, 1886-07-20
TERRITORIAL OPINION.
The Evanston Chiefain has the follow
ing on the subject of taxation

The Evanston Chieftain has the follow
ing on the subject of taxation
The majority OF rich corporations
hold out to the world the
great value Of their several in
yestments, but when the assessor makes
his annual appearance, they suddenly dis
cover a great shrinkage in values, either
this or deliberate perjury, to obviate the
necessity Of paying a just and fair share on
the capital they have unjustly filched
from honest toll. 1t is a notorious fact
that the men of small means throughout
the territory pay from so to rs per cen.
more taxes according to what they are
worth than do the rich. What Wyoming
needs, and needs badly, Is more stringent
laws in regard to taxation.
The Lander Momtainee, puts a recent
judicial decision in Fremont county in the
most favorable light, when it says
The decision rendered yesterday by
Judge Corn in the case OF the Territory Of
Wyoming VS.. Brand 4 Chamberlain is a
kind of eye opener to some OF our people,
and will be the means OF assisting the
agent in getting stock off the reservation.
When 1t is once known that a man can go
on the reservation and kill and steal cat
tie without let or hindrance by the local
authorities, our cattlemen will be reduced
to the necessity of seeking pasture else
where. This decision, however, will in no
way initiate against the collection o~ftaxes,
as every resident OF Fremont county will
be bound for his taxes, no matter where
his stock ranges.
The Buffalo Echo evidently favors a
johnson county man for governor and
thus commends its candidate:
There have been petitions circulated
throughout the territory for the appoint
mcnt of Mr.. Beck as governor of Wyom-
ing. These petitions have been numer
ously signed by our best citizens, and it is
hoped they may help to secure the posi-
ton for a bona fide citizen and resident of
the territory. instead of having it be-
slowed upon some resident who
would come here only for the sake OF the
Office. Mr.. Beck is an extensive ranch
man and miller Of the northern part of
this county, and is among the earliest Of
our settlers. having resided here about
six years. lie is q young nan of fine
abilities and superior education, and
should he succeed in obtaining this hon
orable position, will do no discrcdit to it.
The Laramie Sentinel, while a profess
sed partisan, does not take much inter
est in the congressional election, with re-
gard to which it entertains the following
opinion
In regard to who shall represent Wyc-
ming in the next congress we have moth
ing to say. We regard it as n matter OF
comparatively little importance. There is
more depending apon the question of
Justice Of the peace than who shall be
delegate to congress-the peace, quiet and
good order Of society, the protection of
life and property, the enforcement of
rights and the punishment and restraint
Of wrong, depend largely upon our local
courts, while our delegate to congress can
accomplish very little for either good or
evil.
The same journal thus criticises the
plumbers of the ninth legislature
A county seat is located thirty miles
away from its true site, thus raising the
question of the legality OF all its court
proceedings and opening the field for end
less litigation. Then look at the ridicul-
Gus jury law of our territory which in
wolves a waste of thousands of dollars in
every county each year. Look at-the alb
surdity Of paying outtens of thousands of
dollars of public money for the scalps
Of everything from a gopher to a noun
tain GaIfrom a hawk to a horsefy.
Theef rigating law is another monstrosity
which only serves to- furnish needless work
and fat fees to a few men at the expense
of the public.