16 Oct 1909
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1909
Page
1
President William Howard Taft makes a brief stop in Albuquerque to reassure supporters of New Mexico statehood. He urges care to ensure the new state's constitutional framework earns its rightful place in the nation while promising justice and progress for the territory.
The speaker backs Congress, pledging not to veto New Mexico statehood. He urges voters to adopt a simple, fundamental constitution, warns against overbearing provisions, and emphasizes responsible self-government while praising Spanish speaking citizens and Civil War veterans.
At a banquet the president delivers an unexpected address praising statehood for New Mexico. Judge Albert B. Fall criticizes past federal attitudes toward admission while the chief executive urges common sense on statehood. Applause erupts as fresh evidence of White House support is welcomed.
President Taft speaks at the Commercial Club dinner in the Alvarado hotel, pledging friendship for statehood in New Mexico and urging action on an enabling act. Judge Fall criticizes past assurances, while Taft defends the statehood cause and honors Spanish American ties in a forceful, direct anecdote filled address.
President Taft’s New Mexico reception in Gallup and Albuquerque featured a tribal-like parade of locals, an improvised observation-car greeting, and a warm speech urging Congress to honor Republican statehood pledges. The crowd included Albuquerque officials and McKinley county residents, with Taft joking about banners and enjoying the friendly turnout. Governor Curry, Delegate Andrews, and regional leaders accompanied the president, and Arizona officials joined later, prompting a rebuke to exclude statehood talks.
President Taft visited Albuquerque delivering plain language backing for New Mexico and Arizona statehood. He pledged to push an enabling act and urged patience in constitution framing while praising the territory’s resources and citizens. The crowd packed the station area and hotel veranda as a large welcome hall marked a pivotal moment in the statehood campaign.
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