Arizona republican., 1916-10-29
The Republican and the Campaign

The Republican has been complmented by democrats and gently reproved by republicans, for the prominence it has given to the speeches and movements of President Wilson. in its columns. We have reminded both that independent pro gressive newspaper whose constituency comprises those of all political faiths. readers impartial news publicity Our own political views will always be frankly found in editorial col umns
 We believe it to be of the good signs of the times and which will greater efficiency in public servants that and papers of real strength and influence in this country are ing off partisan shacBes and as independent papers offering impartial and increased service their patrons.
 The Republican is in no sense partisan news paper. although in the present campaign. owing to the progressive leadership of the republican party and the fact that that party is today forward look ing national party rather than in any a uona one We shall generally support republican candidates, although shall not hesitate. independent paper. to support any democrat whose progressive record character and ability in our judg ment better fit him for the office his opponent In other words much interested in effi- ciency in government than in partisanshp.
 An independent newspaper naturally has party ten deces. otherwise it would be a neutral newspaper.
  tendencies present frankly republican, but what it vitally interested in is getting efficient progressive government against either reactonary extrayagant or partisan government
 On January l of this year we made position In this matter thoroughly clear in editorial in which we said:
 Tn national affairs we have a strong hope that the republican party may become truly progressive party with clear-cut national program which ognzes the economic needs of the present critical sit uation in America and fearlessly social and industrial conditions confronting the nation If such policies outlined in it's platform and the leadership is in the hands of of the Hughes, Roosevelt Cummins type 1t will have our vigorous support"
 On the subject of local policies The Republican said that time:
 Tn and county affairs our course will be thoroughly independent and our support will be given those whose character efficiency seem to best qualify them for the positions they seek"
 We further said: .t.r.,
 We believe that in clearly stating as we have above definite position, voicing the state ment of those and women in Arizona who realize that facing in America a real crisis and that need leaders. progressive of ability cour- age and patriotism"
 The Republican is giving it's best support to MT. huBhes Tor the reason that we are thoroughly con- vnced that with his splendid training sound judg- ment and record for progress and efficiency will give 10 this nation government far superior to that of Mir Wilson.
 We have taken great satisfaction in columns tn vigorously supporting the election of Judge Jos II. Kbbey. because believe him to have those quail iues which will fit him to be of much greater use to the people of this the nation than Senator Ashurst
 We are doing all that in support of the election of Thos Campbell for governor for the req son that convinced that his election will mean increased economy and efficiency in government and the development of liberal progressive policies within the state, based sense and justice which will mean the best welfare of all the people.
 The Republican will shortly make known it's pre- ferences for complete state and county ticket It, choice will be based not partisan reasons but be- cause from careful investigation it believes the can ddates it favors will make good" as public servants