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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19
AN FL PASO PROTEST. (El PaSO Times.

The wanton murder of Tom Foun- tain, an American citizen, in the town of Parral, Mexico, by the scoundrel Ynez Salazar, at the head of the Red Flag rebels, is an incident that cannot be lightly passed or ignored by the American government.
 It is true that Fountain had been employed as a machine gun operator by Colonel Villas government forces, in defence of the legal and constitu- tional government of Mexico, and was taken prisoner by these infamous Red Flag hounds, but under all the rules of the game of war, he was entitled to be treated as prisoner of war.
 Salazar, the cowardly scum of Mexi- can creation, however, in order to show, together with Enrile and Oroz- co, his hatred and contempt for the American nation, and to possibly cause international complications, had this American shot down like dog.
 Will the great American nation of more than 9O,OOO,OOO freeman stand for such degradation as this? Will the authorities at Washington at once demand the delivery of this man Sala- gar to justice, with the alternative of his delivery or the sending of suffi- cient troops into the state of Chihua- hua to get him, or will they show the same spineless attitude that has marked the official demeanor prior to this timer.
 If Washington treats the murder nj Tom Fountain in such a manner, then it is time the American people on the border were organizing to take such matters into their own hands.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19
UNNECESSARY sAcRIIEeE

The Arizona Gazette finds the les islative assault upon the sacred ref erendum clause of the constitution to be all the more regrettable since it was unnecessary; the saloons of Tucson were safe anyhow and in no need of such heroic and costly re- medy as the legislature administered This reminds us Of the grief of the members of the family of mission ary who had been destroyed by the cannibals among whom he was labor ing. It appears to have been the un- varying practice of these cannibals 10 roast missionaries, but in this case a new cannibalistic chef given to expert mentation boiled the victim and pro- duced a dish which the savages could not eat.
 It was the result of this cookery that afforded the missionary's rela- tives the greatest measure of grief, for, as the narrator puts it, "his life had been fooled away in a darned ex- pertinent, so to speak. k.''-Tucson Star
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19
BUILDING THE STATE HIGHWAY

Senator Roberts has introduced Q bill into the senate for the abolish ment of the office or state engineer, who has charge of the state road work. There can be no general sys- tenn of state road work without an en- gineer who shall have control of the entire system of work. Neither can there be any state system of roads if the rules is to be that each county must pay for the roads that are con structed within their boundaries. If we understand the system of state highways that was inaugurated by the last legislature and carried on under plan is to build two main state high ways through the state, one to start at Douglas and run via BiSbee, Tom J. stone, Huachuca Siding, Tucson, Flor ence, Phoenix, Prescott, Flagstaff and on to the Grand Canyon; The other route is to start at Clifton and pass through the Gila Valley in Graham County, thence to Globe, the Roosevelt dam, Phoenix and then down the Gila valley to Yuma. To carry on this general work it is necessary to have it go forward under the state control and to our mind the charge for this work should be met by the state so that each county in the state would bear it's part of the burden equally with the others for the enire work.
 MT. Roberts has no doubt good req son for what he says about the extra vagance and cost of the road that has been accomplished in the past, but this should not warrant the proposition made for abolishing the office of the state engineer as without such official there could be no system in the wor:l, intended to be done in the future. Ifsit was left to the counties to do the work within their borders in their own way and time then surely there would be no order in the work.-Interna- tiOnal
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19
LODGING THEIR RESPONSIBILITY

this week, in reaching con Kinney Bill" vote of the people, thorough exempfcation legislative cowardice hd- ing legislative provision of conflict with their action the Kin ney the the Woman Suffrage amendment to constitution The Woman Suffrage bill was measure The Kinney bill is clearly that calls for legislative and action The by their refusal to submit consti tuonal amendment while the other hand they attempt responsibility and thrust the decs ion important legislative the people. the weeks has had under consid eration the Kinney Bill The Committee Labor has held public hearings It is reasonable to that at these hearings the merits and demerits of the propose bill have been brought Representatives of the for element population have been heard Evidence for the of the Committee Able have made arguments and and the conclusion of this investigation after de careful consideration the Senate Col mittee Labor into the upper house Of the egs submits report which in brief: We know" When brought face to face with the mort important legislative before that tribunal
 majority Senate has lodged it's responsibility By sdeseppng methods they have branded themselves lacking moral and decision and seek to hide behind the skirts of the people On this all important question opinion. A majority of it's members perched the fence ready to fall either way when the returns come in.
 Either the Kinney good is written, it is It should be either passed defeated, or amnded the majority of the Senate directs When they refuse to take action any they simply laying in the harness and confessing themselves to be lacking ability and to the legislative osa conferred upon them by the voters.
 By what of reasoning the Senate has reachen the the Kinney Bill is measure to be re- ferred the voters is past understanding. Very clearly, mnd it is that requires the consideration free from all prejudice and The sudden fate of ten thousand employees in southern hangs in the balance. sudden, con- the conduct of chief industrial en- terfise instead of proceeding in cool deliberate, legislative to do good without harm and injury, the Senate proposes to the bil it originally drawn at the heads or people their hands of all responsibility The entitled decision at the hands of the Senate committee as result investigation. The people entitled decision of the legislature the Kinney legislators, and not the people as whole are in position careful investigation of the re-
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19
Editorial Page
A NEW PLAN OF RECALL

