Arizona republican., 1909-10-16
NEW MEXICO CAUTIONED As to Care in Preparation
 of a Constitution MR. TAFT AT ALBUQUERQUE
His Entertainment By the Laguna Indians Enroute. He Addresses Them on the Advisability of Indus try and Way to Live

AlDuquerque, Oct- 10.-President
 Taft had another day of travel through the far southwest today, and traversing the long reaches of the
 territory of New Mexico. he had a glimpse of some of the ancient adobes in America. leaving the train one time to go into the plaza of Pueblo to witness an Indian dance especial ly arranged. The color of the south west tinted his reception at all the various stops along the way. Arriv- ing here at 3 o'clock, the president was greeted by one of the largest audiences in his territorial travels of the past three days.
 The president spoke from a plat form near the railroad station, and was later entertained at a banquet at the Alvarado Hotel by the Com mercial club. Following the banquet, the president stopped half an hour function rivaling the fete of Mardi Gras.
 It was at Laguna. a township made up entirely of Indians. that the presi- dent was met by a local committee of Indians, and where he had one of the most unique entertainments of his trip. As he sat in a little can opied stand in the plaza, enclosed with adobe huts and walls. the presi- dent was showered with presents. There were blankets of gaudy color, Indian bread and other offerings, which the red man had fashioned in his honor. Little Indian boys and girls were arranged in a long row to welcome the president, and each one carried an American flag.
 As the president was leaving the plaza after the weird music of the tom toms. had died away and the last steps of the Comanche dance had been taken by gaudily bonneted braves. the little children sang the song of New Mexico to the tune of Maryland. My Maryland"
 From the plaza. crowded by a cu- rious throng of Indians. the presi- dent went to the church, an adobe In a little speech. spoken slowly and with emphasis on each syllable, in order that all who spoke English at all might understand. the president assured the Indians of the good will of the government and lrged them to be good farmers and good artisans. He was warmly ap- and every Indian wanted to shake hands with him.
 In his address to the Indians. the president said:
 'I want to convey to the Laguna and AcOma Indians the good win of he government of the United States hope that the Indians whom I ann are working industriously n agriculture and in other branches ,f industry. I hope that their flocks. their herds and all the products of he soil may be profitable to them. md that they may continue to live n comfort. under the auspices of the government that is pledged to look lfter their welfare I hope the chil- iren are being educated. so that they may grow up to. be good men and and good citizens of the United States
 The president was met this morn ng at Gallup by Governor Curry of New Mexico and a committee of citi- ,ens made up largely of a delega- ion from the Albuquerque chamber )f commerce. He was cordially wel-s ,omed into the territory. and Inc as- ;ured the committee that he was glad .O be there. He was presented with m especially attractive Navajo blan- Set for Mrs. Taft. It was woven by he same Indian squaw. File of Gen ado. who made the blanket which. was presented to Mrs. Roosevelt at the time of the former presidents visit to this city.
 In all his speeches today the pres dent again urged the people of Ari- zona and New Mexico to take time and deliberate in the formation of their new state constitutions, once they have been admitted to the Union. The president seems to take it for granted that statehood is soon to come to the territories. although he was careful to say that his author ity is only that of an executive and that the first action must come from the legislative branch of the govern ment.
 Postmaster General Hitchcock. who