The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1876-11-25
OUR REPRESENTATION.


The Senators and member of Con-
gress from Oregon, and the delegates
nod idaho and Washington in the
~pssssnt~ Congress are all unqualified sup.
portsrs Of the measures looking to the
opening Of the Columbia and Snake rivers
to uninterrupted navigation from head OF
navigation to the sea-. They are on the re-
cord as warm advocates of these measures
and during their term of service we have
every reason to expect they will be persist
eent in their efforts to effect this in behalf
of the people of Oregon, Washington and
Idaho, and that no sinister efforts and de-
signs Of any corporation or individuals can
change their purpose in this respect. We
are made to understand that the entire del
egation from California in the present Con-
-gress are also committed in our behalf.
The late election has somewhat changed
the delegation from Oregon and California
who will operate in the next Congress.
Oregon has one new senator and new
Representatives. We are not advised as to
the position of these gentlemen upon this
question, but presume they have been put
~ the test upon this question by the peo-
pie Of Oregon to be considered safe for
these improvements, else they would never
have been elected, asfwe believe no man
known to oppose these measures could
ever have commanded one tenth of the pop
ular votes Of that State, or one tenth of
the members Of their Legislature on joint
ballot, for either Representative or Senator
from that State. jog; tsa
Hence it is safe to presume persistent
and continued support of these measures
by the delegation from Oregon, Washing
ton and Idaho, during the next Congress,
and that no serious opposition will come
from any of the delegation from California.
With such united support from the Repre-
sentatives of the people to be affected by
these improvements, both in the Senate
and House, we can but hope that before
the expiration of the next Congress, suf-
fcenl will have been accomplished by
legislation of Congress to render the open
ing Of these rivers to fee navigation to tide
water, fixed fact beyond every other per-
adventure, save the necessary time in con-
structing the canal b locks, which are to
furnish the outlet to the sea. Again it is
reasonable to suppose that now the Presi-
Dental election has passed, the next two or
three sessions of Congress will not be char
acterized with quite so parsimonious
spirit in relation to appropriations which
are absolutely essential for the develope-
ment of this western country, and if proper
efforts aud representations are made by the
delegations allnded to, it may reasonably
be, expected that large additional appropri7
atoms ill be made for the Improvement
Of these rivers before the expiration of the
next Congress. With such arguments as
we have in our favor a continual knocking
At the doors of Congress for aid will induce
that body to listen to our appeals and
grant US that which ew SO much need.
Then let our people take courage and hope
AID prepare for the event, and afiix pro-
per value upon the country tributary to
the waters Of the upper columbia and
Snake rivers. III tss t8 s4# esa
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