New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-02-09
REASONABLE DEMAND

From newspaper MINER and reports
made by visitors to this city it is very evident
that the people of this state are growing weary
of the legislative tie-up and are demanding
action p a number of very important
measures proposed.
There is no longer any excuse for keep
ing things quiet. The affairs of state are
tied up because the elected governor is not
must let others interfere to an extent which
makes it impossible to get anywhere without
unpleasant consequences.
It has been understood from the first that
rest would restore, to a great extent, the
strength of the governor, and there has been
a strong sentiment among republican legisla-
tors against any party activity which might
bring excitment and strain upon his weaken
ed health. This, and this alone, has prevent
ed the introduction and passage of many i'm
portant measures, measures which will require
the close attention of the governor and a
continuous strain for days and days, such an
amount Of work as would put a healthy man
to the test. The democrats are unwilling to
permit the republican lieutenant governor any
opportunity to act as governor, fearing the
appointive power would be used against the
interests of their political machine.
A number of republican leaders have ex-
pressed themselves very strongly against any
action which might have a tendency to re-
duce the chances for the recovery of the gov
crnor, but it is now to the point where the
people of the state demand action, and they
are entitled to it. The public business can
not be longer neglected. even to save to the
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portant offices. The democratic governor is
a man of known courage and great determine
ton, and it is understood that certain demo-
Gratis have convinced him it is his duty to
sacrifice bis life, if necessary, to land them in
Jobs.
The republicans have Legislative matters
we'll in hand and can easily control the situa-
ton, but having no disposition to impose up
on a sick man they have been letting things
"slide along hoping the governor would re-
cover his strength sufficiently to take charge
of his office and the public affairs of state.
They are now being assailed so generally from
different sections of the state that something
must be done. What that something is to
be remains to be seen, but there is a rumor
on that they are willing to agree to do nothing
for a certain time and give the governor
every possible opportunity to enjoy the rest it
is understood he needs to recuperate his
energies.
The State Record favors anything which
will secure for the state the needed legisla-
ton, with all due regard for the health and
future of the sick man. IF the democrats
are afraid to let their governor have the need
ed rest to save his life, let the republicans
accept the suggestion made that the legislature
the session for a reasonable time. Most
republicans will not object if the lieutenant
governor promises to make no appointments
during the time the governor is in a lower
resting, say for thirty days or even
more. In fact, it is best to make any kind
Of an arrangement which will assure to the state
some return for the money being expended
for legislators and their expenses.
There is no language sufficiently strong
in which to condemn the acts of the men res
for inflicting unnecessary suffering
upon a sick man, even for the sake of offices,
and the democrats who are so selfishly sacri-
ficing the life of another for their W ends
can rest assured that the people of this state
know what to say to them at the proper
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