Fergus County argus., 1890-10-16
ouR NEXT CONGRESSMAN.
John L. Wilson Of Washington Speaks in
High Terms Of Thomas H. Carter and
His Work in Congress.

A Journal reporter interviewed Con-
gresham John l.. Wilson as he passed
through Helena last week on his re-
turn to Washington. In the course OF
his remarks he paid the following high
compliment to Congressman Carter
and his labors in behalf OF the west:
II left Congressman Carter in Washing
ton and he is ons of the busiest men
ia that busy place. lie did not say when
he would start for home, but | think it
will he during the early part Of the week.
Every northwestern man in congress, and
] might say every republican in Washing
ton expects Mr.. Cartcr's return. lie
surely deserves reelection il IA congressman
ever did. In all the list there is not ~
more active congressman, and not one Who
has made u more enviable reputation. lie
has been unceasing in his labors. lie did
more than any other man To procure pro-
lection Of our lead, and hrs efforts in
behalf Of irrigation were in the right direc-
ton.
I'VE had to urge Mr.. Carter to accept u
denomination. lie was sincere in his decli-
nation Tor the reason that u continuance
in congress meana IA sacrifice of personal
affairs. We were in constant consultation
with him and feared that he would finally
and positively decline. We felt that at
this time his loss would be- most serious.
The northeastern delegations are working
hand in hand, and are accomplishing u
great deal, and with us Carter is ~ great IL
favorite as he is with his own people.
Whenever any measure has been presented
for the benefit OF any portion of the north
west Tom Carter has been with us, whether
his own state was affected or not. Mr..
Carter aud mysely have been warm friends,
we have islt that our constituents were
.tasnrs aud thnf u.I
to be derived by them by n steady pull
together. In the matter Of accomplish
ment. ] may say that NO SECTION of the
country has been better treated than the
northwest. Speaker Reed has been the
steadfast friend Of northwestern interests,
and as a section the northwest Washing
ton, Oregon, Montana and the Dakotas-
has received greater share Of recognition
and beneficial legislation than any other
like area"
"Do you think that any measure passed
during the session will work to the detri-
ment Of the people OF the northwest or any
section Of them"
II can nothing that this section
could reasonably ask that il has not
received. II any locality has been blessed
by legislation it is certainly this region.
Our wool IL protected, and that great
industry is safe and on n sound and sslid
basis. Our lead product will he protected
against the products Of pauper labor, and
as "a matter OF fact the miners have
ceived help which will make hem fortunes
rather than compel iIlesess. ! may say
that the miners realize this fact, too, as
amply testified by the result in Idaho -
few days ago. Idaho is n lead country,
and we were positive that the mineral pro-
ducers would endorse the act OF congress
in protecting them. Nothing can Ice of
greater assistance in the upluiilding of
Idaho than the protection Of her lead. In
addition to the lead and wool legislation
which has been so beneficial. can cite the
meat inspection bill as favorable to north
western interests. Silver is another great
point. Here is an arrangement for the
purchase Of all the silver produced in the
country, and AN increase in the coinage Of
| the country. II will be of untold benefit
to the miners. With these manifest benefits
it must be admitted that the northwestern
states have had every request granted.