The Dickinson press., 1883-06-09
TERRITORIAL OPINIONS.

BISMARCK, YAK. ,,i scial Telegram, JUNE p
There is great Yet un'lcrloti#lrative rejoicing
here tonight overtime selection of Bismarck
for the capital of Dakota. GA every side are
hoard praises for Alexander Mckenzie, mem
Der of the commission from Bismarck, who is
worker on the cenmis-ion. Tho city has
been filled with Strangers DARN; the
past two days, and many capital
ists have invested largely. AZ least
$4,000 worth of property has changed
hands i'll the past forty eight hours. 1t seems
to be Il settled fact that both the Milwaukee &
St Paul and the Northwestern will build to
Bismarck this year. Superintendent Prior, of
the Milwaukee & st. Paul road. is here, and it
is it rumorad that both roads have secured
terminal facilities. The most kindly feeling is
expressed for the pioneer line, tho Northern
Pacific, which the people here regi.a as Il great
factor in bringing about this happy Jesuit.
The future of Bismarck is now ,uqu"slionea.
IANKToN, Dak., June 3-Ncws of the ioca-
ton of the capital did not reach hero until a
late hour last night and was not pnb!teiy known
until this morninS Cheat iltc:cs; wl5 mani
Tested. Groups OF men We're here and thereo on
the street discussing the mt:ttor. Ihedecision
is received with mulch SAT- ,faction al a rule.
1t has been considered that Bismarck would he
the second choice of most of South Dakota
aspirants for the capital, as llr;s wcn,t ill
leave the question of the capital of South
Dakota open. Ianhton Tor tic NEST
part Saafeu una leclllS, tnouSh soluo
express fear that the same influence, liz
they put it, which causcl the selection OF Bis
march may also prevent division. OF course,
lankton has been limos unanimous III con-
demnlng the removal, but the location at
Bismarck is considered the best thing that
has taken great interest in the quo watranto
proceedings was asked whether The litigation
would BIO stopped, he replied that lie
thought not, though the suit would
other replied that they would be stopped, hui
such would not be the case had the capital hecn
located in any South Dakota town. Tnuss who
have insisted that the removal was ! scheme OF
a syndicate with the governor TO locate tue ctpi-
tal at Ordway, admit their mistake; hul, viii a
shake of the head which is suppose i 10 have a
deep meaning, they assert that Al Xamslcr Nc
kenZie is q ru,tler. Soma who have favored
tho removal look upon tAe location at Bismarck
with a feeling of ro.ret, realizing t at, to 8
great mass of Dakota's populauon, bismarck
is asinaccessible as Yaukton.
MANDAN, Oak, June 3-Gov. Ordway. III
Mandan to -night, says the location of tie cap.
i'al in Bismarck is an excellent decision alc'
will benefit Manaal and tho Northern Pacif,
country west eff here. In his opinion it is tn.
best place and the most central location on ,lt
roat.
WAHPEToN, Oak, Special Telegram, Juno
3.-The location of the capital at bismarck,
yesterday, is received by our people with
almost universal satisfaction. Representative
P.yatt OF this district says that, next to Matpe-
ton, Bismarck was his first choice. He thinks
that division of the Territory is liable t, come
sooner, rather than be delayed. j. IL. Miller,
Of the pepitentiary board, was in favor Z.
Huron, but thinks Bismarck the next best
place.
VALLEY CITY, Special Telegram, .Juns s.
Public opinion here indorses the &C ion of
commissioners in locating tho capital a. Bis
marek. Upon the receipt of the news In this
city Mayor Benson at once wired TO Mayor Ray
mond of Bismarck the congratulations of the
people of Valley City upon the former eity's
fortune in securing the capital.
MITCHELL, Oak, Special Telegram, june ..
The uncertainty and delay of news on the
b~alloting of the capital commissioners has kept
the people of Mitchell in a stlte Of intense ex-
citement all day. Nothing definite was heard
till late this evening, when the selection of Biz
marcli was announced. The citizens, Will.
really disappointed i'll regard. to our own pros.
poets, are better satisfied with the selection Of
Bismarck than of any other place. Pools wero
selling here to-day with odds in favor of Bis
march. Mitchell did notneed the capital any
way and Will boom as usual. There is how
hope of the capital Of Southern Dakota here.
CHAMBEEI.A1S. Oak. Special Telegram. juno
2-iiislnarck will give good satisfaction 70
people here. Chamberlain was our first CHOICE
and Bismarck next.
ABERDEEN, Oak, June 2.-The location of
the ca,'i,al at Bismarck is the occasion ot much
surprise here. 1t Was generally Thought Tint
it would so to Ordwav. Tbs locate is l9o.cd
at with favor, as the expected location al 0r;l-
way woull injure Abe:dael. anil iii til. faturo
Aberdeen Will have a bett-r chance for the
capital of the southern rant.
HURON. OAK. Spec nj Telegram. June "a.
far as can be aecertalncd tins evening. the peu-
pie seem vel! satisfied with the decision OF the
capital commission.
JAMESTOWN, Oak, Special Telegram, june.
Tie people of James own seem verv we'll
sat siird with the decision Of tie capita. COM
ms io.l.
PIERRE, Special Telegram, june 3.-The DO
cislun of the capital : lIiili-slon. br which tho
capital is located At Bisin.rcli, is received bv
ali here WITH surprise, rs it IA leeu uu lcr-
stood that North Dakota, iii view OF the prob
able Giv!siun of The Ier.ltury, dil not ask the
car!t Il now. However, ,Ite second clloic, OF
Pierre was bismarck. : ne al believe that the
capital should b. iuc, I'd on Tic Missouri river,
and the decision just mad CAVES strong mica
tions that the capital Tor Southern Dakota will
bu at Pierre.
CANTON, Special telegram, Jnna a-Our
people will accept the action of tis minis
sion without vigorous protest, although 4
South Dako Il location would hay. been pre-
fcrrel. MANY are disposed To llar,c tbs south
ern members for not uniting upon Il southern
location.
GRAND FORKS, Special Telegram, June 5
Only strong advocates of division are aissatis-
fed with In, loca ION o: the capttal at BIS
murck. \ largo number are pleased that North
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