Bisbee daily review., 1911-12-21
DOUGLAS MEET
 JOLLY AFFAIR
Democrats Jubilate Over the Success of Party al the Election of
 Last Week
IS LARGELY ATTENDED

democrats on hand Saturday night to attend the ratification and iolll- fication meeting, as announced. The meeting was held in Moose hall and was presided over by Geo. Fl Kelly, President Hankins vacating the chair for the evening, says the h. ternational
 Short speeches were made by tho chairman of the meeting. A. M. Cole, elected as corporation com missioner; D. F. Johnson, elected as state treasurer; J. F. Ross. sheriff elect Harry Wheeler, David Calisn- CT c. A. Taylor, sam YarneH and George Roark
 Through all the speeches it was made plain that the speakers we-a full of joy because of the splendid democratic victory, though in all of them there was vein that showed that all were impressed with the great responsibility which has been placed on the shoulders of the dem- ocrats of Arizona and the necessity for providing efficient, economical and honest administration of public affairs of the new state and of the county.
 Mir. Cole spoke particularly of the undertaking of the corporation com mission, of which he was to become a member, declaring that he had promised the people during the cam paign that should he be elected that he would strive to give to the peo- pie every protection possible from unjust treatment by the railroads and other corporations of the new state, but that he had also prom ised that every legitimate invest ment in this territory, whether by Ia corporation or by an individual should also nave the protection to which they were entitled and which they would need to insure the con tinued prosperity of Arizona. .s did not expect that the commission would be able to accomplish much during the first year, perhaps noth- ing of any importance as it would re- quire time for the commissioners to study their duties and their sur roundings before doing anything. He would certainly not act on any proposition until after he had thor oughly informed himself as to " effect it would have and then, aft CT informing himself as to his duty
 
 Sheriff-elect Wheeler stated that he had already found out that his troubles did not end with his tri- umph on election day, as he had already received more than sixty applications for the fourteen or flf- teen positions that he would have to fill with appointment. To name these apTointees he would take plenty of time and would strive to choose those who were thoroughly qualified to discharge the duties that would be imposed. He asked that his friends and supporters be patient and not criticise him too severely on account of his appoint ments and it vas evident that all would not get their choice, but that he would act from honest de- sire to secure those deputies who would render the best service Jo his constituents.
 Several speakers dwelt on the importance of all elected officius to make no appointments of anyone tor any position who is not thoroughly qualified to discharge the duties re- quired of them.
 The matter of the tenure Of the new officers chosen on last Tues day was discussed and the unani- nous expressed wish was that the first state officials would hold their positions until 1914, and thus avoid another general local political dis turbance next year, before the off cials chosen last week would have an opportunity to demonstrate their efficiency. All the speakers ex- pressed the utmost confidence in the officials chosen to perform their duties well and satisfactorily to the people It was the sentiment of the meeting that the mandates of the constitution should be oDeyed to the letter and spirit by the members Of the legislature.
 There was some discussion of the importance of continuing the Doug las Democratic club in this city and it was agreed that such cUn- tinuance should be promoted and t was planned to have regular meet ings on the first Saturday of each month for the discussion of such questions that might be pending either in the state government or in the county administration. lt was agreed that the next meeting of the club should be on the first Satur- day in January.
 On motion O A. w. Cole, thanks was extended Co the officers and committees of the club for the good work done in the campaign <nd oa motion a committee, cOPslsting Of A. w Cole. J. F. P9ss and c. A. T5yler, was named 10 draft suit able resolutions of thanks Co the Of- ficers Of the club