Arizona republican., 1918-05-31
MEMORIAL DAY IS MADE MEMORABLE
 BY FINE PROGRAM

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 lContinued from Page one) ity in behalf of the oppressed Cubans and introduced Capt. J. l. B, Alexan. der, commander of the Phoenix camp oL the spanish War veterans. Captain Alexander spoke as follows:
 captain Alexander's Address Comrades and Friends:
 We are assembled here today to do honor and pay tribute to the memory Of our heroic dead,
 The observance of Memorial dav among our countrymen was orig,ralIy oeslgned by grateful people as the oay upon which the loyal sons and oaughters of America should mc.t in every city, town and hamlet of our .dno' on each recurring year. 10 recall .he Nalor and sacrifices of tbn r.- eriots Who have given their all in our CIVIL war that one flag mi.-n. iIoat over united and happy neo. pc ana the observance of the dav was therefore fittingly and properly committed to the patriotic men who s m that great war and pre- sa tGu +; tne unity of our nation; but sa .iine moved on, it became neces- fatS ana essential for our people f, n1.S 1,SIi 'ele ana take in other wars in order to protect and saferpard +ha prlnciples and ideals upon which our nation is founded. the assurann, ,a every individual of life. libertv +ha pursuit of happiness. eouaIitv ,nd justice, and to make if noss;hia and convenient for other peoples to en- Ioy the same principles and ideals therefore, by common and unitec concert, the observance of Memorial day mas become nationwide, at which d iree and united people lay aside their ordinary cares of life and gather uhuer the protecting folds of a com | mon Tag to observe the day and pay their grateful tribute and respect 10 | the memory of the American heroes that lie beneath the sod in home and in foreign lands.
 Brings to Mind Sacrifices l The observance of Memorial day at this time when we are in the midst or the greatest conflict the world mas ever known. brings to our minds more forcihly the realization Of the true patriotism and loyalty of the nations life and the sacrifices thal our brave soldiers and sailor boys are making at home and an foreig. |, lands and seas to safeguard the wei rare or our people from foreign foes and to supplant autocracy with dem- ocracy and secure peace for all peo- pcs on the face Of the elrth.
 Spanish War Tribute Paid | Prlmarlly, today We do honor 10 tho CIVIL War veterans and with rever- ence we hold in memory those of these veterans who have passed tc the beyond. for they were the saviors or our country, and though the Span lsh war was not as long as the Civil war, nor the sacrifices of those whC | served in that war so great, vet tn, services and triumphs of these vet. erans are gratefully appreciated by our countrymen, and the memory oi the men in that war who are no more VIII always be kept fresh in tho minds and hearts of our people. An5 We also do honor to our boys who art engaged in the present worlds war at nome and across the seas. ant will ever cherish the memory of those of them who have given up theil lives to safeguard our nation anc make democracy safe. And We honor respect and hold in the highest esteem the wives, fathers and mothers O. these boys. for the loyalty and pa. triotism they have shown and tn, sacrifices they have made.
 Determined to Win War
 The American people should con gratulate themselves on the united and patriotic spirit which exists ans prevails among them and on thei whole. hearted support to our men ant in their determination to win the war It is the duty of every loyal Ameri can citizen. whether native or for eign born, to stand behind our boy
 in the ranks and behind our presi dent. and render them and him ever,
 assistance and encouragement t
 prosecute the war to final victory, t , make democracy safe. and to brin
 lasting peace to the peoples of tn world. It is also our duty to suppor all constituted authority of state an : nation by according due respect an
 assistance to all officers in the dis
 charge of their duties. This is n time for carping or political criticism
 must stand together as one. w must not permit selfish motives t , swerve us one iota from our full dut : as loyal citizens to see the war tough to a finish and to victory. Thos
 who indulge in uncalled for and un > warranted criticism should be ciasse among those giving aid and comfor , to the enemy of our country, an ! scorned.
 [ No Self-Assrandizement . We are not fighting for self-ag
 granizement nor to conquer nor fc
 material gain or advantage over otht > people, but for self preservation an to make 1t safe for other nation l. small and large, to enjoy the san [ privileges, rights and liberties thf . we enjoy.
 We know there is a just God, wh
 watches over the destinies of nation and we humbly and feverently pray { e Him to give us the light and strengt ? to succeed in this world war, to CT = the devastating and barbarous COT
 flict and bring everlasting peace
 the peoples of the world. With pa ' tience, united effort, our man. -powe e and our ineXhaustible resources, ar ! with justice on our side, no one net s have doubts of our final victory. !, the meantime, let IS all be, one f, l. all and all for one, united and il
 separable.
 FIys Over Loyal People ~ This Memorial day Is the true p; y triots day of the nation. Todd ?. wherever old glory holds dominic I a loyal people. grateful for servic rendered, unite to honor their heor
 dead. Today our children are taug
 to love the flag and all for which stands. Today the patriots of tl Y republic give thanks to God for Il manifold blessings which He h. T granted our people, and cons IS crate themselves anew to the gre e task of preserving these blessings al I transmitting them pnimpaired = posterity.
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