The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1889-02-21
ST, PAUL.
Good News for Dakota.

Mr.. Baker. of New York, of the territorial
committee, made his report to the House ask
ing that the conference committee be instruct
ed to strike out the clause for the admis
sion of New Mexico and also that clause pro
viding for the esubmIssion of the question of
division of Dakota. Mr.. Baker made strong
speech in support of the proposition.
Iunset Cox, of New York. however, became
the revolutionist of the Democratic side
When he rose everything was silent apd the
strlctest attention was given to him. Cox
was eloquent in language and picturesque in
form. He submitted IL substitute to Mr..
Bakers proposition, looking to the same re-
suit This was accepted by Mr.. Baker and
then Mr.. Cox followed with one of his very
great speeches He pictured the needs and
necessities ofimmodiatPly admitting South
Dakota, and the PRONUNCIATION Of plans for
admission of North Dakota, Montana and
Washington within the next few months, all
to come in under the proclamation of the
President.
MeAdoo, of New jersey, and Rogers, of Ar
kansas both denounced in most positive
terms the carpet bag rule which haG pre-
vailed In all territories, and said they were
in favor OF the admission of every territory,
| with the exception of Utah.
Before the vote was taken, Mr.. Brecken-
ridge asked that the propositions of exclud-
ing New Mexico and doing away with the
submission of division in Dokota be voted
upon separately. His motion prevailed, and
the vote, as cast, showed 1876 in favor of ex-
Guiding New Mexico, with 106 in favor OF
its admissien. There were several Democrats
who voted with the Republicans upon this
proposition. They are: Il
! Messrs, Bliss, of New York; Brice, of New
York: Burnett, of Massachusetts,; Chapman.
! of Michigan; Cox, of New York; Ford. oi
Michigan; Sowden, of Pennsylvania; Thomp
son, of California; Washington, of Tennes
see; Wbitthorn, of Tennessee, and Yoder, oi
S1hioi -.
Fhe Republicans who ypted against tht
proposition, or in favor of the admission o
New Mexico, were!
Baker, of Illinois: Cheedle, OF Indiana, and
Woodburn, OF Nevada.
i There is hardly any doubt now but that the
proposition will prevail, and that South Da
kota wilibe admitted under the proclama
ton of the President and that the vote fol
the division of the territory will not be nee
essary. 1t is intimated, however. that the
psmlcratic members of the conference com
nittee viii Fefgse to agree to this provision
ana there may be no bill passed az this sas
! sion. 1t was o field day for the territories,
4 dis astrous fire occurred at Chippew'
Falls Wis The thrae buildings consumed
were owned by GlGcksmhn & Heller, apd az
estimated at about 100000, with $l3, ,00t
insurance. M. GlucRsman dry goods, stool
Valued at SAC, 900, insu nnce $13 900; L. Il
Heller, aty g9gas oaA stsek Ealasd q q 2 s2t oaa 9
$85, 900; insurance, $13,6oQ, Rusk & BS
Iana's Law nflce. a total loss; library values
J at S5 ipppi iAsppFFarss, 9lpe;
Gov, MRninm Of Minnesota appoipte
, Hen, Charles D, kerr and Hon Levi NJ: Villa
; as the two aadltiaaai judges for Rnmse
county and the Second judicinl district, RI
Gently authorized by the legislature.