Bisbee daily review., 1910-08-18
ROSS MOTION IS
 soUELcHEo AT CAUCUS.
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stating that, in his opinion. r the republicans want to elect any dele gates to the constitutional conven- ton they should declare for the initiative and referendum, because the people want it and there is a strong sentiment for this legislative safeguard throughout the country.
 United States Attorney J. E. Nor rison was called on for a speech. He said that he heartily endorsed Attorney Flanigan's remarkes, and was not in favor of an instructed del egation.
 Charles Thomas made an amend ment to Cassidy's motion to the effect that the Ross platform be en- dorsed by the caucus then in ses- sion Attorney Ross seconded the motion.
 Cassidy was on his feet instantly with an objection 10 the amend ment on the grounds that it was out of order, as it was not germane to the original motion. The chair
 
 then suggested that the chairman call on each delegate present to ex- press his sentiment on the questions under discussion in the Ross plat form.
 The roll was called and all the delegates gave their opinions on the platfrom and what it should prom ise. In every instance but two the initiative and referendum was favored. There was a decided diff erence on the best plan for this en- actment Some favored the recall while others opposed it as they did the two years office term plank.
 During this discussion it was re- marked by two of the delegates that if the referendum and initia- tive should for any reason be known to be objectionable to President Taft and congress it would be better that this enactment be left out, for it is statehood that is the desire of the people of Arizona. It was stated several times by dele gates that in their opinion if the initiative is not in the republican county platform. not a republican out of the ten delegates will be elected.
 After the delegates had given their opinions on the platform, At torney Flanigan stated that he did not believe that President Taft or congress would veto the Arizona constitution because it might con- tain the initiative and referendum. even if adopted on the Oregon plan. He made a motion that the caucus endorse Attorney J. W. Ross as a candidate for nomination at the Ben son convention. As there was a motion then under consideration, no action was taken on Flanigan's mo- tion.
 The Cassidy motion for the sub hitting of the Ross platform at the Benson convention was put by the chairman and carried.
 Attorney Flanigan's motion for the of Ross was taken up and Mir. Cassidy amended it so that it would bring the question of endorsements up at a caucus to be held in Benson. He stated that he did not believe it would be the best plan to endorse any candidates at the caucus then in session. Charles Thomas promptly took the floor and stated that the caucus should stand by Ross. as he was firm for the initiative and refer endum. A roll call was demanded, and the Cassidy amendment was carried by vote of fourteen for and nine against.
 Cassidy made a motion that the caucus adjourn to meet Saturday in the Mansion hotel in Benson on the arrival of the morning train. This motion was adopted.
 During the meeting Rev. J. c. Pritchard was called on for remarks. He stated that it was good govern ment that was wanted and express ed himself on the initiative and ref erendum, stating that this plan of safeguarding the peoples interests was undoubtedly wanted by the cit izens of Arizona.