Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-06-22
REPUBLICANS NAME
TICKET IN ROOSEVELT
Hold Enthusiastic Convention at Por.
tales and Choose candidates-En.
dorse Delegate Andrews
Special to the New Mexican.

Special to the New Mexican.
Portales, N. NJ, June 22.-The Re
publicans OF Roosevelt county held
their convention in Portales, the coun.
ty seat, Saturday the goth inst. The at
tendance Of delegates was very graft.
flying and much enthusiasm prevailed.
A full county ticket was nominated
and strong resolutions were adopted.
The delegates to the territorial con-
vention were instructed to vote for
Delegate w. H. Andrews for re-nom-
ination. The resolutions read:
Full Text Of Resolutions.
I'VE, the Republicans Of Roosevelt
county, in convention assembled.
most earnestly and enthusiastically
endorse the patriotism, conservatism
and practical administration Of that
fearless exponent Of Amerlcanism,
Theodore Roosevelt.
1--WE believe that the best interests
of the nation will be subserved by a
continuation Of the policies advocated
and carried into effect by President
Roosevelt. We therefore heartily en-.
dorse the candidacy Of William How
ard Taft of Ohio, for the presidency OF
the United States, believing that he
will fearlessly and ably continue the
policies of the present administration.
"That the right Of self-government
Is an inalienable heritage of every
American citiben is one of the inner.
ent principles of our constitution. New
Mexico with larger per cent OF Amer
ican born citizens than fifty per cent
of the states and larger population
today than any territory ever admit
ted to statehood, except Oklahoma.
has outgrown a territorial form of gov
ernment, and her citizens are united
and entitled to the right of self-govern-
ment and Of shaping the destiny of
the country they have made their
home. We therefore favor statehood
in 1909.
1--WE look with admiration upon the
record of our delegate to Congress-,
Hon. William II. Andrews, who has
consistently and honorably advocated
and worked for all measures benefit
ing New Mexico and who by his ac.
quaintance, energy and ability has
greatly advanced the interests of the
territory and we congratulate the peo-
pile of New Mexico that in Mr.. An.
drews we have delegate who is ex.
ercising a greater influence IN legisla-
lation favorable to New Mexico than
has any other delegate in the history
|of the territory. Among the laws Del.
|egate Andrews has been instrument.
al in securing for the territory, are:
"The granting to the territory of
eight hundred thousands acres of pub
lie land for educational and territorial
institutions.
"The establishment of the Tucum.
carl land Office.
Appropriations for federal build.
ings in different cities In the territory
and the appropriation Of thirty thous-
and dollars to the National Irrigation
Congress and International Exposition
to be held at Albuquerque.
I'VE there, are firmly convinced
that the best interests Of the terri
tory demand the return of Delegate
Andrews to Congress and earnestly
request the delegates from Roosevelt
county to the Santa Fe convention to
vote and work for his denomination.
I'VE are Justly proud Of the efficient
and capable administration OF our gov.
!ernor, Hon. George Curry and hearti.
lily support all his efforts for the ad-
vancement of our commonwealth.
"The proper administration Of the
duties of our county offices, is Of vital
Importance to every precinct of Roose.
velt county, which believes the wei.
fare Of our community should be the
| first consideration in deciding who to
support for the various Offices and we
earnestly request Of every voter in
the county a careful consideration OF
the qualifications of each candidate
for the Office he is seeking, thereby
securing a better administration OF
county affairs and better prospects
for the continued growth and prosper.
ity Aof the best county in New Mexi
co.
1--WE therefore recommend a strong
vigorous campaign, believing that such
course may result in electing the
men best qualified to perform the dut
les OF the different offices.
1--WE rejoice with our neighbors in
the growth and prosperity Of ou1
county and invite the homeseeker to
give its climate, resources and many
advantages careful consideration be
fore deciding on location for a
home"