Arizona republican., 1905-01-17

state under the name of Arizona. If | it is the belief of your honorable bod ies. as 1t is mine. that the passage of this act is inimical to the best interests 1 of both. territories, and is universally opposed by all residents of this terri | tory, without regard to creed or party. then 1 most earnestly recommend that resolution or memorial be passed by both houses of the legislature express ing the views of the legislative assem- bly of Arizona, the representatives of the people of Arizona upon this sub ject. and that the same be forwarded by wire to the president of the senate of the United States for submission to that body.
 I would further suggest to your hon. orable bodies that any action you may take upon this question at this time assumes proportions of greatest mo- ment to the people of Arizona, not only in the present but for all time.
 After an honest and. comprehensive investigation of this question extend ing over a period of two years, by contact with people of all classes and conditions interested in the welfare of Arizona, I am fully convinced that to a man almost they are opposed to joint statehood with New Mexico as is pro-
  bill.
 would respectfully call your atten- ton to my remarks on statehood to be found on page 13 ct seq. of my report to the honorable secretary of the inter for for the year ended June 30, 1904, a copy of which has been furnished to each member of the present legislative
 LIST OF REPORTS.
 Following is a recapitulation of re- ports of various officials submitted to your honorable bodies for consideration and in compliance with the terms of the law requiring the same:
 l. Biennial report of the Superin- tendent of the Territorial Prison.
 ?. Biennial report of the Board of Control
 4. Biennial and supplemental re- port of the Territorial Treasurer.
 5. Biennial report of the Superin- tendent of Public Instruction
 6. Biennial report of the Board of Regents of the University of Arizona.
 '. Biennial report of the Northern Arizona Normal School.
 s. Biennial report of the Tempe Normal School.
 9. Biennial report of the Board of Curators of the Territorial Library.
 10. Biennial report of the Livestock Sanitary Board.
 H. Biennial report of the Adjutant- General.
 I2. Biennial report of the Captain of the Arizona Rangers.
 13 Biennial report of the Board of Directors of the Pioneer Historical So- ciety.
 14. Report of the Board of Managers for Arizona of the St. Louis Purchase Exposition.
 15 Report of the Secretary of the Loan Commission.
 16 Report of the Trustees of the Territorial Industrial School r. Biennial report of the Board of Medical Examiners. IS. Biennial report of the Board of Dental Examiners. 19. Biennial report of the Superin- tendent of Public Health. 20. Biennial report of the Board of Pharmacy. 21. Biennial report of the Secretary l of Arizona.
 22. Biennial report of the Fish and Game Commission.
 ACQUISITIONS, ETC.
 Attached hereto as an appendix is given a list of acquisitions made and granted, pardons, paroles, commuta- tion of sentences, violation of paroles, 1 and reprieves of prisoners for the past two years; also lists of proclamation ! issued by the governor, and appoint ments of notaries public during the bi- ennial period.
 In conclusion I wish to express my l in the members of this leg slative body and my assurances that cordial relations will exist at all times f betwen the executive and the legis- | lature. Firmly believing that great I good will result to the territory from the present session, have the honor ! to be, gentlemen,
 Very respectfully,
 ALEXANDER O. BRODIE,