, 1889-03-21

states-North and South Dakota-they
were given certain assurances that further
Effective opposition to the measure would
not he encountered, and they adapted
themselves to the demands OF the s,tua.
tiou and exerted themselves in this direc.
tion. judging rightly that oil should not
be sacrificed because all could not succeed,
and that all concessions possible should be
made to the opposition 10 o,der TO secure
the recognition Of the just right Of admis'
sion pertaining to the remaining terri
tories of Washington, Montana and Da'
kota.
Mr. Cox Of New York took the broad
and liberal position thus defined that
gross injustice should not he done these
territories by withholding from the senate
any concessions which the democrats OF
the house could properly make, and on
this advanced line OF thought and state
craft, with his characteristic gallantry,
eloquence and learning, led the gathered
forces to victory.
By means of the indefatigable labors
and decisive appeals of Mr. Toole and Mr.
Voorhees, to individual democrats, enough
were induced TO accede to the senate's ul-
hmatum to make Mr.. Cox's brilliant lead
ership, with such able lieutenants and
coad tutors, irresistible. Without this di-
rect influencing of personal opinion by
| these gentlemen, the measure must ut this
time have failed.
have made able speeches, powerful in char
acter and effect, especially during the re-
cent discussion on this measure, which
have demanded and received the compli-
nnentary attention of the press Of the coun-
try and which have resulted largely in
moulding legislative opinion to the end
| Just attained.
The many adverse interests demanding
consideration in this legislation have
caused such opposition to its details as on
ly seepless vigilance, energy and omni-
present activity could overcome.
The objects contended for have been for
all time past and will be for all time to
come the nearest and dearest TO the hearts
of mankind, freedom from taxation with
out representation; freedom from the inn
position of foreign government; home
rule
For these rights our great grandfathers
fought from Lexington to Yorktown, and
for these rights this four years warfare
has been waged. This glorious achieve
ment adds TO the power and dignity of the
nation and earns it's appreciation.
To the people, whose interests they have
so faithfully and so we'll represented, they
have rendered such service as falls TO the
lot of few men to render, and have forever
identified heir names with the accom-
plishment OF that mighty stride or prog
Tess which has carried their people from q
condition of governmental pupilage to the
masterful exercise of their own discretion
in their own affairs.
The honors which must fail upon them
FROM grateful constituency are hardly
and deservedly won and cannot exceed the
merit which entities the wearers to them.
The Post sautes those lusty young
states, and extends to them its hearty con-
gratulations on their assumption of their
new and we'll. fitting diRnities.
The grandeur of wealth with which
prodigal nature has endowed them pre-
veri6es our predictions that, financially
and politically, they will be columns OF
strength in the national fabric, supporting Q
with sturdy might their share of its bur.
dens, and forming elements Of national
greatness which can be but redound tc
the honor and glory Of the republic