Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-12-15
WRECk|NG OF VENEZUELA

ing resolutions were presented:
Whereas, Opposition has arisen in
congress to the omnibus bill, admitting
Oklahoma. New Mexico and Arizona to
statehood, not because OF any meritor-
ious, moral or constitutional reason,
but merely to crafty vain and dishon.
est political ambition, which Is as de-
plorable in free government as it is
reprehensible in it's promoters. and as
It, is disastrous to its victims; there
fore, be it
Resolved, That the Central Labor un.
Ion, representing organized labor in
the city of Albuquerque. N. NJ, most
earnestly protest against such grave
and sordid injustice and heartily con-
gratulate the Hon. Senator M. s. Quay.
OF the state of Pennsylvania, for the
noble stand he has taken in defense of
right, justice and equality.
Resolved, That we resent the stigma
placed upon us through the report of
the majority of the senate investigat-
ing committee namely: that the Amer
lean born and naturalized people of
New Mexico are not as fit to become
full iedged sovereign citizens of this
great republic. as are the aborigines
and government wards Of the Indian
Territory. The former have ever
striven to prove their loyalty to the
national government, both in the pres
ervation Of domestic peace and the
patriotic duty OF repelling foreign in
voc ha Iot hietA l..
in the blood of the slain; their life is
stepped in moral terpitude, murder,
rape and arson; thieves thrive in their
midst, and highwaymen find safe asy-
lum within their borders.
Resolver, further, That because of
the influx of capital likely to result
from statehood, and the likely result
ant increased demand for labor in this
territory, we ask organized labor
throughout the country to adopt reso-
lutions favoring this object devoutly
sought to be consummated by the lan-
oring men here. We also solicit the aid
and assistance of congressman who
have ever shown themselves friendly
to organized labor, as well as those
who desire to do so now. Besides and
above all We appeal to the honorable
congressman of both parties to pre-.
serve immaculate the party pledges
made in the national platforms.
The resolutions were unanimously
adopted and the secretary ordered to
furnish copies to Delegate Rodey, the
two daily papers and the agent of the
Associated Press in Albuquerque.
The action of the Central Labor un-
ion is especially commendable, they
being entirely non-partisan and repre-
senting the bone and sinew of the city.
Their membership is very strong for
new organization and should have
some weight, when it is considered
that they will soon be a member of
the American Federation of Labor, to
whom their have mailed their applica-
tion for charter The headquarters
of the American Federation of Labor
IL at Washington, and copies of the
resolutions mailed to Samuel Com
rers, the president, will undoubtedly
find their way into the hands of all
senators who are friendly to organ
ICED labor. Some Of these latter may
now be opposed to statehood and the
fact that the American Federation OF
Labor will lend a helping hand may
cause them to modify their views.
The second and fourth Monday even
ings of each month were adopted as
the dates of meeting, and the place of
holding such meetings to be the Car
penters' union hall on Gold avenue and
Third street.
After disposing of communications,
etc, the meeting adjourned