Arizona republican., 1919-09-17
ME EX|CANS HOLD . CELEbRkT|ONOF IF
 INDEPENDENCE
Barbecue and Sports Are Followed by Music and Program on Which Gov. Campbell and Others Are Speakers

With addresses by Governor Thomas E. Campbell, Attorney General Wiley E. Jones, Judge Stanford and the leading Mexican citizens of Phoenix, the Mexican population staged an inn pressive celebration at Twentieth and Van Buren street yesterday in ob- servance of the anniversary of Mexi- can independence The celebration, which lasted most of the day, was marked by sincerity and good order, and was attended by a crowd estimated at from 500 to 1000.
 Liberty, the relations between the United States and Mexico and prob- lens confronting the Mexican people were dealt with by Governor Camp bell and the other speakers. In addi- tion to the very good speaking pro- gram, the celebration included sports and a barbecue and terminated with grand dance last night.
 Yaqui Indians Dance.
 The day began yesterday with the unique pascolas dance by a band of Yaqui Indians from Guadaloupe. It was followed by the barbecue, after which games and sports were held. The literary program began with the Star Spangled Banner" and opened with an impressive address by Attor- ney General Wiley E. Jones, Dr. A. D Viscarra acted as chairman of the day.
 Judge Stanford of the county court, then spoke on independence, mention ing highly Mexico's final independence from Spain in 1S10-1S21. Touching upon the present Mexican situation, the speaker said there has been some unrest, created by various canses, but l at heart the American people desire to be friendly with Mexico. He also laid stress on Americanization, and the opportunities offered to Mexicans and the help America can derive from the Mexican people. He was greeted with applause.
 One of the most impressive speeches of the day was made by Pastor " | Moreno, who was received enthusias- | tically. He spoke on a variety of | topics, including historical incidents and a brief sketch of Hidalgo, the | leader of the Mexican war for inde- | pendence.
 Tells Mexico's Needs.
 Mexico needs good schools such as | needs unselfish men to guide her. The agitation near the border, he said, is | being made by selfish men with selfish | ends. He emphasized the need of re- spect for established government and | order, and added that Mexicans who i come here to remain, should make homes and become citizens, while those who return should take back with then | 4haxr huNa fnfInf here.
 c. c. Cota, in an address, gave some vivid recollections of Mexico. He pic tured Mexico as a future corucopis for this country. and told of the need of culture in the Latin country. Ht declared the religion of Christ would bring about the desired changes 1T | Mexico.
 Julio Mancillas spoke as the repre- sentative of the Lige Protector; Latina, under whose auspices tn, meeting was held, and outlined thu aims and accomplishments of the so ciety. He was followed by severa other volunteer speakers, after whicl the American and Mexican nationa anthems were given.
 Governor Campbell Speaks. GOVernOT OdIupDel was uHdDle I make his address until last night. H appeared much pleased with the play ing of the national airs of the tw' countries, and remarked in his addres that the American anthem indicate that the very school children are givel the American ideals.
 Liberty is the ideal of the whol
 world now, said the governor, wh said that were it not for the presen temporary unrest America and Mex ico would be on good terms, which, h said, will come about as soon as peac and order are restored. He spok highly of naturalization, and said h thought most of his hearers who wer not native born were naturalized.
 The governor told his listeners of tn opportunities Mexicans can find her by industry. and cited the governor c New Mexico as an example of the op portunities that may await a Mexica citizen of this country. He expresse sympathy for the Spanish America league, and expressed admiration fo the dancing.
 The celebration closed with larg dancing party. which continued unt early this morning.