Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-21
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Colonel Hughes east Discusses DE-
KOta Matters.
IntsT-Ocsau: Colonel hughes East,
81 Yanktou, ID T., WAS in Chicago Yes
terdsy, en- route to his home. de had
been ct Washington on business oon-
with his Office - register at
Ysnkton. Colonel East knows the
inside oil all the territorial, statehood
and other secrets OF Dakota matters,
but II moved by courtesy, rather thsn
desire, to ssy anything tor publication.
Dakota, said he, IL y great territory.
llsrRsr than New England states,
Win New York thrown III, 1t oilers
facilities to farmers, tradesmhn. aud
:=r.s=lisEe une1ualed. perhsps. by any
state IN the union. Flowers blossomed,
and trees put on their foliage in the
southern extremity before she snow
idisappearsd from the northern peaks.
In tho north the aolfers of tho Yellow
stone hunted the wild-dog, while along
the southern streams the settlers chased
the beaver.
Colonel Hast was asked IL Dakota
would b. divided.
"Thss," said he, "wiu be left to the
people. who appear 10 be in favor OF the
DIVISION. IL ii 10 divided, Bismarck Will
be on tine line, because IL 10 almost In
the senter Of the territory. The North.
orn Pacific railroad company is opposed
10 the division, as are many OF the peo-
pie In central Dakota. / have been in
formed that II the question had been
pat squsVsly 10 the democratic conyen-
zion the members would have voted for
admitting the territory as Q whole into
ihe sisterhood Of states. II does not
appear to be . party question. The
democrats in the sozth appear to be
largely in favor of division, while the
democrats of the north prefer to keep
the territory undivided. Many arc
relying on tho precedent furnished in
the esBe OF Michigan, whose inhabitants
established o state government, saying
they were large enough to support is,
and they got ID. / think they will have
in o short time the privileges OF state
hood. OF course to set mp . government
in opposition to congress 10 somewhat
extreme. The proposition passed the
senate for the division and admission Of
the southern part Of Dakota; lt IL hang
ing IN the house. II 10 quite probabls
il will some up with tho proposition to
admit Montana and Washington terri
tories.
"At the last electlon there were over
lloo.O00 votes cast. That by no means
represents tho voting strength OF the
territory. Many electors remained OF
horne, especially among the democrats,
who had nothing to hope for"
n reply to q question Colonel East
SAID Yankt0n did rot expect to be the
capital OF southern Dakota. 1t Was quite
probable that Huron would be the
husky town. The legislature now held
iss sessions there, but the Legislators
were disposed TO pay little attention to
the wishes Of the people in the laws
thoy make.
"The psopls OF Dakota" continued
ths gentleman, "are interested in the
opening Of the Sioux reservation ts
settlement, It iss territory immense
The Dawes bill passed the senate last
winter and has received favor In the
:ssssssS. After scEs sEa2s@e.ss HsTe
been made eliminating some Of the feat
uEes In ID that give 80 much power to the
railroads, it will pass the house, and the
reservation will be opened to settlement
The Yanksen reservation illustrator
that what We claim 10 nothing toe
much. For instance, in 1853 100 Yank'
ton Sioux we're granted 100000 ACRES Of
land and other favora in annuity, anG
what il their condition tU-day9 The,
have been given schoola for their child.
rem. implements for sowing and rsaping
and seed TO plant, oxen and horses. bal
from 1856 to tho present day OF tina
4OO,0GG acses Of iGnd in she southeastern
part Of Dakota they have only Guilt
waited l2,000 acres. They got Chicago
pfices nj the agency for their wheat
which wan there ground for them AM
restored TO them a. wheat-and yet the,
won't turn mp tho sod TO kiss the sun
IL 1853 tiA,re were 2.7OO Sioux; no,
there are bat 1900 We claim the grsa
reservation should be opened, and shes
are some OF the reasons why. The
illustrate the justice OF the plea fer tn
opening mp OF she land.
"rhero n" said Colonel East, speak.
ing On the subject OF 0sttie-feedinI
claims, great prejudice against the com
binatlons Of men with ,.ssoney power VIII
buy MP land for future use 10 the exclu
sion OF poor settlers.
"Ths oovernoranip was settled 10 th
satisfaction OF many. Our folks ar
grstiAed tt have . democrat appolnts
TO the position. Mr.. Pierce, wh,le b
made, / guess q very good execntiv,
did not seem to have the good Will
the people OF tho southern part OF th
territory. The republicans acquiescs
in democratic demands, and all shough
- uss the proper thing to have . gov
esnoE in ~ npAthy with the administrl
sion and II was especially desirable. q
the many appointees whose terms hat
espirsd had either to be taken back b
the democrats ~ republicans or hav
their places hllsd. The democrat
thought the place properly belonged :
them. The people Of the territory vii
be mere OF less disappointed becaus
they did not get an old citizen for go,
eFnor. but they will oil acquiesce grace
fully IN the appointment OF JudR
Church. He 10 now holding . judicit
poBition Ia Dakota. The presiden
seemed to be welded to him because b
advocated eeine reform In the New Yor
Legislature while Mr.. Cleveland wa
governor Of that state. Mr.. Day, VIII
Was spoken OF for governor, and VII
Was . candidate for delegate to congress
thia year and 10 Q member Of the nations
COMMITTEES, is an old citiEea Of the teEr
tory, was q soldier in the late VA
il thoroughly identified with Oh
party and ita interests, and ha
the indorssment Of the people very gen
orally for the position. While he We
mot 4 candidate no yIAlded 10 the Oan