This is but a sample of the actual settlements made by farmers throughout New Mexico. The days of range cattle here in New Mexico are ending. Theest indications of the actual increase in population is shown by comparison of the vote east in 1886 and 1888. showing a net increase of 4.045 votes. This will show the estimated population by the bureau of immigration for 1889. at 204.040. to be a conservative estimate. An analysis of the census for 1885 shows the Mexican population to be about 101.000. They polledaboutl9.000votes. and are practically ata standstill. With an American population of about 75.000. nearly onehalf the votes cast at the last election were castby Americans from the East.
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