MT. Arthur J.. Eddy, lawyer of distinction and writer law and other topics, ad ect of the recall of judges Without committing himself principle recall, MT. Eddy that the de rand recognized This instrument by intelligent of the Lands of the igno: ant the vicious the visionary Accordingly MT. Ed dy proposes a. plan.
 the recall in Oregon, California and it has been proposed in Arizona MT. Eddy The recall is crude and cumbersome proposition so crude and cum bersome it amounts to little than threat and threats independence" And after analysis of the California and Oregon svstems Mr. Eddy justification for the California system which adopted combat conditions that had become notor ious. The object judiciary that would independent of influences which had controlled of the courts of that state.
 But says MT. Eddy: '"The people may know just what and not knowing they ready to take almost quack remedy that is proposed and the quack remedy, but like quack medicine it may work, though does, it will be good luck rather than to good judgment"
 The recall it has been adopted says Mr. Eddy, is vicious than the recall has been tced another in all the states the short term system which judges compelled to stand reelection intervals That MT. Eddy, the recall in it's most irrational form. Thus judge left lucrative practice for the bench subsists term small salary. His practice dssipated he serves the diff fcult it will be for him practice It is that he regards with increasing each curing campaign He becomes and fearful of the political boss and of the changing people His in dependence is slipping Each election is really the recall it has been adopted only provides be made by shortening of the intervals between elections.
 Eddy's is this: the election of judges for life subject reelection" euphemism for reca,O at will the people, under conditions that will provide but issue to be voted on-namely is the posing the office than the sit ting judge?
 According this pan there is to be question of recalling judge anything he has done. That Eddy, the injection of personal element which would obscure the real issue the superior fitness of candidates Therefore petitions for reelection should statements in manner the person or whose position is involved It should Eddy's plan conemplates and only opposing candidate.
 This project is different from other that has differs the Swiss plan in that it makes provision for the consideration of charges against placing that bare question before that question to be careful y avoided. different from the California and the Oregon plans which permit the nomination of many the judge chosen be elected by minority the cast, leaving the question fitness wholly undetermined.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19
THE SANE AND SENSIBLE
(TucSon Star

The initiative, referendum and re- call was enacted for a sane, sensible people, and any attempt to use these constitutional provisions for petty, i'd: iotic purposes will react upon the men engaged in such a calling Arizona Democrat.
 To be sure, but the constitution does not limit the use of direct legis- lation to sane, sensible people," Un- fortunately it is an instrument that may be seized by those who are not sane and sensible. Then the situation is sure to be complicated further by our inability. to agree as to who are sane and sensible.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19

suit the proposed legislators not the people, have the power of amendment If the Senate
 Lucrative Investigating body is unable reach decision this how much less opportunity will be election intelligent 
 The fact should be borne by the Senate that the Constitution of Arizona the of the is the hands the people 9 of fighting legislative The referendum written with the intention afordiug legislators of from their responsi- blity. referendum the Constitution the people do pretend that masse, possessed legislative wisdom than representatives but they themselves power piece notorious dishonest graft ing legislation.
 A majority themselves as a dodgers" The opportunity the moral courage of it's members important legislative before the state legislature fnching, of deliberation consideration by body, to pass, Kinney
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19
THE STATE HIGHWAY
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 The bill to abolish the state en- gineer ought not to become a law The state has far too much at stake to con slider such a proposition. While it is true that the board of control under Sloan's administration made an awful botch of the territorial highway plan, yet we have different material now, a different governor and a different state engineer at the head of affairs We suggest to the legislature that it give the Democratic administration 2 chance. To repeal that law at this stage of the state highway, would be a gross injustice to the state and an insult to the state administrator. The Democrat has felt for many months that the territorial highway affairs were grossly mismanaged and the money expended carelessly and flag rantly, but that does not offer any excuse to deprive the democratic ad- ministration of an opportunity to rec tify such wrongs. Arizona needs good roads; the various counties of the state need this highway so as the people con travel to and from the various cities and towns and we trust that Governor Hunt and State Engin- ger Cobb will be given a full and free opportunity to demonstrate that the construction of this highway can be accomplished to the satisfaction of ev- cry taxpayer in the state.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19
Public Opinion

