The Coconino sun., 1919-02-07
A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SUNDAY, FEBRU- AIRY THE NINTH, 1919, AS ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL DAY.


 The loss of Theodore Roosevelt is d world loss. As night brings out the stars, the passing of this ex-presi- dent, statesman and scholar has brought into bold relief those traits of heart and mind which endeared him to the American people and made him an international figure. Americans are not a race of -worshippers but they are ready to pay homage to such men as Theodore Roosevelt con corning whom it has been said with truth:
 "Strong of will, big of heart, in- tense of purpose, great in his en- thusiamsS large in the number and quality of his achievements, extraor- dinarily convincing in speech, accom- plished in writing, of a versatility of mind remarkable, and with an active imagination, loving his friends and his cause with equal ardor, he held the friendship, the confidence and the af- fectionate regard of millions of his countrymen. When German aggres- sion became uncovered he took his stand of uncompromising loyalty and became the great prophet of Amer icanism. He was the most potent force to arouns America from her lethargy and indifference; his was the demand for preparedness; his was the voice that called to arms" He was not only great man but national inspiration, raising the standard in American political life and by precept and example changing the mental attitude of the people and instilling in them the true obligations of citizenship. His character, rugged and energiZing made a peculiar ap- peal to the west. His love for this broad expanse of country with it's promise of future greatness beyond the ken of human understanding found lasting expression in that great en- gineering achievement, the Roosevelt Dam, the living waters of which have made glad the heart of the Salt river valley and caused the desert to bloom like the rose.
 To Theodore Roosevelt mort than tributed the bringing into being of that national consciousness which has demanded that the Flag shall follow those who claim allegiance to t and protect the rights of person and prop erty in every part of the world.
 Typical of a more forceful and bet ter race, a strong and virile people backing right for rights sake and ready to champion the cause of the oppressed, he foreshadowed the dawn of that great day:
 "When the war drum shall trob no
 longer
 And the battle flag is furled
 In the parliment of man
 The federation of the world" It is therefore meet and proper that as nation and state, we should pause and pay tribute to our Peerless Leader who, although departed this life, has left marked impress upor his country's life and history. The congress of the United States has sci aside Sunday, February the ninth as the day when it shall conduct ser. vices in his honor.
 | NOW, THEREFORE, l, Thomas E Campbell, Governor of Arizona, by virtue of the authority vested in me by law, do hereby set aside Sunday February the ninth, as Roosevelt me morial Day and urge the people oi the varioues communities on that oc' casion through the medium of public meetings and church services to pay honor to the meory of this Great American.
 l IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused tho Great Seal of the State of Arizona to be affixed.
 Donee at Phoenix, the Capital, this 31st day of January, 1919.
 | (SEAL) THOMAS E CAMPBELL,
 Governor of Arizona Attest: MT SIMMS,
 Secretary of State.
 Ru K E McGIILEN