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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-14
The Triple Alliance
Holds Three Conventions in
Salem, Wednesday.
Lists of Delegates That Were Selected
at the Primaries.

Wednesday will be big day in Sa
lem-three conventions in the city
Peoples, Democratic and Silver Re
publican. The Democrats meet at
the opera house at 10 a. M, Peoples,
at Forestry hall Turner block at 1C
a. M, Silver Republican, at old coun-
Gil chamber at II a. m.
Three fullssets of delegates TO the
three state conventions at Portland,
March %, will be chosen, and Union
county and legislative ticket will
probably be put up. This matter is
not yet fully decided, as some want to
wait TO see il a Union will be formed
on the state ticket, while Others want
to go right ahead and form Union in
Marion county.
Wherever precinct has expressed
itself it has been in favor of union
of forces and the demand for union
10 the county precincts is very
strong.
Following are delegates chosen to
the county conventions so far as re-
ported,
PEOPLES PARTY DELEGATES.
Woodburn: The Peoples Party
primary convention was convened by
precinct committeeman, l.. W. Guiss.
w
and WIN. Simpson secretary.
The following delegates were elected
to attend the country convention in
Salem, on the 10th inst:
L. w. Gulss, A. Wood, VIM. Simp-
son, L. Walker, J. A. Harper, j. A.
Knight, G. W. Dyer, j. d. Richmond,
4. G. Bradley, VIM. Young, b. s.
Bonney, z. r. Broyles, A. p. Bran
nager, j. W. Cook, S. Overton.
There was good attendance, and
perfect harmony prevailed.
We are for union and are sanguine
of success.
Gervais-Delegates : e. w, Man
ming, j. d. Smith, j. l.. Smith, A.
Waer, B. p. Stevens, Charles II. FitZ-
gerald and Frank Nibler. The Silver
Republicans now got in their work
and chose w. B. Brown, V. Waiter
and Conrad Bliem.
East Sllverton-W. r. Smith, Ben
Davenport, Allen Shaw, Geo. Nc
Michaels, j. w. Hicks, Albert Savage.
O. G.. Sparks; West Silverton.-K. l..
Hibbard, Sol Anderson, Merit Warren,
Charles Warren, A. f. Simeral, W. j.
Jerman, VIM. Jones.
Englewood.-R p. Boise ST., J, e.
Murphy, H. B. Munson, w. II. II.
Dunkle. Geo. H. Nichols, j. II. .Keyes,
S. Ashley and d. E. Johnson. In this
precinct a resolution, favoring
Union of the three silver parties,
was adopted.
For Salem No. ii NJ. Payne, d.
II. La Follett, Arthur Brock and A.
White.
Yew Park,-Homer Cleveland, B.
Shaw, j, Burke, Thos. G. Jory, Mr..
Blinston, Mr., Brown, d. b. Smith,
Jas. Elgin, l. NJ Wagner.
Yew Park instructed for Union.
South Salem. m.-McGilchrist, John
Hunt, John w, Jory, Mr.. Weaver,
Jacob Dencer. Thos. Davidson, Mr..
Colby Parker,E, O'Flyng, j. }. Will
lard.
Jefferson.-J. W. Pate, Chas. Mil
ler, Jr; r. f. Myers, f. A. Cooper, b.
f. Blackwell, A. G. Libby, Chas.
Libby, w, F. Jones.
Monitor: - Geo. Bonney, Sam
Sweeney, q. w. Vedder, Mr.. Long,
Mr., Boggs.
North Salem-Emery Fletcher, T.
j. Clark, f. II. Neshit, Fl. j. Beatty,
r. r. Ryan, z. X. Ferguson, Albert
Beatty, e. G. Minton.
North Salem instructed for Union.
DEMOCRATIC DELEGATES.
Gervais,-F. A. Mangold, l. d.
Smith, p. H. Fitzgerald, j. j. Hurley,
H. L. Koester, George A. Nickel, II.
d. Manning, G. A. Mailman.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-14

For Constipation take Karl Clover Roo
tea, the great Blood Purifier Cures Head
ache, N ervousness, Eruptons on the face
and m axes the head clear as bell. Sold by
D. !. Fry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-14
The Wisconsin
Central Lines.

