Arizona republican., 1920-03-17

Senator Mulford Winsor of Yuma county yesterday removed all doubt as to his entry into the race for the dem ocratic nomination for governor by making public a letter to Chairman George $. Babbitt of the democratic state committee announcing his can didacy.
 It was expected that this announce ment would be made at the time of the meeting of the committee here some weeks ago, and since then there were varying reports that he would not be a candidate: that his announce ment might shortly be expected and that he would enter the race for the Sena torial nomination.
 Senator Winsor's letter. which may be regarded as including his platform, follows:
 SENATOR MULFoRD WINsoR Hon. George s. Rabbit, Chairman
 State Democratic Committee, Flag
 staff, Ariz.
 Dear MT. Rabbit: I have the honor to advise you that I have decided to permit the use of my name at the coming September primaries as a can didate for the democratic nomination for governor of Arizona.
 Although this announcement is made only after the most careful de- liberation and upon the suggestion of many democrats of the highest stand ing in my home county and through out the state, I give it publicity with more than a little reluctance and not without serious misgivingS, for pro- foundly conscious as 1 am of the re- responsibilities which the step involves. it would be strange indeed if there did not visit my mind grave doubts of my ability to creditably discharge them.
 Upon the man who shall be chosen as democracy's flag bearer in the ap- preaching campaign will devolve the r<x1<l <@F ing and defending the traditional faith and of so presenting the live and act i've issues as to render clear the right of the democratic party to popular confidence, but what is perhaps fully as important from the standpoint of party vitality and morale, he must follow course that will win the trust and insure the whole hearted support of every sincere democratic voter.
 Furthermore, chief executive for I have not the slightest doubt that the choice of the democratic primaries will be Arizona's chief executive dur ing the next two years-he must iusti- fy the faith of his friends. vindicate the party's judgment. command the respect of all worthy citizens, and by his administration of public affairs bring to the state tranquility and prosperity at home, honor and credit abroad.
 The standard thus fixed. particular 1y in view or the troubled and uncer- tain conditions prevailing throughout the nation, and the many vital mat ters insistently pressing for adjust ment, might well daunt one possessed of far more than my measure of self confidence. but I cannot lower the standard to relieve my anxiety or banish my fears. I can only place my trust, should I be chosen as the demo- cratic nominee. in the Power which guides the destiny of all mankind and confers upon His hnmblest instru- ments the strength wherewith to do His will.
 It is proper. in announcing my can didacy, that I should reaffirm the cardinal tenets which throughout my life have formed the foundation of my political faith, and briefly set forth my views on certain questions of the greatest moment to the state.
 A Regular Democrat
 I am a democrat-not a conditional | nor yet an elaborated democrat. but one for whom the name and that for which it stands are good enough | one who believes, with the faith of re- | ligion. in the basic principle of the | equal rights of all and who abhors | special privilege in all it's forms.
 I cling to the old fashioned theory , that a public office is a public trust, | not private snap, and that a govern ment of, by and for the people can be | predicated upon no contrary plan- As governor of Arizona, should I be so | highly honored, it shall be my pride to be the servant of all the people, iea1- ous of their rights. jealous for their welfare, responsive to their will.
 Will "Shoot Souare"
 It follows that I am and shall be the candidate of no man, group, cli.sue or clan. element or interest. and in the of the duties of the office to which I aspire shall know none of these. God directing the way, shall do my duty as see it. without fear or favor. To shoot square"-and be my constant aim.
 For Law and Order
 As law and order are the chief bull warks of society, the mainstays of or ganized civilization, I stand for their strict observance and enforcement. Progress there must be in the world. and establishments to keep step with natural growth. the of mankind's horizon. the quickening of mankind's conscience. But there is no royal road, no safe short cuts to the millennium. The