The Bad Lands cow boy. [volume] (Little Missouri, Dakota [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-1886, 1886-10-14

1t is true that whatever discussion we
may enter into. relating to national
affairs is merely for the purpose of
placing ourselves upon record as re-
!publicans, supporting republican prin-'
sciples. There are, however, questions
which cidentally are important to.
the people Of the United States, in;
which We are interested, and which
questions it is proper forus to discuss.
. The Territory Of Dakota, as it
stands to-day, is the peer of MANY
states in the Union in every respect
which qualities a people for self.gov-
eminent. Nevertheless we are in the
position Of an outlying colony Of
the United States. If one reflects for a
moment he will see that the colonial
system, which was somuch deprecated.
by our forefathers, which was claimed
to be the correct system by the Brit
ish government, ever since the revolu-.
tion has been cont inued by this gov
eminent towards the territories
while we find that that same British
government, which our forefat Tiers so
justly complained: of, has progressed
as nations. have progressed in civilizac
tion and enlightenment, and we now
find that the British colonies are to-.
day substantially given self covert
ment while the people of the territories
of the United States are in no sense self
governed. 5$s I. "a n
81 The question of the habiliment OF.
the people of Dakota territory with.
statehood and self-government, is a
question that is before us, and before
this great nation, and from now until
November will be heard and depicted
the wrongs under, which this people suf-
sfer.S In the state OF Maine, during their
campaign the history OF the wrongs 81
the democratic party toward Dakota,
was given from every stump. You find
thesamet thing going on in Indiana and
other states; you will find today the
same in Connecticut; and again You.
will find the repub lican party Of Iowa
rallying to our assistance. So that,it9
shas becomes great national question.
ss The question Of the division Of this
territory, and the question Of wheth-
Ter it shall; come into the union as one
or two states, is q question which is
mot only for the people OF the terrific
$ry, but for the people OF the United
States. And upon that question:,
the people of Dakota territory may,
insome measure be heard. Year up.
( on year, from the earliest history Of.
this territory division has been de-
sired. and the people through their.
represent natives have demanded that
this great area should be divided, and
the political power to which these peo-
pie wore justly entitled should by this
division, be allowed Them. Then
again, taking advantage of the per-
mission which the representatives Of
the people Of the territory accorded
to the people OF South Dakota, South
Dakota proceede III the first instance
ito prepare herself for admission into
the union OF states. !::i 81 s..
That preparation was made, and
was made orderly. It was made wise
ly, and an application for admission
was made to the congress Of the Unit
ed States. That application was by
the republican party 81 the nation,
second ed without dissent. The repub-
.lican party, represented in the con.
gress OF the United States, has not for
one moment refused to accede to the
expressed will OF the people Of Dakota
territory, But, added to the wrongs
which the demo cratic party have
committed upon the people Of the
country, they have added this addi.
tional insult and wrong to the people
OF Dakota territory. and have refused
us admission. It is true that there
are democrats capable Of seeing JUS
tice, and who are ready to Join with
the republicans in giving to this PEG.
pie the Justice which they demand,
sDu5 they are not sufficient in number to
control the organization. The conse.
lSquence was their voices were not heard
but the voices only Of hose represent
ing the majority could be heard or
understood This has made the dem
ocratic party Of the United States re-
sponsible for the injustice to Dakota
This has put Them upon record insuch
responsibility !, and that record isi BE-
ing spread during the campaign all
over the. United States, wherever there
exists aremnant Of that love fliberty.
OF that love OF freed ION, of that love
OF self government, which permeates
the people Of This country. It is the
same issue, precisely the same issue
as that made BY our forefathers when
the evolutionary pro- edings were Or
iginally inaugurated. It was precise
" The same issue that led up to the
declaration OF ndepend ence. It is the
issue that was fought out BY our fore
fathers, and IL is the ssamel precise. is-
sue that was made long years ter
wards, when the plains Of Kansas
We're stained with the blood Of
her mart II ii The same question
OF the right Of the Americ people to
self oyernment.
~ Now, upon that issue, 4 have no any.
lefty aa to the final result. am salts.
lied that the great heart Of the Ameri.
can people is right. That. Il will At.
Ways be found upon the side 81 right
and Justice Time may be equired III
order 70 pnt the sense Of this great
heart ID mot ton.
But tho time will come. and We hops
Y VII come speedily when justice viii