Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-03-12

crowded.
The representatives hall was beau
tifully decorated with American flag,
and as the crowds gathered, presented
an animated appearance. and all wht
crowded into the chamber Were n
high spirit and rejoiced at the great
ness of the occasion, which brought
them together.
The senate met in its own chamber
and Immediately marched to the rep
resentative hall, taking the seats re.
served in the front row. Secretary OF
State Lucero called the legislature to
order and requested Archbishop Pitt
val to deliver the invocation. TIL,
archbishop spoke with great deliber-
alton and force, the invocation being
one of thanksgiving for the achieve
ment of statehood, and concluded
with prayer for the selection of the
best men to the United States senate
men broad. cultured honest; above
the taint of corruption, and of broad
craftsmanship.
The roll of the senate was ther
called, there being but one absentee
Senator Hinkie, who was delayed by
late train. The oath of office was
then administered to the senator's
and they returned to the senate
chamber.
Secretary of state Lucero then
called the roll OF the house all mem
bers answering, and they were sworn
in.
The house then proceeded to the
election of a speaker. Representative
Catron nominated r. l.. Baca, giving
Il short historical sketch of Spanish
entrance, and of Baca's ancestors
as the first explorers of New
Mexico, and of territorial promi-
nence in this territory. He lauded
the work of Baca as a republican anc
citizen and recommended him as a
man qualified beyond the average fol
the speaker of the house, The mem
bers applauded vigorously.
Representative Toonnbs vigorously
seconded the nomination. Those
who know him best, love him most, -
he said, and he is fully qualified to
meet the great responsibilities of the
office"
Representative Mullins nominated NJ,
c. De Baca in a brief, glowing speech.
The roll was then called resulting
r. L. Baca. 81; NJ Z. De Baca rs
on the announcement of the vote
the hall rang with applause. and on a
motion. the presiding officer appointed
NJ c. De Baca, Toombs and Llewellyn
to escort the new speaker to the chair.
Secretary of State Lucero presented
the savel to MIR. Baca and told him to
go ahead as he knew the rest.
Speaker Delivers Forccful Speech.
The new speaker delivered Il speech
with force and patriotic earnestness.
portion of which is as follows:
Mr.. Secretary. Ladies, Fellow Citi-
zens and Members of the House of
Repr esentatives of the First State
Legislature of New Mexico:
This is the greatest day In New
Mexican history. Long ais history is
extending over almost four centuries.
glorious as it is for its gallantry and
great achievements. this day is the
greatest of all its days. for it marks
the final establishment of self-sovern-
ment for the people.
1T is true that statehood was pro-
claimed some weeks ago. and our
governor and judges have assumed
their official positions. but the legisla-
ture is the body that directly repre-
sents the people and in their name
enacts the laws which are to goverr
and the meeting OF the legislature
a., -. ,-h.a ,,,,,nt saIf-vnv-
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II congratulate you, gentlemen ana
all of the people OF New Mexico 'ha'
this glorious day mas us last da""eu
that after the lohs waiting OF more
than sixty years IN people are AT
length their own rulers and masters
of their own destinies
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and hardships bring out the good OF
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THE author or writer who unceas-
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WIN the Pe'uii'i i''eo' III.
inexplicable INCONSISTENCIES which :"
to form the character "f man. fin"s
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sons who by their own efforts. unc"h-
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