Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1898-10-14
THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR
DELEGATE.
rom the santa Fe Now MexIcan.


From the Santa Fc Now Mexican
Hon. Pedro Perea, who has been
nominated as the Republican delegate
to the Fifty-sixth congress by the
largest Republican convention ever
assembled in New Mexico, is native
Of BernalillO countY and is 46 years OF
of age. lie is the descendant Of we'll
known and distinguished families on
bis fathers and mothers side, hi,
ancestors having come from Spain tn
New Mexico with Diego de Vargas in
1903. His family since then has pro-
duced many OF the leading and in
iluential men in the affairs of New
Mexico.
Mr. Perea received Il liberal cduca-
tion ia st. Michae's college at Santa
Fc, atthe 81. Louis university, and at
Georgetown college IN the District OF
Columbia. The business he now fol-
lows and has been engaged in since
reaching manhood, is that of sheep
raiser, farmer aud horticulturist, and
as such he has been very successful.
His reputation asa business man is OF
the highest order.
During the past II years Mr.. Perea
has taken much interest In politics
and has represented the county of
Bernalillo, one Of the richest and most
Important 10 the territory, four times
10 the legislative council with great
credit, ability, and benefit to his con-
stituents. The only other Office he
has held was that OF member OF the
capitol commission, when he served
without pay.
He is one of the leading men and
Republicans OF New Mexico, a man Ul
rugged and uncompromisirg honesty
of great personal and poliiicm courage,
Of strong convictions, thoroughly ac.
Quainlcd With and informed of the
needs, conditions and desires Of the
territory and its people, horored and
respected throughout this broad COM
mnnweallh; an able and well Informed
man; conscientious and valuable
citizen: hard worker and one who
has given much time, labor, add
money toward the advancement and
progress Of the people Of New Mexicn.
lie is progressive man, a student OF
public matters, a true man and a
-truug man. One who has often been
tlicd, in legislative matters especially,
and who has never been found want.
ny. His record proves that under
any aud all circumstances be has done
his fun and answering duty to the
people gand the territory. lie has
fought corruplion'and dishonesty in
uhlic ard official affairs, when in the
Legislature, strongly and successfully.
Some Of the best and most progressive
aud beneficial legislation now on the
New MeXicu statutes was initiated
and carried through 10y him. He /:
progressive, honorable, aud true tC
his friends. lie has been leader in
Republican circles siuceGhe entered
the political field
II elected TO congress, and every in
dication points that such will be the
case, he will indulge in no spread
eagle addresses and blatant speeches,
but will prove hard working,
efficient, competent, sand influential
| delegate, who will deserve and enjoy
the good will and favorable opinion OF
his fellow members and Of the people
of New Mexico; who will be found at
his post OF duty.early and late; who
will carefully, diligently, and court
eously look after the wishes, wants,
and requests Of his constituents. lie
will prove true to his trust, and every
interest of New. Mexico, 10 congress
and out Of congress, will be conscien-
tiously watched, diligently guarded
and resoluiely and courageonsly pro-
teeted and advanced by him.
lie is strong, tried, and true Re-
publican. He sails under no false
colors and will not sto0p TO doubtful
subtcrfuge or low policical tricks to
obtain votes. He Is truly and In the
most complete sense Of the term ma
tive Of the United States, loyal and
true to the country Of his birth, aud
in every respect aud from every stand
point. deserves the suffrage not only
OF all Republicans. but of all good cit
izens OF the territory who desire to
see sturdy, true, able, deserving and
honorable man as New Mexicos rep.
resentative in the next congress.
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