Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1890-05-08
NEW MEXICO,

When we consider the haste that has
been exhibited by congress in the admis-
sion OF states into the union, we are at Il
loss to account for the delay in the admis-
sion Of New Mexico. Unless there is
some sufficient reason, not generally
known, why this old territory should be
deprived OF the privilege Of admission into
the union, We will he forced to conclude
that injustice is being done TO her people.
Surely there can be no difficulty, 81 fan
as population is concerned, as IN 1881
sew Mexico had 4 population OF ll9,5Uj,
and the governor last year estimated the
population to be 100000. This is more
than The estimates made, respectively, Tor
Washington and Montana at the time el
their admission.
The territory il rich in mineral and
agricultural resources. In 1883 the as
SeSsei value OF property there was NO.
go, 7Z3, with Il prospect that at present it
will reach 500 100000. In fact, it pos
sesSeS all the requirements OF statehood,
aud Is certainly more deserving OF admlS.
sion than some OF the territories which
seem to he nearer the desired goal.
So far as education is concerned, New
htNlt , 10 W lAo lilCillc DClilANl many VI
the states already admitted into the union.
Last year the schools contained 1903
scholars taught by 1856 teachers. There
are number OF churches and chapels,
and there tan be no question that the ill.,
habltants are prepared from experience to
eXerci the right OF citizenship. as they
have voted for members vi the legislature
for iOrty years.
Whilst We can not expect congress to
admit territories into the union for their
historical interest, We can not forget that
New Mexico is particularly rich in events
which date from the earliest days of tue
settlement OF America. Early in the 10Th
century the Franciscan friar, Marcos de
MIA, visited New Mexico, and few
years later it was invaded by the Span
lards from Sonora. There is said to be a
sandstone bluff called I'll Moro, or Inscrp-
ton Rock, about thirty-tiye miles from
Fort Wingate, which contains the names
OF travellers, including governors, gener-
ais, judges, priests aud merchants, dating
back to 1906.
1t can not be denied that a people with
such a history are worthy OF being wei
coined into full citizenship with their
brethren comprising the states OF the
federal union. Among them holy mis-
siOnares have tOiled for centuries. teach
ing the people not only the truths of reve-
latlOn, but the duties which citizens owe
to the state.
Considering all these facts, it is but ma
tura that there should be some curiosity
among our people to know why New
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met Withc the consideration bestowed
upon other and apparently less deserving
candidates. Since the organization Of
the territorial government OF New Mex
leo other territories have been organized
and at a later day admitted. Why is it,
then, that she should be considered un-
worthy OF the honor she desires? To
show how her people have been instruct
ell We have bat to refer to the fact that
the see of Santa Fe was erected into a
bshopric i'll 1850, and into an arch
bishopric in 1875. The first bishop was
the lamented Archbishop Lamy, who was
consecrated bishop November a, 1850,
aud made archbishop in 1875. He re-
IA, 1885. He WAS succeeded by tho Most
Rev. j. B. SalpOlnte, who was conseCrat-
ed bishop OF DoryIa, vicar apostolic OF
Arizona, June 20, 1869, and made coad-
jutor oil Santa tc cum jure SUGGESTIONS
April -, 1881, was. promoted to the
1iIuIar archepiscopal see OF Anzalpa o.
tober l OF the same year, and succeeded
to the see Of Santa Re July Is, 1885.
Many will naturally conclude that a peo.
pie so honored by the holy see are de-
serving OF more consideration than has
been shown them by congress, especially
when they possess the qualifications for
statehood, such as population, education
and material resOurces.---From the Catho-
lie Church News, Washington, April q,
1890.