Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1906-01-23
ImpreSSeS All by His
EarneStneSS.
PAYS GLOWING TRIBUTE TO
MAN WHO APPOINTED HIM
0tero TeIegraphs Thanks to Roose-
veIt--0Aice Seekers Prominent
in Crowds at Capital,

Special to the Morning Journal.
Santa Fe n, NJ, Jan. 92.--One OF
the most brilliant state balls in the
history Of New Mexico tonight closes
the Inauguration ceremonies by
which Herbert j. Hagerman becomes
chief executive of the territory of
New Mexico.
The exercises as a whole in accord
ance with Mr.. Hagerman's expressed
wishes We're simple in their nature and
We're carried out without unnecessary
display. one Of the largest crowds
ever gathered in the old New Mexico
city thronged the corridors of the
capitol when the oath was taken AMI
the bah tonight is being attended by
an immense number Of the most
prominent politicians and society men
ana women in the territory.
At 1880 o'clock this morning Gov
ernor Miguel A. Otero called for Mr..
Hagerman at the latter's apartments
and the two drove to the capitol.
When notified they proceeded into the
hall of representatives, the original
plan to administer the oath In the su-
preme court chamber being abandon
ed because the crowd was too great
The oath was administered by Chief
Justice William j. Mills of the su-
preme court. the ceremony occurring
promptly on the stroke Of noon.
The surprise of the occasion came
when Chief Justice Mills asked the
young governor-elect, after he had
taken the oath of office, to address
the great audience. Mr.. Hagermau
had impressed all the spectators by
his deep earnestuess and the realiza-
ton he showed of the responsibility
he was assuming, but the fervor and
forcefulness of his words brought an
Involuntary ovation from the crowd.
Tribute to Roosevelt.
During his remarks the new execu-
tive paid a tribute to President Theo-
dore Roosevelt that brought forth SAL
vos Of applause.
mo man" said Mr.. Hagerman.
"has the welfare of the territory Of
New Mexico more at heart than the
president of the United States"
Mr. Hagerman also paid an eloquent
tribute to Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock for the magnificent record
the latter has made against grating
in high places and praised him for his
interest In the future of New Mexico
as shown by his great work for lrriga-
ton IN this territory.
The decorations for the inaugural
ban are among the handsomest ever
seen in Santa Fe. The reception com
menced at 8 o'clock. sharp. and by 4
o'clock many were already beginning
to arrive for the function AT Hager-
mans request the grand march was
eliminated and the festivities begin
when the new governor enters the ball
room
An the hotels are crowded and not
even during territorial Legislature
was there ever such a gathering Of
politicians and ofnceholders and seek
ers In Santa ne. Every section of the
territory is represented by prominent
citizens, supporters of the oieso
regime as well as the new governor,
warmly greeting the latter and offer.
ing him their support.
Governor Otero telographed Presi-
dent Roosevelt after turning his office
over to Mr. Hagerman, and thanked
the president for the many favors
shown him during his ineumbency
and for the original gubernatorlal ap-
pointment
Many cf the terrtorys politician.
who are present. have been making
the most Of their time although the
new governor has had little time to
be interviewed today. Percy Hagef-
man, brother OF the governor, In an
swer to query. says THAT he Is not
candidate for an office OF any kind
and will not accept one II rendered
him.
Adjuiant General A. P. Harrington
whose term expired today Will. Il Is
announced, be reappolnted Miss
Clara Olsen. private secretary TO Gov
ernur s0tero, win be retained BY Mr..
Hagerman The governor-elect re-
fused to announce any other appolnt-