The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-07-14
NEVADA'S POPULATION.
Senator Stewart Takes Exception to Coz
ments on Census Figures.

Senator Stewart Takes Exception to Com
ments on Census Figures.
WASHINGTON, July Ex-senator Stewart
was in very angry mood tonight when
the California Associated Press correspond
ent called upon him. His attention had
been called to an editorial in THE CALL of
July 9Th regarding Neyada's popu-
lation according to the last census.
The Senator said that he did not believe
the sentiments expressed were entertained
by large portion of the citizens of Cali
fornia. On the contrary, Calfornians gen.
orally regarded Nevada with kindness, and
respected its representatives. They also
knew that the depression in Nevada is only
temporary, being a result of the transition
from mining to agricultural and other pur-
suits; that Nevada has great natural re-
sources and will ultimately become an i'm
portant State in the Union, and its existence
as a State is highly beneficial to the whole
Pacific Coast.
The CALLS editorial has attracted con-
siderable attention in Washington. The
anger Of Senator Stewart over the article
has the effect of calling general attention to
it, and number of requests were made at
the California Associated Press Office for
copies Of The CALL of July 9th. Every
body but the members Of the Nevada dele
CATION are inclined to agree with THE
CALL. A prominent member of Congress
announces his intention OF introducing In a
few days resolution of inquiry as TO
Nevada's population and her ability to
support State Government.
The article alluded to by Senator Stewart
commented upon the census results as fol-
lows:
Upon the system which enables 1880 voters
In Nevada TO send Two Senators and Que Repre-
sentative TO Washington. 1t Is not now necessary
10 dwell. more pressing question Is how shall
these $500 voters faiss the money to carry on
a State Government, with swarm OF Offices and
TO support Legislature of sixty members a
school system, judiciary system and a num-
Der OF county organizations? The burden
Is manifestly heavier than they can bear.
1t would not have been borne quietly as
long as 1t has had not rich men been
found willing 10 share 1t, on Condition OF being
chosen In person or by deputy to fill the post OF
United States Senator. This. of course cannot
go on forever. The Senate Will not sanction an
open auction OF seats In lis midst aud the secret
Of the tenure by which Nevada Senators hold
cannot always be kept Sooner or later the peO-
pie OF the State will be brought face to face with
The fact that they cannot afford 10 maintain a
State organization. What Will they do then?
There exists no power anywhere which can
obllerale sovereign State. Congress cannot
annex Nevada to another State, as the British
Parliament annexed their rotten bOroughs to
their neigbbOrs. The House OF Representatives.
could not deny admission TO a member from
Nevada. even though lie had received only 125
might refuse 10 seat Senator who had openly
bought his seat, 1t could not prevent his sue
cessor being chosen by The same agency more
dscreetly applied. Not only Is there no mower
anywhere which could deprive Nevada of its
sovereignty, but there Is no power which could
any freaks OF legislation which promised TO help
1t out OF its difficulties.