Direct connections at Chicago and Milwaukee
for all eastern points.
For full information call on your nearest
ticket agent or write s
JAS. C. POND,
General Pass AgentMillwaukee, Wis.
Or JAS. A. CLOCK, General Agent :.246
Stark Street Portland Or.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-14

Karl's Clover Foot Tea, for Constipation
is the Best and if after using it you DOM
say so, return the package and get you
money. Sold by d. ]. Fry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-14

Be Not Deceived A Cough, Horseness or
Group are not to be tnhed with. A dose in
lone Of Shilo's Cure will saw you much
trouble. Sold by d. ]. Fry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-14

Stop that cough Take warning. it may
lead to consumption A ago., bottle Of
Shilohs Cure may saveIyoU- fe. Sold by
d, I. Fry,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-14

CTILwELL DETECTIVE AGENCY, 100
~ Kearny Street, San Francisco, Cal. To
district attorneys, sheriffs, attorneys at
law and private parties: Prepared to transact
all business of confidential and intricate
character expeditously and on reasonable
terms. Correspondents all over the world.
Nobody need have Neuralgia. Get DIR. Miles
Pain Pills from druggists. zone cent dose"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-14

for Dr.Miles' Remedies
DIR. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases OF the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DIR. MILES MEDICA
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-14
Her Health Restored

nj
realized by those who have expert
enced It, Nervousness, sleeplessness.
headaches, neuralgia and that miserable
feeling of unrest, can surely be cured by DR..
Miles Restorative Nervine. So certain is
DR.. Miles of this fact that all druggists are
authorized to refund price paid for the first
bottle tried, providing it does not benefit.
Mrs. Henry Bruins, wife OF the we'll known
blacksmith at Grand Junction, Iowa, says;
Il was troubled with sleeplessness, nervous
ness, headache and irregular menstruation;
suffering untold misery for years. l used
various advertised remedies for female COM
plants besides being under the care Of local
physicians. without help. l noticed In DR..
Miles advertisement the testimonial OF a
lady cured of ailments similar to mine, and
shall never cease to thank that lady. Her
testimonial induced me to use DIR. Miles
Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills, which
restored me to health. l cannot say enough
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-14

To Cure Cold in one day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
tablets. All druggists refund the
money if it fails TO cure. 25c. 10-14-6m
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-14

To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative BromoQuinine Tab
let's all druggist refund the money
if itfails to cure. 25c. The genuine
has l.. B O. on each tablet.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-14
NHNTED, ETC.

New today ADVERTISEMENTS four lines
or less in this colum inserted three
times for IS cts, SO cts. a week, 81
per month. All over four lines at
same rate.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-14

FOUND~A macintosh cape. Owner can
have same by calling at this Office and
paying for this notice.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-14
SHOP RE-OPENED.

Brown & Son, Of. the East Salem meat mar
ket, have enlarged .and re6tted their shop and
will be pleased to see all of their old patrons
and the rest Of the community. Orders taken
and delivered. Parents sending children
may depend on having their. orders con
scientiously filled. 'o-4I,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-14

WANTBD.-A good girl; good wages,
permanent home to right party. Apply
at once to to 43o Church street Mrs. Shaw,
3-I4 Iwt
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-14

STOCK FARM FOR RENT-Twenty
miles from Salem, Rent to be paid in labor
on farm. Inquie of George Griswold, No
S. State st. Salem Or. 3II3t,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-03-14

WOOD FOR SALE. = A limited amount
OF second growth fir wood, for cash. Leave
orders at the steam laundry. 2 23 If
FOR RENT. "A good double room for one
or two gentlemen, in business part of city.
Rent low, Inquire at 1877 Commercial
street, I2-I5 II
JERSEY. "A firstclass thoroughbred, regis
tered Jersy bull for service. Brown & son,
East Salem meat market. $40 & W I'm
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24

