The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-06-12
The Tussle Between Prince Russell
and Secretary Blaine Dis
tracing Harrison.
B. Walker on the Ground to
Bolster Up the sec-
rotary.
Owners Of Granite Quarries in Warrington
Want stil More TariM-The Depend
ent Pension Bill.

WASHINGTON. June n.-[Special. Cen
pral Wilson, of Bozeman, who was nomi-
1ated by Colonel Sanders for the position
pf sergoant-at-arms of the senate, was sup
ported by the Montana men during all the
Foting in the republican senator's caucus
ast night. Sanders, Casey and Pierce had
IN argument with Chairman Frye, of the
commerce committee, to-day over the inn
Provement of the Upper Missouri. San
Hers explained why it was necessary to con-
|inue the improvement to Great Falls, al
|hough Senator Frye says that there being
ho surveys for that section of the river it is
Poubtful if the improvement can be made
ibis season. It is probable that survey
|Fill be in order. James B. Walker, one of
he candidates for the Helena postof6ce, lis in
|he CITY. Walker being connected with one
II the republican newspapers at Helena, the
fther objects to his being appointed to a
place where he can handle the papers Of his
ival, learn the subscription lists and, in q
General way, have such an advantage over
Y. But Mr.. Walkers uncle, j. G. Blaine, is
till for him and he may be appointed in
pite of all. It may resolve itself into a
question as to who is the bigger man, Rus
ell B. Harrison or Jim Blaine, as Russell is
bitterly opposed to Walker. The Montana
elegation may settle the dispute by making
Walker superintendent of the assay Office,
nd Wheeler, who was booked for that posi-
ion, postmaster.
Four great volumes of testimony taken by
he select committee on irrigation were
tackled up on each senator's desk to-day.
he testimony includes everything said on
be subject in the Dakotas, Montana, Wash
ngton, Oregon and all Rocky mountain
tates.
The owners of the granite quarries in
Washington state have written and tele-
raphed the representatives from that state
equesting that an effort be made to secure
q increased duty on granite. The Nc
.inley bill makes the duty 81 per ton and
ae request is made that the figures be in
Eeased to So per ton. The claim is made
nat with the duty at 81 granite from the
uarries in British Columbia can be sent
hto the state BY water transportation al
uch rates as to make it Improbable to
kork quarries on this side Of the line,
hich depend on railroad transportation to
saoh market. Senator Squire, of Wash
.gton, has been appointed member of
he committee to take testimony against
he fish commission. There have been
lares of irregularity in the commission
hich the senate has taken oognizance of.
enator Squire expects to get some infor-
alton regarding the distribution of fish
I'd thinks it possible. it may be used to the
lrther benefit of his state. Fred H. Spark
ng, of Seattle, has been appointed clerk
the census Office as an expert in electrical
alters. Senator Plumb, chairman of the
nate committee on public lands, says it
ay be some time before the bill for the re-
sal of the timber-culture law is passed in
o senate. He is doubtful if the senators
i'll agree to it without some amendment.
,nator Squire asked him to-day to have it
lied up RS soon as possible.