Bisbee daily review., 1914-05-09
MERGER TALK

MERGER TALK
 Arizona is a sort remove from California where the Republican campaign was opened this week and be- of this proximity it may that the shots fired by William A. Prendergast and other speakers will carry their straight and true force across boundary line. Mr. Prendergast is the who nominated Theodore Roosevelt in the Chicago convention of 1912, and one of the founders of the national Progress i've Party Without loss of ignity of prestage as
 leader and without surrender of principles. he has returned to the c o. F. fold. He believes he can ac- complish the good for his country Republican. The party with which he parted in 1912 is not tie same party to which he allies himself today He takes much credit the beneficial change in Republican tenets as is due to himself as a former Progressive.
 In his speech at San Francisco Monday he told why it was urgent that the Progressves reegated the list temporal political organizations which have ful- filled mission. He said it must not be forgotten that in order for the Republican party to accomplish victory in the congressional elections fall and in the Presidential campaign of two years hence it would be necessary those who would disestsbsh the Democratic supremacy to work under banner.
 Mir Prendergasts assertion of a need for the dis establishment of Democratic supremacy will be chal- lenged broadcast bu, nls for merger of the Republican and Progressive parties rings true Here is a part of his plea for coaliton
 'We want all who have been of the party household whether they be known Progressves or Progressive Republicans to join once more in the great work of placing this company upon basis of domestic prosper ity and international dignity.
 he evidence of the election of 1913 and those that have taken place 1st of this preg of pd gr stu there are many outside who believe, and in my judgment in the greatest good faith that justify their remaining in another organization Some of these base their attitude upon the certain individuals whc have ueen and still are potent in Republican politics are satisfactory to all its followers Furthermore Che question of leadership is one which determnabe by the majority of organization and do not believe thai any leader whose record is that does not justify public confidence maintain his leadership if proper effort is made to dsodge him.
 "A studied effort has been and is being made by the managers of the Progressive party to convince thei followers and the American people generally that the! are unalterably opposed to any arrangement whlc' would produce an amalgamaton of the Republican an' Progressive parties Whether by intention or not he' are also creating the impression that it is the Repubi can party and not the Progressive organization which making this arrangement
 "That Republicans in the and many independ eut voters are convinced that the time has whe through the cooperation of the former followers th Republican party should be to accept it's old tim strength is undeniable But in this discussion Of anna eamauon the Progressive leaders have resorted to th favorite practice of conceving for their purpose an imaginary personality and then proceeding to d' stroy it.
 "In SO persistently dsavowing amalgamation the are fully endeayorng break the force of the unmt akablo trend popular feeling toward the Republica party This has shown itself in the election returns an in he disposition everywhere manifest to cast aside no essential issues and concentrate public thought upo tbe essential principles which nave made for nations stability. when the Republican party has been nruste with control"
 In its bearing state politics in Arizona, M prendergasts speech is ripe for immediate consum ton here If divided opposition undertakes Che owe throw Of the Hunt machine next fan. t invites defea ,,Yd any qualified candidate other than Governor Hu a ts standard bearer, Arizona Democracy could marc ,o the musings with unsulled banners and prot appeal for support. II Che mac4ae N arougy