and which 80 years 3 furnished
Handel, the composer, the subject of
his most enduring work, the O~ratorio
Of the Messiah.
The Christian world has come to ac-
cept December % as the anniversary of
the day on which the Christ child was
born. There is no evidence that this
was the exact day; in fact, the burden
of historical evidence is that it was ear
Her by one month or more. But then,
the difference is immaterial; the pres
ent day, December %, will remain a
fixture as the day we celebrate in honor
Of this child, of whom the poets have
sung. who lived to raise the dead, heal
the sick and pronounce the beatitudes
an epitome of the most beautiful
moral n spiritual system the world
ever knew: in whose honor countless
churches have been raised all over
christendom, whose praises are sung
daily in countless homes, and who left
behind him a code of spiritual and NOR
al law that has been for the healing of
the nations, and has proven what thou
sands of people hold to be the basis of
all that is ennobling in art, literature,
ethics and law. 1t is the sweet influ-
of the life of the Man of Galilee
that is constantly spreading like a
beautiful leaVen, through all civiliZa-
lions, uniting men together as never be
fore, in that bond of love the acme of
whose perfection is described with such
poetic yet forceful power in the re-
Vised version of the 18th chapter of
First Corinthians, that bond of peace.
purity, honesty, truth, faith, hope and
charity, and which has beer product
i've of the most refined civilization the
world has ever seen.
So the nations celebrate Christmas
day in fitting remembrance in an elab-
crate festival of song and Worship.
with the appearance OF Santa Claus.
the giving of presents, abstinence from
business cares and a general thanks
Let everybody rejoice.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24
Ills Christmas Tide.

For unto us a child is born; unto us
a child is given sang Isaiah. the in
spired bard, 740 years before the a =
vent, as he cast his prophetic vision
with one grand sweep across the inter-
vening centuries until it rested upon an
unpretentiouS tavern stable in Bethle-
hem of Judea, but a short distance, in
fact, from where he was at hat time
writing. The full significance of this
prophecy was hardly realized by it's
writer, though he surely knew that a
Redeemer would be given to sinful
man, given as a son born in the course
of events, born in the fulfllment of a
plan originating ere time began and
foretold through prophecy. But by the
heavenly chorus that appeared on the
night of the birth to those Judean sheep
herders, they understood the full and
wonderful import, as in supreme de-
light at his achievement of prophecy,
they sang, "Glory to God in The highest,
peace on earth, good will towards
mem" 1t was this event that suggest
ed to the prophets before and the great
poets afterwards most ennobling and
inspiring themes for poetry and song,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24

President Mckinley has placed the
anti-expansionists in a position where
they will either have to gather up a
new lot of ideas or acknowledge them
selves o~utclassed in every particular.
In his speech at Atlanta the president
said, in referring to the Philippine ISL
ands: Can We leave these people who,
by the fortunes of war and our own
acts, are helpless and without govern
ment to chaos after we have DESTROYED
the only government they have had?
After destroying their government it
is the duty of the American govern
}nent to provide for them a better one.
Shall we distrust ourselves? Shall we
proclaim to the world our inability to
give kindly government to oppressed
peoples whose future by the victories
of war have been confided to u.s." When
the anti-expansionists have answered
those questions in a manner which will
point out a better plan than hat of an
nexation, then they will be entitled to
a hearing by an intelligent people, and
not before.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24
SATURDAY. DECEMBER "a.
The attitude of the Republican party

The attitude of the Republican party
of New Mexico has always been con-
sistent on the question of the admission
of the territory as a state. We favored
the admission of the territory when the
Democratic party was united i'll their
opposition against it. We still favor
it's 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 i'll harmony with Republican
politics and neutrality-suspicious.
Platform, New Mexico, 1898.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24

The events of the past two months in
the Philippines and Cuba have possibly
taught the Spanish officers how it feels
to be abused and insulted and chased
over the country by the other fellows.
The riots and badgering of Spaniards
by the native people have not been
same there has been a mild feeling of
satisfaction in this country to know
that the tables have been turned, and
that naughty and honorable Castillian
officers have been getting a dose of
their own medicine, administered ac-
cording to the teachings Of allopathy.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24

Connections with the main line and
branches as follows:
At Antonito for Durango, Silverton
and all points in the San Juan country.
At Alamosa for Jimtown, Creede, Del
Norte, Monte Vista and all points in the
San Luis valley.
A Salida with main line for all points
cas- nd west, including Leadville.
At Florence with F. & G. G. R. R. for
the gold camps of Cripple Creek and
Victor.
At Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Den
yer v 18th all Missouri river lines for air
poin s east.
Through passengers from Santa Fe
will have reserved berths in sleepers from
Alamosa If desired.
For further information address the
undersigned.
Il. J.. HELM, General Agent.
Santa Fe, N. M.
$. K, HOOPER, G. P. A.,
Denver, Colo.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24

held a meeting on Wednesday and the
only subject discussed was that of
statehood for New Mexico. Hon. r. B.
and made a strong plea for the admis-
sion Of the territory. Judging from the
news sent out from the nations capital
statehood for New Mexico is not 50
hopeless as many persons in the terri
tory would like it to be.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24

