The Arizona copper camp., 1919-01-11
ORGANIZATION Of
LEGISLATURE YET
TO Be EFFECTED

Phoenix, Ariz.. Ian. 10.-Never be
fore in the history of Arizona politics
has there been SO little surface in
terest apparent in the organization of
the two houses of the state legisla-
ture. With but three days more in
which to perfect the final arrange
E}ents, the clans are just now begun
ming To gather for the purpose OF Sc
iecting the men who will guide the
progress of the two branches of the
legislative assembly.
The uncertainty which prevails
among the faithful is more pronounced
in the house than in the senate. In
the upper body there are three out
standing candidates who are conceded
to have the field practically to therl-
selves, namely, A. A. Johns of Yava-
pai, D. H. Claridge of Graham and
Mulford Winsor Of Yuma
Of the three, Johns appears to have
the better chance. His ability as a
presiding officer was markedly dem
onstrated during his tenure of office
9s speaker of the House during the
sessions of the Third State Legisla-
ture. He is now in the city conduct
ing the campaign calculated to insure
his selection as presiding officer.
His nearest rival, Claridge is also
on the ground studying the situation.
While he has ventured no expression,
it is assumed that he would not be av-
erse to his reelection as president,
and his supporters are booming him
Loyalty for the office. His candidacy
is ieopardized to a certain extent by
the fact that both ]. H. Lines and A.
IC Peterson, of Graham County are
nominees for the speakership of the
house.
Politicians predict that either Lines
or Peterson will swing their support
to Johns in the Senate in return for
the votes of the Yavapai delegation
in the House The Claridge element
SCOTS at this possibility and asserts
that this procedure may be reversed
TO the detriment of the Prescott sen-
ator.
Winsor is handicapped by the sus-
picion with which he is regarded by
both the conservative and radical ele-
ments. BY the conservatives he is
recognized as the leader of the Hunt
faction. On the other hand it is said
the southern man will receive but
little support from the Hunt wing due
to his activities in behalf of Osborn
in the recent campaign.
These considerations are appraised
at their face value by the Yuma SEN
ator. Wiring for reservations to a
local hotel he stipulated that the
rooms must have fire places as he
was expecting several frosts. Mr..
Winsor has too often visited Phoenix
to cherish illusions regarding the
climate.
Two other possible aspirants are
causing some political uneasiness.
Either Hugh Campbell of Coconino or
Charles w. Herndon of Mohave could
make a strong race for the coveted
honor and it is said that their names
are to be mentioned at the caucus
scheduled to take place Sunday.
There are more serious complica-
tions in the House. In addition to
seven other candidates for the speak
er's gavel Among the number are
three women Mrs Pauline M. O'Neiil,
Maricopa, Mrs. Minnie Hayward, Co
chise, and Mrs. Rosa Mckay, of ella
county. Mrs O'Neill, in spite of po-
litical differences will probably rec
copa delegation. The action of the
Republican delegation will, it is be-
lieved, ALLEVIATE the sympathy of the
Democratic repres entatives, however.
Mrs. Hayward's chances cannot be es-
timated with the meagre information
that is forthcoming on the subject,
while the reduction of the power Of
the extremists will seriously affect
the prospects of Mrs. Mckay.
Others mentioned prominently for
the speakership are Writ E. Bowman,
Santa Cruz, Charles T. Francis, Co
chise, T. P. Howard, Gila and Harry
Jennings, Cochise.
Bowman has a number of supper
ters who are industriously advocating
the candidacy OF the former mayor of
Nogales The following T. P Howard
has secured is devoting itself just as
assiduously to the furtherance of the
ella representatives claims upon the
chair. The arrival of the Cochise
delegation, however, is expected to ma
terially change the complexion of the
present situation and it is freely pre-
i. IT