Graham guardian., 1912-09-13
TO THE DEMOCRATS
Interesting Statement Made
by National Committee
man Ling
To the Democrats of Arizona:

To the Democrats of Arizona:
From advice received from all por-
tions of the state, it appears that
there is no division of sentiment
among the democracy, and that the
entire party is unanimous in its sup
port of the standard bearers selected
by the Baltimore convention.
The only apparent danger to
democratic success in Arizona, is
that which results from over-con-
fidence. No battle was ever won
without good, careful attention to
the details of the campaign; and
many battles have been lost by lack
of preparation and over confidence.
1t must be remembered that the
democratic party is fighting a deter
mined and powerful enemy. While
it is a self. evident fact that the divis-
ion of the enemy is one of the sources
of democratic strength, our battles
must be won upon our own strength
rather than upon the weakness of
the enemy.
1t is well known that the forces
behind the republican candidate for
president will be supplied with an
immense campaign fund, and that
they will be led by men who are
past masters in the art Of conduct
ing, campaigns. The protected in
terests will use every deceit and vile
known to them for the purpose of
prevailing upon the working men,
farmers and business men that pros
perity is dependent upon the present
high tariff. They have done this in
the past and unless the weaknesses
of their position are exposed fully,
they may in the present campaign
succeed in deceiving the people
again.
The strength of the third party
lies in the general dissatisfaction
which prevails throughout the coun-
try, which has been seized upon as
an excuse for its existence. That
the new party will have ample finan-
cial support is clearly demonstra-
ted because of the immense eorrup-
ton fund which it possessed before
the republican convention. -
These foes must be met and Wig
orously combatted at every point
to the end that the principles of
democracy may prevail and that the
majority for the democratic candi-
dates may be SO decisive as to leave
no doubt where the country stands.
Grave criticism has gone forth,
and it is justified, because of the
fact that in the past large financial
institutions have contributed largely
in national campaigns. 1t must be
borne in mind that in order to con-
duct a national campaign a great
deal of money is required. and that
it has legitimate uses. Anyone
familiar with the published accounts
of the Baltimore convention must
be advised that the nominees of that
convention were the nominees of
the people. Having compelled their
nomination. will they leave them
embarrassed for necessary campaign
funds? And if the people at large
won't subscribe to pay legitimate
expenses in a contest made for them
shall these expenses go unpaid? If
they are paid, it is desired that our
nominees be placed under monetary
obligations TO wealthy men and the
interests? The large use of money
by few rich men, or by corpora.
tions, is the curse Of American pol
itics. The appeal has been made to
people of small means to contribute
toward the expenses of the cam
paign. There has been a very gen.
erous response throughout Arizona,
but the results have been far from
satisfactory.
The National Committee, upon
the recommendation of the Arizona
member, has selected committee
Of five, residing in different portions
Of the state, to personally solicit
subscriptions along the lines men:
toned. This committee Consists of
Mr.. Ed. l.. Shaw of Phoenix; Mr..
W. H. Burbage of Winslow; Mr..
George Nicholson of Yuma; Mr..
James Douglas of Douglas and Mr..
Chas. X. Scholey of Prescott. These
gentlemen will supplement the work
initiated and it is urged
that every democrat who is desirous
of the success of the ticket on Nov