PROPOSALS FOR DORMITORY ANr
WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM.-De.
partment of the Interior. Office of In
dian Affairs, Washington. D. c.. Dec. 20.
ls9s.-Scaled proposals. Endorsed, ''Pro,
posals for Dormitory ind Water and Sew
cr System, Phoenix" as the case may be.
and addressed to the Commissioner of
Indian Affairs, Washington, ID. c.. will
be received at the Indian Office until /
o'clock p. IN. of Wednesday, Jan. %.
1899, for furnishing all the necessary
material and labor required in the con
strnction and completion of one brick
dormitory and of one water and sewer
system at the L. S. Indian School. Phoe-
nix. A. T.. in strict accordance with the
plans and specifications and instructions
to bidders which may be examined at the
Indian Office. Washington, D. c.; the
offices of the Arizona Republican," of
Phoenix. A. T.; the New Mexican" of
Santa Fe. N. NJ: the ''Times," Of Los
Angeles, Cal: the Builders and Traders
Exchange, Omaha. Neb.: at the U. s..
Indian Warehouse, 1902 State ST.. Chi
cago, ILL.,. and at the above named school.
For any further information application
should be made to S. M. MCGOWAN, SUI
perintcndent of Indian School, Phoenix,
A. II. W. A. JONES, Commissioner.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24

By the time the newspapers, churches
and moral societies generally get
through expressing their opinion of
Congressman-elect Roberts, of Utah,
that gentleman will know pretty we'll
what the people of the United States
think of a polygamist, not only on gen.
eral principles, but in specific cases.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24

There will be no profits in the sale of
franchises in cuba for the departing
SpaniardS. The order which has been
all propositions made by capitalists and
syndicates for privileges of construc-
ton of railroads. water works and 9TH
or works of Il public nature must be
submitted to the secretary of war is no
tice that the United States is running
things on the island, for the present at
least
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24
VALLEY NORTHEASTERN RY,

Time card in effect October 80, 1898
Central Time): Leave Pecos, Tex, daily
except Sunday at 400 a. M, arriving at
Roswell, N. NJ, at 100 p. N. Leave
Roswell, N. NJ, daily except Sunday at
$3.50 a. M, arriving at Pecos, Tex, at
SIS p. M, connecting with the Texas &
Pacific Ry., for all points north, south,
east and west.
Stages for Lincoln, White Oaks and
Nogal leave Roswell OF Mondays, We'd
nesdays and Fridays at 7 a. m.
For low rates and information regard.
ing the u of this valley, and the
price OF lands, or any other matters of
interest to the public, apply to
D. H. NICHOLS,
Superintendent,
Eddy, N. M.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24
ADVERTISING RATES.

Wanted-One cent n word each insertion.
Local-Ten cents per line each insertion.
Reading Local-Preferred position-Twen-
ty-tiye cents per line each insertion.
Displayed-Two dollars an inch, single col
lmn, per month in Daily. One dollar ali
nch, single column, in either English or
Spanish Weekly.
Additional prices and particulars given on
receipt of a cop of matter to be inserted.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24

Admiral Dewey's Christmas present,
in the shape of promotion to the rank
ing officer of the American navy, will
please the people probably as much as
it will the hero of Manila bay; in fact,
everybody concerned will be highly
satisfied with the arrangement.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24
Homeseeker's Excursions.

From all principal points in the east
homeseekers tickets will be on sale at
one fare plus 80 for the round trip. to
all points on the A., II. & S. +. Ry.,
Santa Fe Pacific and Southern Pacific
r. r. Tickets will be on sale October
4 and Is, November /, November IS,
December 6, December 20. Good for re-
turn on any Tuesday or Friday within
p days from date of sale. For particu-
lars call on agents of the Santa Fe
route. II. S. LuTz, Agent.
Santa Fe, N. M.
w. j. BLACK, &. P. A.,
Topeka, KaS.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24

The Hon. Michael Davitt, in his OPP
position to the very remote possibility
of an alliance between the United
States and Great Britain, is much more
in evidence than the affair requires.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24
He Got 1t,

Weary Willie-Say, Dusty, you
wants to strike dat house frum yer wis.
itin list.
Dusty Rhodes-Why?
Weary Willie-Cos I axed fer hot
sausage, Ell dey sicked do dog on me-
Philadelphia Press.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24
Correct Correspondence Paper.

