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Show 104 Afier Bryce Canyon was dedicated and the Union Pacific excursion completed, local papers reflected on the significance of the newly created national park and the visit of the prestigious delegation. Although numerous journalists had traveled as Union Pacific's guests, stories of Bryce Canyon National Park's dedication did not appear in The New York Times or the San Francisco Examiner; neither paper had representatives on the trip. A Salt Lake Tribune editorial praised the expedition's organizers and their cffons aside from the recent trip to publicize Utah: "The Union Pacific system has also advertised the Utah wonderland all over the world at great expense and is deserving of the wannest commendation at the hands of the people of this commonwealth, who arc enjoying the benefits of the liberal and farseeing policy of the great transcontinental railroad.,,3 io Both The Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret News portrayed the excursion as the most significant publicity opportunity for Utah's landscapes and culture. According to a Deserel News editorial: "Naught but good was said of Utah and its people, its vast resources, and every one of them now is a booster for our own great state.',3 11 The newspaper also cited LOS President Grant, who believed the dignitaries had been converted to the gospel of Utah: "President Grant says he is sure there arc at least 200 energetic missionaries who will be singing the praises of the four scenic wonders-Zion National Park, the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Cedar Breaks.''112 JIO S«/t Jll Lake Tribune, "Wonderful Trip," September 18, 1928. Deseret News, "A Glorious Trip," September 18, 1928, 4. m Oeseret News, "President Grant Returns to S. L.," September 27, 1928, sec. 2, I. |
