Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1901-10-28
GOVERNOR OTERO
AT PHOENIX
He Meets With Hearty Greeting and Elk
tends Greetings from the Territory
Of New Mexico to the Territory
Of Arizona.
COLONEL ]. FRANCISCO CHAYES
ALSO MADE an ADDRESS

unfolded itself before the throng of
statehood delegates from all parts of
the territory when Governor N. o.
Murphy called the conven ton to order
at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, ex-
pressing more eloquently than could
words from the rostru3a the object of
the representative gathering. Quiet
gave way to the most vociferous cheer
ing. The center star, that diadem of
constellation on the flag, bore the in
scription Arizona" and to the minds
of the citizens, representing all Sec
tions, political parties and industries,
the addition of the star of Arizona to
the flag of this nation was the story
mutely told.
Governor Otero of New Mexico and
his staff, occupying positions on the
stage, rose and cheered with the prom
inent Arizonaians on the rostrum, and
200 delegates seated in the hall, for
New Mexico's governor has the high
est regard for this territory since his
visit to Phoenix, and looks to Arizona
for hearty support in inducing the
government to admit the trio of terri
fused to consume time in delivering an
address to those who are so fully in
sympathy with his strong prostate
hood views. The conference was ad-
| journed by Chairman A. ]. Doran
Saturday afternoon after the selection
of these six able men to present to
congress the demands of this territory:
W. c. Greene, Captain L. w. Mix, e.
B. Gage, John Brockman, John Lawler
and W. j. Murphy.
Although the session was replete
with enthusiastic Incidents the con-
vention was the most harmonious in
| the history of Arizona, and the dele
gates felt that they were waging new
crusade based upon the unison of the
three territories. In their efforts all
was not encouragement. Marcus A.
Smith, delegate to congress from Ari-
zona, said in his speech that while he
entertained much hope, he was not
entirely confident of the success of the
| IIlOtClIlCIl3 dlu illuSAi} IL AioS SNSA
thing, depended upon the selection OF
members of the committee on territor-
les in congress. Governor Otero was
greeted by loud applause.
| "We are with you for statehood" he
declared, and the delegates rose en-
masse and cheered Justify for New
Mexico and Otero Goods best gift tc
man was carved from mans rib" quo
ted the governor, using 1t to compare
New Mexico's gift to the United States
Arizona territory, which has 1outstripp-
ed it's parent in recent years in many
ways Continuing he said: New Mex
leo greets you and wishes you every
success in your endeavor, and promises
as well her most loyal support. The
reasons advanced by New Mexico are
yours. Let us therefore unite at once
and work as a family to accomplish
that which means so much for our fu-
ture happiness"
Colonel j. Francisco Chaves, who
figured in the formation of Arizona, re-
cited early history.
Communications were read from
| Congressman Francis w. Cushman, ir
the 56th congress, member of the
committee on territories, who express
ed his sympathy and promised all pos
sible support, and Delegate Rodey o1
New Mexico, who regretted his inabili'
ty to attend the convention, stating
that he is with the good people of Ari
zona on this, the day Of their declara
ton of independence, and expressing
prayer that the territory shall secure
a lease of liberty. Governor Otero ant
Ihis staff are the recipients tonight o
an elaborate reception at the Hote
Adams, rendered by Governor Muir
ply.
The address Of Colonel J. Francisc
Chaves was as Enthusiastically receiv
ed as that Of Governor Otero. 1t wa
a most brilliant effort and his auditor
fairly went wild In applauding him. H
was invited to many cities and town
and offered their freedom If he woul
only come. Governor Otero, Colone
Chaves and Adjutant General White
man left Phoenix for home this after
!. noon.