Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-10-09

At the end Of busy all day ses-
sion the New Mexico Wool Growers
association adjourned sine die at 6
O'Clock yesterday evening, having
heard several notable addresses, and
having adopted a strong set of reso-
lutions including as the leading res
olution an expression of the strongest
opposition TO any change i'm the ex-
isting laws governing the administra-
tion of the public domain and eX-
pressing specific opposition to the
proposed leasing system, legislation
for the establishment OF which system
Is now pending before congress.
Other resolutions seek reduction
In the area Of certain forest reserves,
a reduction In the charge for grazing
sheep on forest reserves. the opening
of the Pecos forest reserve to sheep,
lower freight rates, better car service.
more rigid enforcement of the tariff
on clothing woods. demand for
Statehood and other matters of more
direct interest to the sheep Industry.
The resolutions cover all the more
important questions which confront
the sheep grower of New Mexico and
drive straight to the point
Solomon Luna. of Albuquerque,
was chosen TO succeed himself as
president Of the association, posi-
tion which Mr. Luna told the conven-
tion yesterday i'm his annual address,
he was prouder to hold than any po-
litica position in the gift Of the peo-
pie of New Mexico. Harry =. Lee OF
Albuquerque Is reelected secretary
and the associations offices viii re-
main here. The executive committee
with a few changes. is the same as
that OF year ago, and few vacan-
cies which exist are to be filled by APP
pointment by the president.
In, aHI 10 address 4
president three notable addresses
were delivered that by Hon. Thomas
b. Catron of Santa Fe. that by Mr..
Z. J. Huling of Folsom, and the third
by Mr. Il. $. Gosney OF Arizona. each
speaker handling subject of vital
interest to the sheep industry. The
addresses by Mr.. Gosney and Mr..
Huling appear in this issue of the
Morning Journal and will be widely
read. Mr. CatrOn devoted himself to
review Of the development of the
wool growing industry in New Mexico
and to a discussion Of the tarlff and
its effect on the Industry. an address
which dealt plainly with problems
overcome and problems to he met and
which was heard with deepest inter-
est
The Convention In Detail.
The convention opened at half past
ten o'clock with the officers, speak
srs and many members Of the execu-
tive committee on the stage, AMI IN
the seat of honor. Governor nrrN'
who made a brief address durtn~ the
progress of the morning session. Act /
ing Mayor Thomas n Wilkersoh nt-
iivered the address of welcome 10 the I
delegates to which II. .. Bursum 81
Socorro made response in behalf ot
the wool growers.
Governor Discusses Land Question.
President Luna then introduced
Governor Curry, who was gwen q 4
hearty reception The governor spoke /
briefly. making brief reference 10 4
statehood and the tariff and making
al the same time an announcement
not made heretofore and whlch VIII !
arouse deep interest. This y 70 the
effect that "A convention OF the gov
ernors of the states and territories IS
IA ne called in the near future. az /
which the land and leasing questions
will he taken up. Governor curry I
said nc proposed to attend this meet
ing and to- DO all he could 10 suaLu
the Interests Of New Mexico ana the
wool growers. ,..si,to,t
Lama constituting as IL does not oniy /
"A report of tho work Of the assocla-
tion. hut a wide review OF the sheep
Industry during the past year ana
discussion OF the most vital questions
concerning il, Is given IN ,1il.
Mr.. Luna said.
Fellow Wool Growers. Ladies ana
Gentlemen. Realizing that thls
sociation. representing es it does me
greatest productive Industry Nhdt
New Mexico has. Is entitled 70 re-
port from its officers setting out WI,
has been accomplished or a'einpteu
during the past year. J shall endeaVor
brie1y 10 place the situation before
YOU.
First. however 7 wish to congraiu-
late YOU on the degree ot prosperity i
vou have enjoyed. lt o. true that the
price 81 wool has not been all tnat W. /.
could wish or anticipated. but asiae
from that most things have come our
w8v.
one year ago YOU honored me ns
.lepffng me vnur president and In ac-
cepting the position, ] did - win tn,
greatest reluctance ans hesiiantt. Il
Knowing and realizing the difficulty of
showing-for a sheenman has 10 y
shown-tangihle results Too mu,h
ls expected and what may actutiN
have been accomplished De- hard u Z
dcmonstratc. but as ! had taken an
~ tive interest in creating the associa- {
tion. and have for a number 81 years
hack realized the importance and an T.
sniufe necessity of such an orEauiza-
tian. 7 could not tut feel that When
YOU honared me hy clectine me your
first president that no matter What
other plans I NAV have bad. q was
my duty 10 accept. lt was an honor /
Toe. which I appreciated. an honor
which anv New Mexico sheep grower
could not help buf appreciate and
take pride In. Having devoted my