Arizona republican., 1910-09-10

 THE ISSUE -.s - Theory Advanced By Re-
 publican Speakers THURSDAY NIGHTS RALLY
Well Attended Considering the Other Affairs of the Evening, Social and 9th erwise-Many Good Talks Were Made.

Considering the many numerous attractionC elsewhere Thursday even ing. the republican rally at the Pastime was remarkably well at tended The big airdome was well filed and it has a rather large seat ing capacity. Every candidate on the ticket was present and a major ity of them were given an oppOr- tunity to talk. The principal speak CTS, however, were Thomas Arm strong, George Christy, Dwight B. Heard and George NJ. Hahn. H. c. Sprunger was also introduced and spoke briefly. The last two named were not precent on the occasion of the former rally.
 The first speaker was George Christy. He advanced the theory that is fast being accepted by dem ocrats and republicans alike that statehood is the principal issue at the present time and the initiative and referendum a secondary consid- eration. He spoke of the opportunity that is now knocking at the door and expressed the hope and belief that the people of Arizona on next Mon day would do the right thing; which meant statehood. He concluded his remarks with a few strong points on the importance of statehood to the development fo the territory.
 George H Hahn following along much the same line of thought and spoke of the great need of statehood. He felt that the people of the ter ritory were progressive and to make progress possible, needed statehood which would mean more capital, the lack of which is now greatly ham pering the progress of the territory. He felt that the only manner in which statehood could be secured would be to write q constitution free from experimental measures and one that would pass the observing eye of President Taft and congress.
 Thomas Armstrong Jr. followed and spoke at considerable length. One hearing MT. Armstrong can not help but be impressed with his serious thought and consideration on the subject. Like the other speakers he regards statehood as the one thing above all others to be considered.
 Dwight B. Heard limited himself in time to a few moments but spoke forcibly and to the point. He called special attention to the promise of President Taft when here last fall l that he would do all he could to get | statehood for Arizona "The president | has done his part" said Mir. Heard, | and it is now up to the people of | the territory to do theirs"
 l,c,. concluded the meeting with a splen did address This is the second time | the former governor has spoken here | this campaign and on each occasion | he has done an immense amount of | good and cleared many a doubting | mind As on the former occasion | he gave the matter of initiative and | referendum particular attention. The | two measures he characterized as a dangerous experiment for many req sons.
 Between the addresses the State hood Glee club rendered a number of very appropriate and acceptable songs. The presence of the club lent much to the pleasure of the meeting. J. E. Cook. a prominnt Tempe repub lican, presided at the meeting as chairman in a very able manner
 Across the street the labor party held a meeting. A goodly number of the faithful gathered there while the republican rally was is progress and at its close. many more came. The labor meeting. the batter part of it. drew a good sized house. The speak CTS were Messrs Cook, Liebel and Parry. the last named being Tempe's