Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-10-11
THIS is TOUGH.
EX-Judge Seeds Pays His Respects to
Republican Candidate Catron-
A Scathing Epistle.


Hon. E. P Seeds recently the Republi-
can Judge of the 1st judicial district Of
New Mexico, has recently written letters
to friends in the territory.
This announcement of itself is not par
ticularly remarkable, for Judge Seeds left
many friends behind who are always glad
to hear from him.
These particular letters, however, are
very notable ones, for they touch on
subject that is now engaging the atten-
ton Of the New Mexico public very
largely.
In fact, these letters talk out very freely
sin meetin'" and express in no uncertain
terms just what Judge Seeds thinks of
Candidate Thomas B. Catron.
One of Judge Seeds correspondents in
Santa Fe is Judge Francis Downs, who
has, to quote his own language used this
morning, "been a Republican ever since
his birth" In this letter Judge Seeds
| BOASTS CANDIDATE CATRoN
in the most terrific style, and, iguratively
speaking, takes that gentleman's political
hide off in great strips.
Judge Seeds begins his letter by stat
ing that he notices the "so-called Repub
lican party" of New Mexico has nomi
mated T. B. Catron for delegate. He then
%1 Int wit To{r
leader the Republican party this fall
must rely upon "boodlers and rascas"
for victory. The judge then says that
"the best endeavor that could be pro-
duced looking to statehood would be the
REPUTATION OF THIS LEIGH
upon the party in New Mexico" In
looking back over his four years stay in
q New Mexico, Judge Seeds says he sees
; one great mistake and that was his vote
for 7. B. Catron in 1892. He suggests
that in view of this nomination the Re.
publican party in New Mexico be called
"The Catron Club" He thinks that Cat
ron should be repudiated in the Novem-
Der election by every one who has the
good of the Republican party at heart;
and that if sent to Washington he would
BIO
STUNNED By HIS PARTY
associates. Judge Seeds has but recently
returned from Washington and he says
that T. B. Catron Is "thoroughly discred-
tied" by the Republican leaders there. If
sent to Washington he would work untold
injury to New Mexico, whereas Mr.. JOS
eph's quiet, effective work is a matter of
very complimentary comment. Judge
Seeds does not think that the man who
deserted his people Just after the war in
THE HOPE OF GAIN
from those of an opposite political faith
could be other than traitor to his peo-
pie, if put in position of trust.
These things and many more are men
toned in letters from Judge Seeds; and
when it is considered that he held posi-
ton of prominence as an appointee under
President Harrison and is q confidential
friend of Senator Allison, of Iowa, who is
so widely mentioned for the Republican
candidacy for president in 1896, 1t will be
seen that he is in a position to know what
he is talking about.
representative of the New MEXICAN
called on Judge Downs this morning with
the view to getting the letter for pub
location. The Judge said that the letter
had been received and that he understood
similar ones had been written by
JUDGE SEEDS TO JUDGE FREEMAN
and other Republicans who have the
party's best interests at heart throughout
the territory. In view of it's being per
sonal letter Judge Downs did not fee
justified in giving 1t out in full for pub
LEGATION. As it touches a matter of pub
lie interest, however, he read the letter
over to the New MEXICAN scribe and the
. foregoing is an accurate synopsis of its
contents
Judge Downs was asked rs to his atti
tude toward Mr.. Catron in this race. HI
said: "While / have been a Republican
I all my life, you may be certain
SHALL NOT VOTE FOR oArRoN.
l do not know yet whether I shall vote TO
Mr.. Joseph or not; this latter is matte
1 now have under advisement." In re
spouse to question as to what would b.
the position of the reputable Republican
of the territory who have no connectlo,
with the ring, he said: II am inclined tt
think that most of them. under the part,
lash, will vote for Catron. Those wit
whom have talked on the sub eot speak
however, as if they will hold their nose
at the same time they deposit thei
votes"