The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-07-12
MOEUR |S IN FAVOR
 OF A S0UAR DEAL
THE SAGE OF TEMPE MAKES HIS POSITION CLEAR ON STATE lS- SUES-OF THE RELATION OF CAPITAL AND LABOR.

Under date of July 3rd Hon. w. A. Moeur writes w. w. Edwards of Douglas, in which he reiterates his position on public questions now agi- tating the Democrats of Arizona, and without equivocation clearly states his position on matters pertaining to the welfare of the commonwealth. Many are talking loud about their 100 per cent Americanism. To the average man this is superfiuous, as no man tainted with un-Americanisfs would hardly have the temerity to offer his name to such patriotic citizenship as that contained in the boundaries of Arizona. Moeur goes to the core of matters germain to the state veal, and tells what governor of this great state should do at this time.
 His letter to MT. Edwards is given below:
 MT. W. W. Edwards,
 Douglas, Arizona.
 Dear MT Edwards:
 This is in reply to your very high ly appreciated letter of June 2Sth, from which I learn that yourself and others have not, from the reading of my platform as published. been able to clearly understand my position on the question that seems to be upper most in the minds of the people at this time; namely, the relationship now existing between Canital and Labor, and the future protection of the rights of both.
 In order that my position may be more clearly defined, I take this op- portunity to say to you, and others, that if I am elected Governor, I shall exercise all the ability I pos sess to be fair to all the people of the State, regardless of what their financial, social or political standing may be. I will exert my full strength and ability to give ample and con- plete protection to every dollar of capital invested in legitimate busi- ness enterprises. I will also see that the laboring men and women of Arizona have square deal, and that every protection the law affords will be exercised to the end that those who toll in the mines, on the farms, cn the railroads, and in every other field of industry, may be protected in the exercise of their legitimate rights. In other words, SO far as in me lay, ! will protect and encourage right and without fear or favor con- demn, and, if possible, prevent wrong.
 In my efforts to bring about the things herein enumerated, will at all times use care and deliberation, and following the dictates of my nature, shall never be found asuming a "straddling" attitude toward any question affecting the personal or property rights of the people. I have always been, and am now, consistent believer in the equal rights of the employer and the em- ployed, and feel that, on account of this neutral attitude, I shall be bet ter able to serve both than another prejudiced against or in sympathy with one side or the other.
 While the question of Labor and Capital is an important one, ana should receive it's full measure of con sideration, yet I cannot overlook this opportunity to point out to you what I believe to be the paramount duty of the Democrats of the State in this great hour of the worlds crisis. Every sign of these terrible days of war and revolution changes with time, and no politician dare venture