Arizona republican., 1893-11-29
ON TO WASHINGTON.
The Statehood Convention
 Completes its LaborS.
A Busy Afternoon of Business-WIll Meet Again in January-A Bat
 tie to Finish.

vention the work of the various com mittees had been so we'll done that the labors were much facilitated and the body was easily placed on working basis. AS the day previous every movement was harmonious and politics semed entirely foreign to the work be- fore the deliberative body. Thereports of the committees were clearly outlined and to the point and hid all personal ambitions behind the greater cause of statehood. A permanent committee was appointed in numbers equal to the representation in both branches Of the territorial legislature and were dis5rib- uted as such among the various coun- ties. The body will meet again on Tuesday after the second Monday in January.
 The convention convened promptly at 80 D. m. and on suggestion with she consent of Judge Wright the char man, reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was siepensed with.
 Judge Barnes chairman of the com mittee on resolutions now arose and read the report of that factor ot the con- vention. This in brief was: That the desire of the people of Arizona was to be admitted immediately as a state. That the people are abundantly capa- ble of self government. 4 large line of grievances were then cited including taxation without voice in the selection Of those who spend such revenue. The development of the resources would be facilitated and capital enlisted as well as protected in investments. Standing outside of American citizenship yet under the flag of the republic, it is not strange that discontent and dissatis- faction exist.
 If intrusted with our own govern ment if committed the trust of admin Etering our own affairs, g patriotic en- thusiasm will inspire to harmonious and vigorous endeavor.
 The new state will not be burden to the others but the whole Union will be strengthened by the addition of this new state.
 We submit our claims to congress in the proud and confident hope of recog milton.
 Resolued that copy of these resolu- tions be submitted to the president and the congress.
 Adopted as read.
 The committee to whom WAS referred the request of the delegates from Yava- pal for an adjournment of the conven- tlon until January, reports that they have considered the same and recom mend that when this convention ad- journs it's present session it shall be to the Tuesday after the second Monday in January, 1894, for such other busi- ness as may then come before it, which report was unanimously adopted.
 A motion to discharge the committee on resolutions was discussed and with drawn.
 Another motion to discharge the same committee immediately followed the withdrawal which was on motion lost.
 The committee on memorials and ad- dresses now presented lengthy and able report, citing the history of the constitutional convention in October, 1891, and the election following which | showed conclusively that the people of Arizona wanted statehood. Congress has seen fit to ignore that request for admission and the people have again met for the purpose of emphasizing thelr respectful determ nation to become 8 part Of the union of states by act of con gress. That the present people of Ari- zona are fully ss intellectual as those from the older states from whence they came.
 Without making detailed statement | of our resources, and of our educational financial and industrial prosperity, we refer you to the elaborate reports of the | secretary of the territory and tho gov ernor ot the territory to the department ] of the interior for the years 1891, 1892 | and 1893, confident that when they are | peru sed, they will satisfy any reason able man of the justness of our claims.
 We only summarize few facts and | show that:
 Arizona has 1,75O, ,OOO acres of pine forests.
 Arizona has under cultivation 1,OOO,- 900 acres of land.
 Arizona has 1000 miles of irrigating canals.
 Arizona has 1900 miles of railroads.
 Arizona has $15,000,000 invested in mining machinery.
 Arizona has $2O,oO0,OO0 invested in live stock.
 Arizona has $1O,OOO,OOO invested in general merchandise.
 Arizona has $10,000000 invested in canal construction.
 Arizona has $25, ,O0O, ,OOO of annual pro- ducts.
 Arizona has $SO,OOO,O 900 of taxable property.
 Arizona has SO,0O0 of population, with only a territorial indebtedness of $80O,- 900, bonded.
 We ask statehood that we may more rapidly add to OUT individual and col lective wealth; that we may re- move the impediments of progress; that we may receive the benefits so cherished by other states.
 And we feel confident that if ad- mitted to statehood, Arizona will be recognized as one of the ornamental portions of our great republic, and will add to the material wealth by the num- Der and variety of her products, and be the peaceful and happy home of mil lions.
 All this is respectively submitted with the earnest solicitation that congress without delay admit Arizona as state either under the constitution as framed or by an act enabling her to become such, passed for that purpose.
 The report of this committee was