The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1872-10-17
PORTLAND, DAILrs AMP s4I1 LAKE 4. Z


In the Oregon B.iletis Of the 9th We ind an inter
esting correspondence between Governor Bennett
and Colonel W. w Chapman. President Of the Port
land nallcs and Salt Lake Railroad but the letters
are too lengthy for publication In this issue. We
glad 70 learn that the Governor Ands time during
his canvassing tour for Grant, to look after the inter
ests Of Idaho In connection with railroad affairs. In
his letter to Colonel Chapman. Governor Bennett
recognizing the great importance to Idaho OF the
early construction OF the Portland Dalles and Salt
Lake Read. says:
/ "The people OF Idaho Territory, am sure, fully
appreciate the absolute necessity OF early compile
ton Of this road to Boise City. The subject has been
fully discussed by the people, and In tho public press
and know of no dissenting voices. The Territory
is and sparsely settled its Treasury il not
flowing. but the people recognize the fact that for
every dollar they invest In this enterprise
will raalrn to them through the innumerable chan.
nels which it will open up to them The Legislative
Assembly of Idaho, which convenes on the FIRST Moa-
day Of December next will have the subject laid be-
fore them. and doubt not they will adopt measures
of practicable and material aid to this great enter
prise"
/ The matter has been discussed to extent aud
We hope to see 1t discussed more fully. The WORLD
aud the ArdianeAe have both devoted attention
| to tho Importance OF railroad communication with
the outside world and advocated the necessity. as
we'll the proprety. Of some aid being extended by
the Legislature OF Idaho ut its next session. In fur
herance of an enterprise the importance Of which to
our Territory is admitted by all.
From present appearances. believe the pros
pect OF the early commencement Of work the
road represented by Colonel Chapman Is better than
that OF any ether road: sad confident that the
bill granting State aid will pass at the present session
OF til. Legislative Assembly Of Oregon. How far
Idaho should go in substantially aiding this import
ant work is matter for future consideration. While
cur Territory is sparssly settled and Treasury
not full 10 oyertiowing. stated by Governor Ben
ne,t still OF the opinion. in view Of the great
benefits to be derived from the early construction
tina, should no, Dc niggardly nor eioseas,ed in
dealing with this important question: but give such
aid will result, beyond peradven,ars. in the coa
ple,ion OF the proposed work II il matter ia which
the people of Idaho Territory directly in
teres,ed than any ether question tina. b. brought
before them Tho future OF Territory Is involved
in the issue. and tho prosperity OF people ID tho
stake.
Colonel Chapman. III Ais ,ss;rx ,o Governor Dca.
ncf says that the bill granting Stale aid 10 III. enter
prise has passed House of tho Oregon Leg!sla-
tare and that in all probability i, will become law:
and stsa, shoad such be tho case liz will make tho
way clear for in the undertaking. anal
he il Iloas ,0 ascertain whether the people ot Ida
ho feel sas ea. interest IN the succcaa q. The
aertAiins to Afford some material aid lie says:
IL feel quite tha. the cooperation II ,h1 III.
crat!yc aud Legislature Ut Idaho, with those ~ nar
State In iaEth.ranec os this great enterprise
but have b~necl.i Influence sssh tho Satlnua. tos
eminent. ~ we'll with all such may DO Joined
With us in prosecuting tho work
Is believed b. faaay shas ass~r The coming e!ec.
tions grant of lands in Aid Of rais road.
may DO secured from Congress. nn: aaas hpiless
that the .ao of the onserpFtse ruas upoa any such
contingency. II tho question IL tue, in the proper
spirit By the people and ,as Legislative Assembly os
Idaho. bos.ova shas with private subscriptions 70
the capital s,oes az the company In addition 10 ssc
aid Oregon and Idaho mav extend. sss .scsr@s II
the undertaking will b. assured and in sc~ year,
ct the fgrtAes.. Idaho will rcjoee in bling In co,u-
inuuica.iou. by rail- with both The Eas. sad The West
We only ycgro: that ncsghto. o. the .ssasxs@sa
declines 10 second Efforts la behalf ii this tn
porsans work. for. NJ Coloael Chapman says Unity
of sentiment: itscls Is highly mpor,an. In undcgsaa.
!ngs Of this kind" All admit the vital importance
OF line Of railroad through Southern fisho and we
should all pull together In one we'll directed Effort to
secure its early construction.