to be selected by the president of the council at five ($5.00) dollars per day, for ten days after the adjournment of the legislature; and the further sum of five hundred ($500.00) dollars to meet and pay the wages of the speaker of the house and chief clerk, and additional clerks to be selected by the speaker of the house at five ($5.00) dollars for ten days after the adjournment of the legislature. And be it Further Resolved, That on presentation of this resolution to the auditor of the Territory of New Mexico, the said auditor shall draw his warrant upon the territorial treasurer in favor of the president of the council, John S. Clark, and the speaker of the house, Carl A. Dalies, for the sum of five hundred ($500.00) dollars each, respectively, and the territorial treasurer is hereby ordered and directed to pay the same out of any funds in the treasury, except the interest funds, at the time of the presentation of said warrant. JOINT RESOLUTION 12. PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL PAY FOR THE REGULAR CAPITOL EMPLOYES. H. J. R. No. 6; Approved March 14, 1905. Be it Resolved by the Council and House of Representatives of the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of New Mexico: That the regular employes of the territorial capitol be and they hereby are placed on the roll of the additional employes of this body, viz: Hilario Trujillo, engineer, fireman, Ricardo Alarid, night watchman, and Jose Amado Martinez, Anselmo Armijo, Vicente Maez, Manuel Alarid and Pedro Martinez, sweepers, to be paid two dollars ($2.00) per day from the first day of this session and during the duration of the same. The sum of eight hundred and forty dollars ($840.00) or so much thereof as may be needed is hereby appropriated out of any funds in the hands of the territorial treasurer, for the payment of said regular employes, not appropriated for the payment of interest on the bonded debt, and the territorial auditor is hereby directed to draw his warrant in behalf of the chairman of the finance committee of this body, who shall pay the same to the said capitol employes at such times as the other employes of this body are paid, and the territorial treasurer is hereby directed to pay the warrant out of any funds in his hands except moneys for the payment of interest on the bonded debt. JOINT RESOLUTION 13. PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BUST OF HON. J. FRANCIS-- No. 10; Approved March 14, 1905. Whereas, the late Hon. J. Francisco Chaves, was an honored member of the legislative council of the Territory of New Mexico, and served as president during several sessions thereof, and Whereas, J. Francisco Chaves was one of New Mexico's most distinguished citizens, and Whereas, said J. Francisco Chaves, was connected with the public service of the territory almost since its annexation, now: Therefore, be it Resolved by the Council of the Thirty-sixth Legislative Assembly of the Territory of New Mexico, the House of Representatives concurring therein: That the governor is hereby authorized and directed to appoint three suitable persons who shall act as a commission and which said commission is hereby vested with authority to contract for, select and purchase a bust of the late J. Francisco Chaves, which bust shall be of such design and character and workmanship as in the judgment of said commission may seem appropriate and proper. Such bust when completed shall be placed in an appropriate place immediately back of the president's chair in the hall of the legislative council, and for the purposes above mentioned. There is hereby appropriated the sum of one thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, payable out of any funds in the territorial treasury, and the auditor of the territory is hereby directed to draw his warrant upon the territorial treasurer upon vouchers presented duly approved by said commission, not exceeding in the aggregate the appropriation heretofore made. JOINT RESOLUTION 14. COMMENDING THE ACTION OF PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AND HIS CABINET OFFICERS FOR THEIR GOOD WORK IN REGULATING THE TRUSTS. A. H. J. R. No. 4; Approved March 16, 1905. Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-sixth Legislative Assembly, the Council concurring therein: That Whereas, President Roosevelt and his cabinet officers through the messages and instructions of the president have been using their utmost efforts in regulating the trusts and combines oi capital in the United States, and in protecting the people in their rights. And Whereas, the attorney general of the United States and department of justice have been directed by the president to make a thorough examination and investigation of the trusts and combines throughout the United States, and compel them to submit to a full and complete compliance with the laws of the government in relation thereto: Now therefore, Be it Resolved by the Thirty-sixth Legislative Assembly of the Territory of New Mexico: That we fully and earnestly endorse and sanction the wise and patriotic action and recommendations of President