Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1886-03-25
ANNEXATION.

The World has never opposed the
annexation of the northern counths to
Washington Territory, for the reason
that We believe the people of those coun-
ties desired to 60 to Washington, and
The desire was founded on good grounds.
Their interests were identical with those
Of the other Territory, and they were cut
sf1, and still are. from communication,
except by circuitous route, from south
esn Idaho. The anti-annexation senti-
nert that has come to the surface in the
North, was brought about BY the enact
nent Of certain laws by Washington
Territory that the views Of large por'
tioa Of the people Of the northern part OF
s1r Territory do not harmonic with.
Another reason is the strong probability
Of the Short Line railroad being extend
ID down Snake river to Lewiston. If
such was an assured fact, it is very
probable that the annexation feeling
would die out altogether. If the msjori-
y Of the people Of the North still desire
70 60 to Washington, We have nothing
b say against annexation, although We
would greatly rejoice to hear that the
people Of the north had experienced a
complete "change Of heart" on this ques-
ion. The people of Southern Idaho
would sigh to see the Northern portion
4 our fair Territory cut oil, but sense
u justice and right will not allow a
najority Of them to oppose it. The peo-
De Of the northern counties ought to get
fair and square expression Of opinion
On this question, BY petition or otherwise,
end Southern laho, to mainlAin her
lo.or, ought to remain passive in the
matter. The last Territorial conventicu
II each party Va, pledged to annexation
and both Congressional candidates stood
- the platforms constructed by the con
veat;oas, and went up North and re- new
ID their pledges to heartily support thu
cause Of the Northcrners. Our Legis
hture, BY fair vote, expressed the just
nsss Of their cause. We do not like tn.
plan suggested BY the Ners- Miner, ant
sinilsr expressions by other Southern
Idaho papers. 1t is this: ut is i'm
perative that this matter be talked up
and that rcmonstrance be circulated al
ever the Territory and forwarded I,
Washington" Strike out "thc Terri
toFy" and put it North Idaho, and the,
i would be oil right. But to circulate
remonstrance all over the Territor,
would faaten on the people Of Souther,
Idaho the unenviable reputation Of bein,
Ayporitcs. The citiz ms Of North Idah
would say, and truthfully, too, that til
Pledges made BY Southern Idaho wer
false -delusions and snares--merel
bats for votes. The South ru Iduh
si;ize,s sincerely desire the continue,
union Of Northern and Southern Idaho
but they cannot without acting dishonor
ably, place obstacle in the way Of annev
alton, no matter how much they dislik
b loss that fair portion Of our Territory
Al matters now stand il il for the North
and the North alone, to say whethe
they viii remain with Idaho, OF be ar
1sxed to Washington. Ifthe sentiment
Of the people Of the North can b
changed by fair and honorable near.
veil and good. II the people Of tina
section become convinced that tn. Shor
Line will be extended down Snak rive,
which is now more than probable, tn
anti-annexation feeling will become 9
strong that annexa l,n will cease il
ag,t iiops Of the question. " Grid.
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