The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-10-02
State Convention of
C. o. p. Breaks Record
For Size and Harmony


delegates this afternoon that all of
the men nov IN the runn.ne might hc
retired. in favor uf Il dark horse. as
set unnamed.
II n possible. but hardly probable
that the convention will complete its
work tonight.
NJ w. Hickey ~ albuquerque was
nominated unanimously as republican
candidate for judge of the Second Ju-
dicial district ia the district Conven-
ton ~ Don today. The district con-
sists OF ~Bernalillo, sandoyai and Me
kinlCy counties.
MT. Bursum'S KEYNOTE speech.
which aroused the delegates to high
pitch OF enthusiasm. was an endorse
mcnt 81 the record ~ Senate FALL In
the scnat and . reply 90 the address
of Ncill Il, Field In the democratic
state convention.
Senator Fail has been charged with
having naggcd the president with ref
crcnce TO our relations with Mexico.
ASCcarly as 1913 Senator Fall made
~ statement IN the United States
Snate that he not only proposed to
stand by the president with reference
TO his dealings in Mexico. BAT that he
also proposed 10 stand by the presi-
dent with reference to any contEoYer-
~ which might arise through the FOR.
eign relations OF this country with
any other country.
EfliNApf run hltAl " pc
Of American who believes In standing
M nj all times for the interests. well
fare and integrity of his country. lie
believes In doing things In an orderly
manner. He believes In proceeding
under the authority 90 law and not of
men. and 10 these facts are justifica-
ton for hcaping upon him the nom de
plume of "Gadfly Of Congress, | pray
To- God hat the next congress OF the
United States Will show upon It's rolls
an increased number of sO-called
"Gadflies'
After War Problems.
Gentlemen. the problem OF winning
his wal Is absolutely assured. We
are going to win. II ~ only "A ques-
ton uf months. We must be prepared
for the greater problems which viii
come as n result OF the war. At the
present time a large portion OF our in
dustries have been turned into pro-
duccrs Of war materials. when this
war Is over the great munItion plants
aud producers Of war materials
throughout the LAM will no longer he
neodod---0ur victorious army of khu-
ki-clad boys. of perhaps -four million
ar more, will be marching home. OPP
portunity must he provided through
out this land whereby these boys may
lind profitable employment. may find
fertile fields where ingenuity, thrift
aud labor may obtain a just and prop
er reward for their energies. and fur
nish such an economic condition Of
affairs as will firmly rc-establish in
this country "A condition of prosperity
upon q peace basis. We must be
thoroughly prepared to meet these fu-
ture conditions. To go prepare we
must place In power the party which
has had experience IN constructive
economic legislation. the party which
has shown It's ability To build up the
industries of this country. through
Ats policies. until the United Statcs has
become the wealthiest M most low
crful nation TN the world. The net
result of this policy has boon that the
American luborcr h the best fed. best
housed ana best clothed, y the best
educated uf the iabOrets Of any place
under the heavens The net result OF
the republican constructive legislation
haa been To build up the most gigantic
manufacturing industries ot the world,
and made II possible ia this great
emergency for the United States 10
furnish England aud France and
Italy with munitions Of war, with
clothing and food and with money to
Keep them from heins auuiAiistei by
the Huns. ~ lastly, 10 furnish not
only the essentials for the carrying
ON Of this great war. but also "a fur
nish the man-power which has turned
the tee in favor Of democracy.
Had We not better trust the prepare
ton for these future problems, which
VIII come Immediately after the war,
and which will affect Us here at home.
To the sound Judgment and discretion
of the republican party, which.
through its experience in constructive
legislation since 1860 has given 4
practical exemplificatiou of It's ability
10 bring about economic conditions
which made for the prosperity and
happiness OF the entire nation
Stufe lNDuneil nf nalpnze.
Mr.. Field. In his keynote speech,
critiCiScs the Council OF Defense. and
IN my judgment. most ~unjustly. II
over there was a man who has given
the fun measure OF devotion, energy.
strength and ability IN behalf OF "a
patriotic cause. II is the active execu-
tive head of the ouncil u Defense.
Honorable Charles Springer Instead
81 hcaplng upon him uuwarTaptcd
criticism. hc Is entitled 20 the lasting
gratitude OF the citizenship Of this
state. ! do net hesitate to express
the same sentiment with reference To
the patriotic persons who have CON
u%uuously and faithfully co-oporated
lu performing the arduous duties and
tasks winch have fallen within the
rrope and authority Of the couucn OF
Defense. both state and county. II
there has been any complaint about
the political complexion OF members
appointed. 10 far AS ! have been able
TO learn. Il has been 10 the effect that
thero were too many democrats ia
proportion 10 the republicans.
The facts are that man % the
states hnve made much larger APP
preparations The following sums
were appropriated by the states men
Toned Maine. $1,000. 600 Maryland.
q. .nnN 900. Michigan. 600. 600
NluUrspta, A.. 200. 600. Massuchusetts.
So 1850. NnU. Ncp' Hampshire. $1,000 10
600 Pennsylvania, t-.16O.oU". Yer
mont. 50 0OG 600.
Tho statement Boo the democratic
platform that tie State Council ur
defense has expended large sums of
~" appropriation Tor q bulletin used
iu cIuh8rrt-s the administration and
tts 20 uot ~ the war. and that any
ono connected with the Council OF DE.
Tense refused access to lfs lilies or rec.
urus To- the democratic state commit
tee, or Co iu}un" else. is utterly false
$50 One eau DEE found Go suhstautiutp
thtr statement Ihe members uf tho
resolutions committee Say that they
lad nu authority tuf b. c2.,ut tho
keynote speech of Nr Field.
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