The Coconino sun., 1926-07-09
HUNT SAYS ELLINWOOD
LETTER FORCED HIM
TO BE CANDIDATE AGAIN

In a confidential letter to Editor
Bill Kelly of Stafford, released to af
! ternoon papers July 8, Governor Hunt
goes over his political history for the
1 past forty-five years and advises Bill
in part as follows:
Il recently announced that | would
not again become a candidate for
governor. When | made the an
nouncement was ILL., | felt that the
vital need Of Arizona, in the crisis
which now confronts her, renders it
imperative to have man in the gov
ernor's chair able to defend the inter
ests Of the state with great energy
and persistence. ! came to the con-
clusion that probably some other man
could better carry on the fight In de-
Tense of the principles for which l
have fought The letter announcing
my withdrawal was addressed to Mr.,
Van Dyke under date of June ., 1925,
since which time no one has entered
! the race except distinguished law
yer for large corporate interests, who
has attacked the democratic admin
istration of this state. The attack
came as a complete surprise to me.
It was entirely unwarranted, and II
grieved me deeply, as he IS one OF
my appointees and one taking lead
inc part in the administration OF our
university"
Although my policies are we'll
known to the people of Arizona, there
are several questions pending upon
which ! think it well to comment.
Arizona is growing and its institu-
tions must keep pace with the growth
of the state. If elected ! shall advo-
cate and urge upon the legislature to
provide for a building program to ex-
tend over a period Of at least five
years, to care for the needs Of all the
state institutions ! have advocated,
and shall continue to insist, that ade-
auate finances be provided to COM
plete the seven percent system OF
federal-state highways. | shall also
suggest the building of additional
highways that ale necessary, such as
the -Springerville road, and the
construction of bridges, such as are
needed at Lees Ferry, Tempe, Aqua
Fria and other essential points, and
the hard surfacing of roads where
economically justifiable.
Governor Hunt concludes his letter
bv taking q potshot at the big inter-
ests and certain newspapers by say
ing:
~ felt a sense OF relief from strain
when I decided to lay down the bur
dens of office. But so many people
in the state would not accept my de-
cision to retire without making an
other fight, that | could not do 9TH
erwjse than respond. In making tins
announcement, | hope to receive the
endorsement of the people Of Arizona.
I renew my pledge of fealty and de-
votion to the interests Of Arizona
@In entering the race I appreciate
the fact that forces of tremendous
strength, including financial. politl-
cal and economic organizations, will
be lined UP in opposition to my pol
icics. These forces are seeking CON
troll of the state government for sell
fish, mercenary purposes OF the ex-
pense of the people of Arizona.
sThe opposition will embrace such
papers as the Los Angeles Times,
the Hearst papers, the Arizona Re
publican. Prescott Courier. Tucson
Star, and others, and will bring to-
gether republicans and democrats
who seek special privileges.
"There is nothing new in the situa-
ton. 1t is the same fight-neyer end
in--that has been going on slnce
statehood 1t is the same fight with
which other states are confronted IN
different ways. 1t is the fight Of
Shall the people rule or shall they
be governed 2