Nogales international., 1934-01-06
1884 Will Be A Red Hot Political Year

Although politics has been 10 the forefront more
during the year just closing than ever before IN an
off election year what has ransplred during 1888 III
political way will be nothing to what will happen
i'll the election year OF 1894.
Arizona has seen many hot primary and election
campaigns since the advent OF statehood but the 1884
Democratic primary promises to bring forth more
heat than July sun in the Imperial Valley The Re
publican party in Arizona, as in the nation, IS de-
moralized and dsintegratng to such an extent that
there can be question but that the 1884 election
will be but ratification Of the Democratic primary
choices. Not much chance for heat in the election
campaign but the primary will more than make up in
excitement and interest what the election may lack
The greatest interest will be manifested in the
gubernaorial race. This contest always proves the
greatest attraction and 1884 unless all signs fall will
outdo in excitement all previous contests.
Governor Moeur, always coorful, has already let
it be known that he will ask the voters to put their
stamp of approval upon his administration by eectng
hin to a second term.
Judge R. c. Stanford, kindly and hkeable, IS ac-
lively campaigning
Close friends of former Governor George W. ?.
Hunt declare with assurance that his announcement
will be forthcoming in proper time. Color is lent to
their statements by the fact that the former Govern
Or is travelling about the state accepting speak
ing engagements and talking politics.
If the former Governor is candidate it gives
assurance that Governor Moeur and Mr.. Hunt will
go to it hammer and tongs Neither asking nor giving
quarter
Although some mention Secretary Of State James
Fl. Kerby as possible candidate for governor, the
we'll informed are of the opinion that Mr. Kerby will
endeavor to succeed himself in his present job.
Friends of VIM. B.>KelIy, able state senator from
Graham county, urging him to take try at the
Secretary Of Stateship and it is than possible
the Graham county man will enter the contest. Mr.
Kerby and Senator Kelly have not been close political
friends for many years and if they opponents it
will make contest second only to the gubernatoral
fray in interest and excitement.
Although he has made no statement concerning
his intentions it is known that John D. Calhoun of
Maricopa county who gave Mr.. Kerby such q close
race for the Democratic nomination year ago feels
that with smaller field he can this year turn the
tables the present secretary It is than likely
he will give it a try.
Mrs. Ana Frohmiller makes no conceament of
her intention to ask the voters to return her to her
present position State Treasurer Cox is casting coy
glances at the Auditors Office, also Tax Commission
George Fleming, clerk of the board Of supervisors
OF COconino county, is also preparing to enter. With
the exception Of the first state auditor the late j. c.
Callaghan, every man and woman elected to that Of
flee has been resident of Northern Arizona-Jesse
Boyce Of Williams, Wayne Hubbs of Kingman Char
les Fairfield Of Winslow and the incumbent Mrs Fro
hmiller of Flagstaff
Mine Inspector Tom Foster will be a candidate
for reelection and it is more than possible that Tom
will have whole flock of opponents Joe Srinker Of
Phoenix is already broaching his candidacy among
friends and several in the mining counties are quiet
ly lining up support.
Herman Hendrix will seek reelection for q sec
ond term state superintendent of public instruction
To date we have heard Of no possible opponent but
then you never tell especially in such years as
1894 is bound to be politically.
Many are cycling the position Of state tax commits
sioner The term of NJ A. Murphy will expire in Jan
uary 1885 The state Of Mr.. Murphys health has been
such during the past several months that it is not