Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-02-08
TW|TCHELL MAKES
POWERFUL PLEA
FOR UNITY
REPUBLICANS TO.
FORGET PAST DIFFERENCES
Las Vegas Attorney Delivers
Interesting Address Before
Large Audience at RepubIi-
can Club,

VAL OluDt
Declaring that the tine has come
in the history Of politics In New Mex
leo when the success Of the republican
party depends on the loyalty Of indi-
Nidual republicans and their united
efforts Col. Ralph Il. Twitchell, the
well known Las Vegas attorney, last
night delivered an eloquent and pow
erful address before u large number
of members of the Republican club,
who crowded the club quarters on
West Silver avenue. Mr.. Twitchells
speech was a frank and open discus
sion of political conditions as they
exist in Bernalillo county, and vari-
Gus parts of the territory at the pres
ent time, and a forecast of the sue
cess that will come to the republican
party il the members of that organ
ization unite and pull together on
strict party lines and assert the
principles of their political faith. For
MANY years a wheel horse of the re-
publican party in New Mexico, famil-
lar with the past history OF political
events. Mr.. Twitchell made an address
which was at once interesting and in
structive. being especially so to the
many young republicans present. The
speech as enthusiastically received,
the speaker being Interrupted many
times bv rounds OF applause.
Tho enthusiasm was particularly
noticeable when mention Yves made Of
statehood for New Mexico. Mr..
Twitchell said hat he vas convinced
that the territory would be enjoying
the boon Of the enabling act within
the next eighteen months n that II
wonld come into the union with more
rights. privileges and concessions
than have been granted to other ter
ritories at the time they were adj
United.
Speaking on the privileges which
will accompany the admission Of the
territory as a state, Mr. Twitchell said
that he was 81 years old and had lived
in New Mexico for thirty years and
that he had never yet enjoyed thei
privilege of voting for q set OF cleo
tors. Il VIII thank Cod, said the
speaker, ION the day that can east
my vote in the state Of New Mexico
for n set OF republican electors.
Taking the statehood proposition us
II foundation. Colonel Twitchell talked
frankly Of the conditions which viii
ensue after the admission of New
Mcxico and declared that The republic
can party viii be called on to make Il
big fight to retain political control
OF the territory. II
I'VE mnst not forget for a minute.
said Mr.. Twitchell "tnat the eastern
and southeastern part Of New Mex
leo are democratic s~trongholds n
that the large majority Of the men
who have moved into that section
within thu. last five years are dycd-in-
democrats. We cannot count
uuon the result of the last territorial
in that part Of the country
.ATF-Aff A .F- y AITL ntfa 1
OF the democratic party over there. III
is Il Wen known fact that not 80 per
cent of The voters Went 10 tho polls
to vote for LarrazolO In Eddy. ChaNe1
and Curry counties in 1895
But the majorities in eastern New
Mexico can be offset by the republican
ma i~orities in The central and northern
Bernalilio county, the banner
REPUBLICAN eounty Of the territory
give Il majority Of from 1000
TO 2.300 if the republicans of the
win only get down to work and
organize themselves into clubs n
work as u unit for the accomplish
meht Of a common purpose. Let the
OF Bernalillo county and every
in the territory forget person
and past differences and work
for the party's future welfare.
IF the republicans in every county
organize themselves and work towards
! commo end, there is no reason on
earth why every precinct in three
OF the counties in New Mex
leo win not roll up big majorities at
avery election. If the proper organ
cation is effected Colfax county will
give a majority of 400; Mora 800 and
lp; San Miguel from 1000 To $500;
he from 800 to 400; Bernallllo
rom 1000 to 2,300. and %Sandoval
rs many majority as there are
in the ountv. because demo-
in %SandoVal county ere a mighty
Icarce article. Majorities of substan-
ial strength will also be forthcoming /
n Valencia and Socorro counties, {
While Union county in the north will :
;ive a majority of 80 per cent OF the {
'otes cast. Z
MIR. Twitchell dwelt at length on l
he activity OF the democrats in the
erritory and said that they were an {
icipating the time when New Mexico !
will be a state. AS an indication Of !
heir activity, he pointed out that the f,
democrats have established a party !
in Albuquerque and are trying !,
With might main to eliminate !
,arty factions and to gather every
OF strength for Il fight at the !
,olls. :
Get Gut-Or Don't Kick 5
The time has come in New Mex y
60 when the prosperity of the future !,
tate and tho success of the repub- :,
lean party depends on individuals, - :,
aid Mr.. Twitchel. Party unity is :
he first thing to be borne in mind. :,
4ocal ~sub-political divisions and lack :
Il harmony will bring about demo- !
ratio success. Personal differences 4
be laid aside n party prin-
iples adhered to. Take an active r
art in politics. Go to the primaries. il
% TO Tho precinct conventions n the =
and state conventions. Take 4
n active part in prcliminaries for thel n
OF candidates for office :
nd you will have no kick coming !,
hen they are elected. But YOU have =
o Kick coming IL yon stay al home a
nd toast your shins and lei the other; r.
do the nominating. VI Won !
TO kick. kicl, at the primaries. d
Why the Party Min
Mr.. Twitchell took occasion. during II
he course OF his address, t. give q 4
lumber Of reasons why the republican, i
otcrs of New Mexico should be proud 4.
{ tho achievements OF their party in +
De territory. The republican pariyl. Il
been i'm power Tor twenty-siNl
ears Our Of tho thirty / have been In ~
be territory said fh- speaker. and IL
as father TO the bills which resulted II
, thc establishment ct the nnmcroUs d
EDUCATIONAL Institutions and of ths d
other constructive factors in the a