The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-06-27
Mexicsns Honor Gov Roosevelt

| Las Vegas N NJ June 2f-One OF the
most interesting ana unique features or
the reunion was a reception rendered TO
Governor Roosevelt At the hotel Castan-
eda by the Mexican people OF the territory
lust before his departure The most In
fuentlal and leading people waited upon
the noted New Yorker. Feur Ma. ..., a
OF this city. made the address of welcome.
during the course OF which ne made a
rather sensational statement 10 the effect
that ne had been informed that the Span
ish minister AT the city Of Mexico priva-
itely but seriously objected 10 the visit
OF the Chichuahua band TO Las Vegas
The objection was based on the assump-
tion that the act Of permitting the band
to visit this country and assist In cele-
could not at least be cons ldered a friedly
attitude toward the vanqulshed nation.
The Spanish minister waited upon Presi-
dent Diaz In an informal way and stated
his objections President Diaz was not
Of the same opinion, however. and all
lowed the band 10 come 10 Las Vegas
Mr. Martinez as spokesman on behalf OF
the native people Of New Mexico express
ed HIS hearty sympathy with the cause
of the Rough Riders and rendered 10
Governor Roosevelt his best compliments
letter from General Hernandez. com
mander Of the Rough Riders of Mexld|
was receiy- I pressing his regrets
Music was rendered by the chihuahua
band
Al an adjourned business meeting OIL
the Rough Riders, held at O'Clock this
evening, the following report was adopted
East Las Vegas. N H. June &c. 1929
TO the president OF the association OF
Rough Riders:
We. your committee, duly appointed
on resolutions. would report the follow
Ing for consideration by the association:
Resolved, That the thanks Of this as
ISOLATION be extended 10 the CITY of Las
Vegas. Our reception has been royal
one. We have been entertained beyond
our merits. The hospitality Of the city
has been exhibited most lavishly II has
oeen true western hospitality, freest OF
all and will be remembered with deepest
pleasure throughout the ives Of the mem
oers OF the association. We may make no
mention Of individuals, where an have
done so much. To Governor Otero ana
Mayor Coors we return the keys through |
which we have secured most valued treas |
lres OF memory
Resolved, That the most heartfelt ap- |
1reoiation OF this association be hereby /
extended TO Governor NJ A. Otero and !
he territorial government of New Mexico |
ly reason OF the anniversary Of the battle |
II Las Guasguasims June "a having been
declared legal holiday throughout the
erritory Of New Mexico as a mark OF
espect 10 and interest in Roosevelt's
Rough Riders
Resolved That the members Of this as
ociation here again, as ia the war time
Y the past, reaffrm thelI LOYALTY TO the
overnment and their devotion TO the nag
6 long as there exists against IL In arms
single foe.
Resolved, That this association extends
Is heartest good viii and greetings t1
ne soldiers OF the nation now hghtinx
he nations battles IN the far Philippines.
% them upon ther return, are due honor5
qual 70 any ever before bestowed by any
eople after any triumph al arms We
re proud OF their bravery and endurance
ma OF the patriotic pride that sustalns |
hem IN warfare no less arduous than
nat which lately was waged in Cuoa or
! Porto Rico Il
Resolved That this association de-
ares against an gatherings reputed e.
those OF Roosevelts Rough Riders
I'VE those that shall be held on the ami
ersary OF the battle Of Las Guasimas
that may be officially called by the
ialihed officers Of the association or
ougb Riders
Resolved That the officers Of the aseo- a
alton he directed 70 advise Mrs. ] Ad-
son Porter Of Washington. Of our sin
rest appreciation of her graceful and
ndly action OF last Memorial day in de-
1ating the graves Of The regiments
nd who lie In their eternal rest beneath
e sod q the national cemetery at Arllng
"a. IN
Resolved, Tat the sympathy be ex-
nded % the widows Of relatives Of First q
ieutenant Fred wlen;age. troop I. de- y
'ased since the last meeting He was
capable and worthy officer and a man a
hose personality made him wen he
we'd by his comrades.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES MccINsocK.