Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-10-01

tho people. man who by reason Of bis
lifetime re idpucp In New Mexico, and o
his intimate acquaintance with thl
needs Of our people IA heat able 10 pef
form the duties OF an executive In thi,
territory.
We heartily endorse the resent re
publican administration In all OF 10.
branches. During the brief period IN
which the present executive has Occu,
pied the position no llls, New Mexico
hiss attained n place In the hearts of the
American people never before accorded
II. The patriotism OF citizens In send.
ing forth a larger proportion Of soldiers
10 the Spanish American war than Is
credited 10 any other state or terri
tory, and the bravery OF our
soldiers displayed on the field Of battle
are "A guaranty OF our right 60 a full
citizenship In the American union. We
point with pride to the immortal record
made by the New Mexico squadron of
Rough Riders ia the battles OF La
Guasimas and San Juan, by which was
established the intelligence, patriotism
aud indOmitable courage OF our people,
and wherein they have won for them
selves the admiration Of the civilized
world, and tender 10 the relatives
aud frlends OF those who fell In the
struggle fOr humanity, justice and civil.
izatiUn, the heartfelt sympathies OF n
grateful people. We congratulate the na
zion on the return OF peace, and heartily
endorse President Mckinley upon the
careful, patriotic and successful manner
In which the dignity OF this nation has
been preserved In the war with spain.
We congratulate the people Of New
Mexico upon the appointment by the
resident OF the present able and fearless
Judiciary, and commend the members
thereof for their devotion TO duty and
tlelr answering interest In the admin
lstra,ion 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 20 the efforts Of democratic
delegate from this territory.
The attitude OF the republican party Of
New Mexico has always been consistent
ON the question Of the admiss on OF the
territory ~ a state. We favored the ad-
mission Of the territory when the demo.
cratic party was united In their OppOsi
tiOn against it. We still favor its ad
mission, believing that there Is no good
ana substantial reason for keeping US
out OF the union a. "a state and telieye
that this can best be accomplished 10y
the election OF delegate 10 congress
who Ia Ia harmony with republican poll
ic5 and principles.
Our heartfelt gratitude Is EXTENDED 10
III army and navy for their noble sacri-
llces In behalf Of their country, aud their
brilliant achievements on land and
wuteT; aud we emphasize our appreeia-
ton Of those brave soldiers known az the
Rough Riders, 20 whose ranks our terri
tory has SO literally contributed, and
whose a;ts Of bravery aud herOism, have
inspired the world with rev faith aud
confidence In American courage and
valOT
We are in favor Of increasing both our
army and navy 10 size commensurate
with the interest OF the country, thereby
placing the nation In position that will
insure Il a rightful influence and power
amOug the nations Of the earth. We be
lieve m the expansion OF American in
du5try and commerce, and In the full
protection Of American citizens every
where; wherever the American flag has
been hJisted In thena OF humanity and
freedom, we believe 10 should stay until
every yastige Of despOtism has been n
moved,
The salient points Of the platform
were Literally applauded. The report OF
the committee was unanimously adopted.
NoMIN ATOMS ARE MADE.
Nominations for delegate to congress
we're next in order. When BeTnRiillO
placed In nomination Hon. Pedro Perea
Ia part he said:
FOR the next delegate to congress from
New Mexico | nominate The Hon Pedro
Prrsa, OF BernalillO county. Make this
nomination and you win the election.
Nominate him and you have man Of
whom the native people OF New Mexico
are proud Name him and you have a
candidate In whom the old men have
confidence and who Ia trusted and hon
oIed by the young, vigorous and pro.
gresslye element Nominate him and
you will have a candidate who will carry
New Mexico back into the republican
column, where she belongs, aud where.
please God she will remain forever.
The mention OF Pedro PeTea'B name
was the signal for a great burst OF en-
thusiasm.
Hon. l.. Bradford Prince arose when
RIO Arriba county was called and stated
that while hshad been endorsed by that
county he would not DO candidate II
either Hon Pedro Perea or Hon Sol.
Luna would accept the nomination. He
had been Informed that one Of them
would accept the nomination and h
thereupOn became his supporter and was
not himself candidate. In conclusion
he promised r0using majority for the
nominee OF the convention In Rio ArFibA
county, The remarks Of Mr.. Prince
were well received by the delegates.
When sOc0TTO county WAS called, Hon
W. Il. Martin arose and in eloquent words
recOunted the career OF Capt. Max. Luna,
whom he placed in nomination. His
reference 10 the captains service with
Col, Roosevelt In the Cuban campaign
where greeted with thunderOus applause.
In his enthusiasm the eloquent speaker
tore tag from the speakers stand and
lead In the cheering,
When Valencia county was called
Sol. Luna arose and announced that that
county had no candidate Of its own, but
would second the nomination OF Hon.
Pedro Parea.
Hon. I, b, CatrOn was recognized by
the chair and stated that he understood
that Captain Max Luna was not candi.
date and asked Mr., Martin to withdraw
his nom nation In the interest OF united
aud harmonious party aud 10 make the
nomination OF Hon Pedro Perea unan.
nous,
Mr, Martin arose and stated that had
he not had the unqualified consent Of
Capt MaximlianO Luna, he would not
have placed his name In nomination,
Capt Luna told him ten minutes before