The copper era and Morenci leader., 1922-03-03
CREE N WAY GOOD TIMBER THINKS
 SENATOR SMITH

Tucson, Feb. 1S-With the asser- tion that his interest and concern in the political affairs of Arizona will never wane, eX-SenatorJ Mark Smith this afternoon indicated his belief that Colonel John c. Greenway, dis cussed as a possible candidate for governor on the democratic ticket, could undoubtedly supply the busi- ness like and, efficient administra- tion which the party desires for this state
 Shortly after his arrival in Tucson directly from Washington, D. C., ex- Senator Smith was "at home" to many ofh is old time friends in Tue son. He talked freely af affairs in Arizona
 MT. Smith asserted that his stay in Arizona will probably last three to four weeks, and in Tucson for sev- eral days, possibly another week, his stopping place here being the Old Pueblo Club. After his departure from Tucson the eX-senator will visit with friends in Nogales, Douglas, Bisbee and other points about Arizona
 Yes. I have never lost my belief that the winter climate of Arizona is the greatest in the world, it can't be compared with that of Washing ton," declared Mr Smith He ex- plained that his present visit is sole ly for the purpose of taking a brief vacation from the business of tn, commission of which he is a member and Incidentally from the ordeal Of winter spent amid the weather of the national capital.
 Would Make Splendid Governor | Colonel Greenway would make a
 remarkably good governor for Ali- i zona,' continued Uncle Mark" "ani | while I am not exactly familiar with current political issues in the state ] which claim as my own, I believe | his administration would be one ol i the keenest economy for Arizona of i combination of bureaus and offices which might save the taxpayers sums 1 of money. He would undoubtedly l provide Arizona with the same kind I of business administration which he /, has carried on in his private business My firRest belief and conviction
 is that Arizona democrats could take ! no better step than to listen to the
 suggestions of their party leaders in
 every election. Nothing could be
 saner than for party leaders to confer and select ticket which they believe 1 to be suitable for the consideration of their fellow democrats.
 I Without some sort of argum ment upon a ticket to be recommended to ! the party by it's leaders there is ho means for assuring that those even tually elected will be officers of whom the democratic party will be proud. It is absurd. frankly, to con template any other system or to eX-
 pect to choose party candidates
 through 8 primary election without sE sgreed-upon ticket.
 of course. occass.onally. an in
 surgent will upset the ticket" con
 tinued the ex-senatcr as he mentioned : the name of Senator Cameron in this
 class, not without a suggestion of 2
 smile which was enough to con
 vince the listener that defeat is noi
 without it's own private cancellations
 No, I will never return to Arizona
 to make it my home,' said MT. Smith
 q plan to return occasionally tC , meet my many friends, however. al though my duties on the information , al joint commission prevent my re
 sidence here.
 . Wants to See Friends } ''I expect to see all of my friend: on this trip, since it is uncertain jus ) how soon I may be able to return tt l Arizona. The duties on the interna
 tional commission concern all affair !, upon waterways. lying between thu 9 United States and Canada and some i times requires lengthy and laborion l sessions and discussions. With sl, . members on the board. evenly dividet ] Ayx frsin
 lock is not an uncommon thing. ant
 when there is such an occurrence
 the procedure is long before dc l cisinn is arrived at by the body.
 My appointment to the commis li sion was. distinctly through the kind , ness of ex-President Wilson. wh | notified me before my term ill tn r. senate expired that l would be we
 come to the post this without my aT @ plication or mention of such an act. l. RemiriScing for few moment; ,! MT. Smith recalled the comparativel Q recent Arizona senatorial campaig Q and asserted that he holds no har e feelings toward his opponents or tC ,-i ward the republican partv for his di C. feat. although he admits having bee J. somewhat offeneded by the upfrien'
 liness. shown by some whom he ha il believed 10 be friends
 vi My only regret is" concluded tn
 international commissioner, that O could not have finished my life q the senate. since | had acquired
 seniority and standiug in the bod T. which few westerners have ever bee Il able to attain
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