Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-06-04

in favor Of Bismarck as the seat of gov
ernmsnt is fitting sequel to the dis
graceful plot which had its origin dur.
ing the recent legislative session. 1t
completely justifies every word that has
been spoken or written in denunciation
of the frand, and vindicates every asser-
ton and prediction that the scheme was
solely speculative, designed to enrich
few individuals, and that the future
would 80 disclose it. Every promise
made by the advocates of the measure
and every argument used in justification
OF it by the governor and other pro-
moters of the scheme during its peb-
dency in the legislature is broken and
falsified by the final outcome-the viii
lainy has been stamped by its authors
with the seal of villainy-they have cor
roborated the worst that has been pre-.
dicted-they have been recreant to
every promise by which they induced
the peoples representatives to clothe
them with the power they have exercis-
ed. and have finally cheated and betray-
ed friend as we'll as foe.
Yankton's g insccessibility was urged as
potent reason IN favor Of removaI-the
insincerity Of this is exemplified in the
selection of point still more inaccessi-
ke-a thousand miles practically from
the center of population-at least an
average of five hundred miles more re-
mote frsm the center of settlement for
the next five years, than Yankton, and
on the border line between civilization
and the terra incegnita beyond.
But the inconsistency and sham of
every CLAIM that has been put forth by
the schemers is too apparent to need
mention. The whole affair is a piece of
the most audacious, shameless effrontery
in the guise of law that has ever been
oncocted and perpetrated in the history
OF the country. 1t is scandal and re.
proach to civilization-a foul blot upon
the fair name of Dakota.
The question will be asked whether
Gov. Ordway is in the scheme, and a par.
ty to the fraud. His excellency
has been near the commission
for several days and was at Fargo during
the balloting. He is very important
factor in the success of the speculation
II he should fail to give it his hearty
support it would be shorn of some of its
most Attractive features, hence We infer
that Manager Mckenzie, who has proved
to be more skillful manipulation of men
and Legislators than both railroad com.
panies in south Dakota, with hall
dozen town companies and possibly the
governor thrown in, has taken such
precaution as will ensure such essential
cooperation as the governor only can fur
nish. Mckenzie has proven himself 6
general of rare abilities. His maneuver.
have been been conducted with admira
BILE sagacity. Bismarck could have &C.
cured only one vote from the Legislature
in race for the capital. BY Mckenzie.
tactics she gets full two.thirds. Inas
much as the affair is exclusively specu
lstive and mercenary Mckenzie deservel
credit for the adroit manner in which ht
secured triumph. The game wa
doubtless estimated to be worth hal
million dollars-it has not cost half thi
amount to win, and quarter millo,
will give fair profit for q short season.
work.
There remains mystery to be cleare,
up by some ruined tenderfoot who pu
too much faith in the promises Of thos
who counted on the success of the tow
of Ordway. Mckenzie was not in tina
. ring, but man named johnson was it
chief representative. He rested securel
in the assurance Of executive infuenc
and favor, but he leaned upon broke
reed. The governor may have though
he could influence the commission whe
the plot was conceived, but he has prob
, ably discovered his mistake by this time
He tied to the wrong Aleck.
It would seem that in this complet
, justification of the predictions of thos
who have denounced the outrage fror
the beginning, the proper time had no,
arrived for congratulating somebody
But unfortunately there is no room fo
;. congratulating-no place for rejoicing
Satan has only acted consister
with himself and there
no consolation in knowing that I'VE tol
, you so." The miserable dupes who hav
, been led to support the scheme as some
thing intended to promote the generf
welfare, are wiser than they were. I'll
. Jeraulds who aided in giving the swiudl
q the sanction Of law cut the most co,
n temptible figure in the whole affsi
Despite every warning, every reason
argument and interest save such as wei
personal, they consented to and aide
the lnfamy and will henceforth stand
:: conspicuous objects of popular scol
and derision.
!" The effect Of the decision will u
: doubtedly he to more thoroughly uni
public sentiment south Of the 45th
favor Of division aud statehood. II
disappointed .tswns will undoubted
fall heartily into line on these issues .,
% ~ soon be among their foremost champion
In the meantime the proceedings ms
tuted through legal channels to prove
the consummation'o the removal scher
will be pushed to an issue and the pie
'tsss may yet 6nd considerable Difficult