Arizona republican., 1906-09-07

Bisbee, Ariz., Sept. 6.-(SpeciaL)- With William F. Cooper of Tucson their chosen candidate for delegate to congress, and after adopting a platform heartily endorsing the administration of President Roosevelt for his giving to this territory the right to vote whether or not they should remain a territory and unreservedly and unqualifiedly en- dorsing the territorial administration of Governor Kibbey, declaring the repub- lican party to be unalterably opposed to joint statehood, favoring the just and equable taxation of all property within the territory, the most enthusiastic convention ever held by the republi- cans Of Arizona adjourned at 10 o'clock tonight.
 Aside from the naming of the stand ard bearer of the party and the enthu- siasm among the delegates over the se- lection of the convention. the greatest satisfaction is expressed with the unanimity of sentiment against joint statehood. The contests decided to- night have been approved in several cases by those disfranchised of votes in the convention. On every hand is heard the prediction that Arizona will elect a republican candidate in November next.
 AFTERNOON SESSION.
 w. s. Sturges chairman of the ter ritorial central committee. called the vention to order in Pythian hall shortly after ? o'clock. For the occasion the convention room had been most elab- orately decorated. The American flag and the use of pictures of Roosevelt and Governor Kibbey constituted the main features. In the absence of the secretary of the territorial committee. Tom aIa1 of Va tNy was made acting secretary, and read the convention call.
 On behalf of the mayor of Bisbee, Thomas D. Bennett was introduced to the convention and delivered an ad- dress of welcome. A response was made by E. S. Clark of Yavapai. who thanked the host of the convention for the treatment accorded the delegates.
 An agreement, which was practically. closed Wednesday evening, between the counties of Cochise, Graham Maricopa and Yavapai, was then consummated, whereby Ernest A. Haggott of Yavapai county was to be the temporary chair man of the convention. On motion of George Mauk of Maricopa county MT. Haggott was selected by the conven- ton for that position. In a very pleas ant speech delivered in happy vein, he thanked the convention for the honor, complimented Bisbee on her en- tertainment of the guests, told of the success which awaits the republican candidates in the territory this fall, and suggested that the convention at once take up the work which was before it.
 MT. McReynolds of Cochise county presented the name of F. F.. Cole of Bisbee as the temporary secretary of the convention and he was chosen unanimously. It was on a motion of George D. Christy of MaricOpa county that the committee on credentials was appointed by the chairman, after which a recess was ordered. in order that the committee might enter upon it's deliberations. The personnel of the committee was: William Hubbell of Apache. J. F. Crowley of COcbise, IF. w. Smith of Coconino, George K. French of Gila, G. F. Cleveland of Ora ham, Roy $. Goodrich of Maricopa K. l.. Hart of Pima. W. H. Clarke of Nav ajo. J. E. McGee of Pinal, Allen T. Bird of Santa Cruz and A. J. Doran of Yav- apai.
 While the delegates were waiting to hear the report, impromptu speeches were made by Albert M. Sames. Tom Flannigan and E. J. F'lannigan of Co., chise. F.. s. Clark of Yavapai. District Attorney Crosby of Apache county and H. B. Amaya of Pima. The remarks of all the speakers forecasted republican successes in all of the coupties of the territory.
 Seven jointure delegates, five of them remaining two from Navajo. were en-