The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-07-15
SALIVA Axn TIE KANSAS PACIFIC.


The time was when the people Of Sa
lima were firmly Of the opinion that the
Kansas Pacific Railroad was doing
everything in its power to retard the
progress Of the town and left no stone
unturned 10 accomplish its ends. That
feeling prevailed for several years. As
TO whether there was any foundation for
il, il is not our purpose TO discuss the
matter now. We are now of the opin-
ion that the present managers Of the
road are disposed to help Salina, if Sail
ma will help herself. We have recently
been visited by officers of the road who
are greatly pleased with Salinas pro-
gress and beauty, and who sec in her sur
rounding country clements which will
cause our town to make rapid strides
towards the position of the chief city Of
this portion of Kansas. They seemed
10 have the best of feeling towards her
and made use of many kindly express
ions, which demonstrates our assertion
that the Kansas Pacific is willing to do
"what is right" with Saina if she will
simply act decent towards the road. The
company has already done handsomely
in the matter Of repainting tho depot,
reftting and greatly improving the Off
ccs and passenger rooms, putting in side
tracks and other cenveniences for the
accommodation OF our business men.
These are small matters in themselves,
but indicate that il is not the desire OF
tho company TO turn Salina "out 10
grass" In the struggle to make Salina
take the high plane which her geograph-
ical position entities her 10, it is ncccs
sary TO great extent TO cultivate the
goodwill of the Kansas Pacific. 1t may
not be IN the power Of this corporation
TO ruin her prospects, but 1t is easy for
IT to place in her way many obstacles
which would prevent her keeping pace
with some of her aspiring sister cities,
which already have the goodwi of the
company. 1t is Salinas aim to be the
city west of Topeka and that position
she can easily obtain if she rises above
petty quarrels of every nature. She can
afford 10 quarrel with no one. Purely
"a noble emulation should heat her
breast"-even in her strife with her
neighbors for supremacy. The Kansas
Pacific is inclined TO do tho square
thing" by Salina, and it is for her to ac-
eept or reject the generous proposal to
forget the past and work together in the
future. The superintendent OF this di-
vision, Mr.. .. Ii. Dorrance, has the
most kindly regards for Salina and she
may count upon him as her firm friend.
Since bis accession TO the road, in the
capacity ofsuperiateBdent, he has shown
signal ability as railroad manager, and
is fast rising ia the esteem of railroad
men. He has made perfect system where
before there was disorder and is laboring
theoretically and faithfully not only fer
the road he represents but for this por-
ton of Kansas. We have profound re-
spect for the wisdom of those men who
promoted Mr.. Dorrance TO his present
position. In him Salina will find a
friend who will ever regard her claims
upon the company and present Thorn in
proper light at headquarters. Mr.. Dor
rance is deservedly popular not only
with the railroad mon but with the pee
plc. With the favor not only OF this
estimable gentleman but others now
connected with the Kansas Pa
cific, let Salinas course be such as 10 re-
tain continuance OF that favor, and she
will have lever power which will great
assist in moving her to the high posi-
ton TO which she aspres.
OUR STATE DAlbiES.
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