The Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (New Albuquerque, N.M.) 1882-1884, 1884-03-23
WELCOME TO WHITMAN.
HIS NOBLE STAND ENDORSED.
The People Turn Out and Give Htm
Royal welcome HOme-"The
Resolutions as Passed.


When it became noised about the
streets last evening that our Representa-
tive. William H. Whiteman, had re-
turned home from Santa Fe, a resolution
was quickly formed among a number Of
our leading citizens to give him an inn
promptu reception. A. A. Grant, with
his accustomed hberality and public
spirit. offered the use of the Opera Houee,
while one or two others took carriage
and went over to the Majors residence.
The Clipper band was quickly called into
service and marched up and down Rail-
road avenue two or three times, which
proved sufficient to notify our citizens
that something Unusual was about to
happen at Grants Opera House.
In much shorter time than it takes to
write it oyer $50 of our most prominent
citizens had gathered together, and cho-
sen Judge Trimble to preside over their
deliberations.
The'Judge made one of his old time
speeches, thanking those present for the
honor conferred upon him, and at the
same time stating the object Of the meet
ing. He said he had opposed Whiteman
first and last, but he stood by him now, as
every good citizen ofthe Territory should.
Whiteman had made a noble record
against the infamous ring"
Postmaster Thomas Hughes was chosen
secretary and then the guest of the even
ing, Representative Whiteman, was in
troduced to the audience.
After the applause that greeted the
Major had died away, that gentleman
went on and gave clear, forcible and
highly interesting account of his labors
against the Capitol steal. He said that
he started in alone to fight that bill, and
by dint of steady work and a good deal
of talking had managed to have it post
poned. He then thanked those present
for the very hattering endorsement they
had given of his course; and said: Il
shall remember this night as one of the
most pleasing events of my whole life"
Col. ]. H. Sullivan moved the appoint
ment of a committee ono resolutions, and
Messrs. Sullivan, Burke and Wilson were
named.
Postmaster Hughes was called upon,
and in the course of few remarks said:
"McComas had better vote with the peo-
pie down here or not come back to Albu-i
querque."
Gov. Stover was next called out and
said that he proposed to say just what he
meant. Mr.. Whiteman deserved and had
the heartfelt thanks of the whole Terrific
ry. He was worthy Representative and
one that all could feel proud of. He rep
resented a great county and in such
manner as to make those who opposed
him speak in the very highest terms of
his noble stand. The speaker hen paid
his respects to Tom Catron, and told of
his arrogant ways when he was United
States District Attorney, but "He will find
that there are men all over this Territory
who will no longer bow the knee to him.
Page Otero was called for and responded
by saying that he was in full sympathy
with the meeting.
Bernard Rodey spoke few words in
favor of the cause.
Col Sullivan extolled the high honors
due to Mr.. Whiteman and said every
body should feel proud of him.
A. NJ. Whitcomb said he was prom d to
acknowledge that he voted for Mr.. White
man. He was proud of him. He had
some stories to tell of the Ring and
their hirelings.
Gov Slower spoke for the people of
Gallup and Wallace and hoped both those
towns would be kept in the county.
w. K P. Wilson then read the resolu-
tons as reported by the committee.
RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, the county of Bernalillo has
but one represent adve in the legislature
as organized: and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper oc-
casion for the people to express their aP-
probation of the high and honorable char
acter of our solitary representative in
/ Santa Fe; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the manly and de-
termined stand which has been taken in
the House of Representatives by Major
Whiteman. in the interest of his constitu-
ents and the people of the Territory,
meets with the cordial appreciation and
the most hearty support and cooperation
of the citizens of Bernalillo county.
RESOLVED, That the brave and noble
fight which he has been making. almost
single handed alone, against the schemes
of fraud and plumber with which the leg
islature is being inundated, entities him
to the gratitude of the people of the en-
tire Territory, and we hereby pledge him