Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1885-12-02

benefit upon the large and rapidly increasing
population occupying the fertile valley OF
that stream
The growing Importance of the trade OF
Duluth, the principal lake port of the
state should command such govern
mental aid and protection as shall give
its harbor the fullest possible facili-
ties required by its rapidly increasing COM
merce. The DEVELOPMENT, also, of our min
eral resources in the territory on the north
shore of Lake Superior, which have assumed
a magnitude that has stimulated the build
ing of railroads to accommodate the mining
Industries of that region, justly claims such
appropriations as may be required to pro-
vide harbor facilities at ports from whence
the ores are shipped abroad. Such expires
sions from your body, addressed to congress
as may best command it's attention in these
interests, are among the duties deYolving
upon you. The "river commission" to whose
report reference ia here made, has been OF
much service to the state in this behalf, and
l recommend continuance of the annual
appropriation of s. 900 for it's USE
ADMISSION OF DAKOTA.
The rapidity of the later growth of the
territory on our west has carried it, since its
first application for admission into the Union.
far beyond what has hitherto been recog
nized as the requisite in population to be-
come state. As the area is more than twice
the average in existing States there is reason
in the demand for division. But, however
it might be divided one part at least, and
probably both, would have more than the
population required for a member of con-
gress. No territorial population has ever
been, on the average, better fitted by their
intelligence, their experience or their cir
cumstanceS, to assume the duties OF statehood
than that of Dakota The interest OF Mime
sofa in her neighbours elevation in dignity
and Importance is so clear, that it is not to
be doubted that our senators and mem
bers of congress will earnestly support
her admission into the Union without incite-
ment from us; but as it is feared that there
may develop, in a certain direction, an oppo-
sition thereto, motived chiefly in PARTISAN
ship. perhaps, if the legislature of this state,
by the votes of its members of
both parties, were to memorabilia congress
in behalf OF such action for admission as
Dakota desires, not inconsistent with former
precedents in regard to new states, it might
tend to secure for the question consideration
above that of party gain, from the stand
point of the public good
The prohibition by the constitution of GER
tain kinds OF special legislation imposes upon
you the duty which should no longer be de-
layed OF completing the provision for such
cases by the enactment of general laws
The population of Lake county, almost en-
tirely clustered about the port and railway
station, Two Harbors, need such law to
bring to them the county seat from Beaver
Bay, thirty miles distant
The encouragement of timber culture has
been for years the policy of the state. 1t
will be equally wise to preserve by the best
means our existing forests against wan
ton OF needless destruction. Fires on lands
from which the timber has been mostly
cleared are among the greatest DISASTERS
Some anxiety is felt among those who APP
preciate the influence of abundant forests
as to the effects Of the submersion of timber
lands nv be n no nf
the Mississippi. An interesting inquiry was
begun in that regard by a committee of the
American Forestry association, whose chair
man visited the region last summer, accom-
panied by the state land agent Mr. W. p.
Jewett. A copy of their report is trans
mitted herewith.
STATE INSPECTION OF GRAIN.
l venture to repeat the recommendations
made to the legislature of 1913, regarding a
system of state inspection OF grain. In my
communication to that body I remarked
that:
The grievous complaints of the agricultural
class in some sections OF the state in regard to
TarehOusing and grading of grain, is subject
hat demands attention. The abuses complained
If are OF q character that cannot be ignored
though they may not be fully sustained by the
acts in all cases 1t is equally in the interest of
jhe buyer as well the seller OF grain, that
some system be devised by which the differences
arising between them may be arbitrated and
settled through agencies entirely dtsinterested.
The farmer now complains that he has no option
II appeal in the transaction involving the dispo-
'ition of his product, but must perforce accept
he Judgment of the buyer as to its quality and
yalue system of state inspection which COM
)rehends the fixing of grades of grain and the
Ldoption of rules regulating the management of
Elevators and warehouses, has been tried with
success in other states. | recommend a careful
consideration of this subject upon your part,
md an examination of the methods and results
Vt such system in its operation elsewhere, with
view to its adaptation to the eXlgencies Of the
ltuation in this state.
1 think l may assume that the experience
# the past two years has given emphasis to
he expressions above quoted. Indeed, the
lemand for such regulation and restraint in
he inspection and Warehousing of grain as
udicious Legislative enactment may provide
9 so general and imperative that you cannot
onger ignore it The subject should receive
arly attention, that your efforts may not
all for want of considerate action. You
annot expect to devise system that will
meet the views of every one who may have
arrest convictions upon the subject. but
gu can certainly provide for the correction |
o large extent of those practices and
buses so generally complained of, and that |
ave obtained by reason Of the absence of
agal restraint. While every one must rec
gnize the fact that the memorable law of |
upply and demand as rule governs values !
all food products in the great markets of |
ne WOrlu, YET Une question or Inspection ana |
rading has much to do in adjusting and de-
such values. The loss of grade |
leans reduction in price. Atictitious depre-
iation OF quality by an arbitrary inspection |
esults in a serious loss to the owner of the
roperty thus Disseminated against. While
is unquestiOnabiy true that an open mar
ct, with free competition at primary receiv-
lg points, would prove a remedy for many
the worst evils now existing, yet a fixed
5andard of inspection, that shall secure to
he small shipper at remote stations an i'm
atrial grading of his property in any mar
ct of the state where it may be consigned
Or sale, is demanded by the simplest funda-
rental principles attaching to the rights of
roperty. This question is not involved in
lch complications that it should prove
Itficult of solution. Probably the simpler
lie system adopted, if it comprehends the
rinciples requisite to make it effective the
ore satisfactory it will prove IN its practl-
Il operation. You have the experience of
her states to aid you in the application of
tactical remedies for recognized and adj
Tilted grievance Your are specially charged
= your constituents with the duty of pro
ding relief from the further imposition of
)uses that have become intolerable, and
enture to remind you that it should be
nong the first acts OF your body to address
)urself to it's fearless and contentious dis
large
1t is the conviction of some whose rela-
ons to this subject have been of q char
ter to induce thoughtful investigation,
lat our people should take On advanced
,sition upon this question, and bring the
CHEST and most practical intelligence into