, 1883-05-05
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awaiting TIE NfslVoIs Will Sei9iaSSs W SNN
vey them TO the Court House. At the lat
ter place probably l,200 persons had beer
| awaiting with patience since three o'clccS
in the afternoon, as also had the Frst Cav.
airy band The nasty approach OF carriages
was signal for grand rush for the court
| room and in a few moments that place was
literally j4mmed. After some little delay
Mr.. Willard made his appearance behind the
Judges desk. which was the signal for a
dcafening round OF applause. Upon order
beng restored, Miles {. Moore arose and in
lea well chosen words said that they had
assembled there for the purpose OF meeting
Nlr Willard, president OF the TraEScoatinen-
tai road, and the o. r & y. rad, and to
present to him any projects which We be-
lievod to be for the good Of our country. He
would therefore have the honor Of introduc-
ing Hon. J. r. Allen, who would briefly
state OUT wishes, anil also thank the railroad
company for what they have already done
ior US.
Nr. Allen took the stand, and when quiet
was restored, turned to Mr. Willard and
said that his fellow citizens had seen fit to
call upon him to represent them upon that
occasion, and to exfress their thanks for the
good already done this country by the cor
ror.tioas Of which our distinguished visitor
WAS the head. But few years ago We
could look over this territory and see only
the scattered fragments OF what was fast be-
coming vas. community; and as we nov
stand in the mi ist of movements already in
augurated, We fully appreciate the wise
Judgment displayed. While We rejOice at
the assurance you have gwen Seattle, Taco
ma and Portland, We feel We have peculiar
interest in the success of your undertakings
as taey ar the source OF our prosperity.
We have doubtless relied too much upon as
surances given at your last visit that yon
did not expect, and from communities whose
welfare You were promoting We may have
been iereIict in making these advances, but
as We lolk upon our own valley aad towp
with pride, AMI see other localities receiving
advantages, We believe Walla Walla is en-
ti;Ie! to CLAIMS. iApplaase,l You give
railroads 10 communities, anil our town, IS a
distributing poInt comments Us 10 your con
sheraton IN bestowing favors. While he
knew the gentleman's first duty was for the
int rests % the corporations he represented,
he would ask h'm to extend our system into
the Pll0uSe country. from RiparIa TO Willow
creek. Distance of r. miles, already graded.
We already know You have decided to finish
the ". ". & P. branch, for which action
allow US TO thank you, as We'll as express
the gratitude We feel for increased trauspor-
tat;on facilities and reduced freights. Mr.
Willard had said that no discrimination
sholli be made, and nc bad always kept his
word: We lave confidence in hun and be-
lieve We shall receive more benefits. Ap-
plause. Walla Walla and Palouse coun-
tries represent population OF 10000 souls
that should be linked together; We should
have the benefit of the traffic, and hoped it
would be consistent with his plans 10 COM
ply with our requests.
Upon Mr. Aliens conclusion, Mr.. Moore
arose aud formally introduced Henry VII
lard 10 the audience, who greeted him with
rounds OF applause. AiIer a momentary
pause, that gentleman commenced in clear
and distinct voice b. stating that the vel
come was surprise and unexpected. When
here tie last time be hed received much tie
SANE notice, but had teen treated more mer-
chilly die mad been asked to meet but a
small delegation Of oar business men, and
| had supposed that a similar meeting WAS in
| store ioT BIN. Was al.c sorry that he Lad
disappointed them by his ,ardy arrival, ard
had he known Of the meeting in store would
have made his arrangements accordingly.
He hid been addressing residents Of every
town through which ne had pas.ed-Ea.
/ been speaking fO- week on the subject OF
railroads, until, like well, he was pumped
| dry. Ill OF his hearers had no doubt read
his uttsrances IN the newspapers, and he
was therefore glad that lis remarks could
he con6rel 70 given subjects, as expressed
| Dy Hr. Alien. He said that he vas On q
tour OF Inspection, and although be had been
here nUmher OF times h. had never visited
the eoGn.-y north Of Snake river. and was
10. sufficiently posted 70 give definite au.
sweE. Had arranged to drive from Lewis,
too 20 Coiiax, aud bscl, 10 Snake river. He
would thus have an opportunity OF Judging
foT himself how the construction of the road
would lenetiG tie corporation which he rep,
resents. Thought that his route would take
him along the Ere OF the proposed road.
Mr.. Moore remarked that though he would
not pass over the exact rOI.e he would be
able to see the country generally.
St one time. C nt;nned Mr Willard, We
contemplated blila.nS this same line, and
| rApcLucu aOOu- -IUVftOO III eEGuc Noi n,
therefore the company will have a strong
motive for constructing the road, otherwise
this amount would be wasted. He would
give the suggestion sery careful considera-
,ion. In referring TO the remarks of Mr..
! Alien, he said that It Was not true that II
only required wish to have = railroad
built. Thsir financial success has been su,h
that they have had no difficulty in the pas,
and VIII have none in the future in raising
the means necessary TO build railroads 70;
the developnen. Ct this country Zap
plaasej Past success makes it necessary
that they should make no mistake, and the
| TACT tha; Investments have proven lucrative
makes it necessary to be careful. He knew
nothing OF the merits Of the proposition, mol
did ne know II the construction Of that Line
woali sffsc. ether lines of the corporation,
iavorAbly or unfavorablY. He would Try
AID s.nd definite reply before leaving fol