Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-10-19
VIVA JOSEPH!
A Royal Greeting Accorded the Demo-
cratic Standard Bearer at
Lincoln.
Another Able Address to the People
What the Voters Have to Say
Of Catronism.
Correspondence New Mexican.

Correspondence New Mexican.
Lincoln, Oct. 14.-The citizens of this
town turned out en- masse yesterday to
receive their distinguished guest, Hon.
Antonio Joseph. Six miles from Lincoln
Mr.. Joseph was met by oavalcade con-
sisting of 100 horsemen and many citi-
zens in carriages. 1t was the greatest
ovation ever received by candidate for
office in New Mexico and was sincere
tribute of appreciation to the man who
has done more than any other delegate in
congress to promote the interests of New
Mexico. When the procession reached
the outskirts of the town it was met by
another large crowd who gave vent to
their feelings in prolonged cheers. "Viva
Joseph!" was the cry and it was continued
until the carriage containing the delegate
in congress drew up in front of the hotel.
SO great was the enthusiasm of the crowd
Mr.. Joseph was compelled to address a
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needed few minutes rest before speaking
at night
While the delegate was resting took
occasion to circulate among the crowd
for the purpose of ascertainlng
THE FEELINGS OF THE PEOPLE
as to the result on the 9Th of next month.
I talked with great many and they all
expressed the opinion that while the
Populists will somewhat decrease the
ma jority of the county ticket, their vote
will not materially affect the delegateship
A great many Populists personally as
sured me that they will cast their vote for
Joseph. The feeling against Catron in
this county is intensely bitter. The
voters realize that he is not to be trusted.
One of them said to me: II have always
been Republican, but will this time vote
for Joseph. consider that the Repub-
lican convention which nominated the
notorious boss grossly insulted the in
telligence of the voters of this territory.
Why, if we should send Catron to congress
he would come back with deed to the
entire territory in his pocket"
could quote many other conversations
of similar character. The reign of
Catron is over and his peculiar, nefarious
methods will never again deceive the peo-
pie of New Mexico. Catronism is dead
beyond resurrection. The majority for
oseph in Lincoln county will not be less
than 200 and Chaves county will give at
least $50 ma GRITTY.
GREAT THBONa
At o'clock last night Mr.. Joseph was
escorted from his hotel to the school
house. The crowd was 30 great that not
more than one-quarter of the people
could gain admittance, 80 that it was
found necessary to deliver the address
from the steps of the building, a most
advantageous position, as those on the
inside as we'll as those on the outside
were able to hear every word uttered by
the speaker.
Mr.. Joseph spoke for two hours and
his speech was frequently interrupted by
tumultuous applause. He was ut his
best and by his forcible arguments added
many new voters to the Democratic
ranks. One staunch Republican told me
after the meeting that it was the best
speech he had ever heard candidate de-
liver in New Mexico.
The following is a short synopsis of
the speech:
"Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen:
This magnificent testimonial rendered
me by the citizens of Lincoln is crafty
ing indeed. 1t proves to me that my
efforts in congress in your behalf are not
unappreciated. For the first time in
thirty years the Democratic party, in
1892, came into power. Prior to that
time the government was in the hands of
the Republicans. You all know the re-
suits of that infamous reign; how the
wealthy classes obtained supremacy over
the masses and how through system of
so-called protection the laboring man
was driven to the verge of starvation.
The Democrats have assumed the reins
of government, and, the Lord willing,
they will not relinquish them for thirty
years to come.
"Why will the Democratic party con-
tinue in power?
at is because it is the friend of the
workingman and its cardinal principle is
justice to all.
"The Republican party during its
ascendancy made 10000 millionaires and
100000 tramps and brought the entire
country to the brink of destruction. The
people of this country are tired of that
kind of
CLASS LEGIsLATION
which makes the rich richer and the poor
poorer. The Republicans adhere to a
principle they choose to term protection;
the name is misnomer, insofar as it APP
plies to the laborer. The Democratic
party believes in special privileges for
none and equal rights for all.
"Ever since 1873 the silver interests
have been on the wane. Why is thiss
"It is because in 1873 the Republicans,
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