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with the remainder of the party's
ticket.
Notwithstanding these overtures,
the governor remained steadfast
in his insistence that all should
step aside to give him the oppor-
tunity to choose commissioners
and personnels of his own selec-
ton. The commissions regarded
his demands as too extravagant
and rejected them.
Some commentators, including
Col. William Turnbow, the Phoe
nix Gazette's capitol domer, points
out that the 1912 campaign may
be unique to the extent it will be
one of the few times the state
house machine hasn't been found
supporting the incumbent COVER
nor.
THE machine" Colonel Turn
bow writes, "is generally recogniz-
ed as capable of producing $4,000
votes. 1t supplied the bulk of the
votes Bob Jones received last
year."
Continuing, the colonel adds:
Because of the support it gave
Jones in 1910 and it's current op-
position to Osborn, the machine is
viewed-particularly by Osborn
ltes-as a Jones force, waiting for
1912 TO roll around so it can again
hoist the Jones flag and star,
getting votes for the former gov
ernor.
However, insiders tip the
SPOers may be counting a lot of
fish before they are caught. Still
friendly to Jones, the organization
has been ogling the probabilities
of couple of other gents as like
ly to beat Mr.. Osborn. Feelers
have been out for several weeks,
but no reaction yet.
Secondly, rumors in political
quarters the last few days have
indicated Jones might not be avail
able as the machines candidate
next year. He has been mention
ed frequently as eyeing one of the
two congressional seats and talk
says he might land an important
federal government position be
fore the campaign opens"
| Perhaps one of the most EN-
barrassing situations ever con
! fronting a state administration will
arise in Arizona next year, as
forecast here some weeks ago.
AS a result of the estranged re
lations between the governors Of
flee and the Democratic national
committee, national money sent
into Arizona to help the Demo
Gratis will not be turned over to
the present state administration.
1t will be given to two other gents.
They will be expected to operate
separately from the state admin
istration's campaign set-up.
An Arizona publisher (whose
newspaper doesn't carry the
Watchtower) made an interesting
observation the other day. He
cited the difference between sup
port of candidate by newspap-
er publisher and a man engaged
in some other business.
In the case of the publisher, the
support is out in the open. 1t Is
a printed record for all to see.' In
the case of a business man, it Is
possible for him to contribute in
cash or merchandise to both sides
with no danger of not being on a
winner. (This is frequently done,
as this column knows from per-
sonal observation.
dih VI d SpcCldl oCooiOA\ NOh
tinues. Latest report is to the eff
feet the governors Colorado Riv-
er commission has penned him a
note asking that he summon the
solons SOS they can enact legis-
lation to designate disposition OF
Boulder power revenues accruing
to the state.
Unless special legislation is
passed, the money, an accrued
$1,2O0,O00 and 100000 yearly
hereafter, will go into the general
fund.
1t is believed the river commits
sioners would prefer to have part
of the money earmarked for
survey of potential power devel-
opment along the entire river. The
reclamation service recently indi-
Gated its readiness to cooperate
with Arizona in such a project.
Major subject, as far as the
public will hear, in the call is ex-
pected to be a home defense pro-
gram. Various veterans groups
and other organizations have been
urging the governor to take detln
ite steps to help Arizona prepare
for any emergency in connection