The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-02-25
ARIZONA TURNS TO LEADERS
 WHO ARE SURE.

National Committeeman Reese M. Ling. short time ago addressed a letter of inquiry to the members of the Democratic state committee, and among other things called the atten- tion of the committee to tre follow ing plank adopted by the national con vention at Baltimore in 1912:
 We favor a single presidential term, and to that end urge the adop- tion of an amendment to the constitu- tion making the president of the United States ineligible to reelection, and we pledge the candidate of this convention to this principle"
 Replies have been received from the majority of the committee and from all parts of the state, and with but two exceptions, those received de- clared that, notwithstanding the plank in the platform, they are in favor of President Wilson for sec ond term. f
 There are many reasons given why the St. Louis convention should not be bound by this plank, the foremost one> being that the president by his iwse statesmanlike, cautious and con- siderate fe-guarding of the welfare of the United States has endeared himself, not only to the party, but to all of the people of the United States, regardless of party affiliations.
 Many of the letters refer to the Bryan for resigning his portfolio at Ia time when the country was in grave situation, and unsparingly con- demned his action.
 Said MT. Ling:
 rrI .1 hirf@ hat President Wilson is the choice of the ceive large Republican vote, be- cause of his having safe-guarded the interests of this country and prevent ed us from becoming entangled in the great European conflict, while at the same time he has in firm and dig nified manner insisted upon proper recognitoin of American rights.
 While there is no doubt about the popularity of the president, there is equally as great enthusiasm concern ling Vice-President Marshal, who has shown his love for Arizona by build ing a residence in the Salt River val Hey, where he spends his winters. We consider the vice-president all most citizen of Arizona, and l have yet to find anyone within the bor- ders of our state, who will not glad lly support him for vice-president. '1n the performance of his duty as presiding officer of the senate he has shown himself to be absolutely fair and exercised the functions of that of fee in a thoroughly non-partisan man. ner. =----.--,~.----. ---
 - have no doubt but that Presi- dent Wilson and Thomas R. Marhsall will be unanimously nominated at the Saint Louis convention.
 G, am making arrangements for re- servations for all Arizonans who will visit the convention at one of the leading hotels in St. Louis. so that those attending from this state will all be placed in touch with each other, and shall endeavor to secure seats for those attending as visitors ill one section of the hall.
 "As a member of the national com mittee, I have been enabled to come in personal contact with the leaders of the party, all of whom are men of national importance, and as such l have greatly enjoyed the honor.
 While do not feel like opposing the claims of any Democrat who has rendered signal service for the party, should greatly appreciate the honor of again being selected a member of the national committee from Arizona"