, 1889-07-25

Tom Cavanaugh,'
| Tue convention has received from Il
/ law. er III 81. Lcuis letter bearing up
"n the wumau's suffrage question He
/ ciainS that the supreme court Of The
| United Sta!es has Determined this ques-
tinn and according to their nterpreta-
! ton of the constitution women have the
right 10 vote. How remarkable that the
soions OF this territory never discovered
| this opinion of the supreme court Mis-
souri, is a fertile state in great meu and
this letter from one of her lawyers does
not surprise me, He had. hcwever, bet
ter devote his energies IL behalf ar his
/ ciieutage aud let ism5 aloae.
! NJ. C0meEys moved, thht the commit
tee ou federal relations aud boundaries,
be- authorized to telegraph the secretary
OF the Interior for definite inform alton
as to the boundary of this territory
This upon ITS face seems strange, for it
oaght to be known what are the exact
bound aries of this territory. Mr.. G: m
| e5ys claims that there is "A dunbT as to
what Is the exact northern boundary of
this territory, and for that reason Lie in
iroiucad his resc luton.
Much OF the time of the convention to-
day was taken up in discussing resolu-
ton introduced by J. u. Moore, of Spo-
kane, who desired to have the judiciary
committee examiue iutO the legal status
of the tide lands. Many of the conven-
tion were OF the opinion that too much
time would be consumed and that after
all no definite conclusion could be
reached. The reference to the judiciary
committee of the resolution was defeat
ed.
The politicians are beginning TO be
alarmed at the slnwness of the conven-
ton in accomplishing their work. They
reason that as there are twenty FIVE com
mittees, it is reasonable to presume that
each committee will consume a day of
the conyention'5 time in considering
their report. Consequently the cUnven-
ton could not adjourn before the 18th
OF August. Every report of a committee
however, has TO lie over for one day, so
it can readily be seen that the cOnven-
tion cannot hope to adjourn beforu Sep
tember.
This then gives very little time for IA
campaign, as primaries have to be called,
conventions held and the state canvassed.
Some are in favor of dealing with the
most important matters and leaving to
the legislature the settling Of the minor
questions. There are others who elieve
that they have duty to perform ire
spective of politics and they are going to
do it, Though the heavens fall.
Speculation as to the relative merits
OF the different candidates for congress,
senator aud governor is becoming more
extensive every day. Hon. L P. Ferry
is considered the only candidate iu the
field OF any importance for the govern
orship. Many predict that lie will be
nomi ted bv acclamation.
Dunbar and Wilson are tue two most
spoken OF in connection with congress.
At present Wilson is the favorite and
ublSSo COIn DluhtlDuS arc Iuduc 81 as 10
influence the other nomination.
Wilson will receive the nomination. He
is liked on account of his steadfastness
to bis friends. His word can be depend
ed upon, as he will not say yes unless be
means it. During the campaign OF last
fall he was the most telling speaker of
any that was upon the stump.
Mr. Brents ia continually gaining in
strength. Mr.. Aliens appearance among
the politicians has not helped his cause
one iota. He was much stronger before
he began explaining his course in max
ing appointments for this territory, than
he is now. AIR. Breuts is looked upon
as in every way deserving the honor of
United States senator; that his work in
the ranks; his efforts while a member OF
congress. entities him to the honor which
ne is now seeking. Mr. Brents was q
potent factor in the Republican party,
when Mr.. Allen was an uUknowc man
and in consequence more deserving OF
the ssuatorship. Mr.. Allen would have
gained more frisnds and been nearer the
senatorship if he had been q candidate
at this tins.