The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-06-24
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY

every variety. In no other region can the
mountain and western flora be studied TO
greater advantage than in the park. Wild
flowers in the greatest profusion and OF the
richest hues cover the sides of the mountains
to the edge of the snow.
The climate is unrivaled. and, owing to the
purity of the atmosphere, the range of vision
is very great, and the traveller is rewarded by
such views from the SUBMITS of the highest
mountains as are elsewhere seldom revealed to
the eye of man.
1t is matter of congratulation that this
marvellous section of our country has been set
apart for the study and enjoyment of the whole
people. The traveller in search Of new scenes
finds here a succession of wonders at every step.
Nowhere else on the globe does the student be-
hold displayed before him so many Of the phe-
nomena of nature.
What is most needed at present is the passage
Of the bill, which has been unanimously reported
from the Senate Committee on Territories, de-
termining the boundaries of the park and pro-
yiding for the preservation of the forests and
game, as well as the wonders contained within
its limits. The bill also provides for the ap-
pointment of Commissioner to try offenses
against the rules and regulations for the park
made by the Secretary Of the Interior.
A sufficient appropriation for roads is also
much needed. The sums hitherto appropriated
have been wholly inadequate, and some of the
most interesting portions Of the park can only
| DO visited on foot or on horseback for lack of
roads If Congress could be induced to vote
| 100000 for this purpose, no future apprOpria-
/ Eoxa 60 he rnada opeounf nj
roads, except small sum annually for their
repair.
We trust Congress viii not permit the rail-
roads to get footing within the park. This
| will be permitted if the bill now pending before
Congress granting the right of way to the Gin
nebar & Clark's Ford Railroad should become a
law. This bill permits the railroad to run
through one Of the most interesting portions Of
the park, and its effect would be not only to
impair the beauty of the region, but to drive
out the game and destroy the forests.
We arc glad to see that the Secretary of the
Interior has written to the Senate Committee
ON Territories strongly condemning the bill
His opinion is shared by Gen. Sheridan, Sena
tor Logan, and, in fact all those who have
visited the park and know the situation.
The parties promoting the bill are interested
in some mines outside of the park, and claim
they only want the railroad for the purpose o
opening their mines. 1t is shown by the repor
of the Secretary of the Interior that they Cal
reach their property without invading the park
Even if this were otherwise, it would be mucl
less an evil that their mines should not have
railroad than that the park should be ruined.
There has recently been granted by the In
terror Department a lease 10 a number o
wealthy gentlemen, who are proceeding to cree
hotels at the principal points in the park.
is expected that the accommodation for tn
public during the coming season will be niue
better than it has been, and it is anticipate
that the travel to this wonderful region wi
be greater than in any previous year.
There are two routes from the East. One b
way Of the Union Pacific Railroad to OgdeI
: and up the Utah Northern to Beaver Canyon
: You there take stage and ride 10 miles
: the Lower Geyser Basin, in the park. Th
other and to most people the preferable way
, to 20 by the Northern Pacific Railroad to Lily
: ingston. and there take the Park Branch Of tia
: railroad to Cinnebar. From that place 20
have a stage ride of 10 miles to the Mammot
Hot Springs, in the park.
July and August are the best months Of tt
year to take the trip.