Arizona republican., 1917-04-21

a plot of ground not hitherto under cul- | tivation Our seed supply must be guarded and the best available seed 1 planted. Conditions are such that high i prices are likely to prevail for some time to come and our best effort to minimize this condition must be put forth vigorously.
 "Other resources in this state are very essential to the welfare of our country. Not only must all forms of ] agriculture be prompted, but war con- ditions today demand that the organi- zatiOn and maintenance of all essential industries be kept in a high state Of efficiency. Our mineral resources must be fOstered and developed to provide materials for war. All industrial activ- ities must be maintained at their great est capacities.
 We call upon all aliens among us to unite with our citizens in promoting the. public good. Let us be considerate of those who have been subjects of ma tiOns with which we are now at war. It is vitally important that every in- dividual shall realize his duty by loy- ally obeying and upholding the law Do not carry arms unless you have the right to do so. Do not kindle or repeat idle rumorS or gossip. Give aid and assistance to the officers of the law to enable them to maintain public peace and order Remember that dis regard of law is reprehenSible at any time; today it is reasonable.
 Every effort should be made to sup port the president in his plans for na tiOnal defense. Encourage the organ ization of our National Guard, army and navy: safeguard the rights of our soldiers and sailors and their depend ents. so that the burden may rest as lightly as possible upon those who offer their lives in the defense of all
 We recommend all necessary legis- lation to the end that the burdens of the war shall be equitably borne by all. Let this not be war by the patriotic few for the benefit of the many. We especially commend the presidents plan for universal military service.
 "The demand of the hour is united, intelligent and immediate action. We call upon every commercial body labor organization, church, benevolent, secret and patriotic society; in short, all as sociatiOnS of every kind and character within the state, at once to perfect plans and methods for promoting the efforts of this council for the safety of our state and nation. Service in the ranks of the National Guard, army and navy is noble and patriotic. Unselfish service by private citizen is no less SO With confidence in the patriotism Of the citizens and residents of Arizona. we ask that every man, woman and child unite in public-spirited effort to uphold the peace, honor and welfare of Arizona and the Union.
 This council is permanently organ ized. The necessary committees are now actively at work Suggestions and assistance from any source will be cor dially received. Address Hon. Dwight 5. Heard, chairman Arizona State Council of Defense, or George H. Smalley, secretary, State Capitol, Phoenix, Arizona.
 We ask the press and clergy to aid us in carrying this message to the people"
 and urgently recommend that our cit izenship observe and practice in so far as shall be possible, the suggestions above set forth.
 In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Arizona to be affixed.
 Done at Phoenix, the capital, this goth day of April, A. D. 1917.
 (Signed)
 THOMAS E. CAMPBELL,
 Governor of Arizona. Attest:
 SIDNEY P. OSBORN,
 Secretary of State.
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