the immense crowd joined in singing and the strains of the beautiful anthem con- ing from thousands of patriotic throats reverberated from the rocky sides of the imposing canyon in a swelling volume
 Hon. John Christy was introduced as the first speaker of the evening and his address was delivered in his usual forceful manner and brought forth frequent applause. In his open ing remarks MT. Christy said: "A member of the town council asked me yesterday to make a few remarks this evening Oand coming so suddenly 1t found me in state of great unprepar- edness, but with your kind forbear, ance I will arise to the occasion to the best of my ability. I wish to impress upon you all that this is an hour of great solemnity when nasty words and actions should be curbed and thought and care should be given our every action Touching upon the attitude of the United States in past crises MT, Christy stated that in the present in stance the government was taking it's present stand in the aid of humanity and not from any motive of gain or territorial aggrandizement, that this nation had always taken up arms in a just cause and was always impartial in its fair dealings with all. In con- cluding MT. Christy said: We have many local Germans among us and citizens of German descent, and would urge that every one of this vast audience use the utmost caution when coming in contact with them, dealing with them leniently and giving no cause for strife, but being firm and de cisive in case of necessity We must stand firmly behind the president in his every act and in his present stand I have the greatest admiration for the man as well as the statesman and in the history of the future Presi. dent Wilson's name will rank with that of Washington and Lincoln.''
 The Star Spangled Banner was the next selection rendered, the audience joining in it's rendition with will after which County Attorney E. V. Horton was introduced. Mir Horton said in part: Tn conformity with the call for meetings in all other cities of the union this evening we are gathered here for the purpose of show ing to the world that our hearts are in entire sympathy with the stand the president has taken in the present crisis. These meetings all over the country show how the people stand on the presidents attitude We have always defended our rights in the past and will continue to do sc in the future. The president did not arrive at his present decision without
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