Roosevelt in all that he has done and also his instructions to his cabinet officers and the department of justice, which have brought about full, fair and impartial investigation of trusts and combines of capital and which have brought about the necessary prosecution for violation of law in relation thereto, including violations of interstate commerce laws. Be it Resolved, That certified copies of this joint resolution be sent by the presiding officers of the two houses of this assembly, to the president of the United States and to the secretary of each of the eight departments of government in Washington. JOINT MEMORIALS. JOINT MEMORIAL 1. PROTESTING TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AGAINST THE PASSAGE OF STATEHOOD BILL WITH THE CLAUSE PROVIDING FOR THE ADMISSION OF NEW MEXICO AND ARIZONA AS ONE STATE. C. J. M. No. 1; Approved January 18, 1905, To the Senate of the United States Congress : Your memorialists, the legislative assembly of the Territory of New Mexico most respectfully protest against the passage of that clause of the statehood bill now before your honorable body, providing that New Mexico and Arizona shall become one state under the name of Arizona or any other name. Not only have the two great political parties of the nation in their national platform repeatedly promised New Mexico and Arizona admission into the Union, as separate states, but the people of this territory relying on these promises, and knowing their cause to be just, have likewise in their political platforms expressed themselves as unalterably opposed to be coming united with Arizona as provided in the bill now pending before your honorable body. It certainly cannot be seriously insisted that New Mexico after having been a territory of the United States for more than fifty years, during which time her people have been a law abiding people and most faithful and loyal to the general government, is not fitted to take upon herself the responsibilities of a state government. If extent of area, wealth, population, intelligence and educational progress are elements to be considered in the admission of a new state, then we submit that New Mexico is entitled to admission at once. New Mexico is now fourth in area among all of the states and territories, and her population, 200,000 at the last census, was larger than that of thirty-one of the present fortyfive states at the time of their admission. The population of New Mexico is about one-ninth that of the average of all of the states, while Ohio had but one-eighth and Indiana but one-twentieth of the general average when admitted. Our taxable property has a value of more than two hundred million dollars. Our system of public schools, our numerous modern school buildings throughout the territory, are models well worthy the emulation of some of the states of the Union. Strikes, lockouts, and mob violence are unknown in our territory, and the administration of justice is certain, and therefore the courts have the confidence of the entire people. There are some special reasons why our claims should be considered favorably by your honorable body. New Mexico during the civil war showed her devotion and loyalty to the general government by the great number of soldiers she furnished for the union army. In the recent war with Spain, New Mexico furnished more than one-half of the soldiers that constituted the famous rough rider regiment, commanded by Col. Theodore Roosevelt. In the opinion of your memorialists, Arizona is not without her claims to separate statehood. In 1863, when that territory was taken from New Mexico, congress in the act establishing the territory, promised it statehood within its present boundaries. A territorial form of government is not compatible with the interests of the people. Such a government is intolerable and obnoxious to the American citizen. A territorial government is only intended to endure up to the point where the people are ready to enter the Union as a state. Such a government as ours in this territory is a denial of many of the substantial rights of the people living within the territory. It is an injustice to them to longer keep them in territorial bondage. With the entrance of this territory into the Union of states, our wealth will rapidly increase. Capital will find investments here, that is too timid to enter a territory. Our great mineral resources, including vast iron and coal deposits, copper, silver, gold, sulphur, and other extensive minerals will be rapidly developed, and in a few years, under a state government, enjoying civil liberty, we will be a prosperous people. Therefore, be it Resolved, That the secretary of the territory be and he is hereby directed to transmit certified copies of this memorial to the president of the United States, to the honorable secretary of the interior, to the president of the United States senate, and to the members of the senate committee on territories; and the secretary of the territory is further directed to have printed 500 copies of this memorial and to mail a copy to each of the members of the two houses of congress. |