Graham guardian., 1906-11-02

of our Government, and we con.
graduate the people of this terri
tory that through the efforts of our
distinguished Delegate TO Congress
Hon. Marcus A Smith backed by
the patriotic citizens of the Terri
tory, this calamity was averted.
I'VE rejoice in the splendid sue
cess of the unbeaten aud unbeatable
Democrat, Hon. Marcus A. Smith,
whose brilliant service in the
Congress of the United States, is
the possession and pride of the
whole Territory In spite of
treachery and unheard'of diff
cuIties, Arizona under his leader
ship, still retains her integrity
and autonomy. We appeal to all
citizens of the Territory, irres-
pective ofparty, to lay aside par
tissn prejudice and join with us on
the broad platform of patriotism
and love of Arizona, and return
him to the position he has so sig.
nally honored.
awe declare for honest and
equal taxation of all property just.
ly subject TO the same, including
railroads, mines, corporations and
individuals without discrimination
in favor of any one whomsoever, so
that the wealth of the country may
beur its full proportion of the
burdens of government"
We point with pride to the fact
that under the democratic admins
tration in Graham county the
affairs OF the county during the
past two years have been admin.
istored on such economic lines that
all of her current obligations have
been met and for the first time in
her history the business of the
county is conducted on cash
basis The taxes of the county
have been reduced almost one half,
record that was never made be-
fore in Arizona, and which means
saving to the people ofthe county
of between 100000 90 and $40,
100000 per annum,
We especially commend the as
SCISSOR for his earnest and effective
efforts IN securing equitable dis
tribution Of the burden Of taxation
We pledge legislative Nominees
of this convention to amend the
revenue laws so that more equi
table distribution of the burden OF
taxation may be had between the
counties of the territory 80 that nc
county will paying larger pei
cent OF territorial tax than another;
also, to pass such laws as will reg
uIate frcights and fares so that all
portions of the territory will be
treated alike by the common car,
riers. We also pledge them TO use
their efforts in securing an appro'
priation for the building of a
bridge spanning the Gila river in
Graham county. We pledge all oi
our nominees to as economical ad
ministration OF county affairs as is
compatible with wise and good
government.
Realizing the fact that the re
cent salary paid to jurors is in.
sufficient to pay their actual cx
penses while attending court, we
pledge our legislative nominees to
the enactment of u law increasing
this salary from $500 TO $500.
Realizing that the county has
come TO that point of advancement
where her financial condition will
admit and our needs demand bet.
ter roads, we pledge the nominees
for supervisors to improve and
build substantial highways and
bridges in all parts of the county
as rapidly as possible.
We demand honesty and purity
IN the administration of public af-
fairs, whether legislative, execu-
tive. judicial, territorial or county
and pledge our nominees to faith
full observance of tho same