The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-10-24
Editorial and Magazine Page of
BernaliHo County Republicans Have Nominated a Strong
Ticket in a Boss-Free Convention; It's Long Step Forward

TOR THE FIRST time ia many years BcrnalilIo
county republicans held a convention ycs;cr-
day IN which no one man or group of men
undertook to impose his or their VIII upon the
delegates. In other words. II was u convention
wholly free from bosses and bossisn. There was
no repHred.in-advanc slate to be forced upon
the delegates. Each candidate for a nomination
had his chance aud the man who was able to muster
the most votes won. II is a long step forward in
The political development ot this county. II was
necessary, IN order TO work out our political saliva
talon here, first 10 break down boss rule and gang
methods. The Job was a long one and IN course of
the job the republican party suffered. But the
undertaking has been accomplished and as a result
political conditions in this county are clearer and
better than ever before.
Also the republican party is in very much more
satisfactory position. As a result of the new and
better method of nominating procedure tollCwed
yesterday a strong ticket of competent candidates
has been named. For the first time IN many years
all of the delegates have come out of a republican
convention IN this county, satisfied with the result.
The republican party Is united and ON the new
basis of union il probably will remain united max
mig possible Il material gain in the pull-t0gethcr
spirit of both city and county. The long period Of
party fighting has injured Albuquerque. 1t has cut
IA seriously upon the influence of this county ia the
public affairs of New Mexico. and has brought
about many OF the handicapS which have prevented
Albuquerque from getting things Ia the course
Of legislative aud other public business.
The county officers renominated by the repub-
LEANS Yesterday all have won the right 10 re-elcc-
ton by consistently competent public service.
County Clerk NcstOr Montoya has filed the double
position of probate and district clerk with com
pletc satisfaction 10 everyone. He has proven a
model officer and has found time. out of an exceed
lngly busy job, TO devote Il great deal of time TO
war work Of the most practical and helpful char
acter.
County Treasurer o A. Matson has conducted
an office that auditors department, bonding com
pany inspectors and all others competent 10 judge
declare 10 be- a model county treasury. His Office
has been kept up Ia the highest standard of etflc-
iency, and this, coupled with his wide personal
popularity should make his reelection sure. Judge
!. a. Garcia Y Sanchez was proposed for sheriff and
came near winning the nomination. There will he
general satisfaction, however, with his return 10
the %prohatc's Office. He has made good there.
The denomination of Judge r.. i. Barnes for
the house of representatives was wise in every way.
Hernalillo county has never had n more competent
member of the legislature than Judge Barnes
proved during the last session. He not only got
results for state, county AMI city, but his marked
ability made him IN every sense a Legislative leader.
The county is TO be- congratulated upon his willing
ness To return TO a position that is all hard work,
with no other recOnpcnsc than the seHSe of duty
we'll performed. a. \. Scdillo. and Dan Padilla.
the Legislative candidates nominated with him are
vigorous, energetic men, we'll equipped for lcgis.
latiyc duty. II is a strhug Legislative delegation
and with united backing from Albuquerque and