Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1893-11-29
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G3r~z Ils Views in Regard to Arizona aUtB Her Interests In an Interview

Gives UIs Views tn Regard to AriEoua
 al,a Her Interests In an Interview.
 Ex-Govonor N Q. Murphy re- turned to phenix last Sunday after aa absence of six months. During his absence, in addition to looking after his personal business, he put iu some good work for the territory fn general, as he has done on every ocrasion that has presented itself Co hHR during the past decade. The Herald reporter was the first to get has interview extractor into the ex- governor and obtained the follow ing from him:
 "Ehe prospects are now very bright Tor the early completion of the north and south road; the con struction force has been ordered in- creased and the work will be pushed. l suppose the people are worried at the delay, but 1t could not be helped, aS every one knows 1t has been absolutely impossible to raise money during the summer on any kind of security and for that reason work had to be practically suspend ed. Money is getting easier now and as a consequence construction of the north and south road will be energeticaily carried on from now until the completion of the line. l wish to assure your readers that every Perso1 connected with the en- terprise has worked faithfully for its success and our friends have sue Ceeded in holding it up against al- mcst insurmountable difficulties. t When | left here l expected to be gone a month, aud have been away six.
 al suppose the panic has been discussed until the subject is threadbare. I have experienced some of its effects, but prefer to talk about something more cheer full"
 What about silver and the repeal billr'
 The gold bugs have carried their point temporarily, but in my judg- ment the struggle has but just com menced. and that bi-metalism will be the sure result, and that not in the very distant future, either.
 Public sentiment is fast drifting that way m all parts of the country; there has been a great revulsion of feeling on the subject within the past few weeks even in New York and ia New England"
 "How about statehood" .',I believe that Arizona stands better before congress for admission than aay of the other territories, and I think it very likely that we will be admitted during the coming session. ] have talked with a great many senators and representatives and theV all appear to favor admis- sion. On the other hand 1t is all ieged that the president has de- ciared emphatically that he will not consent to the admission of any mere western states at present. What effect his position may have in influencing congressional action, l cannot say, but in my judgment concerted and earnest work among our people will secure the passage of bill. and I doubt if the presi- dent wih veto it. He is peculiar to say the least, but | hardly think he will assume the direct responsibility of defeating the creation of new states"
 ~Row about the fall elections just hadl"
 The result seems to suit every body. even those who desired a change last year and got it. The handwriting on the wall is very distinct"
 Have you heard of many people who contemplate visiting Arizona this winterl"
 Yes, a great many. think there will be more people come with a view of finding permanent homes this winter than have come during any previous season. The country is attracting more attention and be- coming better understood every day and B great many influences are at work promoting territorial prosper ity- ] am very glad to get back and my faith in Arizona Is stronger than ever"