Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-01-15

| Governor Otero then proceeds to give
a statistical review Of the business done
| during the past year at the four feder-
al land offices in the territory, and OF
| the immense quantity of government
| land still open to settlement. This is
| followed by resume of the good work
accomplished, and being done by the
court Of private land claims, which
| more than any other agency is settling
and clearing land titles in the territory
In keeping with the great Importance
of the cattle, sheep and goat interests
in the territory, many pages are de-
voted to them. They are at present the
principal wealth producers of the terri
tory. Over 100000 pounds of wool
was handled in New Mexico last year,
and 100000 head of sheep are owned
by the people.
The mining resources of New Mexico
are attracting the attention of the
world, and more than seventy pages of
the report are devoted to them. In fact,
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under other subdivisions, one-fifth of
the report treats on the vast mineral
interests Of the territory, both devel
oped and undeveloped. In the report on
mines the annual report of Mine In
spector John W. Fleming is included.
This goes into every detail of coal min
ing, and has description of every coal
mine in the territory. 1t is illustrated
with maps and charts.
A report of the financial condition of
the territory is made, which shows that
while deficits have existed almost every
year for some time, they have been ta-
revenues of the territory are gradually
increasing, it will soon be on the very
best financial basis. 1t is due to this
fact that territorial bond issues now
command premium where formerly
they could not be disposed of, even at
par.
The financial status of each county
is given in detail Many of the accounts
are NOV very flattering nor encouraging,
but the huge Indebtedness of some
counties dates back many years, and at
present honest efforts are being made
to adjust those debts, not by repudia
tion, but by the best compromise that
the counties can offer. Owing to pre-
vailing prosperity and great economy
in the county management, county rev.
enues are increasing.
The report upon the judiciary and bar
of the territory is another bright spot
in the years history. Law and order
are enforced without fear and favor,
and a mans life and property are as
safe in New Mexico to-day as they are
in New York and Chicago, and perhaps
safer.
The report Of the adjutant general in
cludes New Mexico's war record, a rec
ord which is a shining page in the terri
tory's history.
The reports of the different terrific
make interesting reading, and give a
view of the various activities of the
territory.
Toward the end of the report each
county, it's resources, it's growth and
it's present status are carefully review
ed, and to the homeseeker that part OF
the report must prove invaluable
"A page on game and fish in the terri
tory which is still the sportsman's par
adise, and brief review of the great
developed resources as we'll as the vast
undeveloped resources of the territory,
is given. A map of the territory, unfor-
not up to date, was appended
to the book by the department Of the
interior.
The volume is we'll illustrated by
large half-tones. The recommendations
and suggestions made in the report are
all well taken, and if adopted and car
ried on would add to the prosperity and
progress of the territory.