Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1889-01-19
K IN CONGRESS.
Debate on the Springer Omnibus
Bill.

Bill.
WASHINGTON, D. c., jan. l5.-This
was the golden northwest" day in. the
house Of representatives. There was a
great throng about the capitol, and upon
almost everyone's lips wa tho cong Of
the Dakotas. Every gallery was acked
with willing witnesses, hoping to be
present ct the birth Of a new state, O.
perhaps twins or even more. In the
private or members gallery, on the Re.
publican side Of tn house, sat Dakota's
delegation, who had come to represent
at the discussion. In the other galleries.
with the exception Of the "black belt.n
were hundreds Of ladies, who SO fringed
the upper seating capacity that u pict.
ure was made, picturesque and grand.
All eyes were upon Springer, for nppar.
entity upon Ills hands hung the fate Of
the new sisters. A word from him
might mean liberty or continued
Acknowledgement. There were the usual
preliminary motions before the question
was eauarly before tho house. The
buglc was o to be sounded and re.
vertebrate from ocean to ocean. New
stars were about to be pinned upon the
banner Of American freedom, and q
voice of welcome would be thundered
from the Carolinas to the Dakotas.
l.. IT was exactly 1880 when Springer.
with his traditional red rose in his but.
ton.hole, 0 to speak. He merely
opened the battle and-them retired.
Atterwardi came the championsof the
great cause, Samuel Sullivan Cox. He
was the shining jewel advocating the
liberty of d~lsfranchised thousands. He
was at his best. Every space Was taken
and, standing room was at II premium.
He wal more than eloquent. His heart
was filed with emotions for the cause.
Next came Clifford of Dakota. He
stood in the middle OF the Republican
eide Of the house, in the seat of the
venerable Kelly. Of Pennsylvania. He
read from manuscript, though he. read
we'll and loud. Mr.. Clifford, defended
the constitutional convention Of Dakota
from. the criticisms advanced against it
by Mr.. Springer. The people of South
Dakota were satisfied with it. The peo-
pie Of Dakota were satisfied with it.
The people Of Dakota wanted no fur
Their vote upon the question Of division,
and they would never accept admis.
sion Of Dakota as one state. Marked
attention was paid to him and he quit
the arena crowned with wreaths Of
applause.
Following him came Toole Of Mon.
tana. who surprised everybody. 1t was
his ablest effort. He was as eloquent as
he was courageous. He thrustshis still
,letto well under the rib Of the admins.
%trst,on for its abandonment of principle
in disregarding the wishes Of the terri.
torres. He told the truth and did 1,
fearlessly. 1t was the great speech Of
the fftieth congress. He arose above
his party and waived the flag of bis
country from Montana's valleys. of gold
and mountains OF. silver. 1t, was q great
day and one to'be long remembered in
political history.
WEDNESDAYS WORK.
WAsHIEaToN, Jan. 15.-Ater routine
business the. house resumed the consid'
Grafton Of the territorial bills and wa
addressed by Mr. Josephs, Of New Mex
leo, who presented the claims Of that
territory for admission.
In the senate Mr.. Plat also presented
a copy Of the, proceedings Of a state
hood convention held in North Dakots