Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1907-01-22
SANTA FE, N M, TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 1907.
LEGISLATIVE POINTERS.


sided The question Of employees was
discussed and list was prepared and
adopted. J. p, Bracket, of Colfax
County was a prominent candidate for
chief clerk, but was nominated as
assistant chief clerk and better Sc
lection could not have been made.
Mr.. Bracket has had experience in
Legislative clerical affairs and is a
very competent stenographer and
typewriter. He has been probate
clerk of the county of Colfx for four
years and gave complete satisfaction
in that office. His selection as assist
ant chief clerk will prove wise and
beneficial in every respect,
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The caucus OF Republican members
of the House met last evening and was
in session two hours, Speaker Baca
Ipesided. The question of employees
for the House was discussed and their
names agreed upon. Manuel B. Otero
of this city was named as assistant
chief clerk. The employees will be
sworn in today
In Legislative circles it is said that
Councilman J. O. Cameron of the
Twelfth district will introduce reso-
luton providing that all county divi-
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during the last week of the session.
The delegation from southeastern
New Mexico in the city now working
for the creation Of Artesia County,
will oppose the passage of this reso-
luton with might and main as If it
does pass, ii means the death knell of
their plans. Sentiment in the Assem-
bly, on the county division questions
which may come before it is not yet
sufficiently crystalized to make prog
nostigations of results.
1.-The Black Eagle of San Miguel
suits President Spiess exactly" said
prominent member of the Legisla
tive Council yesterday. 1T describes
him correctly. 1t will stick to him
as long as he lives in New Mexico
The House today was early filled with
spectators, among them many women,
attracted by the announcement that
the Governors message would be read
in joint session The gallery was
also occupied. Professor W. E..
Garrison, principal of the High
school, and Miss Beatrice Bach
teacher. were in attendance in
the gallery. having brought the pu-
pills of the high school to see the
morning session and listen to the
reading of the message.
AS upon YESTERDAY morning, the
stand of the Speaker was covered with
carnations and greens.
Preceding the session, lobbyists were
noticeable and it was evident that
they had settled down to work among
the members of both Houses in an eff
fort to secure the legislation they fav-
ored
President Spiess of the Council and
Speaker Baca of the House were sur
rounded by lobbyists and prospective
employees as soon as they arrived at
the Capitol Although very busy they
gave courteous and constant atten-
ton to the requests of all and their
obliging manner was the subject for
the praise of all who had anything to
ask.
Councilman Miera acted as chair
man of the Republican Council eau
Gus at it's meetings Sunday and yes
terday. This shows that he stands
well with his Republican colleagues
and that the contest initiated against
him for his seat in the body by Mr..
Catron is a mere pretense and will
avail Mr.. Catron precious little, ex-
cept to gain him notoriety.
Esquipula Baca. of Sandoval Coun-
ty, who has filed contest against E.
C, Abbott, of Santa Fe County, for
seat as member of the House OF Rep
resentatives from the Tenth District,
composed of Santa Fe and Sandoval
Counties will have his labors for mis-
palms. nothing more and nothing less.
Captain Abbott is evidently popular
with his Republican associates as is
shown by the action he took and
speeches he made in the Republican
House caucus so far, Captain Abbott
seems to be strictly "in it" and it
looks as if ne would stay "in it,"
The selection of employees by the
House and Council has not yet been
made but it is probable that it will
be taken up and finished tomorrow
during the forenoon session. AS usual
there are more applicants for most
positions than there are jobs.
In Legislative circles, it is reported
that Councilman James S. Duncan OF
the Fourth district will be named as
Chairman of the Committee on Rail-
roads of the Council. This is an i'm
portant position and comes very nat
ural to Mr.. Duncan who is veteran
legislator and well posted on railroad
affairs.
1t is likely that Representative
Frank w. Beach of the Seventh dis
trict will be named as Chairman OF
the Committee on Railroads in the
House. Mr.. Beach. although young
and rather a novice in Legislative af-
fairs. is bright, active and energetic