The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-04-27
DEFENSE COUNCIL ASKS HELP OF
 CITIZENS

The following proclamation has been issued in behalf of the Arizona Council of Defense by Governor Camp bell.
 Executive department, State of Ari- zonG.
 WHEREAS, recognizing the serious situation confronting the State of Ari- zona and the United States, by reason of the present war with Germany; I, Thomas E. Campbell, governor of Ari- zona, oy virtue of authority in me vested and in view of necessity of pro- tecting life and property within the state of Arizona and conserving her resources of range, farm and industry, did on April 18th, 1917, appoint and call together representatives of all the activities of the state, for organi- zation into the Arizona Council of De- | fense; and
 Whereas, said council, properly or ganized and constituted, has issued to the people of Arizona, the follow ing message:
 The Capitol, Phoenix, Arizona, April 19, 1917.
 ''The Arizona Council of Defense, in session sembled, calls upon every I individual in Arizona to stand shoulder to shoulder in united determination successfully to meet the critical con- ditions now threatening our state and nation.
 'The urgent need today is CON 1 STARVATION. Let all cooperate in prudent economy in the home, in our social life and general activities. Our food supply demands special consideration. All waste in the pre-, pa1ation and use of food must be elim- | mated. Wherever possible, perisha- ble foods should be used in prefer ence to staple products and canned goods. The livestock industry must be conserved. We urge the various associations representing this indus try to cooperate to this end
 We recommend that our merchants wholesalers, jobbers and retailers, take such action as will prevent all unwarranted or arbitrary increases in rrices of food commodities. Individ- ual hoarding and accommodating of food is pernicious. Such a practice is not only of great injury tothe majority of our citizens who are compelled from necessity to buy supplies from day to day, but, in the end reacts on those who indulge in that form of selfishness. We call upon every indi- vidual to discourage this practice not only by precept, but by his own manly example.
 The planting season for summer crops is now upon us. Every effort must be made to bring all available land under cultivation. Waste places must be made to bear subsistence Each member of the council pledges himself to plant, or cause to be plant ed, plot of ground not hitherto un. der cultivation. Conditions are such that high prices are likely to prevail for sometime to come, and our best effort to minimize this condition must be put forth vigorously.
 l Other resources in this state are very essential to the welfare of our country. Not only must all forms of agriculture be promoted, but war con ditions today demand that the organ ization and maintenance of all essen tial industries be kept in a. high state of efficiency. Our mineral resources must be fostered and developed to provide materials for war. All indus trial activities must be maintained al their greatest capacities.
 We call upon all aliens among us to unite with our citizens in promoting the public good Let us be consider ate of those who have been subjects of nations with which we are now at war. It is vitally important that every individual shall realize his duty by Loyalty -obeying and upholding the law. Do not carry arms unless you have the right to do so. Do not kin dle or repeat idle rumors and gossip Give aid and assistance to the off cers of the law to enable them to maintain public peace and order. Re member that disregard of law is rep rehensible at any time; today it is reasonable.
 Every effort should be made tC support the president in his plans fol national defense. Encourage the or ganization of our national guard, army and navy; safeguard the rights of oul soldiers and sailors and their depend ents, so that the burden may rest as lightly as possible upon those who of fer their lives in the defense of all.
 We recommend all necessary leg islation to the end that the burden: of the war shall be equitably borne b! all. Let not this be a war by tht patriotic few for the benefit of the many. We especially commend th' presidents plan for universal militar! service.
 The demand for the hour IS united intelligent and immediate action. w call upon every commercial body, la bor organization, church, benevolent lsecret and patriotic society, in short all associations of every kind ant character within the state, at once t. perfect plans and methods for pro noting the efforts of this council fo the safety of our state and nation Service in the ranks of the nationa guard, army and navy is noble an' patriotic. Unselfish service as pri vate citizen is no less so. With con fidence in the patriotism of the cit zens and residents of Arizona, we asl that every man, woman and chil' unite in public spirited effort to uE hold the peace, honor and welfare o Arizona and the Union.
 The council is permanently orgaI
 iZed. The necessary committees ar