or other aliens, who cannot speak English, who have no desire for citi- zenship, and who live in a manner but little better than beasts, saving and sending back to Europe the great CT part of their earnings. They add little and contribute nothing to the wealth of the state. The proposed amendment would deprive all such of employment by making a knowledge of the English language compulsory
 in underground employment. But there has arisen in protest against the bill all the Mexican miners in Ari- zona, few of whom can speak English and many of whom are native born American citizens. This sweeping measure, while not aimed at them, if enacted, will serve to deprive them of employment in Arizona mines. The motive behind the measure is excel lent, but if it becomes a law it will work a hardship where none is in- , tended. There should be made an exception for it's operation that would meet the objection raised by the na- tive Mexican element among miners.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19
MINERAL EXHIBIT AT SAN FRANCISCO

Senate Bill No. 55 introduced by Senator Lovin o County, provides the geological undescrbed mining districts the state, lection of the Panama Pacific Exposition Francisco in 191a So far>he bill has received support from the mining men and communities. The Chamber Commerce has memoriazed the leg behalf of this the Globe taxpayers asking legislature provide literally for this matter stating that they think appropriation is essential The bill provides for the twenty thousand dollars in each for three years commencing with the 1912, for carrying the provisions of the Act.
 The following points support bill have been presented:
 this will have only and half to complete the great work
 economy fail advertise Arizona's greatest resources.
 fc and engineering grade.
 The major proportion of appropriation for great should go for the description of minerals and mines. This work will specially benefit the prospectors small mine The large mines will doubtless of their own accord contribute exhibits.
 The amount asked for is less than of the spending every year Geological alone.
 As the work is started cooperation with all the mining interests in the state be by proper advertisement.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19

The editor of the Editorial Review in the April number, says the follow ing about an article by Hon. Robert M. Dittey, chairman of The Ohio State Tax Commission: "Judson liar mon of Ohio-A Man of Deeds, not Words by Robert M. Dittey, is a force full character sketch of a public man of nationwide reputation and a poten- tial possibility on the Democratic side in the forthcoming presidential nomi- nation. MT. Dittey traces the sue cessful career of Governor Harmon, showing that he has always hit out from the shoulder and attacked the guilty, no matter how highly promin- ent might be the persons involved. The following is famous epigram of Governor Harmon's: Guilt $ always personal; so long as officials can hiGe behind their corporations no remedy can be effected. When the govern ment searches out the guilty man and makes corporate wrong doing mean personal punishment and dishonor, the laws will be obeyed'' Twice cleo ted Governor of Ohio, he has trans formed conditions in the state so that cases of betrayal of public trust have been greatly diminished. Progressive legislation has marked his administra- tion, among other measures having been laws relating to taxation, public service commission, workingmen's compensation, salary loans, and many other important subjects. As a Dem- ocratic candidate for preSiednt he would be certain of Ohio, and he is the only Democrat who, according to Mr. Dittey, could carry both Ohio and Indiana" -f
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19
WORDS AND THE MAN
(Tucson CitiZen)

Words do not make the man but they sometimes mark him. The Back From Elba'' movement was launched with these words:
 My hat is in the ring" few days later the colonel was stripped to the buff" next we hear that he has slug ged them through the ropes," and now we find him ready to take the count in Pennsylvania. Is he saving the fated and final words for June IS, the anniversary of the first Waterloo, when he will throw up the sponge and at once starting training in an at tempt to come back?'
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19
THE ADVISORY RECALL

Worsley, Pima County, with a recall, applied all officials is reaching United States Federal Judges under the provisions bill introduced him ill the the Advisory Recall the this bill U. s. the Federal Judge advised" through medium election, people desire their official scaps they advised place their political True, Constitution, the people would be poweress enforce their advice" judges U. Senators would continue discharge their duties their according own conscience and view the advisory reca in the light iadvised movement. A law without the power of forcement would a nullity.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19

