Bisbee daily review., 1909-02-19
HUNT MAKES
 WARM REPLY ID SPE|SS
Defines the Position of the Ari- zona Lawmakers As to Ad- verse Capital and Invest mentS' Legislation


 PHOENIX. Feb. 6.-President Hunt has sent the following warm let ter to President chas. A. Spiess of the legislative council of New Mexico:
 Dear Sir: I beg to acknowledge receipt of your telograpnic eommuni- cation of the 1lth inst, as follows:
 Overwhelming majority of New Mexico legislature by caucus has agreed not to enact any legislation adverse or hostile, or which could be considered adverse or hostile to capi- tai or Investments, and ask your co- operation if you agree with us-
 CSigncdJ 'CHAs. A. SPIEsS."
 While it is not within my pT6yince. as president Of the council. 10 say W hat is or is not the attitude of the Arizona legislature. or what action may or may not be taken by the body Of which l have the honor to be q member. l can assure you. both as a citizen and as a delegate cnosen tO represent the people of my county and of the territory of Arizona. that
  mate interest, caiptaiistic or other wise. will have my encouragement or support. l have striven and shall con- iinue to ask and strive only for the enactment of such laws as will insure to the people of my territory. ire spectiye of class. political afiliatiCn CT financial station, a fall enjoyment of those beneficent provisions of the .r 1r5sz fs.a have for their basic principle the self evident fact that all men were created free and equal. and. so far as the formation and endorsement of our laws may render possible, are entitled to equal consideration and protection.
 Just what may be your interpre- taticn of adverse or hostile" legisla- tion, as 1t relates to capital or invest ments," l canot Say, but from the Wordins of your telegram I am led to fear that the action of your caucus. spells a willing su0seryience to those sell appointed guardians of the public veal who. by reason of great wealth. arc too often, and to the evTlasting disgrace Of our country. powerful to lic'ate the actions of legislators elect ed and sworn Co represent the whole people.
 I sincerely trust. Mir President, that I have misconstrued your com. mInication. Put l cannot refrain zopa. where we are asking for that which is our just due, the right of self-goyernment, and striving to show to the congress and 10 the people of the United States our faith in and
 
 "a government Of the people. for the people and by the people" ~e would think at least twice before placing ourselves on record as being pledged against the enactment Of any legis- lation which could be considered Rc- verse to capital"
 When WE reflect that capital repre- scnts but one class, and that very small class Of our citizenship; that the capitalistic idea of proper legisla- ton. of the laws enforcement and of the correct interpretation of what should or should not be considered adverse legislation" has never been marked by a noticeable sympathy for the rights or the welfare Of others, we can only conclude that 10 place our lawmaking body at the disposal
 
 bIazenly confess, If my venture Into the realm of word-coinage may be paTdoned. moneyarchial form of gov ernment,. incompatible with these fun damsntal principles upon which our forefathers relied for the building of nation wherein every law-abiding citi- zen might, without let or hindrance enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit Of happiness
 Do not assume that Arizona is an tasonistic to capital. Far from it. This territory invites investments and. while pointing 70 her mineral laden mountains and fertile valleys as the first and chiefiest justification for the invitation. has no hesijancy in adding the assurance that every legitimate protection which q fair minded and God-feariag people cal offer will be extended 10 those who accept the splendid opportunities abOunding within her borders. But while the independence 0f her peO- pie maintain and the manhood of her representatives remains unpurchas- able, tho Arizona law will know neftn- CT rich nor poor. king or peasant, and those who have or may hereafter in vest their millions here wiI have to content themselves. as well they can afford to. with staiHics moulded vItn an eye single to the welfare of the whole people.
 Commanding these sentiments 10 the thoughtfuI consideration of the Overwhelming majority" of your leg i3lative caucus. have the honor tU subscribe myself.
 Very truly yours,
 GEO. W. P. HUNT, President of the Council. Twenty-fifth
 Legislative Assembly Of Arizona