The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-11-26
Northwestern Members of Congress
Arranging for Their Con-
stituents.
Mr. Garter to Try and Have the
Indian and Military Res
ervations Reduced.
North and south Dakota senators o Draw
Lots to See who Gets the
Long Term.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-ISpecial. The
congressman from the four new states and
Idaho. at meeting to-day, developed n
novel scheme in the way of working for
their respective states and they at once
began to put il into practical shape They
propose 20 advertise the states from which
they hail with their resources, both natural
and acquired. II vas agreed 10 hire build
ing, fit il up comfortably, and establish IL
as Northwestern headquarters, with the
latch string always out. They are willing
TO put up $eo0a month to do this. They pro-
pose 10 hang out sign bearing the Words
Northwestern Headquarters" The build
ing will have tables for writing files of the
newspapers. some comfortable chairs To
lounge in, and great fire on n chilly even
ing. The congressman will ask the boards
OF trade in their respective states 10 send
express prepaid samples of articles showing
the resources of the states 10 be placed on
exhibition at the headquarters. Maps of
the recently admitted territories, with full
Information concerning IL. will be on hand
for distribution. for it is the prime object 10
give all possible information. Another
object is 10 entertain northwesterners. and
the new members propose 10 set an example
10 the rest of the world of genuine hospi-
tality. 1--WE will have n man In our employ
whose business il will to act as n guide in
the city 10 all who come from our states"
Congressman Hansbrough said in speaking
of the enterprise. Another man will be ON
duty at the rooms, who il familiar with the
northwest and who can answer any ques-
tions that strangers may ask. They Will
al tl.at al. - all ..ssl.l
ments il on hand, and in every way possi-
BILE will try TO make congenial home for
all northwestern men. II made as COM
plete MS the originators hope, IL will be
backed by the senators and congressman
from the four new states IA well as the
members from Oregon, Idaho and Wyoming.
The building will be chosen within three or
four blocks of the white house, 10 be CEN
trally located. An agent was given de-
scription of the kind Of house wanted this
afternoon, with instructions 10 have il ready
by the last Of this week. if possible
The delegates from the new states have
agreed TO stand together in all matters
affecting the interests of the northwest.
A. one of them put II to-day, when one of
them votes ON "A measure II Is reasonably
certain that the other four will votethe same
way. They have talked over the speaker
ship, but IL is matter they can hardly
agree upon, and 30 that particular feature
has been left uut of their considerations.
II is more than likely that Hansbrough in
for Mckinley, with Clifford and Pinkler of
the same way OF thinking, but one may
vote for Cannon and the other for Hender-
son Az complimentary vote. Carter will
vote once for Reed, being under obligations
to him for work during the campaign.
Wilson is for Mckinley. believing that he
represents best the interests of the new
state of Washington. II looks as If the
new states would all vote together after "A
few ballots and vote for Mckinley. unless
Reed or some other candidate develops
wonderful strength aud seems sure Of the
nomination.