Arizona republican., 1917-04-20


 and l ask that you help them in their splendid efforts.
 This war is not a question of ora tory but a question of labor. Too many of you think this war will not amount to much. I am an optimist. l don't believe l have ever been scared in my young life. and don't believe l am scared now, but we must act and act quickly"
 Let me hope you will tell me what's the matter. When you have done that 1 shall feel we are closer together. bid you goodbye and hope that the next time we meet, we will get a bet ter response than now
 Mayor Peter Corpstein of the city of Phoenix, was called upon by MT. Heard to tell the audience what the munich pality is doing towards defense. The mayor said in part as follows:
 q, as mayor of the city of Phoenix am today only one of an organization consisting of all the mayors of the cit ies of the United States headed by the mayor of New York City. We have combined our efforts today in order that this day may be one of nation wide demonstration of loyalty and patriotism and for the further purpose of urging eligible men to enlist in the army and navy. A similar program to the one we are carrying Out here is be- ing carried out in every city in the country today.
 City Has Done its Part
 "The City of Phoenix has done its part so far and is preparing to do it in the future in several ways. We have already arranged for the organization of a police reserve consisting of com panies Of 50 men each, properly off cered and armed with Winchester rifles. We have purchased 30 thousand rounds of ammunition for these companies and have engaged the assistance of Captain Thomas H. RYuning, former captain of the Arizona Rangers, to train these men.
 AS mayor of the city of Phoenix am going to urge on the city commits sion that some provision be made fOl city employees who have enlisted in the army or navy in order that their fam lilies and dependents may not suffer or account of their giving their services to their country. From my discussion of this matter with the other members of the city commission have every reason to believe that this plan will meet with their hearty endorsement We intend further to urge upon all employers that some such plan be carried out in con- nectiOn with the >empl0yes who give their service to their country.
 "We intend further to recommend that some way be instigated for the cultivation of vacant lots in the city By proper methods of supervision thi vacant land lying in the city limits car be made into a very substantial mean' for increasing the food supply of thi. valley. This cannot be done by hap hazard methods
 Hon. E. s. Clark of Prescott made one of the most fiery addresses ever heard in the city. His oraton was gem of English, and appealed strongly to all present
 Is It Worth Fighting For?
 Judge Clark, one of the most dis .tinguished men from the northern part of the state was assigned. the subjec of "Our Country"
 'Is it worth fighting for?" was th' first question asked by the judge. ':Art you worth fighting for, and is youl home worth fighting for? were ques- tions driven home with great deal ol force. He brought the fact home to his audience, that if each individual did no feel that he was worth fighting for. ol if his home was not worth fighting for then he could not expect anyone else tc do it for him.
 Judge Clark referred to President Wilson's message to congress as new declaration of independence. It reaf- firmed the spirit of 76, when our fore fathers dared the greatest power or earth for dream the dream of liberty Shall we dare less of greater poWe! for dream no longer a dream, but glorious reality
 The judge referred to the monarch Of the country's fighting fleet. the Ari zona. or which the people of not only he state but the country expects greai things. He drove home his plea fo 9rlistmprts in the, guard by asking ii