Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-08-17
Outlook Once More Rosy Fol-
loving Conference Between
Chairnen of the Two Com
mitteeS on Territories.
FORMAL AGREEMENT
LOOKED FOR TODAY
Democrats Convinced Of FutiI-
Disposed to Make Best Terms
iy of Former Course Are
Possible for Arizona,
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Washington. u. C.. Aug. 16.-
statehood for Arizona and New Mex
leo now hinges on the success tomor-
row Of proposed attempt of the sen
,te and the house committees to frame
Jointly a compromise resolution ap-
proving their constitL 9.
New Mexica will become state al
the end of the next session of con-
gress unless congress in the meantime
disapproves of its constitution
the president having already
approved of that territory's con-
stitution, but not of Arizona's. II
the new resolution to supplant the
one vetoed by the president should
become a law at this session, both
Arizona and New Mexico would be
admitted to the union at once.
The only advantages that New
Mexico can possibly get under the
proposed resolution" said Chairman
William A. Smith of the senate ter
rit0ries committed tonight lis a
prompt approval by the present con-
gress Of the constitution and immed-
late admission instead of admission at
the end of the next regular session of
congress, which probably will be
about June next
The situation is followed closely
by democrats and republicans be-
cause of the differing political con-
ditions in the two territories.
Sub-committees of the territories
committee of the house and senate
held conference today but little pro-
sress was made.
Tomorrow the senate committe
will meet at 10 a. m. to agree on a
program and at IL O'Clock Will re-
Ceiye the house Subcommittee head
eli by Chairman Flood.
The conference today was held on
the assumption that the proposed
resolution would provide for an elm
nation of the judicial recall from
the Arizona constitution, thus making
the legislation acceptable to the presi-
dent. Differences arose as to how
the resolution should be worded on
this point and in regard to the pro
posed amendment to the New Mexico
constitution relating to the manner of
amending that instrument.
The most serious difference between
the two committees Is said to be
lution. Senator Nelson's proposed
wording of the resolution was charac-
terized by the house commit
Tee rs not meeting fully the
criticism that the constitution was
TOO difficult of amendment Sen
ator Nelson is said to have replied
that nothing further In this connec-
ton would be agreed to by the sen
ate at this time.
There Is some chance of agreeing,
but not much" said Representative
Flood, after the conference. Sena-
tor William Alden Smith OF the SEN
ate committee was more optimistic.
There is strong likelihood that
The house and senate may agree on
Joint resolution admitting Arizona
and New Mexico forthwith" said Mr..
Smith
The issue raised by the presidents s
Veto so far as Arizona Is concerned,
probably will be met by a constitu-
uonal amendment that the recall
snail not apply to judicial officials.
The New Mexico constitution has
been criticized by some members oil
NE house and senate because it Is
alitlcult of amendment. The house
and senate committee are now con-
aderng the question of re-submit-
uhg to the voters of New Mexico a
constitutional amendment to change
this"
while hundreds of messages were
reserved at the White House today
p'aslng President Taft for his veto
message aimed at the recall of judges
IN the Arizona constitution, there was
one mat was not unexpected. 1t was
telegram from half dozen citizens
VI New Mexico which is kept out OF
'he union with Arizona by veto
The majority of the republican
party as we'll as the majority Of the
people of this territory read the
telegram. wish to extend to you our
nearly congratulations on your mes
prefer a delay Of another year If me-
eessary rather than endorse the recall
" tue judiciary of Arizona
IN ~ reply the president sent the fol-
'o~ing telegram
| thank YOU very much for the
NH, Mna telegram of August 15. The spirit
WIN which YOU bear the disappoint-
MINT Of delayed statehood treasures
,, nue and strengthens my convictions
WIN mltn respect to the performance of ar
UNPLEASANT duty"
,. ,noth IN, senate and the house com
a.e'ee ra viii consider statehood toinor.