The contempt proceedings filed in the Justice Court of Clifton against F. A. Sanders auditor of Greenlee county, this dismissed Judge Laine of the Superior ed by virtue of the fact that Justice the has Jurisdiction in alleged while his court is not in session. When the hope that body brush alleged charges against the former County Auditor mutilaton iteration of County Records An examination of cords will show that they have not been altered mut within the meaning of statutes a manner to constitute crime There is important work the time attention of the This rep
 esenative body Greenlee citizens should perpeuate political "squabbe that happily has ed to exist.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19
GENTLEMEN, MOVE UP

The Democrat has no disposition to criticise our legislature, as we real ize it has much to contend with, but we wish to impress upon that body that an extra session of this legisIa- ture will spell disaster to the demo- cratic party of the new state. The legislature will be Tn session thirty days on the 18th of April, yet not one of the constitutional mandates has been enacted into laws. Gentlemen. we suggest that you stop fooling and proceed to business.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19

The Democratic Presidential Preferential Primary e ecIcn will be held in Arizona May 24th, under rules and regulations adopted by the State Democratic Commit The of the Democratic candidates Pres will be printed the ballots and voter will his choice for the democratic nomination the Arizona delegation, consisting of six delegates the convention, will be bound by the pr mary At the time the democrats will a member of their party for National Committeeman.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19
AsHuRsT LAuDs MARK

ington:
 Mark Smith received a great oya- tion in both the senate and house. He is immensely popular here and will perform enormously valuable services for the State of Arizona His wide acquaintance his princely bearing and his superb talents are not rivaled by any man in the senate. Arizona made wises election in sending Mark Smith to the Senate''
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19
ARIZONA AT SAN DIEGO
(LOS Angeles Times)

Arizona has wisely created a com mission to represent the new state at the San Diego exposition. Arizona has everything to gain by a generous representation and every opportunity offered it by a coast city. California is an assembly hall for the peoples of the world, and Arizona is heartily wei come to join in the great interchange. which must take place here.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19
PHOENIX OVERSEERS
(AriZona Democrat)

Every bill introduced in the legis- lature, some few busy Phoenix citi- zens march out to the capitol and "in- struct" the legislature what to do in the premises. No wonder Maricopa county is so generally disliked by out side counties.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19

William Jennings Bryan he will refuse abide instruction the democratic voters Nebraska in the that they endorse Judson Harmon their choice for the democratic nomination for dent will attend the national a delegate his home We the peerless becoming dictator to his party rather than leader.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19

The removal of the unsightly Airdome from the Side has demonstrated that further cleaning noval of the unsghty shacks that vicinity terally improve the appearance section town '@:-%e
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19

purported likeness of Uncle George Chase has ap- peared in the Hall of Fame" Arizona Ga zee Another publication of that purported likeness would surely subject the Cochise cal."
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19

The Ell Paso Times nomnates T. Roosevelt for pro- visonal president of Mexico and that F. Or carefully consider strenuous the position. Second the motion. .~.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19
AN EXCEPTION NEEDED
(NopaleS ca sis

There is before the legislature bill designed to remedy a great evil in the mining camps of Arizona, which is the employment of many Slavs, Italians
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-04-19

THE TEMPEST from the play by William Shakespeare at the Empire, Sunday night, April 21st.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-02-07
Imperial Russian Dancers.

It would be difficult for the mind to
devise a more delightful form of en-
tertainment than has been provided by
the Russian dancers from the Metro
politan opera house. New York, who
will appear at the opera house Thurs
day, Feb. Sth, in the ocular opera"
known as Coppelia- This best known
and most popular of ballots is a cho-
geographic adaptation from the tune
full opera, Tales of Hoffman,
The first part of the program is a
series of divertisements-"sp ecialties'
would be the term the average theatre
goerS would employ to describe them.
These consist of solos, duets and en-
sembles, danced to enhancing music
provided by complete symphony or
chestra, which is carried by the or
ganization. Then comes Coppeiia in
two acts. dramatic story in which
ripping comedy and tragedy both find
a prominent place. The entire story
of the endeavor of DIR. Coppelius 70
creation. the merry prank OF Swanflda
in impersonating the doll and the
death of the aged scientist when he
discovers the hoax is graphically re-
lated through the medium of terpis
chore.
Another series of advertisements
rounds out the program.
It is unusual to find a form OF en-
tertainment that appeals with equal
force to cultivated musicians and art
lovers and to the general public us
we'll. This. however, has been ac-
complished by the Russians by sheer
force of their wonderful artistry. All
kinds and classes of people find the
performances of the All-Star Imperial
Russian Ballet the delight that has
caused Car Nicholas and his prede-