El Nuevo mexicano., 1916-08-10

! navy z = ~ Inv 1OoN VI ny
ability as a representative in con-
gress, and l would like to go back for
another term. A new man always
has a great deal to learn, so / think ]
could render better service another
term, because | have learned how the
work is done. However. if the CON
vention should decide to nominate
some one else for congress, l will be
for the other nominee, and will sup
port the ticket. Any trading that is
done will have to be done with some
n other than myself. | am going
on home and talk to my neighbors, to
see how they feel about the political
situation. Our precinct primaries will
be held on Tuesday, and our county
convention On the 18th. I am anxious
to find out what is going On at
home"
What do you think of the state sit
uation?" he was asked. would you
care to a who, in your Judgment
will be the nominees of the Republi-
can conventions"
II have been busy in congress and
have not kept in touch with develop
ments. / do not feel like making any
prophecies. The convention this
month probably will be the scene of
the greatest political struggle in the
history of New Mexico. | do not know
what the outcome will be. ! do know,
though, that / will keep out Of fac
tional fights. Senator Fall told me
that he intended to come on out to
New Mexico in about 10 days. He
also has kept out of the fractional
difficulties, but he probably will take
an active interest in the work of the
convention"
"Will you have any speaking dates
in the east or middle west?"
"No, | don't think so. | told the
committee that / thought I could do
better work in my own state. / prom
Used to speak in a few of the coun-
ties of southern Colorado. where ] am
known, if the national committee
should think am needed there"
Twill you make a campaign in the
interest of your own candidacy before
the convention"
mo. I am going home now, as |
told you. ! may visit a few of my
friends nearby, but l will not make a
campaign. / have secured leave until
the close Of the term, and will be
able to remain in New Mexico until
the latter part Of November, unless
the house should have some matter
Of extraordinary interest to consider"
What do you think Of Hughes
chances Of election? VIII he be the
next PRESIDENT"
His chances are good. I think he
will carry New York, and that ought
to mean the defeat Of fMr. Wilson. |
do not believe the Democrats have
any hope of carrying the state for
him. They may make a determined
effort to elect the governor. They
are expected to make a big struggle
in Wisconsin. Ohio and Indiana. | do
not think Mr.. Wilson will carry a
single one of the New England
states"
Does the east generally endorse
President Wilson's Mexico policies?"
Certainly not. His Mexico policies
are regarded as a long series of
blunders. They were bad enough at
first, but they have grown worse all
the while. He has not been right in
any instance. His Mexico policies al
ready have become issues of the cam
paign. They are among the Invest and
most dangerous things that this ma,
tion has to consider. and they ought
to be regarded as real issues. ] be-
lieve the Mexico policies will do
more than any other one thing to
bring about the defeat of Mr.. vii
son."