Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1910-07-08
ANDREWS GIVEN
GREAT RECEPTION
Albuquerque Appreciates
Services Delegate to Con-
gress Rendered 1t
7. B. CATR0N MAKES ADDRESS
New Mexico's Representative in
Congress VIII Be
Here Soon.

1t was an enthusiastic reception
that was rendered Delegate TO Con-
gress William II. Andrews at Albu-
querque last evening by members of
all parties. The people Of Albuquer-
que appreciating not only the valuable
services he has rendered the common
wealth but the Duke City in particu-
lar turned out en- masse and cheered
him to an echo. The Albuquerque
Morning Journal says of the recep-
ton:
When the Republican club rom
Old Albuquerque, headed by a band
and bearing torches and flags, appear
! ed on the scene the enthusiasm broke
forth in cheers for Statehood Bill as
the delegate was dubbed on banners
carried by his friends from Old Al
buquerQue.
The greeting to the delegate last
night was announced as entirely nom
, partisan, although under the direction
of the Republican organizations. The
crowd was a cosmopolitan one and
the delegate had every reason to feel
proud OF the warmth of his recert
ton. He was roundly applauded
time and time again and every men,
tion of his name brought cheers from
the audience.
Several members of the reception
committee went to Lamy yesterday
and rode into the city with the dele
gate. The other members of the com
mittee were at the train. Judge Ed
ward A. Mann was chairman of the
committee, and among the other men,
bers We're: John A. White, R. w
Hopkins, A. E. Walker. A A. Sedillo
NJ. l.. Stern, B. Jacobson, Nestor Mon
toya, Manuel Springer, Jesus Ro-
nero, J. w. Elder, E. S. Stover, C.
M Foraker, Benson Newell and A. B.
Stroup.
"As Delegate Andrews alighted from
the train he was greeted by Judge
Mann on behalf of the people of Ber-
nalillo county and the two clubs and
was then escorted to the platform,
while the bands played.
"A. A. Sedillo addressed the crowd.
: telling them that the meeting was for
the purpose of welcoming home Dele
l gate Andrews, who had done such
good work for the territory in Wash
2 ington.
" Judge Edward A. Mann then spoke
l a few words telling one of his humor-
= GUS stories and paying a high tribute
> to the delegate. He also spoke on
a statehood and the necessity for a good
[ constitutional convention.
Andrews Spoke.
"Concluding his remarks, Judge
Mann introduced Delegate Andrews
g who received several rousing rounds
h of applause as he arose and made a
e long and brilliant address
d Ralph C. Ely of Deming, N. NJ,
e who was one of the chief campaignerS
e for Delegate Andrews in the last elec-
e ton, was the next speaker. He ex-
n tended welcome to the home coming
r delegate from the southeastern part
of New Mexico and addressed the peo-
pie on the necessity of sending their
vention. Mr.. Ely then discounted all
the products and resources of New
Mexico, in favor of the manhood and
Womanhood of the people, who will
i form the new state. He declared that
upon their strength of character and
purity of purpose, rested the future OF
the new state and it's chief pride in
e admission to the union.
Catron Praised Andrews.
There was considerable signif
icance attached to the speech made
by Thomas B. Catron, the veteran
politician of Santa Fe county, and him.
X self a former delegate in Congress.
u who addressed the gathering after Mr..
Andrews last night. Mr.. Catron gave
re fullest credit to Mr. Andrews for
the work he did in securing the pass.
age of the statehood enabling act.
Montoya Sounds Praises.
"The large number of native citizens
ID who were present last night were ad-
dressed by Nestor Montoya, editor and
~ Interpreter Mr.. Montoya spoke in
ny Spanish and paid high tribute to the
ms work done by Delegate Andrews. He
re also referred to the necessity of q
as good contitution and the formation
M of the new state on basis that wou'd
be fair and impartial in all respects q
is poor and rich alike. Mr.. Montoya
o. was frequently applauded by his
friends and when he mentioned the
IS. name of Delegate Andrews it was
Wy heartily cheered
o. THE north approach to the Alva
ne rado hotel was handsomely decorated
IS last night with flags and bunting
or draped around the platform which