Arizona republican., 1914-10-22
Representative Gatherin g Assemblies in New State Almory to Greet E. $. Clark, George U. Young and J. l.. B. Alexander
DRY AMENDMENT
 STRONGLY FAVORED
As Result of the Rally, Pima County Gives Promise of Rolling Up Good Progress
 sive Vote at the General Election
Special to The Republican,

TUCTON, Oct. 21.-The progressive meeting held here tonight in the new state armOry brought together a most representative gathering of voters of Pima county who applauded the speak CTS and voiced their appreciation of the sentiments expressed, particularly with reference to the stand of the pro- gressive party of Arizona with respect to the proposed dry amendment. So enthusiastic were those in the large audience over some of the punches, of Hon. F.. S Clark, George U. Young and Captain J. L. B. Alexander there were frequent occasions when these speakers were obliged to pause while deafening applause resounded through the big armory auditorium.
 It was as though Tucsonites had been awaiting the coming of the three speakers Former Territorial Attorney General Clark was given an ovation as he advanced to the front of the plat form. His talk dealt principally with the necessity for revision of some of the first legislation of the state of Ari- zona, legislation which has since been weighed in the balance and found wanting.
 Governor Young was greeted with quite as much enthusiasm as that ac- corded General Clark and it was not until he had begun his address three times that he was able to make himself heard above the applause. Thereafter. except for frequent bursts of hand clapping, there was that silence that attends profound attention to what is being said by the speaker.
 Good government is what every right minded man and woman of Ari- zona really desires" said Governor Young. Good government consists of an honest, earnest, energetic admins tration of the affairs of the state Economy as well as honesty are neces- sary in order to insure good govern ment. We are confronted today with q deplor3ble situation in the administra tion of the affairs of the state of Ari- zOna. Economy is an unknown quan- tity with this administration and eX- strongly manifest.
 The progressive party of Arizona stands for strict economy. As the par tvs candidate for governor, I pledge myself if elected to bring about those reforms that are necessary to insure economy"
 Captain Alexander did not mince words in setting forth the stand of the progressive party of Arizona with re- l spect to proposed statewide prohibit l tion He said that the movement in 1 behalf of the proposed dry amend ment to the constitution is gathering strength and that there will be a veri- table avalanche of ballot for the amendment at the election on Novem 1 Der S
 In dealing with the matter of alleged
 interference with the churches in de-
 priving them of wine for sacramental purposes, Captain Alexander said that if the prohibition amendment carried and It seemingly interfered with the use of wine for communion purposes, the progressive party would engage
 and guarantee to provide every church, free of charge, wine for communion ,i purposes and to insure the churches
 against prosecution for the use of such wine for the purpose designated.
 The forceful presentation of the
 dry amendment situation, brought
 instant and hearty approval from the
 big audience and the speakers were
 obliged to participate in an informal
 reception after the meeting. There is every reason to believe that tonight s
 meeting will add many votes to the pro-
 gressive party column and that Pima
 county on November 3. will be found
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