Weekly journal-miner., 1917-04-25
DEFENSE BOARD GIVES ADVICE
 ID PEOPLE
URGENT NEED OF HOUR IS CONSERVATION IN HOMES. SOCIAL LIE E AND ACTIVITIES; SUP PORT WILSON URGED.
(From Sundays Daily)

The following proclamation was issued by the Arizona Council of De- fcnsc, appointed by Governor Camp bell:
 To the People Of the State of Arizona;
 Hon. Thomas E. Campbell, gov ornor of Arizona, recognizing the scri- ous situation confronting Us, has ap- pointed the Arizona State Council of Defense.
 This council, in session assembled calls upon every individual in Arizona 10 stand shoulder to shoulder with the united determination to success fully meet the critical conditions con fronting our nation and State.
 The urgent need of the hour Is con- scrvation. Let all cooperate in pru- dent economy in our house and in cur social life and activities. Our food supply demands special consid- cration. All waste in the preparation and use of food must be eliminated. Wherever possible perishable foods should be used in preference to more stable products and canned goods. Cur livestock industry must be con served. We urge the various associ- ations representing this industry to cooperate to this end. We reconi- mend that our merchants, wholesal- CTS, iobbcrs and retailers, take action to prevent all unnecessary and arbi- trary increases in prices of food com modities. Individual hoarding and ac- emulation of food IS pcrnicious, such practice is not only seriously inluri- GUS to our numerous citizens who arc compelled from necessity to buy sup plies from day to day, but in the end reacts on those who indulge in this form of selhshness. We call upon every individual to discourage this practice, not only by prccept, but by his own urselish example.
 The planting season for Summer crops is upon us. Every effort must bc made to bring all available land under cultivation. Waste places must bear fruit Each member Of the cour- cil pledges himself to plant, or cause to be planted, Q plot of ground not hitherto under cultivation. Our seed supply must be guarded, and the best available seed should be planted. Con citions arc such that high prices arc likely to prevail for some time to come. but aside from this 1t is our duty to make every effort to increase our national food supply at this time.
 Other resources in this State are very essential to the welfare Of our country Not only must all forms oi agriculture be promoted, but war conditions today demand that the or canization and maintenance of all essential industries be kept in high state of efficiency Our mineral re- sources must be developed. All wor- thy efforts to this end deserve en- couragcmcnt. Industrial activities should be maintained at full normal capacity.
 We call upon all aliens among Us to unite with our citizens in promot- ing the public good. Let us be con sideratc of those who have been sub iccts of nations with which WIG arc TOW al war. Ii is vitally important that every individual realizes his duty to Loyalty obey and uphold the law. Dc not bear arms unless you have the right to do so. Do not repeat idle rumors or gossip. Give aid and as sistancc to the officers of the law to enable them to maintain public peace and order. Disregard of law IS re- prchensiblc at any time; today it is reasonable.
 Every effort should be made to sup port President Wilson in his plans for national defense Encourage the or Eanization oi OFT army and navy; safeguard the rights of our soldiers and sailors and their dependents, so that the burden may rest as lightly as possible upon those who offer their lives in our defense. We recommend all necessary legislation to the end that the burdens of the war shall be equitably borne by all Let not this bc a war by the patriotic few for the benefit of the many. We universally commend President Wilson's plan for universal military service.
 The demand of the hour k united intelligent and immediate action. We call upon every commercial body, labor organization. church, bencvo- lent, secret and patriotic society: in short every association within the State of every kind and character, to at once perfect plans and methods to promote the efforts of this council for the safety Of our State and nation. ---------------------