Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-01-19
DAkorA's LEGISLATURE.
Capital Removal Misunderstanding
Down to W0rk-a Few Bils-The
Council standing Committees.

Capital Removal IndicatiOns-settlfns
Down to Worl<-a Few Bills-The
Council Standing Committees.
Bismarck, D. T., Jan. 16-Ever since
the south solidifed on the offices, there
has been great deal of qniet figuring
on tho possibility of removing the seat
of government. The sentiment was
freely expressed by southern leaders
| that the scheme should be rebuked.
While there has been no effort in favor
of any particular point to which re-
noval might be made, from legal
standpoint 1t was argued that the thing
to do was torepeal the present action
and restore statu quo by locating at
Yankton, and then let the fight be made
on its merits. 1t was thought Gov.
Pierce would not veto action of this sort
though he might if there was an effort
made in behalf of any of the late
aspirants for capital honors in south Da-
kota. Up to yesterday the Bismarck
people did not realize the situation, but
Q south Dakota caucus, held last night,
Iopened their eyes. To-day notice was
lgiven in the council by Or. Kennedy, of
Brown county, that he would introduce
, bill to change the seat of government,
while Maj. Pickler, Of Faulk, made 9
similar announcement IN the house
Pierre is thought to be the objective
point of the bills, as in the caucus she
got nineteen votes out of thirty-four
several members not voting. Yankton
had nine votes and Sioux Falls seven
Excitement on the question is growing.
South Dakota men claim to have
counted noses, and are confident. Some
, OF the lSed river members may Join the
movement.
Later developments make it appear
! that the capital removal to Pierre is
! practically agreed upon among the ma
jority of south Dakota members of the
legislature. Some who have been in the
caucus from the beginning, say the bill
/ Is not yet drawn, and that the point has
, not been agreed upon, but it will be to-
night; that the majority ore determined
to remove the capital. even if they have
to remove it to Jamestown, or even Man.
dan, in order to get votes from the north
to help to do it, as protest against the
capital commission. The organic act OF
the territory, however. requires the con.
currence OF the governor in the capita
+ location, and if the removal interest has
, the majority claimed, the result will be
governed by the action of the governor.
The intention of the most radical is to re-
locate the capital and then adjourn te
, that point. The subject IS now open
and the members talk freely, but differ
somewhat in the statements of thei
enough if the governor will approve the
: Kill (lovArror nr1 30 ln0bor
!, only, not seeming to take interest ii
theimatter. He owns eighty acres o
land adjoining Pierre, aud said wher
: the capital was located at Bismarck
: that its location at Pierre would bt
I worth $4,000 to him. 1t IS proposed t.
not permit the location chosen to tur1
even shovel of dirt towards the cree
tion of capitol building. but to erec
: at the expense of the territory, rejecting
the building erected by the commission
which cost $l45,OO0 together with th,
land donated by Bismarck. worth abou
3 100000.
The two houses met at p. NJ, til,
8 members having settled down to work
Many members were absent from thel
. tables last night. This gave rise to
rumor of q chucus, and it was general,
!; ;leported this forenoon that the south
! ern members bad determined to adjourn
J. to some point in south Dakota. Inquir
leads to the conclusion that while ther
i ID strong sentiment against Bismarcl
J. Tor the capital, no definite plan has bee
i, agreed upon, and it is by no means Gel
tain that any attempt will be made
t. One member said: "We want them t
9 know that they are on keg Of powder
t. and it will not do to fool with fl
brands"
Mr.. Kennedy, of Brown county, in til
= council, and Mr. Pickler, OF FAulk cour
), ty, In the house. gave notice to day tbs
- - on tomorrow they would introduce bill
y, - for relocating the capital OF Dakota.
!. is understood the bills propose locatin
:. the capital at Pierre.
= Mr.. Williams. of Bismarck. ga,
u. notice of memorial asking congress
y decide the location Of Dakota's capita
~ Bills were introduced in the counci
70 By Mr.. Twoney, authorizing distri
~ No. Z. Cass county, to issue bonds
g 9, fund the Indebtedness.
= - BY Mr.. Richards, authorizing scho
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