The Socorro chieftain., 1908-07-25

III StltCtlnR as the representa-
tive of the national administra.
tion in this territory the Honor
able George Curry as our gov
ernor. We recognize in Gov
ernor Curry the typical exponent
of the common people. His
many years of residence within
our midst; his wide experience in
public affairs in this territory
and in the orient; his intimate
knowledge OF conditions; his
wide acquaintance with our peo-
pile, give him a most excellent
understanding of the needs of
the territory. We congratulate
Governor Curry upon his we'll de-
served enjoyment of the fullest
confidence of our people. We
feel thankful to him for his val
liable and persistent efforts in
behalf of the general welfare of
this territory at home and at the
national capitol.
We charge the democratic
party of this territory and the
democratic candidate for dele
gate to congress that the plank
of their platform adopted at Ros-
we'll and the statement by the
democratic candidate for dele
gate to congress, wherein it is
charged that the election returns
of 1906 were fraudulent and that
he, the said democratic candidate
for delegate to congress, had been
defrauded of his election; we
charge that these statements are
either inSincere and given out
for the purpose of promoting
sympathy for an unworthy cause,
or that he, the democratic candi-
date for delegate to congress,
has been grossly negligent in
that he utterly failed and me-
elected to prosecute his pretend
ed rights before the proper trib-
unalS.
We point with pride to the
magnificent record made in be-
half of New Mexico for the ben
eft of all the people, regardless
OF class or racial distinction,
made by the most successful and
energetic delegate who has ever
represented this territory, the
Honorable William II. Andrews,
Notwithstanding the storm OF
vituperation and abuse sought to
be heaped upon him by his enc
mics, he has ever marched for
ward, doing battle as only sol
dier can do, bearing in mind as
his constant ideal, duty of de-
votion to the best interests and
for the welfare of New Mexico.
Delegate Andrews has secured
for a territory, substantial rec
ognition equivalent and surpass-
ing that of members of congress
representing a state. The OBJ
tanning of an appropriation of
$4,000 practically as a contri-
button towards the success of the
irrigation congress, was a mar
velouS feat without precedent.
He has secured appropriations
aggregating $500, 600 for public
buildings at Roswell and Albu-
querque; he has secured for the
benefit of the common schools,
lands equivalent in value to S.
600, 600. He has been the con-
stant and devoted friend of the
soldier, having assisted in secur-
ing pensions without number.
He has always been courteous to
our citizens without reference to
party affiliations. The hum
blest citizen by a simple letter
has always found him a willing
champion to promote and secure
for him the rights to which he
may be entitled. We firmly be-
lieve that these qualifications
have endeared him to the masses
of the voters who measure the
qualifications and availability OF
candidate with his capacity,
Willingness, and devotion to pro-
mote the welfare of all our citi-
zens. We firmly believe that il
Hon. w. II. Andrews is returned
as our delegate to congress, New
Mexico will be admitted as a
state in the Union at the coming
short session of congress.
Therefore, be it resolved. tha
we, the republicans of SocorrC
county, in convention assembled
hereby instruct our delegation t,
vote as unit for, and use ever
Legitimate effort TO promote tn,
nomination of VIM. IL. Andrew
as the republican candidate 70
delegate to congress; and be /
further resolved that the follow
ing be and they hereby are elect
ed as delegates to the republica
territorial convention to repre-
sent the republican party of tn
county of Socorro, N. NJ, in sal
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