The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-06-23
AMERICA FIRST DAY DESIGNATED BY GOV. CAMP PBELL AS JULY2

Two very commenGabie movements having as their object furtherance of American ideals deserve hearty sup port of our citizens. One is that of making the anniversary of our fnde- pendence something more than a noisy holiday, through holding Civic Courts of Honor for the welcoming into citizenship of our foreign-born residents who have signified their desiI'e Nor adoption by this great republic, and for the rededicatiOn of all our citizenry. whether native or foreign-bOrn to the ideals upon which this nation was founded. The other. similar in its conception, would set aside the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July for the presentation and discussion in the churches of our land of the gospel of true American ism and those fundamental truths which are essential to the larger development of the nation.
 Admirable as these suggestions are. observance of them will be hollow mockery if we permit ourselves to ignore the great truths of liberty and justice. This nation was founded by those who sought on a new-found ShOASCA duNh ACAuelC ALOAl the religious hatreds, tyrannies and prosecutions of the world They came here in order that they might worship as conscience dictated. un- molested by the intolerance of bis ots, and on the bedrock of law and order laid the cornerstones of eQuc- lity of opportunity and religious h- berty. Into the haven thus establish ed here flocked the oppressed of many lands, finding under the Stars and Stripes sanctuary denied them by the autocracies of Europe
 It is just one hundred and forty five years today since the American Flag was born, and in that period men of every faith have fought. saf- fered and died for the fundamental ideals for which it stands. Every fold of this symbol of our liberties is cOnsecrated with the blood of pa triots, who, regardless of personal religious beliefs have sacrificed then lives in order that We may live in peace. security and contentment. and may enjoy the blessings of liberty under law.
 In the light of history it ill-behooyes any group or organization to set it. self above the law, or to assume the prerogatives of the duly-elected re presentatives of the people. Resort to the ballot is open to all. and # there is laxity in the enforcement of the laws, the remedy is to be found in the recall of any who have ds- monstrated their unfitness and not through the illegal activities of self constituted guardians of public nor als. There is room in this country for but one government, that of the people. Invisible empires" meeting in secrecy to impose judgment and inflict punishment have no place in free America. Our government guar antees equal rights to all. and viola tion of this sacred prerogative calls for prompt and vigorous action.
 The American spirit of. tOleran-s and. fair-dealing will not approve. however, of any effort to prosecute those, who. under the influence of misrepresentations, or misguided zeal. have become affiliated with any such movement, withdrawing when its true character became apparent. nor will it condone the efforts of those mar row-minded individuals who are seiz- ing upon any opportunity to fOmeat religious strife.
 As the anniversary of our birth as nation approaches, le. us in al humility, quicken and refresh our minds with the great truths of liberty and justice, re-affirming our undyinS loyalty and allegiance to the sacred ideals upon which this government is founded, and reconsecrating our lives to it's service.
 NOW. THEREFORE. I. THOMAS B. CAMPBELL. Governor of the State of Arizona, do hereby designate Sunday, the second day of July of the present year as AMERICA FIRST DAY, and do request all citizens Nt the State to observe this day in an appropriate manner by displaying American flags. I would also request that this day be observed by singing of patriotic hymns and the discussion of American ideals by the clergy.
 I do further urgently request that the Fourth day of July: Independence Day, be marked by public exereiSes for the welcoming into citizenship 0f fOreign-born residents of the State. to encourage, aid and instruct them in their responsibilities under the Stars and Stripes, and by redediea- tion of each and every citizen to the fundamental ideals upon which this government is established.
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF. have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State to be af- fixed. Done at Phoenix. the Capital. this 14th day of June, 1922.
 GREAT SEAL)
 THOMAS E. CAMPBELL.
 Governor. ATTEST: JOHN Nick. REDMOND.
 Assistant Secretary of State.