Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-10-25
NJ DONALD WILDLY
ACCLAIMED At
MORA
STAND PATTER LEADERS
GIVEN PAINFUL SHOCK
Ovation rendered
the Democratic Progressive
CampaignerS Causes Gang
Leaders Much Grief.
Especial Dispatch to the Moralas Journal,

Especial Dispatch 10 the Merains Joarasll
Mora. y, A.. oct si-That the
people OF Mora county. almost to a
man, are tired of gang rule and are
determined to support the democratic
progressive state and county ticket
was conVincingly demonstrated here
tonight The magnificent ovation
rendered at the court house to w. G.
Mcdonald, the peoples candidate for
governor AlVan n. White. candidate
for state superintendent of public in
struction George II Van Stone, cam
didate for member OF the corporation
commission; II. h. Ferguson, candi-
date for congress, and w. II. McGill.
candidate for attorney general, was
convincing proof OF the overwhelming
sentiment In favor of good govern
ment and the overthrow of the inso-
lent ring which has long ruled In New
Mexico.
In a desperate attempt to stem the
tide ana discount the effect OF the big
progressive democratic rally tonight,
the stand-pat dictators arranged sew
eral counter attractions. distributed
money lavishly and provided free re-
freshments, both liquid and other
hour for the meeting arrived the court
house was packed to its capacity and
many we're unable To obtain admis-
sion. over six hundred representative
citizens and voters Of Mora county.
listened to the speakers. and the APP
plause that greeted every telling point
was an eloquent testimonial of where
the people stood on the issues present
ed.
The appearance of Captain McDon-
aid was the signal for wild outhurst
OF enthusiasm the like of which has
not been Witnessed In this county for
many years, In opening his address,
which was brief and 10 the point, Mr.
Mcdonald dwelt particularly on the
necessity at this time, which he de-
clared was the most critical In New
Mexico's long history, OF placing men
In charge of public affairs who will
conduct them In the interest of the
while people and not with view TO
turthering the selfish ends of any
clique or coterie OF selt-seeking politi
clans. Now IL the time, said the
speaker, for the people TO assert them
selves II they want clean government,
for once established in power under
the state government and without
lfNi III littlifIttNt llu1i w dhiiiHk~
ton, the old gang which has ruled New
Mexico for years. will SO fortify itself
that II may take a generation of fight
ing to restore the government TO the
people
IA concluding his address, Mr.
Mcdonald pledged himself 10 con
tinuation of the fight for good gov
ernment. regardless of the result OF
the election on November Z. He warn
ed his hearers against the perlls OF
over-eonfidence. The forces that
prey, he said never rested and while
every indication pointed to the tri.
umph Of the peoples cause, he urged
every man TO do his full duty between
now and election day. The speaker
served notice on his opponents that
should any frauds be attempted ON
election day, no time or money would
be spared to see that the guilty parties
were brought 10 Justice and this re-
gardless of the result Of the voting and
regardless Of who the offenders We're.
bc they humble or high degree.
The next speaker was Hon. II. B.
Ferguson, who spoke with his usual
cloquence and logic. Then followed In
the order named Felix Martinez, w.
X. McGill, Alvan n. White and George
II. Van stone Messrs. Martinez ana
McGlll especially dwelt on the blue
hallot amendment to the constitu-
ton aud both urged its adoption II
the people wished ever TO amend the
state constitution.
It was after midnight when the last
speaker had finished, and despite the
lntcness OF the hour, the crowd re-
manned I'm the close Scores OF those
present. then crowded around the
candidates 10 shake their hands and
pledge them their support on election
day. Mr. Mcdonald was the center of
this leyee ana the enthusiasm mani
Tested by those meeting him was es-
pecally gratifying
Because of tonight's meeting the
democratic county convention, after
permanent organization and
appointing permanent committees, to-
day adjourned till tomorrow, when its
county ticket viii be nominated. II Is
said that several progressive republi-
cans will be placed on the ticket.