The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-04-27

SIs1(slZ Stamps 10 eaCn lnlll. VI THIS
number the shelters and sixteen mills
the latter aggregating $50 stamps-are
in operation, the remainder being idle
by reason Of frozen bitches, impossible
roads, enlargement to or repairs of ma
chinery, etc. The $50 stamps crash an
average of 2 % tons of ore each, or to-
tai of 1865 tons every twenty. four hours,
which, estimated at the low average OF
S. ton, gives gross yield of $14,-
100.
Dakota Capitol Removal Gossip and
Speculation.
1.-THE annexed te'egrams and interviews
are from the st. Paul Pioneer Press. and are
given our readers sin.ply as current news
paper gossip upon the most Important sub.
ject now before the people of this territory, ]
YANKToN, Special Telegram, April 21 The in
dignation meeting called for last night to protest
against the capital removal bill. well attended,
but not great amount Of enthusiasm prevailed.
This was not because Yankton people are not
against the bill. but because the principal speaker
was R. F. Peitigrew. There were many pres
emit who remembered that Peticrew, in public
speeches, has repeatedly denounced Tauktou
as o nest of thieves and corrupt and
ths last fail pesrew frequently renewed his old
story with the additional charge tina, Yanktou, be.
cause OF the uon-Uayment Of the debt, was dis
grace and injury to the Territory and he expressed
q wish that the Missouri river would sweep the
was not regular ovation. Nevertheless, as he had
come to denounce the governor and legislature. he
was tolerated and family applauded. and as he
Dakota had, and what a naughty body Of
men the last Legislature was. there were not lew
men In Ysnkton who were ready to forget all by
oS1H kk,N
present emergency. There was nothing to Petit
CREWS speech but his oft-repeated denunciations,
except that he wanted the people to call consti-
ton, he hoped, would adjourn without doing any
thing. They should adopt constitution. el.c
State officers who should replace the present
hood. His suggestion Of a high liceuse law was
cooy received. After Pettigrew had spoken an
hour. Gen Dewey, councilman Of the last legisla-
ture when lied upon. could n" resist the tempta-
ten to Give Petttgrew . rsbuke. By saying he was
there to attack no mans private character. He
then, as . truthful citizen Of Yankton, denounced
the removal scheme. 1t was noticeable that while
made. no special act was mentioned, and IL any man
he went away disappointed. Resolutions in har-
mony with the speeches were adopted.
TIE GOVERNORS VERSION.
1ANKToN, DaE., Spacia Telegram, April 21.-
The Petiigrew and Yankton kck.rs held meeting
here last night to swap lies about the capital COM
but the market dull. They wept upon each others
necks and made loud lament atoms over unfinished
lobby Jobs aud fat Indian contracts soon to be be-
You'd their reach. This was the first anti-capiral
removal meeting In which true harmony has pre-
Vailed all others proving dismal f a " annn.u
p1ERRE's AMBITION. o1D"AA'
PIERRE. Special Telegram, April 21.-At mass
mee'ing OF the citizens OF Pierre. called bv the
united Pierre press. and attended by about 800
9emning the action OF the Sioux Falls meeting, en-
dors!ng tho capita commission bin and appoin ing
DELEGATION OF forty representative men to attend
general convention for Central Dlkota to take
like action Pierre has already complied with the
requirements Of the capital bill, and 1t is conf
IDENTIFY expected that the Dakota capital will be To-
Gated at this point.
Ihe Sioux Falls Pres. prinis the following dis
patch from Yauktop, dated the l 9Th ipss Which re.
vcals another p int of Conflict: The United States
ran'o case against the capilal commission has dis
covered that the appointment of these officers by
legislative enactment is in direct conflict with that
prescribes that officers Of this character suai be
appointed BY tho governor and colfirme BY the
legislature. Yanktonites are happy. this is he
eved to set e the case anu prevent Tho removal of
the capital
Maj. ]. B. Raymond. Fargo, delegate elect from
Dakota, arrived in the city and registered
at the Metropolitan hotel Last evening reporter
sought and found the gentleman in room No. 8.
Stating his mission, the reporter was informed that
there was nothing new; in fact, an interview was
out OF the question; and thereupon the worthy
gentleman proceeded to unbosom himself, the SUBJ
stance Of his remarks being as follows:
The all-important question in OAK oa is the matter
OF location Of the capital. aud the people in the
northern part of The State are anxious to spe it
located IN ire southern central part Of the Terrry.
as that would but hasten the division we are all so
anxious for. The idea thai territory longer than
al New England should have but TWO representa-.
lives 10 me senate IS pieposterous We are grow
lug at az unprecedented rate, and the close of this
year will fin. l3O.OOO moro pecple in the Territory
than NJ the present time. o. course the Democrats
oppose division. and fear as ong as they are III
majority in the national Legislative body We cannot
BY popular vote to separate into four States Why
Tho not ,a h9rs sqsa rights
up again during the next session with redouhIed
force The great difficulty is that interests differ
I am "tarif-for-revenue-oul man. but can
certain business interes:s. The iron men seem to
be suffering most at Thu timeand they are really 10
bad way. The question is one OF great import
civil service. that's all = humbue. The idea is
good, however; but the trouble is. each new execu-
i've wants the movement to commence with his adj
m nnics i: iprascablsi Territorial
to talk abont. But I can give you q
pointer on tho immigration business. The terri
tory west OF US has grown anu opened up with mar
Vicious rapidly, aud tue greater portion of the tide
OF immigration passes through Fargo. Accus-
toned US We arc t. booms, we never have seen any.
thing equal to the present season. The Fargo
vas opened two weeks ago, a9d the superintendent
OF the line, fearing he wouldn't have
business refused to- carry, mails. except
nae two trais: MS" da Se' e aei ~ay
all filled with immigrants, aud cannot be pro-
cured In sufficient numbers to transport tho nova
bes. The season has been NEST auspicious one
that could he asked for. and seeding has been going
on for sclne time 10 all parts of the Territory I
have every reason TO bolrve that the present will
be the most auspcious year ia every respect In the
history OF the Territory.
1t is now nearly six weeks sincs the iegisla-
turs adjourned, and by this time tho public
ou2ht to BIS well Informed in r.gard to certain
measures passed by that body. Nevertheless,
such do 8 not seem to be the case. Tho Fiji
tenth Legislative assembly will BIZ known as
the one thatpassed the capital commission bill,
measure that has boon moro cummeuted
upon than say other law ever
enacted in Dakota This comment is usually
IN the nature of adverse criticism. If the crit
icism were fair and hone-t, there could bs no
fault found Mon have the right to differ. and
there are questions co inectol with tho removal
o. tue cap al per Sc, and the removal by a COM
mission, that admi Of diversity of .op Mon.
1t seems to be tlue that majority OF Terri
torial papers crt;ciss TIL, measure very
harshly; but to great extent, this is done
either ignorait;y or d shonesty This can bc
seen from the fact that Instead OF taking up the
provisions Of the b, ! aud discn sing item upon
4 cir m r.ts, the criticism gen rally takes The
form Of abuse and vi tic .tion OF the governor