Bisbee daily review., 1909-02-16
PAGE BILL Is APPROVED
 BY MEETING
Citizens Adopt Resolutions and Wire Full Text to the House Saloon Men Also Send Telegram .-lLI

The passage of the Pace local op- gathering of about three hundred church Sunday night after regular services. Resolutions to that effect were introduced and unanimously adopted, although several persons present refused to vote either affirm stiveiy or negatively.
 The meeting which was held by pre- arranged agreement between the pas ,Ors or the various churches gather d shortly after S:30 and at g o'clock it was called to order T. N. L-akin was named as chairman pro tenn, and J. L. Bowden temporary clerk.
 Speeches were made by several of those present condemning the opposi- tioE 10 the bill being made by mem bers of the legislature, and 8 set Of resolutions, previously prepared were then presented for passage. A stand ing vote was called for upon both sides of the question. and with the ex- ception of a few of tAe congregation who refused to vote the resolutions were unanimously adopted. A call was made for contributions in order that the resolutions might be telegraphed in full Monday to the leg stature, was made and sufficient funds for the purpose collected
 The resolutions follows:
 Whereas. the principle of majority rule Is fundamental in the govern me1t Of the United States. and is cherished as a priceless heritage from our Revolut'o onary fathers by all Amer ican citizens. and
 Whereas, the statutes of Arizona deny this principle to the people on the question of local option. requiring a two-thirds vote for it's application. and
 Whereas. an amendment is before the legislature of Arizona which is de- signed to secure for the people their GCd given and b'ood-bought right of majority rule, said amendment being popularly known as the Pace bill, now therefore be ijhgrogbe,. if5f. ifs ak
 Be it resolved. by the people of the City Of Bisbee, in mass meeting as- sembled. that the members of the council and house of representatives 'Cf the twenty-fifth legislature of Ari- zona be, and are hereby. urged to pass sa q bill
 Whereas, We believe that the law permitting gambling in our territory lis great detriment. and is impeding advancement at this time when statehood is sought, now therefore.
 Be 1t resolved, by the people of the City of Bisbee, jn mass meeting as- .sembled. that the members of the twen'y-iifth legislature of Arizona, now in session, be, and hereby are. requested to pass such measure as will prohibit gambling in Arizona
 Not to be odtdone by the church people several of the saloon men of the city, immed' ately upon learning of the action of the meeting. sent the following telegram to Asse-nblymen Sutter and Roberts.
 Presbyterian church meeting. pre- sided over by T. N. Isakin, did not ex- press sentiments of Bisbee taxpayers. The chairman is not q resident of the territory, and is not qualified to de- eide the best interests Of the commun- iiy at large"
 This message was sent Sunday night t-e telegraph operator being routed out of bed to perform the service.
 Much speculation was had yesterday as 10 the probable effect of the two messages upon the assembly and the passage of the Pace bill. wh'c, has been pending for several weeks.