Weekly journal-miner., 1910-06-29
(From Saturdays Daily)

(From Saturdays Daily)
 Governor Sloan and Judge E. M Doe divided the honors at the Busi ness Mems Dinner at the Yavapai Club, last night. Judge Doe had been invited to deliver an address explaining the provisions and opera ton of the statehood bill and the event attracted a large attendance of members and their invited guests
 While the dinner was in progress ii was annouced that Governor Sloan would pass through Prescott on his way to Phoenix, and Vice President A. W. Edwards, who presided over the affair, appointed LeRoy Ander- son. Judge Hawkins and Paul Hast ings to meet the chief executive at the depot and bring him to the club At the proper time this committee performed its duty, and when Gov ernor Sloan entered the room the crowd arose to its feet and amid the waving of flags, sang "My Coun. try, 'Tis of Thee"
 Cheering, loud and prolonged, broke forth as the governor was es- corted to the head of the table and presented to the crowd, although ao introduction was necessary in a community which is his home He said:
 Governor Sloan's Remarks.
 This is an unexpected pleasure. I am on my way to the Capital City to perform the executive act of making the apportiOnment of dele gates to the Constitutional conven- tion and issuing the proclamation for that election. I was prepared to see an enthusiastic body of Ari- zonsns, but what I have seen and heard exceeds my expectations. I hope that l may not be understood in a partisan sense when I say that statehood is due to one man more than anyone else and that man is President William H. Taft. (Cheers). It was due to his persistence that the pledge in the national platform was redeemed, and it was his un- ceasing efforts that won the day. tCheers). In saying this I do not wish to minimize the effective work of others. There was the intelligent and whole-hearted work of Seere- tsry Hitchcock. Gratitude is due to Delegate Ralph Cameron. He was on the job every minute. He made many friends at Washington among influential men and was al- was working. (Applause).
 We owe a debt to Senator Bever- idge. He promised to report the bill out of committee and secure it right of way, and he kept his prom ises. Nor should We forget Chair man Hamilton of the House com mittee on Territories He did a graceful thing when he yielded and aequiesced in the Senate amend ments, thus Obviating the danger of a conference
 And l want to say that Senators Bailey, Frazier and Money rendered valuable assistance-as much as tn y could considering that they were of the minority party.
 What are we going to do9 Will Arizona justify herself in the eyes of the nation by the character of the constitution which she will sub mit7 Yavapai should send her wisest and best men to that con- ventiOn. I want to see a eonstitu- tiOn that will be a credit to our people in the eyes of the President, the Congress and the entire nation; and I am confident that is what you will prepare and submit.
 Holds Reception.
 Governor Sloan was enthusiastic ally applauded at the close of his fervent and inspiring remarks, and X short recess was held in order that l all present might shake hands with | him. To the Journal Miner repre- | Al