The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-05-11

g6lNet thsMisely " sate. However spar
emily very intent npon finding out all they can
respecting the Future Splans Of the commission.s
Moh
They viii remain here until Sunday, then pro-
coed to Aberdeen, and after looking over
the ground there, will visit Ordway, Rsdfeld,
Ruron and Pierre, in turn, returning to
May 10. In all ten towns have sent in pro-
posals, including besides those named, Can
ton. Ktdder, Steele. on the Northern Pacific,
and one thar is unknown, tho proposals having
come sealed. The object in coming by way Of
St Paul il to save Stage coach travelling.
CAPT HUGHES INTERVIEWED
Several Of the gentlemen wore interviewed
last evening, including Capt Hughes. He said:
We found. when We met a. Canton. that several
towns intending to submit PROPOSALS were ppt
s H SUBMIT ssm an and S s send S en
in. We thought we could occupy the inter-
venins time in v;s no more profitable bic
places p that have been heard from '' do not hns
that there will be any further extension granted.
With regard to this hue and cry that has been raised
Pettigrew and bis followers it may be said to rise
from two causes: First. Pettigrew's hostility to
Gov ord n.., and second desire
the prejudice that was at first created against the
commission and the measure; So far as there hav-
any prearranRement respecting the loca-
I have no knowledge Of anything q
honestly and squa.ely: and to take such action 1t
believes to be for the best interests Of the Terri
tory. Idon't think that any member has any place
In view, where he would like to see the capital To-
cated aud SO far as am concerned personally I
have no more idea where the capital will be lo-
Gated than child unborn. There has been very
little discussion upon the question as yet Perhaps
THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION
to be considered by us is rs to whether the site
should be located with respect to tho boundary
lines Of the territory 1t exists, with view of
the future division unon the line of the fortysixth
parallel. think the views Of the commissioners
are very nearly. II not entirely unanimous in the
view that the site should be selected with
difference to the question of division.
Then when the Territory is divided the southern
section will haveits capital all fixed, when the new
State is created there is no question that the senti
ment of the people Of the Territory 10 in favor OF
dirision-The places we have heard from, with the
exception Of Steele aud all below the 46h parallel
I am not aware that any member Of the commits
towns from which the bids have been received
hss Is Sa the 10; o. MT Myers Who
the places- Gov. Ordway, I understand, owns
small tract OF land near Pierre He Is not making
mission in any way. anu We have received no COM
munications from him, verbal or written. express
ing any wish of his in the matter.
NOT AN AUCTION.
We do not uuders aud that there is to be an auc-
ton. aud the capital site is to be knocked down to
the highest bidder. In selecting the Sites various
eligibility centrally. accessibility to RAILROAD lines.
etc. OF course the amount named in a proposal
will have its influence, but neither the amount Of
the question have perfect integrity in the abili-
ty and character of my associates; do not think
any of them will allow themselves to be influenced.
ed against the commission at first; but see people
constantly from various parts of the ter
ritory. and had had large opportunities 70.
sSss public 's Sentiment IS now s9nSe ssss
strongly in favor of tho commission and of the
remova! of the capital to some more central point.
the Territory ant the capital removed AS to just
how the thing ought to be done, there may. be
some difference Of opinion As to the relations
can ' assure you A that 0 they sSSefna ali
have great respect for him, and the statements
recently made by Mr. Petticrew to reporter of the
PIONEER PRESS to the contrary arc without found
alton. There is no such feeling in the Territory
against Gov. Ordway as Mr.. Pettigrew is trying to
THE YANKToN GRAND JURY.
What have you to say concerning the proceed
ings before the grand jury at Yankton?"
Il believe the grand jury was packed in the inter.
Of the scheme Of Petsigrew and that ring to get
Gov Ordway removed from office. They would
to him ; and they you'd also be
commissioners and members Of the legislature. The
jury has now been in session two weeks
and so far as know, they haven't found any testi.
mony against any one except one of the persons
who is fighting the governor and commission, who
has admitted that he attempted to bride the legis-
lature to vote against the removal scheme. As far
ing that their acts should be investigated by any
one; The reason believe tho grand jury was
Bitter Of the g. e1eeuye
men who have publicly expressed the most Bit
ter sentiments against them, and have been very
Yankton ring will be able to control and dicta to to
that Jury. think. however. that some Of the
members are gentlemen. and will try, at least, to
act conscientiously in the matter"
Capt Hughes stated, in conclusion, that the
spirit that had been manifested against the
commission and The executive at Yankton since
the passage of the bill had been contemplate
in the extreme. They have attempted to ostra-
else the governor and others friendly to the
movement, and altogether had shown spirit
thatit seems to me is in full keeping with Louis
lana bulldozing.
II care nothing for their views, but intend to
perform my duty without regard to what they say
or think"
MR. M'KENz1E's UTTERANCEs.
Hon. Alexander Mckenzie of Bismarck, the
chairman Of the executive committee of the
commission, was next interviewed He eald
We are making Roadway az fast as we can. 80
far the articles that have been published in the
papers, in regard TO crookedness in tho action of
tho commission, are concerned. 1 can say to you
gotten up BY the old Yanktcn ring. which has been
robbing the Territory for years. and more
corrupt gang never cursed auy Territory or State
We do not anticipate any delay on account Of the
select location by the LIST Of July, and then pro-
coed to the erection of the buildings, etc, in accord
ance with the terms of the act, and report our
doings to the next legislature. All Northern Da-
kota and at least TIRES to one in Southern Dakota.
favor the capitol scheme Yankton has had the
capital for the past ten years, and has not had
terprise enough to even furnish seats for the ac-
commodation of the Legislature. The sentiment
Is that it is high time to make change, and the
change will be made-a statement upon which you
can rely, Notwithstanding the howlings of the
Yankton ring.
THE TREASURER SPEAKS.
Hon. Miles W. Scott, treasurer of the commits
sion. remarked to the reporter: At present you
know as much about It as do or either member
after the 18th instant.
Mr.. Scott, like the other gentlemen. declared that
the commission intended to do its duties fairly and
squarey. He said the relations between the mem
bers was Of the peasantest character.
Mr.. cREssY's OBSERVATIONS.
Mr.. Cressy was interviewed because he was
not member of the commissions:
I've. one of the clerks Of the house during the
la:s :.-~'on he said and have been with the com:
mission most Of the time since its appoint
single thing that looked like ~ or SO sauinied
at. or had one shade Of shadow Of crooked
ital site, but Il some other place gets it, shall be
satisfied that the commission did what 1t considered
right in the matter. The commissioners are Der
fsS ; stsaieh.forwsrd men and will not be brbed
by the Press and Dakotian Of Yauk-
ton: but that paper has never been able to prove
one simre charge that it has made. On the other
hand Dr.. Burdick. of Yanktop, YVES called before
the grand iury and it was brought ont in his evil