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Newspaper
Santa Fe Weekly Sun
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1891
Page
2
Fragmented party clashes mars late session as adjournment and cloture debates echo past reconstruction era. Editors note bitter opposition tied to speaker actions and salience of legislative dynamics amid fading tensions.
Judge Axtell, backed by his influence in support of the land court bill, celebrates passage and returns from Washington. He and several land court delegates earned high praise as aides to Delegate Joseph, now energized by a push for statehood in New Mexico.
National politics focus on the Australian ballot with northern states embracing reforms. Maine and Pennsylvania Republicans oppose the change, while figures like Louis Globe-Democrat and Philadelphia Times editors are linked to the tariff debate and McKinley era policies.
The movement spreads from the west and south to the middle and east, drawing farmers who feel ignored by Congress and state legislatures. Journal: the Alliance threatens both major parties, supports tariff reduction andFree coinage of silver, and may dominate elections and state legislatures if growth continues. It aligns with the Democrats on key issues, provoking Republican alarm. The piece calls for proactive action to meet territorial and local demands.
A San Juan Index critique argues an ex convict confederate may lead the House, warning the New Mexico Republican Party risks devitalization. The piece contrasts the Index view with the ex confederate faction’s stance and mocks the paper as apostate while urging party unity.
A fragmented note references a startling 170 million figure tied to government aims. It alludes to an ambitious plan affecting the country within two years and mentions the New York Times as the source.
The Tribune quotes the Washington dispatch in the Courier Journal arguing against Blaine over Harrison for the presidency. It asserts Blaine would resign if aiming for the office, and defends Blaine as a brave fighter not betraying friends. The piece notes cabinet service does not bar candidacy and praises James G Blaine as a patriotic statesman.
Mr. Ingall cites farmers laboring to grow poorer while wealthy industrial regions gain favors in legislation. He notes New Englanders wield long experience to shape policy, leaving other areas to suffer. A missing-person alert follows about Howard Atkinson, son of Hon. G W Atkinson, last heard in Albuquerque.
The Index praises the San Juan County legislative representative for commendable work in the 76th New Mexico territorial legislature while reserving the right to criticized him when editorially required. It notes fair earned praise and hints at forthcoming criticisms amid Santa Fe election cases.
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