Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-25

vote. In that event Grand Forks and
Ne.sun couuties wonld make three full
districts, 1t might be more equitable
plan for the whole population, but in
case OF North Dakota, as we'll as South
Dasota, 1T would be a Job TO carve out
the DISTRICTS. It will be necessary, il
the county plan is not acceptable, to
take up tne election precincts and adjust
dpon that basis. ignoring connty lines.
It is stated on inside democratic author
ity that ex Governor Ctutch will be the
de m loratic candidate fuz the eonstltu-
tioDsl convention tor the Bismarck dis
trIct.
II is stated this evening that Gov.
Mellette removed the trustees
OF the Ysnkton insane esylum, but the
usmes of their SUCCESSORS he could not
givs out. He did not even say he bad
named them. This was undoubtedly
wise move, as it prevents Ool. Gale from
running the board in his interest any
longer. The report was on the street
this evening that Auditor Ward had
beer removed and the Old deputy,
Frank Morse, appointed auditor pro
tenn. Wards resignation does not take
place until April lst. 1t wss true that
Morse had been sent for and was in con-
sultstion with Gov. Mellette, but it was
not true that the removal and substitu-
tion had taken place.
THE GOVERNOR AT JAMESTOWN.
jamestown, N. D., March 22-Gov.
Mellette went to Bismarck this morning.
Interviewed here, he WAS asked:
What do yoa think of the position
OF Gov. Church in regard to his recent
appointments. and what is your contem-
plated action in the matter?
A direct answer to this question would
relieve large number Of anxious minds
but it was not forthcoming. He said:
81 understand the position OF Gov.
Church and the com plioations which
have resulted from his action. / have
seen the Hughes bill regulating the ap-
pointment of trustees and the tenure of
office act, bat am not prepared to say
| what action will take, for have not
yet decided. Thers is no call Tor undue
haste, snd shall consider we'll before !
aos- | might add that there was an
election laet fall and copd.tlons have
changed. The incoming of a new ad.
ministration always carries with it more
or less Significance. feel, and very
naturally too, that democratic officials
OF this territory have already held office
too long. There is one thing can SO,
to you frankly and honestly-I am no,
going to Bismarck to complete Mr.
Ohurch's administration. I am goinl
to insugurate new one; otherwise ]
would not go at all"
ut Is stated, governor, that republi-
oaDs who have accepted Office under
Gov. Church will not find much favor
| 10 your eyes."
Gov Church, has in his recent sp
pointments, selected some good repub-
lieana, who are capable men. AS saic
before, my position in regard to thest
sppointees is not yet decisively taken
think that seq my way clearly. bui
i prefer to take the benefit OF the doub
and say nothing at present. will say
however, with all frankness, that the ap
poiptment OF republican by Gov
Charsh ia no accommodation to me
Such man will have no additional pres
tige from such an appointment, ani
hoserepublieans who have been monkey
ing with the band wagon during tn
II democratic administration would b