Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1906-01-10
"tvhpAT 70 MAKE PROTEST
 WITH CONGRESS.
LNrom WodnoglaY . DaIIyL

roudn and thc bug corporations lu Afl- aona are thc only interests opposed Co joint statehood bas aroused the people of the territory Go action, and a strong drlcgation will bc sent to thc national capital Go demonstrate that all classes ar united in their opposition tu the in. iqui,ous bill.
 Tho movement "tarted in Phoenix Sunday night, when n delegation was named composed of representative citi. scns of various business interests and industries Co go to Washington. Five of the delegates left tho next night, and Barry Goldwater, the other mem. Der of the delegation will leave in s day or 70.
 Prescott joined m .hc movement at meeting of citizens held last evening al the off of Hawkins, Ellinwood Ross, when a delegation was named Co join the other workers at Washing. ton, who are cndcavoring to prevent thc wrong to Arizona that is contcm. plated by Senator Bcvcridgc and his zssOciatrs
 Judge Sloan was chosen as chairman of the meeting, with r. r. Cruice ns secretary, and then earnest talks were unde by A. W. Edwards, Colonel j. '. Wilson, T. C. Job. and F.. F. Ellin. wood, each dwelling upon the import snce of Yavapni county sending de. legation to Washington Mir. Elinwood stated that hc would go to Flagstaff to. day and secure three representative men from that district to also join those who will rcbukc by their presence and statements the falschoods that arc being circulated regarding the na. ture of the opposition that exists in Arizona.
 Attorney R. r.. Morrison stated that hc was glad that the railroads and the corporate interests were against joint statehood tho same as the lawyers, the s,iners, the cattlemcn, the sheep grow. CTS, the farmers and all other business interests. It showed the unanimity of sentiment on the question and that all were raIlying to n common defense. He had been asked to go as delegate, and hc not only deemed it his duty as citizen to do so, but in addition hc would pay his own expenses, and would pay his own railroad fare, even though tho railroads had offered free transportation to all the delegates. That would show to the members of congress that the delegates come of their own volition. to protect their individual in. terests, and not those especially of the sailroad or other corporate interests.
 Judge Wells endorsed the suggestion of NIT. Morrison as to cnch delegate buying a railroad ticket. It would serve as n robukc to those who are saising the cry of railroad lobby. Ev. cry member of the delegation would bc scrutinizcd, and nothing should bc done Co weaken. bis standing.
 Upon motion Mir. Morrison was named ms delegate. and Judge Wells was also nominated, who stated that hc was not certain yet whether he could leave, hut would go if he could so shape his affairs.
 Upon motion the chair was nuihoriz Co name four delegates to accompany MT. Morrison, hut subscqucn, discus sion developed the fact that the mum. her should not be limited, and should be as large as possible in order Co make it thoroughly representative of the business interests of the county.
 A. W. Edwards stated that one of the arguments used by tho opposition was that the Catholic church was in fay. or of joint statehood. As this wa. untrue. he suggested that no bettes man could bo sent as n delegate than "cV' Father Quctu. T. C. Job heart. ny endorsed the suggestion. and Father Qnetu in reply stated tha, he had rc eeived a letter that afternoon from |. C Adams of Phoenix, stating that he had been appointed as delegate. and That tho AntiJoint Statehood lenpue would defrny his expenses lIc added That while in New Mexico recently hc had talk with the bishop, who wns hlghly indignant because inc state mcnt had been circulated that th. Ca 'hoi'c church of both tcrri,orics wns In favor of the merger. He also talk. 'd with several priests. and nll of them expressed themselves in opposition io jointurc.
 After Somo discussion the following delegation was eompletcd R. F. Nor.