| Show CHIEF EXECUTIVE IS humorously SARCASTIC IN LOS IOS ANGELES SPEECH unveiled sarcasm of 0 a humorous nature characterized the opening remarks ot of a speech made by governor geo H dern before the los angeles chamber of 0 commerce re bently following the bit of humor however the governor got down to serious matters in a forceful talk on the interdependence of utah and los angeles and the advantages of a 1 better understanding and closer cooperation between the two localities lack of space prevents our reprinting the entire speech but we cant retrain refrain from quoting those opening and concluding remarks the latter a etiology of southern scenic attractions they are as follows we are here today to day as a delegation tion of utah people paying a friendly visit to our good friends and neighbors of 0 southern callior california ia there are several reasons why we have come but the principal one la is that we want to find out whether the correct pronunciation Is los ankeles or los angeles it if we can get our minds set at ease on that burning question we shall feel that our pilgrimage has not been in vain the cordial welcome which has been eon extended to us by the business men of your great city is highly appreciated prec precia ted and we reciprocate the ex of 0 good will that have been so graciously uttered the only thing we have against you is that you have taken to so many ot of our good citizens away from us it if you will promise to cut out that nefarious practice it is ia our earnest desire that the good understanding that already subsists between utah and california be more firmly established and that the community ot of ln in terest between these two units ol of the great west be made more real to the end cud that we may both profit owing to the characteristic modesty ot of your citizens we have been kept in ignorance of the greatness ot of your city and we have come down here to find out something about los angeles and the surrounding country we trust you will see tit fit to enlighten us for or we think there Is no reason why you should continue to hide your light under a bushel you ought to learn that it pays to advertise in fix exchange for the information that you may furnish us perhaps it will be appropriate for us to invite your attention to a few facts shout about your hinterland our view is that the growth and development ot of utah anil and southern california are closely intertwined and that they must go forward together continued to page 5 a GOVERNOR HUMOROUS IN LOS ANGELES SPEECH continued from page 1 in our affert to analyze the relationship tion ship between the two territories we have endeavored to visualize your situation as well as our own we do not wish to be presumptuous ip ift speaking ot of your future but it appears to us ua that it i you are going to build here the greater city of your dreams with permanent you must havi have an ample supporting territory otherwise you will be hedged in and your astounding energy will encounter embarrassing obstacles e 0 0 0 even a cold blooded business man Is interested in some other thing besides dollars and cents are you fond of fishing come to utah and demonstrate on your skill skiff in our beautiful trout streams and lakes do you like to hunt our dear lake marshes marshea are one of the worlds famous breeding places tor for migratory birds and furnish duck shooting that is unexcelled it big game hunting is your hobby bobby come to utah to get your deer or elk I 1 suppose it Is like carrr ying coals to newcastle to talk to a californian about scenery but its my painful duty to inform you that it if you have not seen the wonders of southern utah you aint seen nothing yet zion national park la is a yosemite done in oil I 1 wish I 1 could colv convey ey to you the sense ot of awe that comes over one as ho he looks look s up at the great white bite throne or gazes from the temple of Sina wawa over toward angels angela landing no wonder the indians regarded it as a spirit land come to bryce canyon that en og fairyland with its spires towers and minarets mina of brilliant hues so delicately carved by nature that stone resembles lace nowhere lu in all 11 the wide world can you find anything like it it is unique and its it sensuous beauty lingers long in the memory as a masterpiece ot of the giver of all good and perfect gifts drive down through the beautiful kaibab forest seeing herds of deer deelii as you pass along to bright angel point on the north rim of the grand canyon and it if the majesty of 0 that stupendous spectacle does not impress you you are lard as as the los angeles contractor who upon getting his big 1st ast view of the canyon appeared to lie be deeply moved but finally said well nell ashes a hell of 0 a big hole but id fill er up lor fur ye fer a dollar a yard utah Is a land of business opportunities tuni ties and a delectable SIM simmilee MILer play ground and withal Is the home of a kindly hospitable honest warm hearted progressive people they are waiting to welcome you come arid and see us and let us show you our wares as you are showing us yours |
