Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1891-08-08

The extremely delicate and at times
! threatening questions which have arisen
between Germany, Italy, England and
ourselves have been treated in such skill
full and yet bold and American manner as
to call forth expressions of pride and ap-
proval from our entire people, and when
Mr.. Blaine informed the retiring Italian
minister that "We had not been in the
habit of receiving orders from foreign
powers and would not begin to do so now"
he voiced the sentiments of every Ameri-
can worthy of the name. 1t is almost in
credible that all of the great measures l
have glanced at could have been accom-
plished since we met in convention last
July, but such is the fact and they reflect
imperishable honor on President Harri-
son, his cabinet and the Republican Con
gress who originated and put them in
force in the very teeth of the most
malignant and INSCRIPTIONS opposition
of the Democratic party. A few words
on our local politics and have done. The
last general election was followed by the
larceny of a ballot box in this county
containing large Republican majority.
This crime was taken advantage of by
certain Democratic officials to defeat the
lawful elected Republican candidates for
the legislature and board of county com
missioners of Santa Fee county. This was
followed by attempted assassination, de-
fiance of legal authority and fragrant con-
tempt of court. In the midst of those out
RACES the Republicans of this county
maintained the most admirable patience.
Relying on the justice of their cause they
appealed to the lawfully constituted
authorities for redress Of their grievances
and their reward came at last. Every posi-
ton assumed by them has been sustained
by the District and Territorial Supreme
Courts and by the unanimous decision of
/ the Supreme Court of the United States,
thus triumphantly vindicating.the integri-
ty and patriotism of the party and its can
dldates and condemning the lawless usur
pations of the late Democratic territorial
house of representatives and the con-
spirators who have ruled and almost
ruined the county. Since our last meet
ing the fourth National Convention of our
League has been held, and the Hon. j. S.
Clarkson, vice chairman Of the Republi-
can National Committee, has been elected
president. A better selection could not
be made. His election means vigorous,
intelligent work, better organization, per-
sistent energy, fearless advocacy of Amer
victory Of 'SS. To prove ourselves worthy
Of membership in this superb National
League, to reassert the principles of our
Grand Old Party, to renew our VOWS of
fidelity to the Republic and its flag (which
that party saved from dismemberment, to
unite the Republicans of New Mexico in
one band Of brotherhood and to prepare
for future action you are invited to attend
the coming convention.
At the earnest request of our friends in
Albuquerque, the date of our meeting has
been fixed for September II, 1891, during
the week of the great Territorial Fair,
which will undoubtedly be the grandest
exhibition of the products Of New Mexi-
co ever held in her history. Your atten-
ton is called to the fact that railroad fares
will be lowered to one cent per mile for
going to Albuquerque and returning. All
officers of the National and Territorial
League and Executive Committee of the
several counties are delegates exofficio
and the following is the basis of repre-
sentation for clubs: Each club is entitled
to five delegates, three of whom must be
elected by such club, the remaining two
being the President and Secretary of the
club, who are ex-officio delegates and
members of said convention. Each club
in addition to its five delegates will be al
lowed one delegate for each thirty mem
bers in excess of 100. 1t is hoped this
apportionment will be satisfactory as the
desire is to have each club represented as
nearly as possible according to numerical
strength.
Credentials-Al credentials must be
signed by the presidents and counter
singed by the secretaries of the respective
clubs.
Proxies-When it is impossible for del
egates to attend the convention they may
appoint proxies who shall be admitted to
said convention with the same powers and
privileges of other delegates.
Provided that said proxies must in ev-
cry case present the credentials of their
principals and their authority for acting
as proxies. And provided further that
all proxies must be members in good
standing Of some club in said league.
As it is of the utmost importance that
, we should know as soon as possible the
number of delegates who will be present at
the convention, all presidents are urgent
ly requested to call their clubs together
| Immediately after the receipt of this
"call," have said clubs elect their dele
gates and forward the names of said dele
/ gates to these headquarters without de-
J lay, Very respectfully yours,
A. L. MORRISON, President.
= VIM. CAFFREY, Vice President.
B, M. READ, V. Prest., R. L. U. s.
, Al. FOUNTAIN, Elk. Com. R. L. U. s.
. W. M. BERGER, Secretary.
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