Arizona republican., 1905-05-04

grave-the effort and sacrifice certain ly ought to be equal to the danger.
 Reduced rates. not to exceed one fare and one-hfth, will be given. and l am assured by the Phoenix board Of trade that a hearty and cordial wei come will be extended to those attend ing these meetings These meetings suggest should afford the nucleus about which a most efficient organiza- ton may be extended to every locality in the territory-the only rivalry should be in the enthusiasm and ear nestness with which these efforts are made.
 It is expected that prominent men of every political faith will be present 10 Il assist and counsel.
 I earnestly trust that you will make | 1t convenient to attend.
 Very truly.
 JOSEPH H. KIBBEY, Chairman. Continuing in explanation of the ! plan the governor had in mind, he said ! that his idea was that these two com 1. mittees. representing both sides of the ! ] political question: but united in the statehood cause. with a territorial cr- ! ganizatiOn complete, were the chan Inels through which the anti-statehood movement could most quickly be pre- | sented to the people But once pre- ! sented, the work of these organiza- lions. as organizations would be fu- | ished though the respective members ! it is assumed will unite their efforts with all prominent citizens in the ] resultant plan of action.
 He suggested therefore that the l board Of trade issue an invitation to all kindred organizations in the terri tory. to be present in as large mum ! bers as possible. at a convention to be held in Phoenix on May 27th. That |. invitations be extended also to each county board of supervisO Ors in the ter ritOry to send delegates and that per ! sonal invitations be sent to every prominent man in the territory who it might be supposed would lend his aid to the movement or come in person. that there might be as large and rep resentative an outpOuring of the citi- zens of the territory as possible. Also that if possible Senator Flint of Cal ifornia be urged to be present. he hay ing already been invited both by the , board and the governor to visit the valley. IL was the governors opin- | ion that the central committees should meet in the forenoon. take such action as they see fit and then having full filled their mission. in the afternoon unite with the popular convention or mass meeting Of the people for gen eraI discussion of the best methods to pursue and in the formation of plan for organizing anti-jointure leagues throughout the territory in every city and town and precinct 1T possible This cOnvention he deemed would be but the official launching Of a movement designed to secure the influence between now and the con l vening of congress. of every citizen of the territory who is opposed to the jointure. and that means practically the entire population.
 The board of trade he believed should act as host for this convention and provide for its entertainment so the convention would be entirely non partisan and there would be a recog- nized head for the days proceedings. He said also that he believed Col J. F. Wilson and Hon. Marcus A. Smith = would be present anl lend their sup port to the movement.
 The governor also suggested another thing that might be taken up by the convention in furtherance of its work N and to express to congress the senu- B ments of the members of this league. / That was petition of protest on orig = fnal lines. The average petition to -s congress. receives but slight considera- .- tion. naturally. It is filed and that is v the end of it. The governor suggested sse that the signatures to the petition in each county should becertified to by the . clerk of the board of supervisors as the signatures of representative citi-
 zens and voters. When all these pef- tions are received. they should be
 printed. together with the cerdfcations
 in one large publication, and copie:
 of the petition be not only presented tC N both houses of congress but to eacf . member of congress and the friends
 of the cause be provided with extra -S copies to thrust into the face of every or member of congress who makes an ar ds gument in favor of joint statehood. II
 other words project for making tn C petition an omnipresent reminder O
 the sentiments of ALL the people O -e Arizona.
 At the conclusion of the governor l[ remarks there were suggestions alon i9 similar lines by Judge Pinney and oth lT CTS and a consensus of opinion tha the governor should be asked to pre- . side at the convention that the meet
 ing might have the full force of tn
 influence of all the people from tn
 governor down to the humblest citizer
 It was also suggested that the after
 noon might not be long enough fo
 the completion of the business an
 that night meeting be held als'
 There were other suggestions ths
 during the summer such friends
 statehood as Senator FOraker, Senate
 Hepburn and Senator Bailey might b
 induced to visit Arizona and strength
 en their faith in the cause and lear
 more about the people and the cour
 try. This brought out the fact tn;
 Governor Kibbey had already tendert
 Speaker Cannon an invitation to con
 here he being now on a trip to O
 Mexico. though it is doubtful if h
 itinerary can be arranged now to pc
 init of it.
 The hoard adODted all Il