The New Mexican is prepared to fur
nish initial and embossed correspondence
paper in all the latest colors and designs.
Prices are low; quality high. Nothing
makes nicer holiday presents. Call to
see samples and get prices.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24
RATES OLE SUBSCRIPTION.

ar~Ile NEW MEXICAN is the oldest news
paper in New Mexico. 1t is sent to every
postotiice in the Territory and has a large
md growing circulation among the intelii-
gent and progressive people of thesouthwest.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24
Notice for Publication.
Homestead Entry No. 1904.
LAM OTFICE AT SANT I'm NJ NJ

LAND OFFICE AT SANTA FE, N. M,
November Is, 1898. !
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Register or Receiver at Santa Fe. N. NJ, on
January 4, 1899, viz: Nemecio Armijo for the
g 4 NV "a, W n ne a, sec. 8, tip. II II, r 10 q.
He names the following witnesses to prove
hiscontinuous residenceupon and cultivation
of said land, Wiz:
Melesio Sais, Sisto Manzanares, Jesus Ma.
Refugio Sais. of Santa Fe, N. M.
MANUEL II. OTERO,
Register.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24
GOVERNOR OTERO'S INDORSE-
MENT.
(Clayton E~nterprise.)

NNitg IA III III leN.I
The sweeping Republican victory in
New Mexico is a living reminder to
the enemies of Governor Otero that
while he NAV NOT have plea sad thnca
who are interested in the territory of
New Mexico 'for revenue only" his
administration has been entirely sat
isfactory to the great majority of the
people, and to prove it they indorsed
him at the~polls on election day. His
firm adherence to the principles of right
and justice has endeared him to the
people of the territory in a Inn that
will not soon be forgotten. So much
for the boy governor" as the Optic
has been pleased to call him. If New
Mexico could have n few more officials
efficient as the boy governor for a
few years she would realize an increase
in immigration that would open her
eyes to the necessity of having honest
of public affairs all
the territory.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-24
PRESS COMMENTS
NEW MEXICO QUALIFIED FOR
STATEHOOD.

49, 'NNt'N'ilNth')
Some of the people of New Mexico
are trying to secure a favorable report
from the committees on territories of
the house of representatives for a bill
admitting New Mexico into the Union
I 1t is doubtful, however. if they will
succeed.
There is Il division of sentiment IN
New Mexico concerning the PROPOSE
ton 10 erect a state government. This
division may suffice, without regard to
other considerations, to prevent a ia
Horable report IN the bill. Opposition in
the territory to statehood springs from
Il belief or an alleged belief, on the part
of some persons that the population is
not lit for the responsibilities of state
government, Probably, however, this
feeling among Democrats is due to
their unWillingness To aid in erecting a
state government while the Republican
party seems to be in the ascendency.
New Mexico is qualified for state
hood, both in respect to the number and
character of its inhabitants and their
ability to bear the expense which the
maintenance of Il state government
would involve. 1t is true hat among
adult natives Of the territory there is a
high percentage of illiteracy. But to
this it may be be answered hat good
work is being done in the public
CIhnnlC and that flI1tt I1nI,t,nn1., tho
people. whether illiterate or not, are
orderly and obedient to the constituted
authorities. This characteristic may
not suffice as a foundation upon which
But as order is natures first law, so a
disposition to obey the laws is a prime
requisite Of good citizenship.
The population which migrated from
the states is as intelligent and in every
other way as we'll qualified for state
citizenship as the inhabitants of any
existing state. This element would in
crease in consequence of the establish
ment of a state government, and its in
huence in public matters would enlarge
in at least as great a ratio.
New Mexico is a territory of natur-
al sufficient to enable it to
maintain a state government, erecting
public buildings and making whatever
other Improvements of that kind might
be needed. Its taxable wealth is ample
for that purpose. In this respect its
strength will increase through growth
in population and the investment of
outside capital.
The prime consideration is whether
the people want a state government.
The decision of this question should be
left to them. Congress should let them
vote on the question of holding a con-
vention TO frame a state constitution,
and then they should be given an OPP
p%ortunity to accept or reject the con-
stitution. If the opposition to statehood
is strong enough, the constitution
would be defeated, and New Mexico
would remain a territory. The people
should be permitted to choose their
form Of government.