Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-26

on account Of internal dissensions,
land said that. that heroic little friend
of the people" II. c. Hernandez, had
led the party to triumphant victory
in 1914, lie sounded solemn. warn
ing to republican leaders admOnishing
them that If they got too far away
from the interests Of the people they
would be repudiated again as they
have been IN the past.
Mr.. Elys address was sprinkled
with highly colored figures of speech.
his imagery ranging all the way from
submarines % the high duties of citi,
zenshlpi and he did not hesitate 10 pay
his respects In vigorous language to
trucking politicians looking for a
job lie esteemed 1t n pride and
JOY to be aligned with the party of
Lincoln and Grant. and declared that
IL was a matter Of especial pride ana
joy 10 have the privilege of introduce
ing Mr.. Holloman.
Democrats Denounced.
Chairman Holloman, whose selection
as temporary chairman was made only
at tolerably late hour last night
and who had only short time in
which to prepare a speech, read his
address from manuscript. Like Mr..
Ely, he ascribed the present demo-
cratic ascendancy in national affairs
to accidental causes and declared that
the people are not behind the admin
istratiOn OF Woodrow Wilson.
For the most part Mr., Holloman's
speech was n denunciation Of the dem
Ocratic party from its earliest incip-
iency, the speaker even going to the
extent of asserting that Its history Is
replete with everything that should be
condemned and contains nothing that
should be commended lneffieieney
and incompetency were among the
mildest of the indictments brought
against the democracy by the speaker
Broken pledges. he declared have
characterized its course since the pres
ent administration came into power.
Elected on a platform declaring for
one presidential term, he said. Presi-
dent Wilson has from the beginning
been working to succee himself in Of
flee. Mr.. Holloman devoted a large
part Of his speech to fidicule and de-
nuncation of William Jennings Bryan,
who he declared had betrayed his peo-
pie at the Baltimore convention and
had been rewarded by Mr.. Wilson for
his treachery.
Prosperity Fictitious.
Mr.. Holloman called attention TO the
promises Of the democrats to reduce
the high cost of living and declared
that living Is now higher than ever,
The democrats. hegsaid. are now rcly-7
ing for success upon a fictitious pros
perity, built upon. the blood Of dying
soldiers--ihe tears OF widows and or
phans." we are the recipients" he
continued, dramatically 'of favors
showcred By the angel of death.
The chairman also denounced the
Mexican policy OF the administration
and declared that President Wilson is
now preparing to withdraw the Ameri-
can troops from Mexico Eat the behest
of a bandit chief" He said that the
entire country is behind the president
in his protest against the humanity
of German submarine warfare. but
that nothing could he expected of the
administration in the pursuance OF this
policy in view OF the weakness shown
in the Mexican situation. He closed
with an eloquent appeal to republi-
cans to stand together and elect the
national candidates at the polls next
fall.
An amusing incident Of Mr., Hollo-
mans speech occurred when, in re-
viewing the candidates that have been
put up by the democratic party since
the time OF Cleveland he came to the
of 1904 and referred to the
of Judge Parker" The
delegates from Dona Ana county,
thinking that the speaker had In mind
Judge Frank w. Parker, of their
county Immediately sent up a shout
OF applause,
Upon the conclusion OF Mr.. Hollo- !
mans address committees on perma-
nent organization, rules and order OF
business. credentials and resolutions
were appointed, and a recess was
taken until O'Clock 10 give time for
the committees to formulate their re-
ports.
Night Session Required.
When the convention reassembled |
at 8 o'clock senator Catron, chair
man of the committee on resolutions !
that his committee would l
not be ready to report until o'clock, |
and n motion was made and carried /
that after hearing the reports bf |
the other committees another recess
be taken TO that hour
Judge f. W. Payker, chairman OF !
the committee on rules and order
of business. submitted report adopt
ing the rules Of the New Mexico leg !
islature OF 1915 as the rules of the |
convention and providing for the abo- !
lition of the unit rule. The report !
was adopted without discussion. The !
reports Of the committees on Gre
dentials and permanent organization !
were adopted with similar unani- |
NIFTY. The latter committee recon-
mended the selection OF former Gov
ernor George curry as permanent
chairman and the continuation of Tom
Hughes as permanent secretary of
the convention. A. 4. Rivera, Of
Taos; A. A. Sedillo and Nestor Mon
toya, of Albuquerque. and George w.
Armijo. of Santa Fe. We're recon-
mended as Interpreters.
Curry Takes Chair.
Governor Curry was escorted to
the platform by specially appointed
committee and was introduced to the
convention by Temporary Chairman
Holloman. who turned over the gavel
to him. The new presiding officers
popularity was attested by the hearty
applause which was given him BY the
delegates. His opening remark. that
he was happy because he was back
home again, made an Immediate hit
with his hearers.
The convention then recessed un-
til o'C,ock. II which time senator
Catron, as chairman of the commit
tee on resolutions, presented the plat
form. which is published elsewhere.
An audible smile ran over the conven-
tion a. the senator read that portion