Tombstone epitaph., 1902-06-01

seneent courageous. ssli-ssnans. and progres- give Aanheod. Thsy knew every lesson of citizenship before skey came to Arizona. and hot one has been forgotten.
 They arc blood of yoar blood and bone of your bone. and are inspired by every sentiment that exAlts or ennobles you Why should yol att=mp, 10 keep such people from the enjoy mont ot every blessing. of equal citizenship with you. In their names I protest against every vote cast against this bill Those who support il Sill be snshrined in the heart9 of a grateful people. and conspicuous in her hall of records shall be hung roll of honor bea eng the name of every member of this House who by his vote aided their struggle to be tree. Below this list of glorihed nsIses will be the inscription: There were some who yot d against their countrys duty. They knew not what they did. Accord 10 such the charity of the worlds sil- ence.
 Nothing but miserable politics o, the loves; order ca7 actuate residence to the appeal of these Ter i;ories care not what the politics of any new State may be. had rather live m A Republican State than d Democratc Territory. The people have the right to select their own officers and declare their own pobey. IL IS no business of yours or mine. Party bias h a fragile reed 10 rely upon when principles are al stake. No man can say to what political party new states Si adhere. but all vho know the
 West are assured that lofty and abiding patriot ism will guide its course.
 The neS State may disagree with you on qnesi.o1s of political ethics. and may combat your academic doctrines, but when taxes arc to paid. when so 'diers must fight, when Sacrifices must be inide 10. the public welfare. you will draw your money. your heroes. your martyrs from the people whose rights you now ignore In our late war with Spain the first company responding to il. country's call was found in Arzona, and the fist blood poured on Cuban soil flowed iron the wound of one of her fallen heroes. lApplause.
 Far 10 the front on san Juan Hill the Ariz- ona boys bore our banner. and the reckless courage of Capt. Buckle Q Neil gave 10 our cause the life of the first commis toned officer who fell on that sangunary heid. And now We hnd many of you who stayed at home and | dotged your taxes voting against the right oi such men as those 10 have a voice in Federai atairs. Oh. yes: you are glad that We may l light our couctrys battles. may pay our taxes. ! subdue the wilderness and crnque' the desert [, | 5eiyS iAe mountains. build the nIghw Iys oi | commerce. and open avenues for your success ' tul trade. but when We come 10 the evening re I past tired and hungry. you te.l us 10 get away from the table; that We need no.h'ng to eat; | that we are doing well enough as II is. "Ihe husks which the swine do eat are % enough for you. The prodigal son of old was met by | parental joy and ths savory meat Of the fatted | calf The other son xho never wandered just | ly found some fault. lt that old man hld | possessed with spirit and heart of the oppon- | ents Of this bill he would not only nave driver
 the prodigal away from the door. but woulc I have Lain in the fence corner and as the fathfa | boy returned from his day of toll knocked hin l in the head with brickbat. Laughter Shame on the map and on the party vhs | would permit political considerations 10 blinc
 him to the rights of his fellow man. I'm
 straightest road 10 brave and honest heart i
 along the line of exact justice. This is as tru
 of parties as of individual men The way tt | win the West is first 10 be fair and just, and tn l way 10 keep il IS to remain fair and just l
 either party on this floor so fearful of it's polio
 ss to shun that tesr I hope not.
 Its resources are as boundless as its might
 area. which is greater in eytei.t than Maine
 New Hampshire, Vermont, Massac1 use,ts
 Rhode Island. Connecticut. New York. an
 Delaware combined. with enough left 10 mlk
 one more State the size of Delaware and tw
 more Rhode Island We have an untouche
 body Of forest trees larger in area than th
 S,aie of Vermont, while the timber belt C
 northern Arizona covers more land than is con
 tained in Massachusetts. Connecticut. Rhod
 Island. and Delaware put together. Our tim
 Der alone would make all New England rich
 while if the Copper Queen mine and Senate
 Clarks United Verde were in the Green Noun
 tains their output would change the thrift
 character of the people and turn them int
 spendthrifts. And if on any hillside or sccid
 ental valley Of New Englani State ou
 orange groves could thrive, with the goldei
 fruit beauing the boughs to touch the lips c
 man. my golden-standard friend from Connect
 cut would begin to knos something about ih
 primal temptation of our race
 I They do not present themselves as supolisnts
 nor do tI'y bear themselves with arrogance c
 presumption. They come as free America
 citizens, by treaty. by adopri n. and by birth
 and ak ih they may be permitted to reap th
 common benefits, share the common ills an | promote the common welfare as one Of th
 United States of America. Long continue applause