Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-10-22
Hon. Pedro Perea, Republican Candidate for

Hon. Pedro Perea, the Republican
candidate for delegate to congress, was
born in Bernalillo county in 1852, his an
cestors coming from Spain to New Mex
leo with Diego de Vargas in 1893. He re-
ceived his education in ST. Michael's
college in Santa re, in the st. Louis uni
Tersity, and finishing his school days in
the Georgetown college, District of Co
lumbia.
On reaching manhood he engaged in
farming, sheep raising and fruit grow
ing, In which he has been successful to
a flattcring degree. Since 1854 he has
taken great interest in political affairs,
and in 1856 was elected to represent
Bernaiillo county in the legislative
council, ana has been Il member of tina
body three times since, in 1889. 1891 and
1895. During his service as a legislator
he accomplished much legislation of
benefit to thet territory and the tax pay
ers. In the past IA Years, ever when not
a member of the Legislature, he has kept
"A close watch upon the proceedings of
hat body and has used his influence at
all times for economy, the advancement
Of education and the u%pbuilding of New
Mexico. His record AS q public man is
n that he nay we'll be proud of, and
N that has been of great advantage to
the people,
In 1880, when the Santa Fe road began
building through the territory from
Santa Fe, he did everything in his pow
err to aid that enterprise and was instru-
mental in securing d large amount of
funds for the work. In every matter Of
public interest he has espoused the side
which to him appeared right, and no in
tluence that could be brought to bear on
him has been able to make him forsake
that which he considered his duty to the
people.
Politically, Mr.. Perea is an uncornpro-
missing Republican, broad minded, care
full and earnest in his desire to see New
Mexico take her place in the front rank
of the sisterhood of states, to which
place she ~rightfully belongs. On public
affairs he Is well informed and fully
abreast with the times. In his private |
life there has never been a breath of
suspicion of unfair dealing or dishonest |
methods. Upright in all matters per-
tanning to business affairs he has gained
the respect Of every man in the terrific
~, aud even his bitterest enemy cannot
point the finger Of scorn at him for any
misdeeds. His record proves that he is
to be trusted In any position in which
he may be placed. and that the inter-
ests of the people of the territory are
safe in his hands.
His practical knowledge Of conditions
in New Mexico, the needs Of the people,
n the requirements Of the times to
make a great country of a territory
which is filed with everything needed
to constitute an empire within itself,
hts him pre-eminently for the office to
which he aspires. A mar of the people.
Il native of New Mexico, a man of prog
ress and caution, a mar of rugged hon.
esty, a true friend, a sturdy defender of
the rights of others; such are the traits
of Hon. Pedro Perea, and no better
qualities are to be found in a candidate
for office.
II elected, and all indications now
point to that result, Mr.. Perea will
make a delegate who will be a credit
to the voters who cast their ballots for
him; a delegate who will do much
securing for the territory much
legislation and changes in pres
conditions. As a protectionist, he
Will look after the interests of the sheep
and cattle Industries, the protection Of
he miners and the welfare Of the farm