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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1910
Page
2
The Record argues the chance for statewide prohibition rests with voters rather than county Republican candidates. It urges support for a prohibition ordinance via the constitutional convention and backs Democratic platform calls to submit such an ordinance to the people.
The Enabling Act granted land for public and educational uses in New Mexico totaling 6 569 acres. It specifies allocations for common schools, public buildings, lunatic asylum penitentiaries and various institutions, plus railroad bonded debt within Santa Fe and Gran counties.
William J. Bryan argues that liquor interests inflamed the Nebraska convention fight over initiative and referendum and county option. He predicts breweries will face public backlash and that pushing reform now may hasten state prohibition while undermining parties’ credit.
The report says the Republican convention was harmonious as a one man event. The Democratic gathering, by contrast, was factional with strong personal rifts yet united on party principles and issues facing New Mexico. They resolved their disputes and now present a solid front against corporations, gangsters, and corrupt politicians.
Readers anticipate two addresses on a safe and sane constitution. The speakers will praise the party of Andrews Bursum Martin Lima Otero Pritchard Llewellyn and others of a similar stripe and advocate the same platform.
The editorial argues that the advocates of a safe and sane constitution will likely place the unnamed leaders in power in the new state. It warns this rule will bind the people to governance of the biggest type, contrasting with past rule.
A columnist compares the Republican party to a person climbing a cottonwood and then stuck high up. The piece argues the GOP embraced corporation favors and now faces voters via the Democratic party to topple the corporate influence.
The Republican machine, controlled by corporations, fights the initiative referendum recall Australian ballot direct primary and popular election of U S senators. They argue these measures empower the people against corporate dictation and are supported in many Republican states.
The judge contends the initiative threatens order while critics in Oregon Maine Massachusetts and other Republican states call it anarchic. The remark attributes excessive judicial influence to drive public fear and questions the motive behind the ruling.
The speaker questions the GOP platform, contrasting it with the Democrats of Chaves County. It asks what Republicans in this and other counties truly want, implying a need for explicit policy goals.
The Record notes warm feelings toward the Republicans but hopes they suffer defeat next month. It asserts defeating them will require more than Bull Andrews’ eloquence.
The speaker suggests that if the Republican party explains what a safe and sane constitution entails, they will accomplish something not yet achieved in this territory. The remark centers on political clarity and reform aims.
A brief pondering on constitutional rights suggesting voters empowered to choose public officials, stressing the principle of representative government and the authority vested in citizens. It notes the link between electoral participation and democratic legitimacy.
Citizens assert the right to remove dishon est and incompetent leaders from the offices they occupy, arguing for accountability and swift action to replace misfeasing officials.
The Democratic party concedes people’s right to control state government while the Republican party opposes it. This stance frames the central issue before New Mexico voters today.
A compact metaphor compares political compromise to a lion and lamb alliance where dominance shifts, implying one side must yield internal dominance to stabilize power. The line frames negotiations as a struggle for balance within a fractured system.
William J. Bryan remarks on Democratic stance in Kansas shifting from re submission to enforcing the law and pursuing self respect and electoral growth.
The Commoner notes Aldrich erred by raising rubber tariffs. The party now faces difficulty uniting standpatters and insurgents amid a looming shortage and high demand for rubber.
In Brandenburg Kentucky Charles Gear was shot to death Joseph Thomas fatally injured and Preston Gear missing after a fight over a crap game at Big Springs yesterday. Joseph Tate and Joseph Ammon are charged and pursued by posse. Three victims are sons of local farmers. Preston Gear left a trail of blood then vanished.
The Department of Territorial Engineer in Santa Fe announces application 467 by Fyffe Minter and Wilson of Roswell for a permit to appropriate 20.5 cubic feet per second from Spring and Salt Creek for irrigation of 1440 acres. Objections with affidavits must be filed by October 13, 1910. Vernon L. Sullivan, Territorial Engineer.
The convention on August 13 endorsed a package of state constitutional reforms. Proposals include ten year public school land protection, uniform primary elections, tax and debt limits, state corporation and banking regulation, initiation referendum recall and anti corruption measures, state wide prohibition, single subject laws, an elected state judiciary and an eight hour workday limit for public works.
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