Albuquerque morning journal., 1910-11-23

tied rebuke from Mr.. Ferguson who
voted no. Mr. Ferguson declared war
on the constitution. He stood on the
platform OF direct legislation and its
absence from the constitution, he con-
sldered a sufficient reason for fight
Ing H. But there were other and
weighty reasons, the speaker held.
for fighting the constitution. He did
net want to plunge the people of New
Mexico into state of political peon-
age, and denounced the work of his
colleagues i'm the convention as a Gle
yer instrument designed TO enslave the
people to a sonlless aggregation of
money. Mr.. FERGUSON concluded by
claiming that the minority members
represented about all the honesty and
purity on the floor OF the convention.
Dr. Garrison of Dona Ana. a re-
publican, had gained six Of the eight
points on which his platform Dledg-
ed him. He had worked for all Of
them to the best Of his ability, and
he deplored the absence Of direct Leg
islation. he thought he had done as
we'll as many men who claimed more.
There We're some sixty points in the
constitution which DR.. Garrison
thought the people would approve
Judge Harllee Of Grant, and a DEM
ocrat, voted no. but reserved the right
to consider the question calmly and
support the constitution II his con-
science and judgment so dictated.
Judge Harllee. unlike Mr. Ferguson,
did not question the motives of any
II his fellow delegates. and for him
self. was here with no desire save
70 work for the best interests of the
people.
Raymundo Harrison, democrat Of
Ht
wanted the question TO go before the
people.
Delegate Hall Of Roosevelt, thought
the people of New Mexico would rat
fy the constitution, nevertheless he |
voted nc, as a matter Of party prin-
pie.
Delegate Hinkle Of Chaves. while !
voting no because the constitution did |
not square with his platform pledges, |
announced his intention of voting and |
working for It at the polls. He re- |
served the right, however, to change |
lis mind. Mr. Hinkle was elected on !
I prohibition platform.
Mr.. Hudspeth OF Lincoln was
strongly opposed to the constitution |
he stood strongly for direct legisla-
ion and could not eonscientiously |
iote to place anything before the
people which did not provide for that
orm of government.
Delegate Mabry of Curry another
lemoerat voted yes. Mr.. Mabry did |
lot agree with Judge Compton that |
he constitution was the best ever
written, but he did believe the peo-
lie of his county wanted ii. He would
20 home and vote for it and advise his
rlends to do the same. He gave ev-
ry delegate credit for coming to the
with honest intentions.
Delegate Richardson of Chayes was
mother of the democrats who voted
es. He wes not altogether satisfied
With the instrument and reserved the
light to support or oppose it, but new
rtheless hought it should be allowed
o go before the people 10 stand or
all on it's merits.
Delegate Tittman of Sierra, voted
10. lie did not disapprove of the
as far as it went. but 1t
i'd not go far enough and in his esti-
nation the omission Of provision for
irect legislation was fatal to a good
Delegate Walton of Grant found
imself in q delicate position. AS IT,
ular head Of the democratic head Of
he democratic party in New Mexico
nd in view of the fact that that party
las as yet made no decision as to its
ttitude on the ratification of he con-
titution. he did not think it would be
air for him to vote for it. He there
ore voted no. with the understanding
hat as private citizen, he would
upport the constitution or not as he
aw fit.
When the result of the.vote. which
tocd 10 yeas to s noes, was announc-
q the convention was adjourned sine
lie ana hundred men who had
rorked SO faithfully fifty days dis
ersed cheering and congratulating
ach other on the successful culmina- +;
ION of their lnbOrs.