Arizona republican., 1905-12-08
A MSSOURlAN MAKES
 APPEAL FOR ARIZONA
William R. Hawkens Addresses Let.
 ter to Congressman Clark.

MT. William R. Hawken, who spent some time in Phoenix, became inter ested in the subject uppermost in the minds of the people of the territory statehood legislation. He made a care ful study of the situation and on his return to Denver, addressed the fol- lowing letter to Congressman Champ Clark of Missouri for MT. Hawken is a citizen of Missouri as we'll as res ident of Denver. MT. Hawken writes:
 1883 Court Place,
 Denver, Dec. 4, 19c5. Hon. Champ Clark,
 Washington, D. c.
 Dear Sir:
 While in Arizona lately, in fact hav- ing just left there, being a Missourian, and as such necessarily interested in politics and political questions con- corning the welfare of this union of states. I conversed with quite a num- Der Of Arizonians on the subject not only to them, but also to the whole union, of vital importance as to joint or single statehood in the admission of Arizona and New Mexico.
 I find that those with whom I talked on this subject were, virtually to man, opposed to joint statehood. h. deed, rather than be admitted jointly, they prefer that Arizona should re- main a territory, for the present at least. There are very many reasons that could be enumerated in defense of single statehood, but as you no doubt have studied this question thoroughly, I will not go into an extended ar gument. I will however, give you one or two of the arguments that are made in opposition to the joint idea.
 One is, the fact that the majority of the people in the two territories are absolutely different as to race extrac- tion. That being the case, the terri tory of New Mexico outnumbering Ari- zona in population, would necessarily govern Arizona, the ma Jority of the people of which territory being of a different race, would undoubtedly feel that they were deprived of that most precious right of every citizen of these United States, that of self-govern- ment.
 Another important argument in op- position to the jointure, is the fact that it would be as the marriage tie used to be that is until death do us part" Once admitted as a joint state there would never be a separation. This, the Arizonians argue would not be for their good.
 Now, so much for the arguments that were made to me while in Phoe- nix. I believe their arguments are valid and also logical. Now, as I wish to aid in the good work, ''as far as in me ieth,' there is another side to this question and that is the ever old (and so long the financial interests of the northeastern states have the power to browbeat and bully the balance of the country, as they have from the organization of the government up to the present, just so long it will be) a new question, and that is represan- tation.
 At the session of congress last win ter it was reported in the daily press that a member had said that the rep resentation west of the Mississippi must be at the lowest possible notch" "
 Consequently, the fight on separate statehood on the admission of the ter ritories is inaugurated.
 I ask, sir, if the above is consum- mated, will this tinkering with rep resentation stop there.
  a number of states west of the Miss issippi. Now, how long will it be un- til these same interests will begin to move for the reduction of representa- tion in states that are enimical to them.
 I could go on with the above, but will not weary you, as I know that you are very busy. and my excuse in taking up your time with this, is that I believe it would be absolutely unwise as well as unjust to force joint state hood upon, as I firmly believe, the Un- willing people of Arizona.
 Personally, I appeal to you as Missourian and a democrat, though not in your district, to do (though this is unnecessary all that you can in the furtherance of the principle of the Am- erican right of self government. Trusting that possibly l have beer the means in this letter of having giv- en you at least one point to argue from on this question, I remain Yours Most respeCtfulty. (Signed) VIM. H. HAWkEN.