Arizona republican., 1920-07-23
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 forcement. We cannot nullify because of divided opinion we cannot jeopar- dize orderly government with contempt for law enforcement. Modification or repeal is the right of a free people, whenever the deliberate and intelligent public sentiment commands, but per version and evasion mark the paths to the failure of government itself.
 Refers to War Veterans
 Though not in a partisan sense. l must speak of the services of the men and women who rallied to the eolors of the republic in the world war. America realizes and appreciates the services rendered, the sacrifices made and the sufferings endured. There shall be no distinction between those who know the perils and glories of the battle front or the dangers of the sea, and those who were compelled to serve behind the lines, or those who con stituted the great reserve of a grand army which awaited the call in camps at home.
 All were brave, all were sacrificing, all were sharers of those ideals which sent our boys thrice armed to war. Worthy sons and daughters, these. fit successors to those who ehristened our banners in the immortal beginning, worthy sons of those who saved the union and nationality when civil war wiped the ambiguity from the constitu- ton, ready sons of those who drew the sword for humanitys sake the first time in the- world, in 1898.
 The four million defenders on land and sea were worthy of the best tradi- tions of a people never wariiSe in peace and never pacifist in war. They commanded our pride, they have our gratitude. which must have genuine expression. It is not only a duty, it is a privilege to see that the sacrifices made shall be requited, and that those still suffering from casualties and in juries shall be abundantly aided and restored to the highest capabilities of citizenship and its enjoyment
 Hopes for Suffrage by Fall
 Tho womanhood of America, always it's glory it's inspiration, and the po- tent uplifting force in its social and spiritual development, is about to be enfranchised. Insofar as congress can go, the fact is already accomplished. By party edict, by my recorded vote, by personal conviction am committed earnest hope, my sincere desire. that the one needed state vote be quickly recorded in the affirmation of the right of equal suffrage and that the vote of every citizen shall be cast and counted in the approaching election.
 Let us not share the approximations of many men and women as to the danger of this momentous extension of the franchise. Women have never been without influence in our political life. Enfranchisement will bring to the polls the votes of citizens who have been born upon our soil or who have | sought in faith and assurance the free i dom and opportunities of our land. It | will bring the women educated in our | schools trained in our customs and 1 habits of thought and sharers of our | problems. It will bring the alert mind l rha ad PnnGpianPn hn in tuition, the adherence of tyranny or oppression, the wide and tender sym pathy that distinguish the women of i America Surely there can be no dan ger there.
 And to the great number of noble l tion, this tremendous change in the ancient relation of the sexes as applied 1 to government, I venture to plead thar i they will accept the full responsibility of enlarged citizenship and give to the best in the republic their suffrage ane l support
 America First
 Much has been said of late abou world ideals. but I prefer to think . the ideals for America. I like to thinl there is something more than the pa triotism and practical wisdom of th' founding fathers.
 It is good to believe that maybe des tiny held this new world republic t be the supreme example of representa- tive democracy and orderly liberty b. which humanity is inspired to highe achievement. It is idle to think "
 have attained perfection, but there i the satisfying knowledge that we hol
 orderly processes for making our gov
 ernment reflect the heart and mind o the republic. Ours is not only a for
 tunate people, but a very common
 sensical people. with vision high bu
 their feet on the earth with belief i
 themselves and faith in God Whethe
 enemies threaten from without or men
 aces arise from within, there is som
 indefinable voice saying, Have con <~