Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-02-24
LEGISLATIVE CHAT,

The capital teched it," -
DR.. Shuler worked hard, but the fates
we're dead against him.
Hon. Jose de la Luz Chaves made a
good record. His acequia bill was passed
through the house in good style.
Most of the members say they regret
to leave Santa Fe. 1t will be Sunday
night before many of them get away.
Messrs. Thomas Gonzales and Jose Ra-
mon Maestas from Jan Miguel, while
they had little to say, their votes counted.
County Clerk NJ. M. Salazar, of Colfax
county, does not feel SO badly after all.
He stood by his section and fought man
fully.
Hon. Ambrosio Pine made safe, con-
and conscienclous legislator.
Dignity and worth are as good as talk
any day.
Hon. Julian Montoya was successful in
guarding the interests of his county. H.
had good friends to back him all along
the line.
Hon. Francisco Gonzales and Silvestre
Mirabal, the members from Valencia,
made good records for themselves in the
house.
Several kilograms from citizens of Ra-
ton were received this morning urging
upon the governor to approve the Colun
bia county bill, but too late.
Under the law Hon. W. Il. Whiteman,
district attorney for Bernalillo and Va
lencia counties, holds over till his sue
cessor is appointed and qualified.
David Martinez and his friend, Jose
Salazar y Ortiz, made good records. They
very seldom spoke at length, but their
votes we're always on the right side.
Capt. Henry Sturgiss, editor of the
Springer Stockman, dropped into the
capital last night in time to take hand
in talking Columbia county to death.
Report has it that ex-United States
District Attorney Thomas Smith, of Vir-
ginia, is in Washington working for APP
pointment as governor OF New Mexico.
Hon. J.F. Hinkle, of Lincoln, acted
conscientiously and courageously
throughout the session. Although a
strong Democrat, still party politics sell
dom overcame his fairness and sense OF
equity.
Senator Frank A. Hubbell demonstrated
that he has ability, courage and watchful-
ness; he made very good record indeed
and was always on the alert and in favor
of good legislation.
Hon. Perry B. Lady made faithful, in
tellIgent and attentive member of the
house. He voted straight and right and
certainly did all he could to protect the
interests of his constituents and of the
people.
As predicted by the NEW MEXICAN, Col.
j. Frank Chaves made an excellent and
fairminded officer of the council. He Is
the best presiding officer in the New Mex
leo and a strong man in every direction.
Among the good men and true. ever
ready to watch out and work for the best
interests of the people, is Hon. T. D..
Burns, of Rio Arriba county. Firm, quiet
and dignified he did superior service dur
ing the session.
DR.. Stovall got every bill he advocated
through the house and killed the general
county bill. The only bill of his killed
in the council was the one to create Flor
ida county. This 10 record of which his
constituents should BIZ proud.
Messrs. ]. G. Hill, E W. Fox, G. A..
Bushnell and H. G. Pickles, the Clayton
contingent, have folded their tents and
silently stolen away; they got Union
county and went away smiling and hap
Ply.
Hon. Robert Bland did everything in his
power to protect the interests of his consti-
tuents. Mr.. Bland retains the
confidence and respect Of this community
for his labors in our behalf.-Raton
Range.
Santa Fe county had two able and
representatives in the house in
Messrs. B. M. Read and H. s. Clancy.
These two gentlemen were on the right
size of every question presented and did
their duty ably and fearlessly.
The remarks made by W. s. Hopewell
last evening during the joint session
were sensible and proper. Mr.. Hopewell
has level head, is an excellent business
man and of the sternest integrity, and
these facts were fully demonstrated dur
ing the session.
Senator Saint certainly, at all times, was
at work doing his level best for his con-
stituents and the stock interests which he
represented. He 10 an able
man and retires from the assembly with a
very creditable record and the respect of
the people.
Hon. Robert Bland was q good friend
10 the newspaper men. Whenever there
was an item Of news around his way then
the boys were sure to have it early. He
stood by his friends always and made a
good record. Mrs. Bland, very charm
ing lady, has been with him during the
latter half Of the session.
Mr.. Hall pushed his Aght for the di,i-
sion of the school funds under great odds.
Mr.. Hinkle and he apparently stood alone
at the beginning of the session; but when
IL closed the fight was won. These are
the kind Of men, to tie to. They stay
with measure to the last.
Hon. A. B. Fall rounded out good rec
ord in the Both legislative assembly by
moving vote of thanks to his Republic
can colleagues. Mr.. Fall 10 q hard and at
times bitter fighter but he has the courtesy
of q brave man. His future 10 bright,
and the old war horses In his party had
best beware.
Mr.. Barela fought hard on all PROPOSE
tions. He says he 10 q Democrat neither
BY nature or principle ard his record