St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-04-10
Mr.. Day Thinks That the Present Con-
gress Will Admit South Dakota
as a State.
The Petition Presented to the President
and Congress on the Turtle Noun
tain Trouble.
The Delay In the Case of the Pierre
Mayor McClure's
Great Efforts
In Behalf of the Sioux BiII--Hon.
j. w. Goodrich Looking After
McGre@or's Fences.
Special TO the Globe.


not partisan move, but one of eXpedieGcy
and honesty. The parallel was so strenu-
Ously objected to as an imaginary line which
would divide counties and sections, that the
friends of division conceded that it would
be better to divide upon the Seventh stand
ard. The movement has the united sup
port of Hon. o. S. Clifford. the Republican
delegate, and Hon. NJ. II. Day, the repre-
sentative Democrat. They are working not
only in harmony, but in enthusiastic fra
ternity for Dakota. 1t is
MATTER OF FACT
that the committeeman are almost unani-
mously in favor of the bill as it now stands,
and it is whispered by those who best
know. that there are Others more prominent
and potent than the members of the CON-
mittee. excepting its chairman, who favor
the bill. When it comes before the house
for consideration and action, people will
be surprised TO know how many friends
have been developed for the measure. The
gentlemen who deserve the praise and re-
ward OF the empire for this work which is
now almost finished, are Clifford and Day.
No men ever served their people more
fairly, honestly, sincerely. Few men of
such strong partisan bias have ever sue
and thus worked for the common veal.
THE PRESIDENTS OPINION
has been freely given to several gentlemen
who have recently spoken to him upon the
subject. He unheStatingly says that there
can be no reasonable excuse for denying
further consideration of the right and
claims of the empire. He is willing to
sign any bill which may express in any
sense the wish of the people of the terri
tory. He has been assured that the bill
now under consideration meets with the
approval of the people, and there can be no
question of his willingness and prOmptneSs
when it shall be presented for his signature.
| am informed that Col. Lamont has taken
the trouble to speak to several Of the MEN,
bers of the committee. informing them that
the president is interested in the welfare of
the territory, and asking them to look into
the matter and give him the result OF their
deliberations. That is going long way,
and much farther to assist the territory
than the people had any right to hope OF
expect.
SECRETARY MCCORMACK
left here Tuesday evening. and expected
to reach his home in Grand Forks Saturday
morning. He espied Mr.. Ryan OF the st.
Paul firm of Irwin & Ryan. just before
leaving the city, and introduced that gentle
man to a number of gentlemen at the
National hotel. Mr.. Mccormack has many
friends in Washington, and adds to theil
number every time he visits the city.
There is no doubt as to his confirmation.
The matter is practically settled. One OF
the leading Democrats of South Dakota is
Hon. e, B. Miller who is now the
POSTMASTER AT PIERRE.
To ,,-oO onnoIntad 1act 11ul,St in ,1looe
of Laird, suspended. That was case OF
genuine cause for action. The old post
master is said to have been found short in
his accounts by postoflice inspector, and
his removal recommended. Mr.. Miller was
recommended by the Democrats of Pierre
and the territory, and the president APP
pointed him. Some Jealous friends induced
him to believe that there was a fight against
his confirmation, and he came here to see
what was the matter. The usual discovery
was made. There is nothing the matter
save the tedious dilatory methods of the
senate. Nothing in the way of charges OF
any sort have been preferred against the
new appOintee. and there is no reason fol
the delay in the matter of his confirmation
other than exists IN all cases, viz: Sena-
torial laziness. commonly yclept dignity.
A RIPPLE Of EXCITEMENT
was caused on Wednesday morning by the
announcement of the arrival in the city OF
Mr.. Abe BOynton and ID, NJ. Inman Of Da-
kota. These gentlemen are members OF
the territorial Democratic committee. Mr.
Inman is chairman of that committee. Il
is fact well known here that the demo
cratic party of the territory has been di
vided, unfortunately. because of the ina
bility of these gentlemen to coaleSce witt
certain other elements of their party. 1t j:
wondered now whether their return to the
city means more war and political unhappi
ness, or a renewal of peace and prosperity
1t is generally hoped that grim-visaged wal
has smoothed his wrinkled front. But FOL
the unfortunate differences which have
arisen hitherto, the territory would now
have
DEMOCRATIC GOVERNOR
and complete organization. The gentle
men who have just arrived refuse to Civ,
any expression of their intentions, desire
or schemes. Those who have the welfare o.
the empire at heart are determined tina
there shall be peace hereafter, and ar
working zealously for the attainment o
that end.
Jules Gu thridge, the successor Of Gilber
A. Pierce upon the Chicago News, ha
given expression to some opinions upon TIL
ldhOld hlllCll dlC a ubOO oul
prising. He was understood to say to
prominent Dakotan few days ago tina
Gov. Pierce is more influential at the Whit
house than any Democrat from that section
Mr.. Guthridge is good newspaper man an
usually correct. but it is opined here that h
allows enthusiastic admiration for his frien
to get the better of his Judgment when h
makes that kind of a statement. 1t
hardly to be credited that there can be
MORE REPUBLICAN INFLUENCE
at the White house than Democratic. Mr.
Pierce undoubtedly has the good will o
the president. but is not regarded as demi
god by Mr. Cleveland. The delay in tn,
appointment of governor for the territory
in sympathy with the administration, ha
had a demoraliZing influence upon tn
party. Yet the leading Democrats of Da
kota acknowledge that it is their own fault
and not that OF the president. They hav
had their little differences to settle and tn
president has declined to make an appoint
ment until they can make their lions an
lambs lie down together.
THE SIOUX RESERVATION BILL
is being stirred up daily. 1t will not be al
lowed to rest for a single day, until it
passed. Hon. P. f. Mcclure who was re
Gently reelected mayor of Pierre withou
opposition, is taking special interest in tn
matter. He says the laws delays are weari
ness and encouragement combined, but tn
people along the Missouri river must hav
that reservation opened, or emigrate. The