Arizona republican., 1918-04-20
MANY MATTERS ARE SUGGESTED
 IN SESSION JAIL

ture are enumerated as subjects for the state legislature of Arizona to assemble at the state house in Phoenix at 10 o'clock a. m. on Tuesday, May 2l, ac- coTding to the formal call which was issued yesterday by Governor George W. r. Hunt.
 In adulLon to these seven subjects, there are four others mcldded i'll the call winch have no connection with the war, but are declared to be timely and should not be overlooked. Two of these, the ratification of the prohibition and womanls suffrage amendments to the national constitution, were expected to have been included in the call.
 Another matter, however, which is included in the call and had not been predicted is the reimbursement of Thomas b. Campbell for his services as de facto governor of Arizona from January 27 to December 22, 1917 until the decision of the supreme court seated Governor Hunt in the executive chair.
 Other subjects named for the con- sideration of the special session are: Extending the franchise to the Arizona soldiers serving the colors outside of the state. protecting their civil rights, and those of their families and depen- dents, providing continuous service al- lowance for members of the Arizona militia who were drafted, legalizing the council of defense, permitting the investment of the funds of the state in Liberty Loan bonds, encouraging Americanism and providing da1x leg islation.
 The call in full is as follows:
 State of Arizona Executive Department
 A Proclamation
 In order that the State of Arizona may render assistance in the fullest extent possible to the national govern ment in the present crisis, and in order that nothing that can be done may be left undone in standing back of our men on the firing line, l, George W. F. Hunt, Governor of the State of Arizona, by virtue of the power and authority in me vested by the Constitution, do here by convene the State Legislature in special session at Phoenix, the Capital of Arizona, at ten o'clock on the morn ing of Tuesday, May 2lst, A. D., 1918, Tor the purpose of giving consideration to legislation upon the subjects enum- erated below:
 l. To extend the franchise to elec- tors of the State of Arizona in the mill itary and naval establishments of the United States, wherever they may be stationed.
 2. To extend protection to the civil rights Of Arizonans in the military and naval establishments of the United States during the period of the present war; to protect the civil rights of the families and dependents of Arizonans engaged in the present war and to oth- erwise provide for these families and dependents so they may not suffer want or privation by reason of the participation of any number of their household in the present struggle for liberty.
 3. To provide that officers and en- listed men of the National Guard of Ar izona who were drafted into the service of the United States shall be allowed credit under the laws of this state for such service as continuous service in the National Guard of Arizona, during the time such officers and men con- tinue in service in the National Guard of the United States.
 4. To legalize the Arizona Council or Defense; to clothe 1t with authority to meet emergencies in the present crisls and to provide the necessary funds for it's maintenance.
 Q. To permit the investment of thf runds of the State, savings banks in. surance companies and trustees ot trust funds in Farm Loan Bonds, issuet under the Federal Farm Loan Act.
 D. To encourage and to put a ore. mum on the Americanization of al aliens within the State.
 ' To provide such dairy Legislation as IS necessary to preserve and increase mat industry to meet the necessities of the war. There are a few other matters mi strictly of a war nature but Inf sncI general and timely appeal that | an convinced the legislature would moi wish them overlooked:
 l. The ratification of the Prohibi. ton Amendment to the Federal Con. tuition. 0'' 7. The ratification of the Wornan's Suffrage Amendment to the Fedar.' Constitution, if that amendment is submitted by the Congress of tht united States before adjournment hi the Legislature. ''
 5. To reimburse Honorable Thomas E. campbell for his services as de factc Governor of the State of Arizona dur. Ing tne period January 27th, 1917, tc December 22nd, 1917.
 4: To exempt from inheritance ia, N%AN AANAA Ol dIlN ll1ErlIanCt tax which may have been created n, attached since the first day of Novern. per- A. D., 1916, all observatories ant appurtenances which are now. or whicl may hereafter be, established an, maintained for astronomical reeearcl solely at private expense and withou protlt together with any and all pron erty and funds which may be provide, Tor the maintenance of such observa, tories. Such a measure is clearly with. Tn the provisions of our Constitution and would enable the State to nav l, Hitting tribute to the memory of if greatest scientist, the late Doctor Per cival Lowell.
 In Witness Whereof, I have bereurt, set my hand and caused the Great Sea of the State of Arizona to be affixed
 Done at Phoenix, the Capital tb, 18th day of April, A. D., 1913. ~
 (Signed) GEO. W. P. HINT Attest: 0' VI 1Afi~ona
 Signed) SIDNEY P. OSBORN
 Secretary of State.