New-York tribune., 1896-01-25
,p1zONA AND STATEHOOD.
.,x WITH NATHAN o. MURPHY. WHO
IS NOW IN THIS CITY.


rN1oN-sENTIMENr OF THE PEOPLE
on THE QUESTION.
..hon O Murphy. Territorial Delegate from Ar-
was at the Holland House yesterday. Mr.
f.s fo"~ has been Governor Of Arizona and is Just
.,esent engaged in aggressive fight TO secure
- Fanisslon OF that Territory a State into the
-, He said yesterday. in speaking Of the pos
lie NJ success In that direction. and the senti-
, unon the subject in Arizona:
.srhA neople of Arizona unit for self govern
~, and as their representative l doing al,
,y mower 10 secure for them their constitutional
rIshts in this respect Six weeks ago there was
..,,cal.y no opposition TO admitting Arizona. II
.s generally conceded that the remaining Terri
lies should be admitted. and the responsibility.
rse and trouble of their governments transferred
- ,her own people But lately considerable rrita-
.,or has developed account of the monetary dis
nute and motives un-American. sectional and sell
ssh have caused several hasty. and. l think H.
1vised Representatives TO announce their opposi
,on 10 the admission of any more Western States
whose sena tors they think would disagree with the
Eas, on the money question The merits involved
are temporarily obscured on this account. l have
however TOO much confidence in the ultimate jus
,,ce and love of fair pay of the American people
N think that entirely extraneous issue will be al
,owsd 10 prevent justice being done to loyal and
patriotic subdivision OF this country.
NO DOUBT ON THAT POINT.
When asked If Arizona could maintain State
Government Mr.. Murphy said: 'Of that no man
rer Of doubt exists. The LID Congress passed an
admission bin with little opposition; the LIIId Con-
cross also passed an admission bill without division
after careful and exhaustive investigation. one
NJ these bills was reported favorab.y by the SEN
ME Committee Territories the other ded IN
committee Both great National political parties
have declared for admission in their platforms, ana
,be Territories have been rapidly growing In wealth
EachO Of he ana
nossesses more people and wealth than did two
thirds OF the States when admitted. No argument
uhaiever is attempted except in the way OF evasion
sub,erfuge and excuse, in regard 10 the apilty ana
right Of these people TO govern themselves The
onlv CRY raised is the selfish and foreign one of
the silver question: The absurdity and unfairness
~ This will be apparent when II is known that the
silver advocates have already majority OF from
elk TO twelve in the Senate, and two more SILVER
Senators have within week been elected In Utah;
therefore. six. more or less from the re-
naming Territories whatever their monetary views
may no can scarcely affect the questions pending
And one Representative in Congress from each OF the
nroposed new States-three men as against Dob
cannot possibly do much HARM unless they are peo-
nle Of unnatural, and extraordinary powers, and l
do no: understand that any supernatural ability
is claimed for them
TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
There is no common-sense fairness in deny
they do NJ; agree with their Eastern neghoors ana
relatives on an issue entirely foreign TO the main
question especially every approved construction
Of constitutional law is against the permanehcv OF
the territorial condition 1t is taxation without
representation pure and simple Our people are
taxed TO maintain all their public institutions
courts OF justice and all the machinery OF govern
ment except legislative ex).ises without having
any say whatever to who shall dlsburse me me
money. ] think upon sober second thouRhi, ma
DIV WI be Withdrawn
who have bravey settled. developed and civilized
these very productive sections OF our common
country win not be made the victims of arbitrary
legislative power. with the rights to which they
.sThs enabling acts as introduced do not make
the State governments operative for practically TWO
hot removed by that time, our legislators VIII sure
y fail in proper appreciation Of S' 'Hf few ears at
most under any Circumstances until the Ierritories
WIN become S a sa,e SH @ Be- '1k 1ba IL aps best and ar
est to admit the Terrtorles now and wSrh are
being disputed within complete family circle OF
sovereign States
OPPOSITION ALWAYS NET.
ort is unfortunate as well as unpleasant, 10 con-
template that every State admitted for the ias'
seventy years has met the most determined oppo-
sition from many OF its predecessors In promotlon'
vet all the same the Star Of Empire has steadily
maintained its westward course until the great
productive power Of our magnificent Nation % ana
The centre OF population west OF Sincinnao ONO
superiority should be recognized among Amerlcahs,
because OF the locality OF residence. We are all
possessed OF the equality vouchsafed by that I'm,
mortal document the Constitution OF the Cnlteo
States and all loyal, patriotic citizens OF d
common country. ! think justice and fair treat
ment Will be accorded us
HIS IDEAS ON THE MONEY QUESTION.
Referring to the money question. Mr.. Murphy
said: Il believe tha, lawmakers should develop
brains and courage enough 10 evolve distnctiveiy
American monetary system. permanent and erect
i've in its operation. which should be acceptable TO
both sides in the controversy. believe the green
hacks and Treasury notes should be retired by
gradual process. l believe an issue OF per cent
bonds should be authorized TO accomplish II, and 70
offset the contraction In the currency which would
result from such action ! believe the National
hanks should be permitted TO increase their crcula-
tIon I'D 10 par Of their deposited bonds under suit
able tax adjustment. while banks would purchase
1;oyernment bonds in gold ir order to Increase their
cjrcaton as suggested And II further subscription
10 bonds is needed by the Government let popular
loan be invited 10 per cent bonds OF small denom-
nations at par and doubt the American people
world be found no less patriotic than were the
FRENCH | do not think competitive sealed bids for
4 per cent premium bonds can IN any sense be
termed a popular loan Where the small investor
is compelled 10 compete with large capitalists for
nremiiirn bonds no popularity is evident"
Mr. Murphy said that the people of Arizona
u,sntes man nominated for the Presidency who
urond favor the admission Of Arizona to the Union
An other issues were comparatively unimportant tC
them.
NINE. CALTE TO SING TO-DAY.
,,-o ca,va u,as unable 10 sing last night. anC