Arizona republican., 1898-10-11
FOR THE GOOD, OF ARIZONA.
Address by Chairman Drake of fhe Republican Central Committee.
EstAb1nhed 1887.

The following address to the citizens Of Arizona has been prepared by Charles R. Drake, chairman of the re publican territorial central committee, and-should be read carefully by all who are interested in the advancement of Arizona:
 To the Citizens of Arizona: The inn portance of the present political canvass cannot be overestimated The result of the congressional election will determine in great measure not only the political complexion of the house of representa- tives, but it will also pave the way for the final settlement of the momentous questions growing out of the late war.
 We are entering upon new era Of na- tional life. Our country has at one bound sprung suddenly from the obscurity of local conditions to commanctng position of power and influence in the council of nations. These grave conditions demand careful consideration and wise states manship.
 Arizona, although remote and isolat- ed community, is called upon to take part in this great convocation of legis- 1ators, into whose hands will be commit ted the determination of these stupend- ous questions which are now exciting the earnest attention of the foremost minds of the world. Never before have we as d territory been called upon to consider subjects of such magnitude. They inter est every man, woman and chlid within the broad expanse of our land. This is a subject of too grave importance 10 De hemmed within the narrow confines of mere partisan consideration
 1t is a question of such vital import 10 cur destiny as a nation that it rises far above the grovel.ng plane Of mere pont- ical ambition and commands the grandest and most exalted spirit of patriotic de- votion-
 Arizona was the first to respond to our countryss call for troops, and the blood of her sons was freely shed for the ma'n- tenance and promotion of American prin- ciples. She has immortalized her name and made it the synonym Of honor ana glory. Let her now supplement so emil nent an example by sending as her rep resentative to congress one who led her forces in the van of this memorable struggle. Let us as united people, es- chewing partisan prejudice and political expediency, select as our representative one of the heroes of La Quasina: a man educated in the arts of war. and skilled in the arts of peace. A cultured gentle man and knightly soldier. man who having shed his blood in this last great struggle for human liberty, and having been a prominent actor and witness in the bloody contest, is all the more com petent to pass upon the great measures of final adjudication which now asitate the public mind.
 It is hardly necessary to refer in detail to the beneficial effects to our territory WHICH VIII ueCcSSdTly lOiiOW nci III HI adhesion to these great principles. Let HIS then stamp with the seal of our en- dorsement this noble cause. by honoring one of its most distinguished representa- tivcs.
 The pressing needs of our territory ought to be intelIgently represented in congress. Colonel Brodie knows well these needs. We pledge for him that he will be earnest, untiHng, persistent and convincing in the presentation of these needs and in their advocacy. When 1t is remembered that he is in hearty accord with the national administration and with the majority of congress; when it is remembered that he will be received by them as one who has won fame in the defense of our flag, one in sympathy with them on the great questions Of the day. then to him, if to anyone. they will give the great boon that has been so long denied and that is SO dear to the heart of every true American. a terri torial government of the people, by the people. and for the people; that is to say, the right of our people to control the public concerns of our people.
 CHAS. R. DRAKE, Chairman Republican Territorial Central
 Committee.
 Tucson, Arizona, October T. 1898.