Weekly journal-miner., 1916-08-02
ARIZONA'S POLITICAL MOLOCH



 Appeensive of his political welfare; beginning realize he has the fight of his life his hands recognizing the fact that he carry his shoulders the burdens of other governor edict all aspants themselves the altar of his ambitions in order that he may attain his ends.
 long ago May 1915, Sam Proctor of Winslow, nounced himself candidate for the corporation commission Proctor Hunt man, pure and simple; he the mOutpece the governor the of the legislature. He obeyed Hunt program the and his fidelity admired all the State by his political opponents Proctor considered thoroughbred He stood the a throughout the period of the legislature and the succeeding While people may differed from Mr. Proctor politically, de nied him the credit of being loyal his chief It generally derstood throughout the State that Mr. Proctor be the ad mnatOn candidate for corporation commissioner He deserve that honor He entitled the entire strength of Mir. Hunts support
 But Mr. Proctor so the Journaner is reliably informed has been ignomniousy turned down. He has been given under stand credby informed that he must retire from the race, Mr. Proctor thoroughbred and accustomed obey orders will become candidate Mr. Hunt knows that his political future is the balance He not afford Mr. Proctor upon his shoulders Therefore he deems political cxped ency place him the discard The has decided that achieve ends best by supporting A. A. Bes for the corporation commission.
 This is the lineup-pure and simple. It is o rank in gratudhe notable example that has occurred the political annals of Arizona For Mr. Proctor unsrerving and faithful exponent of the Hunt policies the lower house of the legislature.
 There sacrific- ing friend for his advancement The Oney boom gaining tremendous strength throughout the State and the Governor the handwriting the wal-"AIEcE, MENE. TEKEL, UP HARSIN. Not only that Mr. Proctor be sacri feed in the interest Of the governors ambitions but also Frank Duffy who heretofore has been candidate for the nomination Of associate judge of the Supreme About the Su Court Of Arizona recognized according law the validity o the initiative establishing the board of paroles and ardons by which the ho of his pardoning Mr. Hun hercupon upon the members of the Supreme who conrcd in the decision One of these the Hon. H. D. Ross who candidate ceed himself upon the bench caae upon the induced and influenced Frank l. Duffy of Santa Cruz county become candidate order defeat Mr. Ross Within the last thirty days Governor Hunt has realized that Mr. Ross has host of friends throughout the State It has dawned upon him that the friends of Mr. Ross the action of Governor Hunt in inducing Frank l. Duffy become candidate and that this sentiment will upon his political ambitions Therefore according reliable advice received by the the has indicated Mr. Duffy that would be advisable for him his candidacy and the public will accordingly be surprised they learn within the week that Mr. Duffy has ceased to become candidate
 This is how Governor Hunt playing the political gamce determined win any though he sacrifices the friends who have stood by him Loyalty and steadfasy throughout the past.
 What will the result bce primaries in September will ind what the people of Arizona think of who practices such methods and the general election in November will place the death seal upon all who do not play the game the square