The copper era and Morenci leader., 1915-04-30
AR|zONA'S SENATOR PAYS BRIEF. VISIT
 ID CLIFTON
Is Making Trip Throughout the State Meeting the People and FamiIiariz- ing Himself With Needs of Every Section-WiII Be Candidate for Reelection in 1916

Reelection in 1e16-
 United States Senator Henry Foun- tain Ashurst is here today for a short visit in connection with matters which he states are absolutely non- political. T am making a trip over the state for the purpose of seeing the people and finding out what they think and what their desires are. I have been away from Arizona for some time and want to get in per Isonal touch with the people of the |state again and the only way that I can do it is to make a trip all over the state =
 The coming of Senator Ashurst was unheralded. He alighted from the af- ternoon train without announcement and proceeded to the Clifton Hotel where he was soon surrounded by a group of friends. It soon became known that the distinguished Senator was in our midst and a number call ed during the course of the evening to pay their respects. The Senator entertained a small audience with a recital of the famous fight in the senate over the Ship Purchase Bill, only few minutes intermission, con- tinuously for fifty four hours wait ing for roll call. He recounted Senator Stones castigation of the seven democratic senators, who in the hour of need deserted their party, going over to the republicans, and causing dead lock.
 While here only a short time the Senator discussed highway construc- ton within the National Forests and water power projects with those in= terested.
 Being compelled to be in Prescott on May 3rd the Senator was unable to pay Morenci a visit. He will leave Prescott early in June to be present at the launching of the battleship Arizona on June 18th which has been constructed by the government at a cost of $13.O00.OOO.
 Will Run Again
 
 twill you be candidate for the nomination to succeed yourself?" was asked the senator. He replied: Yes, I certainly will be a candidate for the nomination. | want to sue ceed myself and I am sure that I will despite any opposition from any other for the nomination, no matter who they are.' When asked if he. had anything to say about the proposed candidacy of Governor Hunt to succeed him in the senate Mir Ashurst said. -'Yes, have heard about it. but am abso- lutely confident that I will return to the senate"
 Wilson In 1916.
 Mr. Ashurst was asked about the dent amalgamation of the Repubh cans and Progressives and it's effect on the Democratic chances of turn ing a minority in 1912 into a ma jority in 1916. He said, There will be Progressive candidate for pres Ident in 1916. I do not think that it will be Roosevelt Although it islpos- sible that the Republicans and Pro- sressives may get together, if they 10 the chances of the success of the Democratic candidate will not be les ,ened. Wilson and Marshall will be re7nominated and reelected. The people are satisfied with these men and the great accomplishment n statesmanship displayed by Presi- lent Wilson in keeping the United States at peace while all the rest of he world is at war has appealed to he hearts of the American people md they will respond and show their confidence in the president by re- ,lecting him, despite the propositions 0 some of his policies developed in -arious parts of this country.
 Predicts Prosperity.
 We are at the dawn of great | ra of prosperity in the United States. Every line of industry will soon be umming. The present high price of opper brings it home to Arizona. lighteen cent copper means prosper ty for Arizona. Wool selling at 27 ents a pound is another indication f the coming of big prosperity for his country"
 Reverting to national politics the enator said that if the Republicans l. ominate a man of progressive poli-