Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-07

GOVERNOR
TALKS POLITICS
Explains His Reasons For TAX.
Ing an Active Part in Con.
vention Al albuquerque
MALICIOUS ATTACK
ON APP0INTEE
Feeling la the Territory That
Rodey should Not be Renom-
mated. Hon. Solomon
Luna's Attitude
From the New Mexican.

From the New Mexican.
The New Mexican today interview
ed Governor otero regarding a street
rumor that was current concerning
the political status in Bernalillo and
Valencia counties. Governor Otero
was asked II he believed that hts
stand in the Albuquerque convention
would in any wise affect Solomon Lu-
ma, Of Valencia county. or Frank A.
Hubbell, OF Bernalillo county. and he
answered that be personally believed
that neitt.r o. II ~.e geo. .emen would
pay any attention whatsoever to the
general rumors ~instigated by the dem
ocratic campaign managers and the
republican knockers Of the Territory;
that he could speak knowingly re-
garding Mr.. Luna and that no condi-
tons could possibly arise which
would change Mr.. Lama from his at
titude In support OF the nominee OF
anY regular republican convention
and that he believed the same condi-
tons would govern with reference to
the attitude Of Mr.. Hubbell. who had
been twice honored by being select
ed chairman Of the Territorial repub-
lican central committee.
The governor said that conventions.
Is q rule, were uncertain until the
general sentiment OF the party In off
ferent counties had been expressed.
Personally. he had nothing whatever
to say against Mr.. Rodey. but on the
contrary had a most friendly feeling
for him. The sentiment expressed at
the Albuquerque convention was II
that had been brewing for over two
years; In fact, 1t would have been
more unanimous at the Ration conven-
ton than at that OF Albuquerque, II
u decisive stand had been taken. On
that occasion Governor Otero declin-
cd to take any part against Mr.. Fo-
dey rather preferring his renomina-
ton, believing that conditions might
change for the better during the next
two years.
When asked by the reporter II he
had any feeling against Mr.. Rodey.
the governor answered. "Quite to the
contrary. I feel sorry for him on ac-
count of the position In which he has
placed himself since the convention
His best friends have been the re-
publicans OF this Territory and II he
should be foolish enough TO ally him.
self with any independent movement.
a condition which ! do not believe
possible, | can only say that ! am sor-
ry for him. | believe that Mr.. Rodey
Is sincere In what he has done in
the past, but ! do not believe that he
Is doing himself any good by with
holding an absolute statement az to
the position which he will assume
during the present campaign. Mr..
Andrews was the choice OF the party
at the convention and was honestly
and honorably nominated. II he had
declared his intention OF being a a n
didate thirty days earlier. | do not
doubt but that he would have been
unanimously chosen. | hope that my
friend Rodey will accept the condi.
tons as they actually exist; lei him
take his defeat In a philosophical
light. BY so doing he will certainly
hold himself in line for the political
future. This, Of course. In the event
he accepts present conditions and sup
ports Mr.. Andrews as Loyalty az Mr..
Andrews supported him In The past"
Governor Otero, | do not know
whether | should ask such a question
as this. but ! shall. II has been stat
ed that You and Mr.. Andrews had this
matter arranged some weeks before
the convention. | do not wish to ask
you concerning any secrets, bu! If
you can answer this, | would be
pleased to have you do so"
II can state to you positively" said
the governor. shat until late Thurs
day afternoon before the convention.
which was held on the following Mon
day, Mr.. Andrews was In no sense a
candidate. but quite the contrary.
was supporting Mr.. Rodey for the
sake of harmony in the republican
ranks and in accordance with i%nstruc.
tons as a delegate from Bernalillo
He knew absolutely nothing
In regard to any opposition TO Mr..
Rodey."
Governor Otero. the New Mexi-
Fan Is informed. and | will now ask
you If IL is not a fact, II you consider