Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-11

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More than 1000 people crowded
| the floor and the galleries OF the ar
mory last night as testimonial to the
national guard on the eve Of the de-
parture of the two companies for
camp at Columbus.
The meeting was presided over by
Capt Clark NJ. Carr. who snid. in his
Introductory address, that the men
| and the women OF Albuquerque had
met 90 bid God-speed, good-luck and
"A quick return to the guardsmen who
were about to leave for duty on the
border. He said that while war was
at the call Of tho president OF the
United States. New Mexico was ex-
ppcted to do her duty. In peace If
peace could he maintained, but cour-
agcously In war, II war should come.
Captain Carr gave practical advice
to the men as to how they should take
care Of their health and their com
fort while in camp and on the march.
Following Captain Cars introductory
remarks, there were greetings from
the G. a. X. and the Spanish war
veterans
Capt. w. C.. Reid, veteran of the
Spanish American war, was the next
speaker He spoke with the greatest
earnestness OF the work upon which
the guardsmen were embracing, He
said that his experience In the serv-
ice was that the man who was a good
man NJ home made the hest soldier.
and that the man who was Il poor cit
izen in civil life was poor soldier
in the camps.
Speaks to Spanish Americans.
'fhe strongest speech of the evening,
Judged by the enthusiasm il aroused,
was made by the Hon Felix Baca in
the Spanish language Mr.. Baca APP |
PEAKED to the patriotism of the span
ish-Amerioan citizens Of New Mexico |
Mr.. Baca's speech was in part as fol- |
lows.
The national guard Of New Mexico |
is to be congratulated for the hearty |
Godspeed that is here accorded IL. |
| am quite certain that the spanish
American contingent viii acqut itself |
credtably and that It's conduct will be
an inspiration to New Mexlcans in
general Their fathers and grand
fathers sailed forth in the defense of
the honor OF this republic IN the civil
war as well rs IN the Spanish Ameri-
can war.
The history of New Mexico is one
Of martial glory, That You must all
he mindful Of SO your actions
may be source Of honor and pride
to Your families, Inasmuoh as true
patriotism Is deeply implanted In
the character and heart of the span
Ish American. No race issue here, no
hyphenates--we are all Americans by l.
right and birthright. and your con-
duct In service must be such as must
rightfullv be enjoyed by true Amer.
can citizen serving his country.
Tells Boys to 60.
You carry with YOU tonight the
blessings OF All albuquerque. and
along with that blessing the fervent
Wish and hope in your glorious return
70 receive our homage and the con
sratulations Of the entire people of
New Mexico The eye of New Mexico
Is focused On you and your welfare
VIII ever be uppermost IN the CRATE
ful hearts of its citizenry, confident
n the hope ana belief that YOU will 8
maintain the old prestige Of your faith
ers and grandsires.
The people OF Albuquerque will /,
undertake to see that your situations !
md Jobs will await you on your re-
urn, SO that your minds may be at /,
Ease upon that score.
New Mexican boys. brave boys, the
nope and joy and pride of your peo-
,le, go where duty calls YOU. Noble
'oys, retain the legendary traditions |
# your forefathers. That you may
eturn to your beloved New Mexico
md the applause of It's people. to the
rms OF your parents and the kisses
II your sweethearts. Is my sineerest
wish. March forth and obey that pa
riotle impulse. obey your superiors, 4
Defend. II necessary. the stars and a
tripes. Prove that you are not in r.
er!or beggars nor despisod creatures.
mt snow that you are true. loyal
american citizens IN every respect
March forth to glory Come back
With medals and decorations. BE true
o yourselves and 10 this grand coun-
v. than which there Is no better ON
iods fooistool.
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Goodbye. boys. Goodbye
Minister en- Amcricanism.
The REV r. T.. Schueler was the
Iexi speaker. He made an enthusiast
ic address ON what Americanism n
means and was rOundv cheered when
e concluded stirring appeal TO the
oUpg men 10 acuuit themsatN as TX, N