Bisbee daily review., 1905-06-01
ENLISTED FOR HE FIGHT.

Practical and effective steps were taken yesterday in the undertaking to protect Arizona against joint state hood with New Mexico. Strong reso- lutions expressive of the sentiments of the republican and democratic par ties and of the people as citizens, with the organization of a league whose work will be to defend Arizona inter ests in the statehood controversy, com prise Arizona's response to the organ ization of a joint statehood league in New Mexico.
 And in addition to the fact that the two leagues are diametrically opposed in their aims in this essential differ ence: The Arizona league represents the unanimous voice of the citizens of this territory, whereas the league or ganized at Albuquerque some weeks ago is merely representative of fac ton It is not misnomer to call the Arizona expression unanimous, for while there may be here and there citizen of this territory who is will ing to acquiesce in the proposed joint ure, the sentiment against jointure IS so absolutely overwhelming as to be substantially the sentiment of the en- tire electorate It is impossible to conceive of the people of any state or territory being so thoroughly in ac- cord on any other question as are the people of Arizona in their determina- ton to refuse joint statehood. On the other hand, in New Mexico there is large opposition to the merger scheme.
 Having enlisted with enthusiasm for the fight, the people of Arizona should stay in the field until the fight is won. That the fight can be won by wise and energetic endeavor is the encouraging feature of the situation Although the danger is quite as press ing as at any time in the past, it can be overcome by the right kind of work. But, as pointed out by Gov ernor Kibbey, Delegate Smith, ex-Del- egate Wilson and Mir. F. NJ. Murphy in the convention yesterday afternoon, it is a work which calls for the partici- patton of every citizen. It should not De assumed by the individual that his duty was finished with taking part in or approval of yesterdays proceed ings. It should not be assumed that, now that a league has been formed, all the duties of the struggle fall upon the officers of the league. Every man should bear hls part. It is the duty of every man in Arizona to write to Unit ed States senators and urge the cry. ing injustice of the proposed bill.
 As Delegate Smith well said, his eff forts in defense of his constituents may be fruitless unless they sustain him anwaveringly until the battle i; ended. Happily, Mir. Smith has tho satisfaction of knowing that in oppos ing the destruction of AriZona's au fonomy. he has the undivided suppor of the people regardless of politics This in itself when emphasized as was yesterday, is bound to be an in spiration to our delegate, but to b most effective, the influence of tn people must be constantly exercised MT. Smith must not be permitted t feel. when he returns to Washington that the protests of the people ar only spasmodic, and that they expeC him and a few others of the territory leading men to stand unsupported the breach.
 Good judgment was shown in th selection of officers. The vice pre- idents are representative and influel tial men, and especial wisdom wa ebown in the selection of the chi' evecutiye officers-John c. Adams 2 president, William D. Fulwiler treasurer. They are men of exec
 t;oual intelligence and energy, ar
 eacb of them is noted for his abili'
 .s an organizer. They happen to
 close personal friends, and will g
 along finely together. Moreover, ea'
 of them is on excellent terms vii
 Mark Smith, and that is an importa'
 fact. Their assistance to Mir Smi
 will be all the more valuable oecau
 they have his confidence and becau
 they have confidence in him--Arizol 
 Republican