The Arizona copper camp., 1917-04-28
PROCLAMATION IN BEHALF OF THE ARIZONA
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE
Executive Department, State of Arizona


fronting the State of Arizona and the United States by
reason Of the present with Germany; T. Thomas e.
Campbell Governor of Arizona, by virtue of authority in
me vested and in view OF necessity OF protecting life and
property within the State of Arizona and conserving her
of range farm and industry, did April 18th
1917 appoint and call together representatives of all the
activities OF the State for organization into the Arizona
Council OF Defense; and
WHEREAS, said Council properly organized and
constituted has issued to the people of Arizona the follow
ing message:
s'The Capitol Phoenix Arizona April 49, 1917.
''The Arizona Council Of Defense, in session as
sembled calls upon every individual in Arizona to stand
shoulder to shoulder in united determination successfully
to meet the critical condition threatening our State
and Nation.
''The urgent need today is CONSERVATION. Let
all cooperate in prudent economy the home IN our
cal life and general activities.
''Our food supply demands special consideration. All
waste in the preparation and of food must be emin
lated Wherever possible peshabe foods should be used
in preference to staple products and canned goods The
livestock industry must be conserved We urge the var
associations representing this industry to cooperate
to this end.
eve recommend that merchants, wholesalers,
obbers and retailers take such action will prevent all
unwarraned arbitrary increases prices OF food COM
modities Individual boarding and accommodating OF food
is percious. Such practice not only OF great INJURY
to the majority of our citizens who compelled from nee
essi buy supplies to buy supplies from day to day but
in the those who indulge in that form Of self
ishness We call upon every individual to discourage this
practice not only by precept but by his own manly ex
ample.
''The planting season for 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
plant to be planted plot OF ground not hlther
to under cultivation Our seed supply must be guarded
and the best available seed planted Conditions are such
that high prices likely to prevail for sometime to
best effort to minimize this condition must be put
forth vigorously.
Oher resources in this State very essential to the
welfare of country Not only must all forms OF agrl
culture be promoted but war conditions today demand
Of OIL flo in
dustres be kept high state Of efficiency Our mineral
resources must fostered and developed to provide ma
terals for All industrial activities must be main
tanned at their greatest capacities.
''We call upon all aliens among to unite with our
citizens promoting the public good Let us be consid
crate of those who have been subjects OF nations with
which we are at 1t is vitay important that
every individual shall realize his duty, by Loyalty obeyng
uphoding the law Do not carry unless you have
the right to De not kndle repeat idle and
gossip Give aid and assistance to the officers OF the law
to enable them to maintain public peace and order Re
member that disregard Of law reprehenslbe at any te
today it is reasonable
Every effort should be made to support the President
in his plans for National defense Encourage the organi
zaon Of National Guard army and navy safeguard
the rights soldiers and sailors and their dependents
that the burden may rest as lightly as possible upon
those who offer their lives in the defense OF ALL
eve recommend all necessary legislation to the END
that the burdens of the shall be equtaby borne by all
Let not this by the patriotic few for the benefit OF
the many We especially commend the Presidents plan
for universal military service.
3'The demand of the hour is united, intelligent and i'm
mediate action We call upon every commercial body labor
organization church, benevolent secret and patriotic So
ciey in Short all associations Of every kind and character
within the State at to perfect plans and methods Tor
promoting the efforts Of this Council for the safety OF
State and Nation Service in the ranks Of the National
Guard army and navy is noble and patriotic Unseltlsh
service as private citizen no less With confidence
in the patriotism Of the citizens and residents of Arizona
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 organized. The neces-
sary committees actively at work Suggestions
and assistance from any will be cordially received
Address, Dwight B. Heard Chairman Arizona State
Council of Defense George H. Smaey Secretary State
Capitol, Phoenix, Arizona.
eve ask the press and clergy to aid in carrying this
message to the people,
Now THEREFOBE, do entirely approve and ur-