Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-06-21
Vocificerous Applause Greets
Tribute to Theodore Roose-
welt by Acting Governor Jaffa
"WE ARE EMANCIPATED"
WIRES ARIZONA GOVERNOR
kilograms of FeIicitatioa go to
President Old Plaza in Capt.
tal of New State ReSounds
With Cheering,
Especial Dispatch to the Morning JournalI

Especial Dispatch 10 the Morning Journall
Santa Fe. n NJ, June 20 -Deafen-
ing applause from thousands OF peo-
pie gathered IN the ancient plaza OF
the capital of the new state of New
Mexico greeted the closing remarks
of acting Governor Nathan Jaffa at
the mass meeting saturday night to
celebrate statehood. 1t is significant
of sentiment that exists throughout
The country that the last utterance
of the acting governor and the one
that brought the loudest cheers was
IN eu}ogy of Thetdo.A ~4,ooseyelt as
the friend and champion Of the cause
Of statehood for the territories
The mass meeting was held In the
plaza and presided over by acting
Governor Nathan Jaffa. who intlu-
duccd many we'll known speakers
Every orator was greeted with shouts
from the large crowd which assem-
bled and checred itself hoarse over
the victory for which New Mexico has
been fighting for three score years.
The speakers were Judge Morrison,
Attorneys +. +. Davies, II H. ortiz,
X. II. Hanna, and Colonel George w.
prichard All OF the speeches were
nOnpartisan.
Mr.. Jaffa also delivered a brief ad
dress. All of the speakers empha-
sized the importance of the victory
won, and declared how proud the
people of this territory should feel
that congress has considered them mt
to govern themselves.
Acting Governor Jaffa concluded.
saying:
And now. ladies ana gentlemen,
wish to thank you for the kind at
tcntion given the speakers at this
meeting and in conclusion | wish tol
call for cheers for our beloved Presi
dent Taft, Tor the members of the
United states senate, for the members
of the house of representatives,
Speaker Cannon and all, regardless of
party lines vino have helped with this
great victory, for our delegate in
congress, and last but not least, for
the private citizens who have worked
for the cause, chief among them be-
ing Colonel Theodore Roosevelt who
today rode triumphantly through New
York city with New Mexico and Ari
zona tough Riders about him
As Mr. Jaffa concluded, the aud
ionce burst into applause and made the
old plaza ring with the cheers which
were given with a vgor and vim APP
to the occasion.
Property Values Soar.
It is said by real estate dealers that
the news of statehood Saturday sent
real estate property up in value by
notchcs of ten per cent and that to-
day conservative estimate places
property in Santa Zee at forty per
cent higher than il was three days
lgo The tremendous amount of
business that will be transacted here
during the next eighteen months, not
10 mention the greater volume of
business that must always come To
the capital of a state, is said to be
responsible for the rise in property |
value,
Messages of Greeting.
Telegraph operators We're kept busy !
and receiving messages oi !
on the statehood Vic- !,
tory
Acting Governor Jafia sent the fol- |
lowing congretulutory telegram to
President Taft.
70 the President. White House I
Washington, II. G..
At mass meeting held last eve I
ming the people of the capital ex-
pressed their heartfelt gratitude To- (
sou for your successful effort TO oh (
ain for them statehood and the meet /
ng adjourned with three cheers for /
lur beloved president. The sentiment |
expressed. am sure, is being re- /
flected all over this great common /
u ealth
NATHAN JAFFA.
Acting Governor.
To Delegate Andrews AIR. Jaffa I
sent this message
" II. Andrews Hotel Shoreham, /
Washington. ID. G
Hearty congratulations upon the 4
great victory. Express our gratitude /
10 all Of our friends who helped Us
IN the fight.
NATHAN JAFFA.
Acting Governor 4