Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-08

honestly identified with legitimate business, must surrender their righ. and property to the dictation of la
 Dor federations or any combination oi political influences not founded upon justice, as seems to be the desire oi so many, God help those who live to see the day.
 l have, as is generally known, de voted good part of my life, in 3 simple way, trying, together with others, to develop the resources of Arizona when Territory; and now as a State, with some success and a great deal of satisfaction, accompsn- jed by many trying experiences, and l have not lost faith. I believe the troublesome problems that confront business interests can and will be met successfully by the well-meaning citi- zens of our State, to do which, ;low- ever, they must take a serious inter est In political affairs.
 We have, in Arizona, one of the richest States in the Union, when con sidering natural resources, with pros poets brighter than ever before if given chance. Today the mines de veloped and undeveloped, are claim. ing more attention than ever before. Our great valleys are filling up with energetic farmers. Our cattle, sheep and lumber interests are prosperous, nothing standing in the way of a great future but reckless politics, which, l am pleased to say, there are good reasons for feeling, will, at our next election, be materially clarified, 1 am reminded that a year ago, I stated that within twenty-five miles of this spot, should have said seven teen miles, there was being developed, one of the richest precious metal mines in the United States. The owner of this wonderful property has been carrying on extensive develop ment work throughout the year, ex- posing larger and better ore bodies, by far, than were in evidence when you were nere year ago. have no direct interest, in the property. Those interested in mining however, are a little out of patience with Arizona,5 good friend, the owner of this mine, as he seems to want to carry his de. velopment work to China. which, of course, he has right to do, but those interested in the mining business, would like the indirect benefit that would result from the publicity that would be felt from the record this mine would make when the reduction of ore begins, but that does not seem to disturb our good friend MT. Thay- CT, bit. He meets you with one of his friendly smiles, and twinkle in his eye, and says. Come again"
 From one end of the State to the other, there is more activity in the mining business, than I have ever known, and we are in hopes some. of our visiting bankers will get in be fore it is too late. We would particu- larly like to see the mining men of San Francisco and Los Angeles take a hand in the development of resources O. the State, thereby bringing IS closer to the prosperous cities of Cal ifornia, of which we arc so fond, and. likewise their bankers.
 You doubtless observed that the address of President Wilson delivered at the Manhattan Club in New York recently, was well received, and I can assure you that it had stimulating and helpful effect throughout the en- tire country. It would seem, how ever, that Mir William J. Bryan, would have it understood that the president can not know or. understand the needs and wishes of true Ameri- can citizens without he, Bryan, in forms him. The more Bryan antag- onizcs the president, the stronger the president will be with thinking people at least. The presidents address touched the business, as well as the political pulse of the country, and stimulated confidence, so necessary in times like the present, when courage. and true Americanism must assert t. self. The policy of preparedness, as. outlined by the administration, should be overwhelmingly supported. l. means not only protection, but a great stimulant to business, such as conf dencc alone can assure. It quickens' ones pride in himself and ill his country. Let the Peace at Any Price howlcrs, howl! Windjammcrs will al ways be with us,-their real worth, however, is pretty we'll known.
 I have tried to claim your attention longer than l should, and trust you will pardon me I realize that the little I have stated iS dfridedIv rOna-