. Mexico, a history of its progress and development in one hundred years. STREET SCENE, CULIACAN. and when a new building is dedicated or a new railroad inaugurated, this gentle-man is always present. On the opening of the Tucson and West Coast of Mexico Railway an im-portant link was formed in an interoceanic and international line, from the shoresof the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific Ocean on the west shores of the Republic ofMexico. Citizens of the two great republics met and ceremonies befitting sogreat an occasion were held. An intelligent and delicate tribute was paidto the meeting of Gen
. Mexico, a history of its progress and development in one hundred years. STREET SCENE, CULIACAN. and when a new building is dedicated or a new railroad inaugurated, this gentle-man is always present. On the opening of the Tucson and West Coast of Mexico Railway an im-portant link was formed in an interoceanic and international line, from the shoresof the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific Ocean on the west shores of the Republic ofMexico. Citizens of the two great republics met and ceremonies befitting sogreat an occasion were held. An intelligent and delicate tribute was paidto the meeting of General Diaz and President Taft by Governor Redo inan appropriate address, of which is given the following extract: The joyousechoes of the feasts held in El Paso and Ciudad Juarez on the occasion of themeeting of our Presidents are still resounding in the hearts of Americans and THE WEST COAST 439. SENOR DON JOAQUIN REDO Mexicans. We still recall the wordsof President Diaz affirming in thename of the Mexican nation the reci-procity of the cordial sentiments whichon this solemn occasion were evincedby the countrymen of the immortalWashington; and the words of Presi-dent Taft expressing in the name of thepeople of the United States the samesacred sentiments of friendship andtheir profound admiration and highesteem for the great, illustrious andpatriotic President Diaz. And ourpresent celebration may be consideredas the confirmation of those assertionsno longer in the sphere of diplomaticformalities, but in manner more effec-tive, as being the direct approximationof the individual correspondents of both nations. You have invited your Mex-ican friends to a great practical and symbolic feast; practical on account of theutility which the new railroad line will bring to both countries by quickeningtraffic, reducing freight rates, linking markets close together and offering occa-sion an
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