Delta chief., 1884-11-05

Delta County's Interests.

To the People of Delta county
Not the least important question of cleo
tion day is the candidacy of James w. Buck
lin. Delta county, in common with Mont
rose and Mesa counties, is interested in the
success of Mr.. Bucklin beyond, perhaps, the
success or failure of any other man on the
entire ticket. Mr.. Bucklin in emphatically
deserving OF our hearty support. He repre-
sents the only hope that Delta county has of
gaining recognition in the next Legislature,
and thereby securing to herself, in connection
with her sistar counties, legislation which is
now SO sadly needed. That new and ex-
tensive territory should need legislation is
not strange; that both political parties did
not recognize this fact is not so easily under
stood. The justice of the situation said
plainly that this great western territory was
entitled to the member of the House that this
election provides. Only one of the political
parties acceded to the demand, and that par
tv. for this candidate, deserves the hearty
support Of our citizens regardless of all party
feeling. Our own welfare as effected by be-
ing voiccless in the next session of the legis-
iature is something that goes deeper than
party fealty. In this matter there is, for
Republicans and Democrats, community of
interests, common purpose. the same OBJ
iects and the same hopes. There is, and can
be- no conflict The legislation that will be
good for Republicans will be equally good
for Democrats. Our interests, then. in Mr..
Bucsiin's candidacy, is not the intrrests of
pariisans. but the interests of citizens. We
want to elect him. not because he is a Re-
publican, but because he is candidate who
promises US all, regardless Of party, a proper
and Just consideration ia the State eoun-
ellis IL Mr.. Bucklih is not elected we are
hopeless. Before another opportunity shall
lie offered us to assert our rights, the vcNa-
tious and dangerous questions concerning
water, the questions arising in connection
with our stock intcrcs's-thcse and Others
will have been growing for four years, and
will then be, il not beyond remedy. at least
n source OF costly litigation. 1t is n plain
question of self protection. Shall we pro-
;ect ourselvesg The protection of our rights
is not demanded as sacrifice Of any other
rights. Senator Stevenson represents the
mining country. and SO far as the unrepre
senied needs of the district are concerned,
Mr.. Buvklin's candidacy is happily in har-
mony with them. our sights conflict with
no other rights. The only question is, are
we fully awake to the situation and prepared
to do our duty?
SO far nv the candidates and their methods
are concerned the facts but make our duty
palmer. Mr.. Bucklin is a worthy represent
a,ive, clean. honest and capable man, pledged
10 the suprem me duty of caring for our needs
From personal knowledge of the man are
prepared to say that Mr.. Wilson, in himself,
aside from his location in the district, is not
representative nor capable man. He is ig
norant. He is not man Of good character
lie has conducted his campaign on a basis
that does not appeal Gus. lie eopeniy curses
the reservation couatry, and asks no odds of
IT, II is safe to say that he is not a man who
would. either from his own inclinations, or
nt the command OF those who created him,
have any regard for us. In brief he knows
little of our needs aud cares less, while ! is
character and conduct are such that he would
disgrace and not represent us. Consider
we'll then, before the ballots fall. Vote for
the weliaIc'of Delta county, assured that in
so doing we trcsrass upon no other rights.
Vote for James W. BucKiin, regardless of
party.