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Newspaper
Free Lance
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1889
Page
2
The Pecos Valley, soon to be flooded by the Pecos Irrigation and Investment Company canals, is rapidly being settled. Fertile soil and tough climate draw newcomers while debates flare in New Mexico papers. Politicians face lingering malfeasance charges from past administrations as the 28th legislature bans lottery tickets but omits games at Sunday schools.
A leading query of American workers centers on whether protection safeguards their interests. The piece suggests the affirmative, arguing the protection benefits fall to manufacturers rather than workers, citing Andrew Carnegie as a notable example.
The New York Sun favors electing Murat Halstead to the Ohio Senate seat replacing Payne and pairing him with Jose Secura as a potential minister to Germany. Secura, editor of Fl Boletin Popular, is praised for bilingual mastery and broad respect across the territory. Pious Republicans in Vermont threaten to defeat Edmunds re election after a harsh remark about constituents while hinting at talks with Colorado’s bachelor senator.
Majors and captains bitterly oppose a plan to restrict delegates to colonels for the approaching constitutional convention. Several senior officers argue they hold genuine commissions dating to the sixties and resent being outranked by peers promoted from dog robbers during a time of peace.
The piece warns that the next grand jury may study the daring acts of several would be important figures who escaped prior scrutiny. It asserts the journal knows the truth and will aid the jury in identifying culprits when needed. It insists law must be respected even amid upheaval.
A New Mexico surveyor general successor to Geo W Julian is described as an Indiana resident, with President Harrison not discarding Indiana Democrats from office in New Mexico. The piece forecasts a major dispute when news of the appointment reaches the territory, suggesting a possible compromise view from the opposing organ.
Introductory announcement promoting Tim Free Lance as a new independent newspaper for Santa Fe. It denounces subsidized papers, pledges impartial coverage, careful criticism when needed, and aims to serve the public with fearless, independent reporting at the capital.
A cold day observation notes that many short in their accounts are hold-over officials. Papers and journals push for a law barring re election of state county municipal and town treasurers. Eastern states have such laws. New Mexico may someday follow for taxpayer protection.
Noruxe would aid permanent prosperity for Santa Fe and fast rail extension to San Pedro and Cerrillos mining districts. The San Pedro copper mine ranks among the world's largest and richest. under Santa Fe Copper Company leadership, chaired by ex-Congressman Jay A. Hubbell, it ships copper matte steadily. Recent Lucky mine lead ore find and prospects for more gold and silver mines bolster hopes for the rail expansion.
The piece notes Cerrillos stores vast anthracite and bituminous coal and argues rail competition would boost production. It highlights Santa Fe as a key beneficiary and reports a business leader pledging 7,000 toward a 100,000 purse to spur the Santa Fe Southern line extension.
The Free Lance refuses to back statehood without proof two New Mexico magnates would join the U S Senate. It says the senate would degrade itself with any senators lacking wealth to show influence. It notes times change from Webster and Clay era to today’s self styled pin‑headed leaders and big bellies.
A discussion of libel law notes in New York Illinois Wisconsin and other states defining malice as the key to libel defense and the greater truth being libel. It argues journalism needs strict libel enforcement to curb private spites and protect public discourse. Andrew Carnegie plans a Europe trip while cutting wages for over 2,000 steel workers in Pennsylvania, drawing attention to contrasting priorities.
The piece rails at owners exploiting workers under the guise of protection, criticizes Hubbell's Directory for libel against Ralph E. Twitchell, and notes a volley of political shifts. It culls news of Harrison's July 4th celebration plans, a New Mexico mining boom, Spooner’s Prague consul post, and party-political maneuvering affecting Democrats and Republicans in the era.
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