The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-08-03
ARIZONA ESTIMATES FORL
 DRAFT QUOTA
Large Alien Population of State Is Urged Upon War Department as Reason Why Quota Should Be Re- duced.
GOVERNOR TELEGRAPHs
 TO SENATOR ASHURST

sGiIa, Pinai and Greenlee Are Hardest
 Hit of Arizona Counties and Pro-
 test Vigorously Against Injustice.
 PHOENIX-Believing the Arizona quota for the national conscripted army is out of proportion to the states population, a movement was begun yesterday afternoon by Col. Fred s Breen to secure, if possible, a reduction in the number of men to be drafted from this state Early indications point to favorable action at Washington on this all important matter.
 Every effort is being, made to bring about the desired quota reduc- tion. The aid of Arizona congress- men at Washington has been solicit sd in the effort to bring the issue to a successful termination.
 Greeniee Protests.
 The situation was first brought to the attention of officials as a result of complaints from Gfla, Pinal and Greenlee counties against the appor- tionment as announced several days ago by Col Breen. Greenlee off, cials in particular vigorously protest ed against the apportionment, it be- ing alleged that practically the. entire citizenry of that community, between the prescribed ages, would be drafted into the service because of the large percentage of alien population.
 At that time Col. Breen communi- cated with Provost Marshal General Crowder in the hope of securing a quota reduction. He later communi- cated with the war department, but both sources informed him that Ari- zona would be required to furnish the quota originally ordered.
 Aiiege Quota Unfair.
 It is alleged that the state quota is unjust and unfair, and to substantiate this claim local officials point to the following figures:
 The arbitrary estimated population on which the draft quota is based was placed at 4e9 ,203 for the. state The first estimated population by the war department was 264,7SS, which, it is believed, is somewhere near the cor rect total. The arbitrary estimated population for New Mexico is 1852 1892. In other words, Arizona is accredited with more than 5O,000 more in- habitants than New Mexico.
 By this arbitrary ration, the gross draft for Arizona was fixed at 447S and the gross draft, total for New Mexico at 3S56a Arizona was there fore required to furnish 622 more men than it's sister state, which un- occasionally has larger population, 1t is said.
 It is further contended, that because of the exceptionally large alien popu- iaiion in this state, tho large. quota will xurl e great burden on ,ie
 Isx In many communities, it is pointed out. practically every man between the prescribed ages who is physically it will be drafted into service.
 Failing to secure relief through Pro vest Marshal General Crowder or through the war departmet, officials have sought government legislation on the matter in the hopes that some favorable adjustment can be effected before it is too late The following telegram was sent by Gov. Campbell late Monday afternoon to Senator H. F. lAshurst.
 Governor Wires Protest.
 "Arizona draft quota based on greatly overestimated population of state Note New Mexican population estimate for comparison. War depart ment refuses to make equitable change and insists on original draft quota, which is an arbitrary basis wholly unfair to the people of Ari- zcna. The alien population of state is heavy. which also adds to burden of citizens. People protesting against this wrong and earnestly urge your as sistance to correct arbitrary action 1n the interest of the people,
 The following reply was received at the governors office shortly before noon today from Senator Ashurst:
 Telegram received I believe legislation regarding injustice done to Arizona regarding alien population will be passed soon. Arizona delega tion earnestly supporting such legis lation''
 in regard to Greeniee's petition against the draft quota for this countySheriff Slaughter received the following communication from Col. F. s. Breen:
 My Dear Slaughter:
 I have your letter of July 27, en closing protesting petition agalns the quota draft for Greenlee county The entire matter has been takeI up with Provost Marshal Genera Crowder and also with Senator: Smith and Ashurst and Congressman Hayden in the hope that an equit able adjustment may be secured iron the government.
 Et would seem by comparison witt New Mexico that Arizona's quota wal excessive.
 The matter was originally taken III with the Provost Marshal Genera previous to making the allotments fo, the different counties but adjust ment was refused and acting for tn, governor, I was compelled to figure