The critic., 1890-12-29

his noted message he sent for the late
William Dorsheimcr, x-Lieutenant-Gov-
crnor of New York cX-Congrcssman and
editor Of the New York SOr, the Demo-
cratic Administration organ. Governor
Dorsheimor was q free-trader in principle,
hut at the same time believed that diplo-
macy had place in politics. President
Cleveland read the message TO him. GOV
cnor Dorshcimer said:
"lt is right, but you must consider its
effect upon the coming election. ] fear its
PRONUNCIATION now will result in the defeat
Of the party
President Cleveland said:
"lf the message is right, and | believe
with You that IL Is or ! should not have
written II, | shall go ahead and send it In
Regardless of Consequence"
When Governor Dorshcimer, who was
friend of Mr.. Nowlands, told him about
H. that gentleman, who was already dis
satisfied with President Cleycland's stand
against silver, said!
"If that message goes in and the Demo-
cratic party commits itself substantially 60
free trade. will abandon It,"
The message was sent in. The result is
known.
During the last campaign Mr.. Newlands
siumpcd Nevada for the Republican
ticket, which was elected by the largest
had IN any state of the Union.
Nevertheless MIR. Newnnds Is OPP
posed 10 the Federal Elections bill now
being discussed IN the Senate. lie thinks
that the sentiment among the Rcpubli-
cans IN the West j. against the measure.
The feeling there is to lc, the South settle
the race question; and that IL the negro
question IS eliminated from politics the
Southern whites will ultimately divide,
aud thus the competition of two parties
for the vote Of the negroes will finally Sc
cure their rights.
Mr.. Ncwlands has
Crcnt Faith In Nevadn,
IN its future growth and prosperity. lie
believes that the desert lands, which now
abound IN alkali and produce only sage
brush aud jack rabbits, can he made pro-
ductiyc and capable of supporting a vast
population. This mucli-dcsircd result
could be brought about by n system of
state reclamation of the desert lands in
which the National Government should
aid the state by grant of the lands to be
reclaimed within her borders. They are
and will remain useless otherwise.
That MIR. Ncwlands has faith in his
proposition Is shown by what one of his
Western friends told the writer. Said he:
"Mr. Newlands is one of the most cncr-
gctiC, enlightened aud public-spirited citi-
susceptible of development like that
which has made California permanently
great agricultural State, ana which has
done so much for Utah. The soil was
neglected in California for years, until
The Mines Ceased 60 Pay
in fact. Then agriculture, horticulture
and viniculture were taken up and throve
apace, producing more gold than all the
mines ever worked within her borders.
| Mr. Newlands believes that with irrigation
| the same happy results can be accom-
| plished in Nevada. To demonstrate his
| faith he has caused to be made at his own
| expense surveys Of all the principal rivers
and watersheds of the State. This infor-
nation of incalculable value he has turned
| over to the State government for the pub
lie benefit. He has also written q book
| on the possibilities of irrigation in Nevada
which Is accompanied with maps and dia.
| grams. II has attracted much attention
| not only in Nevada, but in other parts OF
| the country. He believes Nevada /.
destined to become great State and he s
doing giants part TO bring it about"
| Nevada, it seems, has never built up
A Commercial Emporium.
II is thought that Reno will occupy that
position and become the business centre
of the State in its new development. II /,
advancing rapidly in that direction and
shows considerable enterprise.
Mr.. Newlands has displayed great zeal
and rare intelligence in his advocacy oi
the silver cause. He has made many
speeches and written much in its behalf
notably his letter in the New York Tine
last summer and his open letter to Secre
tary. Window last winter, published in {
local paper. All of these utterances hav,
been mastery and convincing in thei
marshalling Of facts and
Irrefutable in Their Logic.
He is yet young man, only 40 years
old, is rich and philosophical. His owl
interests and those of the Sharon estate
of which he is the sole trustee, are largely
bound up in Nevada, in whose future ma
terial prosperity he has such implici
faith and for the advancement of which III
is so zcalously and intelligently striving