Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-10-13

we congratulate Governor OtefO upon
/ the success Of his administration and
commend him for his efforts In behalf Of
good government and the advancement
of New Mexico, both at home and
abroad, and we tender to the president
of the United States our thanks for the
appointment Of a governor from the
ranks of the people, a man who by rea-
son of his lifetime residence in New
Mexico, and Of his intimate acquaint-
ance with the needs of Dur people is best
able to perform the duties Of an exec
utive in this territory.
We heartily indorse the present Re-
publican administration In all of its
branches During the brief period In
which the present executive has occu-
pied the position he fills, New Mexico
has attained q place in the hearts of the
American people never before accorded
it. The patriotism of citizens in send
ing forth a larger proportion Of soldiers
to the Spanish-American wal than is
credited to any other state or territory,
and the bravery OF Dur soldiers dis
played on the field of battle. are a guar
antee Of our right to full citizenship
In the American union. We point with
pride to the immortal record maze by
the New Mexico squadron Of Trough
| Riders in the battles Of La Qua 81 ma
and San Juan, by which was established
the intelligence, patriotism and iniom-
liable courage Of U people, and where
in they have Won for themselves the ad-
miration of the civilized world, an. ten
der to the relatives and friends of those
| who fell in the struggle for humanity,
Justice and civilization, the heartfelt
| sympathies Of a grateful people. We
congratulate the nation on the return of
| peace, and heartily indorse President
! Mckinley upon tie careful, patriotic
and successful manner in which the dig
nifty of this nation has been preserved in
the war with Spain.
We congratulate the people Of New
Mexico upon the appointment by the
president of the present able and fear
less judiciary, and commend the men,
bers thereof for their devotion to duty
and their answering interest in the ad-
ministration of justice.
The present congress of the United
States is Republican in politics, and any
acts of that body favorable to New Mex
leo are Republican measures and cannot
be credited to the efforts Of a Demo-
cratic delegate from this territory.
The attitude of the Republican party
of New Mexico has always been consist
ent N the question Of the admission Of
i IIlc ttITlSOIy DIS d SldtC. we ldNOICu Tic
admission of the territory when the
| Democratic party was united in their
opposition against it. We still favor its
| admission, believing that there Is no
good and substantial reason for keeping
us out Of the Union as a state and be-
lieve that this can best be accomplished
by the election Of a delegate to congress
who Is in harmony with Republican pol
itics and principles.
Our heartfelt gratitude is extended to
the army and navy for their noble sac
rifces in behalf of their country, and
their brilliant achievements on land and
water; and we emphasize apprecia-
ton of those brave soldiers known as
the Rough Riders" to whose ranks our
territory has so literally contributed,
and whose acts Of bravery and herofsrn
have inspired the world with a new
faith and confidence In American U
age and valor.
We are in favor Of increasing both
our army and navy to q size common
surate with the interest Of the country,
thereby placing the nation in a position
that will insure 1t a rightful influence
and power among the nations Of the
earth. We believe In the expansion OF
American industry and commerce. and
in the full protection Of American citi-
zens everywhere; wherever the Ameri-
can flag has been hoisted In the name Of
humanity and freedom, we believe 1t
should stay until every vestige Of des-
potism has been removed.