The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1869-12-24
NUMBER
FROM wASE1INGTON.
tFron eur Regular Correspondent

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Ere this reaches you the halls of Congress
win ring with the voices of sages who have
reached the top round Of the political ladder,
and others who are crowding their way up
thro' many . hard fought field, considering
the game worthy Of the effort. ,...,,,.
Since my last no particular event has to.
ken place saving the arrival Of tho wise men
Of our country, each taking his wonted place
in the political horizon. n.... .....
THE FRIENDS OF CUBA. ...l5-.
As time passes, each question becomes
clearer on the boards The Cuban acknowl.
edgemcnt as q belligerent power by the gov.
ernn,cnt il being supported by such men as
Wade, Cameron, Conklin, Dickinson, and
others; Wade declaring he ''would blush
with shame If Cuban independence is not
recognized by this Republic" The month.
" Statement Of the Treasurer shows re-
duction of the public debt In November
seven and half millions, making eighty
millions since last March. ss>.4-. -
ABOUT QuAKERs AND INDIANS. ,.
Il is believed that the forthcoming Report
on Indian Affairs will fully demonstrate the
practicability Of the Quaker policy, as be.
ing the best adapted to keep the red men
quiet. It is reported here that IN alliance
has been formed between the Crows and
Northern Sioux tribes to enter on the war
path against the people Of Eastern Montana
and Wyoming; this win give our broad,
btim peace agents with the Indians ample
opportunity to test the efficacy Of their
moral suasion. When dealing with savages
forbearance may cease to be virtue, and
the spirit move them to deeds of valor
against cruelties which none but the savage
can inflict.
= MINING COMPANIES. "
Several Mining Companies have been
formed in this city to operate in your Terri
tory and in Columbia Mountain, Colorado.
| II Is claimed that the shares are paying
large profits. do not think the wealth Of
our Northwestern country Is known ss well
- It should be. -. ''.. 81
i RAILROAD PROJECTS.
This session Of Congress bids fair for the
success Of railroad schemes If we may judge
by the number in the mill, to give Pacific
! Railroad subsidies of lands and bonds. So
/ If the grest West il not crossed and rccross.
ed 1t will not be for want of keen whetted
appetites for gain. A sharp process Of dove.
failing and rcconciling interests may be
looked for among those having pet schemes
on hand, while those who are masters OF
the situation (of course we would not say
that Senators or Representatives are of that
class with the care aud prudence ofold SOL
diers watch, survey and develope tho enc.
my-persuasion both moral and physical
having large range in the neld. " t''"
| "@i +" ~ THE vULrUREs. b..
/ Omce-seekers are In goodly numbers, but
. cat-like care Of the purse.strings is mani
tested which IL decidedly advantageous "a
restaurant and lodging house keepers. The
experience Of last March while Office. ce.scckina
has doubtless produced such economy, but l,
costs nothing to pick ones teeth In the read.
ing rooms and halls of our hotels -'..' ,
Richardson's death fshot by McFarland]
has produced great sensation here, especi.
ally among atsacaes Of the press. Interest.
ing scenes may be expected in McFarland'a
trial; also the validity of the Indiana divorce
Law must then be tested. - sp1
| But my letter IL getting too long More
anon. Ill &. b. .-% ~ '-..a. .a''DAF."
wa1hinston, D. c., Doc. 4 1894 -l II