The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-01-01
THE LAW. By B. B. Wall.

| eve are sorry lack of space pre- vented our publishing this article in OUT last weeks issue.)
 A dual purpose prompts me to write this article for publication. In the first place many persons, both prohi- bitio1ists and nti-prohibitionists have asked my opinion of the prohi- bition amendment, to the Arizona Constitution, voted upon as an Initia- tive measure, at the last general cleo tion, and I wish to do my interroga- Il tors the courtesy of replying to them. In the second place I desire to make my position, as county attorney elect, clear relative to the enforce ment of the criminal laws in Green lee count.
 l I shall drscharge my full duty un- der the oath the law requires me to take- and in accordance with the law as I interpret and comprehend it, without fear or favor, impartially and irrespective of persons.
 I take no pleasure in any ones mis- fortune or suffering. Hence do not desire to prosecute my. fellowman. Therefore | afford those who have and are now living in violation of the law of this state an opportunity to discontinue their unlawful conduct to the end of saving them selves pun ishment and me the unpleasant duty of prosecuting them.
 There has been some speculation, which has reached my ears, as to my attitude toward certain laws which have not been duly respected in this county. To set this doubt at rest I will say hat I shall enforce the anti gambling law and the laws through civil and criminal action to enforce the law against prostitution, and it's allied evils. Playing slot machines, whether for merchandise, checks credits or money or any representa- tive of money, pool room and other forms of gambling are violations of the law and shall prosecute the of fender.
 The law is not of my making but its enforcement will become my sworn duty and I have no disposition or intention to betray the confidence the people of this county have re- posed in me. If a law is right, just, equitable and wise, it's enforcement is desirable if a law be otherwise it's rigid enforcement is the best me; ms Of bringing about it's amendment or repeal.
 The law not only requires me to do my duty but a part of that duty is to require the other county officials
 
 the law.
 The prohibition law of Arizona, when it shall have become effective, on and after January 1st, 1915, is as fol lows:
 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE
 OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA:
 That the Constitution of the State of Arizona be and is hereby amended by adding thereto another article the same to be numbered XXIII and to read as follows, to-wit:
 Sec. 1 Ardent spirits, ale, beer, wine, or intoxicating liquor or liquors of whatever kind shall not be manu- factured in or introduced into the State of Arizona under any pretense. Every person who sells, exchanges, g1ves, barters, or disposes of any ar dent spirits, ale, beer, wine, or intoxi- eating liquor of any kind to any per son in the State of Arizona, or who manufacturers or introduces into or attempts to introduce into the State of Arizona any ardent spirits, ale, beer, wine, or intoxicating liquor of any kind, shall be guilty of a misde- meanor and upon conviction shall be for not less than ten days nor more than two years and fined not less than twenty-five dollars and costs nor more than three hun dred dollars and costs for each of tense; provided, that nothing in this contained shall apply to | the manufacture or sale of denatured | alcohol.
 Sec. 2. The legislature shall by | appropriate legislation provide for | the carrying into effect of this amend | nent.
 Sec. g. This amendment shall | 5ake effect on, and be in force on and after the 1st day of January, 1915.
 Filed July 2, 1914.
 This amendment after being ap- f proved by the vote of the people electors, has been duly signed and | by the governor of the State.
 In my opinion this law is adequate, l. md susceptible of legal enforcement without legislative enactment supple Ii nenting it. It is a constitutional Imendment to the Arizona Constitu- ion and consequently the only ques- ion of it's constitutionality that can
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