Arizona republican., 1917-05-18

Situated as it is in the rich Salt River valley, where foodstuffs and other es- sentails are plentiful, it is thought that this will be a big point in favor of this city.
 City is Central
 Then, too, the central location of Phoenix with relation to all sections of the state, is thought to be a decided advantage for this community. Phoenix is also more suitably located, it is be- lieved, with relation to the Pacific coast than any of the other cities under con- sideration, inasmuch as there are two railroads from this city to Los An geles whereby other cities have only one.
 The project is a booster proposition from start to finish There are certain essentials necessary for the location of the camp but it is believed that there is sufficient territory around Phoenix that can fill the bill. But there are many incidentals that will play an inn portant part in influencing the selection of the site, it is thought.
 Phoenix is going after that training camp and it is going after it with a determination that will make it hard 1 for the board to choose any other city. This much was determined at meet  ; commerce yesterday afternoon. ! Governor Thomas E. Campbell and members of the city commission met with the directors and plans of proce- 1 dure were immediately formulated. These men recognize this as one of the i greatest opportunities that has ever presented itself to Phoenix and they do not plan to let it slip. 1 The project is of such proportions, ! however that it warrants the effolu .pf every man in the valley, according ] to members of the chamber. There is much to be considered, much to be done 1 between now and the time when the board of five men arrive in Phoenix | Monday morning at II o'clock to in spect whatever sites Phoenix may have to offer. Those directing the ! movement are desirous of securing as many sites as possible, so that at least one will prove satisfactory to the board
 Some Essentials Some of the essential features nec- essary in the selection of the camp are as follows:
 1-Be of sufficient size to accom- modate a command of 30,0 men with . 1 out crowding.
 2-Contain within itself or be located within convenient distance of an ade- !
 3-Contain within itself or be located within convenient distance of suitable ground for target practice.
 Be located upon or near a railroad of sufficient capacity to insure supply of the command and it's prompt move ment in case of need
 5-Can be leased for one or two years with the option of renewal from year to year.
 6-Be immune from floods and in. nundation.
 7-The soil should be a sandy loan with good drainage.
 S-The surroundings should be healthful
 "A known distance range and . field range for small arms target prac. tice.
 I1-An artillery range within con. venient distance.
 Other desirable features pertinent t, thls subject Phoenix may afford would De appreciated by the board,
 At the meeting yesterday afternoon two sites having the above advantage. were discussed. Just how large a trac would be necessary for accommodatin, 5O,O0O conveniently has not been defi nltely determined as yet
 ! Another meeting will be held at tn chafnDer of commerce sometime toda- at which time plans will be furthered.
 A luncheon will be served the visit Ing delegation Monday noon with tn Phoenix Chamber of Commerce actin as host. The party will arrive in Phoe nix al Il o'clock Monday mornine leaving at 5: 55 o'clock in the afternoo of the same day.