The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1889-06-07

NUMBER 8.
The omnibus bill appropriates $4,000 for
the expenses Of the constitutional convention
which meets at Bismarck on the 4th Of july.
The bill fixes the per diem Of members at a
per day and mileage. As there are seventy five
members, their pay will amount to $500 Der
DAY, and clerk hire, mileage and incidentals
will probably swell this to $500 per day. It is
pretty safe to assume that the whole amount
appropriated will be consumed. On this bas-
Is the convention will be In session about for
ty days. The articles which will give rise TO
the greatest amount of discussion, probably.
are those relating to prohibition and minority
representatiOn-Or, rather, the cumulative sys.
tenn OF voting, which at present prevails in
Illinois. This system is meeting with much
favor among tho thinking men of North Dako-
ia, who sec in it safe and sure cure for ths
mongrel conditions into which our politics.
Or rather, lack of poltics-llave degenerated,
Maj. Edwards Of the Fargo Argus, undoubted-
y one OF the shrewdest aud most astute politi.
clans in tho Northwest, favors this system be.
cause, as he says. it oompels mon to take sides
with one or the other Of the two great parties
into which the country is divided. It does
away with mugwumpery, unifes parties, and
enforces discipline, without which there can
be no party cohesion or success. 1t docs not.
as some of our republican friends maintain, a!
low the minority to govern, but simply places
the minority In position to act rs corrective
influence in legislation. 1t is the almost uni.
form opinion Of those who have watched the
effect of the cumulative system in Illinois, that
it has been vastly beneficial. It insures tho
best men being selected fer the legislature,
and does away with much Of the party rancor
Which formerly prevailed. That it does not
meet with favor from the professional pollti
clan and ward bummers, should be recon-
mendation In its favor. We believe the peo-
pie of North Dakota care more for an ecouom-
ical, clean, good government, than they do for
the qualification of the ambition Of the mere
politician; and we therefore hope to see this
matter brought before the convention and fair
" and fully discussed in all Its bearings, and
If 1t can be- shown that it is in the interest Of
the people, to see its adoption into the constl-
tuition.
1t seems 10 be pretty definitely settled now
that prohibition clause will be submitted rs
separate article, so that its adoption or rejec-
ton will in nowse endangcr the whole cons
ttuton.
While In Fargo last Sunday, it WAS our good
fortune to meet with Mr.. James G. Pond, the
assistant general passenger agent Of the North
ern Pacific, who, in company with Mr.. ]. e.
johnson, we found at the Argus office furnish
ing Maj. Edwards with some details inregard to
the recent new departure Of the "Old Pioneer
line" whereby two sleepers are run all the
way through to the Pacific coast, one by way
OF Wallula junction and Tacoma. These
sleepers are Of entirely new design in regard
to internal arrangements, and are accompan-
led through by Pullman conductors. 1t ulay
be as well to remark right here that the North
ern Pacific Is the only road running 4 through,
train Of vestibuled coaches, fitted up with all
the luXuries Of modern travel including bath
rooms with hot and cold water, barber shop,
etc., etc. When it is considered that sou can
enjoy all this at as low rates as is charged by
any road running to the coast, it is not to he
wondered that the bulk Of the travel now goes
via the Northern Pacific. II you think Of 60
ing West and want any information, drop a
line to Mr.. Pond, assistant general passenger
agent Of the Northern Pacific, St. Paul, and
you may be assured that /; will receive cour-
te0us and quick attention.
Mr.. Horace Hance, agent at Fargo for the
Minnesota l. Dakota railroad informed Us on
Monday that he had just received some highly
gratifying intelligence in regard to the buid-
ing Of the new railroad which he was not at
liberty to furnish for publication just yet, but
it was of nature to justify him in saying that
he believed the road would be built the present
year. There are several projects on foot at pres
ent in Fargo looking to a northwestern road
from that city, ard 1t is believed BY many that
sufficient 10 al capital can be found to build
and equip such line. 1t is pretty generally
agreed that should the line no built 1t would be
eagerly sought for by one Of the trunk lines,
each one Of which would be glad to secure it
for feeder. II the present favorable crop
conditions continue, developments In this d.
rection may shortly be looked for.
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The winter Of discomfort of the Northwest
News has been made glorious summer, and all
the clouds that lowered over the head of Bro.
Bierly have been dlspelled, in token Of which
the News last week made its appearance on
tinted paper, resembling the faint blush Oh tho
cheeks of a new made bride. This is to be
the future garb Of the News. It certainly adds
much to the appearance Of the paper, and as
it betokens evidence of prosperity, we congrat-
ulate our confre7e.
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The Fargo fremen's tournament takes place
next week, commencing on Tuesday, It'll, and
continuing to the 14tb, inclusive. Tho pro-
gramme is a good one, and will furnish lots Of
sport to those who can make it convenient to
attend. The railroads will mako reduction
Of one fare for the round trip. and With . con-
tinuance Of the present fue weather, q week
Of rare enjoyment may be anticipated. The
people Of Fargo are doing all in their power to
render the city attractive to visitors during the
tournament. Several fine games Of ball will
be played betweeen the Fargo and visiting
clubs
It seems from the Northwestern News that
Mr.. Springer, after all, was not the author OF
the abortion called minority representation at
the late election. Mr.. Springer favored the
Illinois cumulative plan, of which Joe Medill
Of the Chicago Tribune is tho father, but the
other members Of the committee opposed him
and instituted in its stead the old Pennsylvania