Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-07-17
THE TERRITORIES.
Proceedings of the COnstitu-
tiOnal Conventions.
THE STRUGGLE FOR STATEHOOD
Kentucky Bourbon Cuts Big Figure
with the Washington
Delegates.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.

OLYMPIA, WASH, July 16.-A few days
ago, j. u. Moore, of Spokane Falls, or
dered fifteen cases of the best whisky to
be shipped him from Kentucky, in order
that he might keep open house iu the
good, old-fashioned style. A reporter
saw the whisky delivered, and wrote a
sensational article for Seattle paper,
stating that Moore was lobbying in the
interest of the Northern Pacific railroad,
and had imported the liquor as conducive
to subtle influence. Moore today rose to
question Of privilege, had the article
read, and denied that he was
connected with the convention in
any irregular manner. He explained
the details of his Kentucky
career, aud instanced the importation OF
liquors as only in keeping with the old
time principles of hospitality for which
Kentuckians are noted. Great applause
greeted the explanation, and at the con-
clusion of the convention, the delegates
resorted to Moore's house, and sampled
his goods long and deeply.
The Judiciary Committee made its re-
report, recommending the establishment
of a Supreme Court, three Judges Of
which shall constitute a court. No
Judge can leave the State for more than
sixty days except by special permission
of the Governor. No fees are allowed
any judicial officers except Recorders or
| Justices, in towns OF less than five thous-
and inhabitants.
Among the propositions introduced
was one asking for the establishment of
| agricultural colleges, and several favor
ing the Australian election system.
THE MONTANA CONVENTION.
HELENA, Mont, July 16.-In the con.
vention, today, a memorial was intro
| duced in relation to the Sunday law,
asking that no legislation be enacted
toward enforcing the observance of the
Sabbath day, stating that religious peo-
pie should choose their own way Of wor-
| ship, and not dictate to other creeds
what day they shall observe.
| The Committee on Suffrage reported
adversely the resolution relating to equal
suffrage.
NORTH DAKOTA.
| BISMARCK, Dak., July 16.-In the Con-
stitutional Convention today, Chairman
Cotton, of the Committee on Taxation,
submitted a proposition that the Cover.
nor, Secretary of State and State Auditor
shall constitute a Board of Assessors
whose duty it shall be to assess each
year the railroads of the State, including
roadbed, rolling stock and all buildings
The method of distribution of assessment
is the same as now in vogue in the State
OF Illinois. There is strong sentiment
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roads.
Mr.. Linwell introduced a proposition
lgiving wife full power to control the
property belonging to her at marriage, ol
acquired by gift thereafter.
favor of the protection of the immense
grants of land for school purposes, bu
are a little divided as to the plan, anG
several propositions have been intro
duced on that subject,
MIR. BIeemette introduced q proposition
that if at any time the State shall pro
hibit the manufacture or sale of liquor
it shall indemnify brewers, distillers anG
dealers.
Mr.. Camp proposes that the question o
prohibition ehall be submitted in TIVE
forms, absolute prohibition and hgl
license.
The proposition to have the Legsla
tu,e consist Of single body is gainin,
ground with the convention, and ha
been made the special order for the Com
mittee of the Whole tomorrow.
The Committee on Judiciary has no
yet reported on the question of establish
ing County Courts and abolishing the of
flee of Justice of the Peace. Much inter
est is felt in this question.
The joint commission for the division
of the property and debts of the Terri
tory, between North and South Dakota
held it's first meeting this evening. Onl,
preparatory formal business was trans
acted.
DAKOTA SOUTH.
Sioux FALLS, OAK, July 16.-Ver,
little was done in the Constitutions
Convention today. The several standin
committees did not report according 4
anticipation, aud only routine busines
was transacted. 1t is hardly likely tina
the convention will adjourn sine die be
fore the second week in August.
IDAHO MAKING PROGRESS.
BOISE CRY, Idaho, July 16.-Th'
convention is making fair progress OF
the constitution. In the discussion OIL
the Bill of Rights, the Democrats cam,
out strongly in favor of the sections
affecting Mormonism, and introduced al
amendment declaring bgamy and poly
gamy prohibited; that the Legi stature
shall pass laws for the punishment Of
these crimes. The Mormon question
appears sure OF harmonious settlemen
now.
TROITRJE IN OEIAUQMA
KANSAS Cry, July 16.-A special from
Frisco, Oklahoma, says: The Territorial
or rather the Territorial, Convention
adjourned late last night. 1t was resolved
to oppose the holding of Territoria
Convention at Guthrie tomorrow. A
large crowd of those opposed to the hold
Ii ing of the convention have gone tt
Guthrie. The outcome of this opposition
is anticipated with interest, and somt
apprehension of serious results.
CHARTER ELECTION NIPPED IN THE BUD
KANSAS Cry, Mo-, July 16.-A Iime'
special from Oklahoma City says: At
O'Clock this morning, in defiance ol
Mayor Couch's proclamation and the
special order of General Merritt, an at.
tempt was made by the anti-administra.
ton faction to hold a charter election.
Two polling places were established
near which were stationed squads oi
United States soldiers and special police.
Mayor Couch and City Marshall Kunz
| annroached one nollinp nlace and