The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-12-15
THE OFFICIAL COUNT FOR GOVERNOR.

 count in the office of governor, gives the ap- proximate cost of such recount and calls up on all members of the State Committee to do what they can financially to help defray the expenses. The letter is as follows:
 The official count of the vote for Cover nor, as nearly as can be ascertained, shows majority for the Republican nominee of thir- ty two votes In arriving at this figure, Mir. Campbell has received the benefits of votes cast in the following manner, which we be- ieve is illustrative of the majority Hunt will receive on a recount of the ballots as the re- suit of contest:
 In Maricopa county large number of ballots were marked with cross for the straight Democratic ticket, and in addition were marked with a cross opposite the name of Campbellffor Governor. These ballots were, without exception, in this county, as far as we have been ale to determine, count ed for Campbell.
 In Gi1a and Greenlee counties there was a local fight on the sheriff. In these counties a cross was placed for the straight Democrat ic ticket until the sheriff was reached, when the vote was marked for the Republican or Independent candidate for sheriff. In these counties the ballots were thrown out. In Gila county we are advised that at least g ballots of this character were thrown out as invalid. In Maricopa county we are ad vised that several hundred ballots similarly marked in which in addition to the vote cast for Governor Hunt under the straight Demo cratic ticket, vote was also counted for camp bell for Governor, were counted for Camp bell
 By the provisions of Section 2ozo, Re
 G. 41-- Il. 1. f instances, should have been counted for every Democratic nominee voted for under the straight ticket, and disregarded as to the vote cast for any other nominee on any other ticket, where the voter has put his cross un- der the straight ticket. Under this statute, in our judgment, Campbell should be de prived of the votes counted for him in Mari copa county, and Governor Hunt should be given the benefit of the votes in Gila and Green1ee counties.
 If the Republicans shall maintain that the construction of the statute should con form to the count in Maricopa county, then the ballots rejected in Gila county, to the number of at least fifty-two should be count ed for Governor Hunt If they shall main tain that under the statute the ballots in Gila county shold be rejected then by the same rule the ballots similarly marked for MT. Campbell in Maricopa county should be re- jected In either event. the legal vote cast at this election shows Governor Hunt to have received a majority.
 Under these conditions, as Chairman and Secretary of the State Central Commit tee, we believe a recount of the ballots IS not only justified, but that 1t is necessary You will see from the statement of facts contained herein that this contest will not result in de- feating the will of the majority of the voters in this state, but is designed only for the pur- pose of fixing rule by which the will of such majority may be ascertained
 In conversation with Governor Hunt we are advised that the expenses of a contest will probably amount to about $6,ooo.oo. A sum of approximately $3,ooo.oo has been provided by Governor Hunt. The purpose Of this statement is to ask your cooperation, as Democrat and as a member ofthe Gen. tral Committee, in raising a sum sufficient to insure the payment of expenses up to $6.ooo.oo.
 Will you advise us by letter, addressed to MT. T. T. Powers, Secretary, of your views in the matter of this proposed contest and of your ability to secure contributions to the fund necessary to maintain the proceedings.
 Prompt action is necessary as the con- test must be initiated within twenty days from the declaration by the State Canvassing Board of the result of it's canvass.
 Geo. J. Stoneman, Chairman.
 T. T. Powers, Secretary.