Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-01-03

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casual talk with the New MEXICAN:
Nothing could be more unfair, for We
were tried and convicted before receiving
hearing. Not a particle of evidence
would they allow US to produce. The
governor and the supreme courts author
ity were virtually trampled under their
feet, yet their authority is liable to be
called upon for any act that is passed by
said legislature and must prevail, or revo-
luton reigns."
What isyour personal feelings in the
natter"
l scarcely have such a feeling,
my personal feelings are not
worth mentioning. consider it
a political matter, and for those men to
consider who made us their choice at the
polls. If they think of it politically as [
do personally the matter will Immediately
be dropped.
"But do you think their action will
benefit them in any way by unseating
you gentlemen"
81 am of the opinion it will not. The
only gain can see is, that two men have
gained seat that they were never
elected to occupy, but are occupying
against the wish of the majority of voters
of the county; and instead of obeying the
will of the people are violating it every
time they take their seats and are insulting
the majority of the people. l have not
a word to say against any of the men,
bers who voted us out, but think heavy
pressure was brought to hear upon them
by one or two INSCRIPTIONS men who
were dying for the honor, and were
willing to take the seat with all
the dishonor attending their case.
The members were persuaded without
due consideration to listen to their unjust
desires, and their action will antagonize
the council and retard in great measure
prompt legislation, for their conduct l
consider great discourtesy toward the
upper house, and besides they we're as
strong in majority before as now and it
was only dog-in-the-manger affair as far
as the house members were concerned
"What is your opinion Of Romulo Mar
tinezT"
"He has proved himself an honest man
and fair Democrat, an honor to his
party and its peer, and all men of all
political parties will give him credit for
his manly course. He has not attempted
to violate the will of the people and the
principle of American Institutions"
"Who do you believe was elected, Mr..
Read or Mr.. Easley?'
ut is not matter of belief but of fact
as the returns show, aud any man can
prove it by examination, that Mr.. Read
was elected by small but safe ma
jority."
"Do you not think this was a personal
matter between the legislators, yourself
and Mr.. Read?"
81 do not and am convinced in the
matter by the speeches made in answer
to our defence, by member from San
Miguel said it is our turn now, it was
yours two years ago. He did not men.
ton the fact that two years ago it took
thirty two days to examine all evidence
to prove the validity of forty-two votes
and all the necessary evidence was ad
duced, while in our case only few
hours were consumed, and no evidence
was allowed to be introduced by us"
"Do YOU not feel mortified at being I'M
seated?"
'l'assure you the modification / fee
has not disturbed me in the least, anc
If my party can overlook it politically as
do personally, the matter is ended this
moment"
"What do you think Of the manner o.
conducting elections in this county?"
II see no use in elections at all, unless
We can have supreme court that has
authority, for it is very easy matter tc
steal ballot box on its way to the com
mlssioners, or after they have received it.
In my earnest opinion it would be more
indcous for all appointments from gov
ernor down to justices of the peace to be
made by the president of the Unitec
States, especially for Santa Fe and Taos
counties, for in these counties elections
are farce, mere mockery, an insult tt
decency, to honest Democracy, to Re
publicanisn and Americanism. am nc
politician and know nothing of the fou
dealings brought to bear by'them till the
present time; but do know that We
need some important legislation at this
time that some Of our laws should be
amended, and some new ones should be
created, and feel that could have giveI
some important help in this matter &C
vital to the welfare of the people,"