The Holbrook news., 1910-12-30

lieve congress and the president do not know what. they are talk ing about and that ultimately the constitution will be approved.
 In an interview printed by the Journal Miner of Prescott on Sunday, MT. Clark said:
 The people of the east, and especially of Washington, are taking a lively interest in the constitutions adopted by Arizona and New Mexico, and much dis cussion is taking place. It seems to be generally conceded that the constitution adoped by New Mexico will prove acceptable to congress and the president, and that there will be no delay in the admission of our sister territory.
 Respecting Arizona, however, the opposition to its proposed constitution is general and deep ISeated. It is not partisan, for as many democrats as republicans are against it. From expres- sions heard, it appears that even though the administration, including the president. were democratic, the chances of appro- val would be no better than they are now. Most of the opposition seems to be directed against the recall, as applied to judges, al- though other features of the con- stitution are severely criticised.
 Many congressman recall the, valiant fight made by Arizona delegations and individuals against joint statehood. and all Arizona visitors are now asked to explain the great contrast be- tween the quality of Arizona's population as indicated by it's constitution, and the same thing as set forth in the convincing assurances of our representatives during the joint statehood fight. The question is asked; What has become of the splendid cit izenship of Arizona-the thou sands of sound, sensible, intel ligent and conservative people who were so eminently fitted for statehood? What has become of the great wisdom and sound statesmanship thatwasto distingu ish your constitution if we would give Arizona an opportunity to secure single statehood? And in the face of these two constitu- tions, what has become of the vaunted superiority of your po- pulation, over that of New Mexico? And so on.
 T talked with many public men in Washington, both in and out of congress. and 1 found nore of either party, who believed we have chance of statehood under the present constitution. And the chance Of securing another enabling act, for long term of years at least. is too remote for consideration. Indeed, it seems that hostility to the. admission of Arizona upon any terms. is rapid ly growing, and of course, this is chargeable to nothing but the constitution. In the opinion of the best-posted men in the capi- tai the adoption of this constitu- tion by the people of Arizona leaves the possibility of state hood a hopeless wreck. That President Taftis unalterably op- posed to certain features of the constitution is too we'll under stood to need mention, and that he will disapprove it if it ever reaches him. is unquestioned. However, he will probably bel
  spared the trouble of recording his disapproval, as congress will attend 70 that. whether it be the present congress it may be sub to.
 However, there are many good friends of the territory in both parties. who find it difficult to believe that the constitution will ever be ratified at the polls. They think if incredible that our