Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1906-10-20
GOLD HEADED CANE
FOR DAVID M. WHITE
Chairman Of Republican County Cen
traI Committee, Rewarded
For Gooo Party Work.

for distinguished services, by the Re-
publican candidates and central COM
mittee of Santa Fe County, 1906
The foregoing inscription was en-
graved on an elegant gold handled
ebony cane which was presented last
night to Mr.. White, the efficient and
hard working chairman of the Pepub'
lican County Central Committee, OF
Santa Fe County. Mr.. White was
thirty-eight years OF age yesterday
and his political friends took advan-
tage of his natal anniversary to make
him a birthday gift as token Of
friendship and esteem, and also IN ap-
probation of his untiring efforts in
the interest of the Republican artv
of Santa Fe County.
Chairman White was prevailed upon
to go to his Office in the Old Palace,
last evening under the pretext that an
important meeting of the Republican
candidates of the county would be
held to discuss plans for the remain
der of the campaign. When he arriv-
ed most of his friends were already
there and were talking informally ov-
er the pSaitical situation. Mr., White
Joined In the discussion when ques-
toned as to the outlook for Republi-
can victory and assured his hearers
that it was only a question OF major.
ity. He did not have any inkling as
to the real purpose purpose of the
gathering until I. Sparks, candidate
for county commissioner from the
third district, began the presentation
speech after the dilatory ones had
put in an appearance. Mr.. White was
non.plussed when his name was men
toned as the recipient of the long,
slender neatly wrapped package
which Mr.. Sparks held. He had re-
covered from hrs surprise by the time
the handsome cane was handed over
to him however, and responded in a
felicitous speech of acceptance.
Mr.. Sparks stated during the course
of his remarks that it was largely
due to the tact and loyalty of the
Republican county chairman that the
reuniting Of the Republican factions
in the county had been accomplished.
Now that harmony once more pre-
walls in the ranks and factional diff.
ferences are thing of the past, he
felt certain it was foregone con-
clusion that the entire ticket would
be victorious at the coming general
election in November. The Demo
Gratis were in quandary what to do
or which way to turn now that the
leader upon whom they had learned
to lean for support had returned to
the Republican fold. The speaker re-
ferred to Thomas B. Catron. who was
one of the members of the surprise
party.
Mr.. Sparks said he recognized the
fact and so did others of the party
that the present chairman was the
right man in the right place, one who
had the happy faculty of making
friends and who was we'll versed in
the game of politics. In conclu sion
he congratulated the Republicans of
the county in having such shrewd
and fearless leader, and compliment.
ed Mr.. White for the able manner
in which the latter had handled the
party affairs.
Mr.. White was so overcome by emo
tion that it was few seconds before
he could collect his thoughts and when
lie did, he rose to the occasion grace
fully. He extended his heartfelt
thanks to the donors for the valuable
testimonial of their regard. AS far
as the wiping out of the factional diff.
ferences which had split the party in
twain for several years was con.
cerned, he said that he did not merit
Jhe entire credit in what had been
achieved as without the earnest CO.
operation of others he would have
failed.
81 desire to say that this is the
only time when a chairman of this
county has been given faithful and
undivided support. assure you that
in so far as the committee is concern.
ed the ticket put up this fall is en-
tirely satisfactorily and it will be
elected. The Republicans are united
this year and there is no doubt about
success. 1t will be one of my most
cherished hopes to see the Republican
party ticket elected by the largest ma.
iority ever recorded in Santa Fe
County before"
Both speakers were warmly ap'
plauded as they resumed their seats
and a pleasant social hour was passed
before dispensing. Mr.. White dis
patched a messenger for cigars and
refreshments, and it resolved itsel1
into genuine "love feast" The can
didates related amusing incidents OF
their electioneering trips.
Mr.. White was also remembered or
his birthday by the clerks In his Of
fee who presented him with a hand
some ebony toilet set compactly ar
ranged in leather case for travel
ing purposes. He had occasion to use
it today on his trip to Lamy Other
friends remembered him, generonsl,
with gifts.