The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-18
THE STATE PRESS.

The puoe1 Sound Nal says. "A Tacoma paper
in a recent issue laid great stress on the fact
that the Democratic ne newspapers of the United
States have much larger subscription lists in the
aggregate than the Republican papers, and drew
the conclusion that the Democrats the
greatest readers. The inference IL wrong. Ii
only indicates that Republicans, in their efforts
to arrive at logical conclusions, resd the opposi-
ton papers as well as thpse OF their own party,
bet Democrats. az q rule, con6ne their reading
10 their own party organs. While there are ex-
ceptions, this propositions a. general rule, Ii
undeniable. The Democrsfic papers secure
their best patronage in Republican commum
ties"
Blaine yosrnat: ssenatcr John B. Allen was .
visitor 20 Seattle during the presidents visit.
We had the pleasure Of long interview with
him on matters OF interest to our people, and we
hope to be able TO give our people shortly some
good news from him. Senator Allen Ia the same
gentleman he always was, but has grown some
what heavier and more rudy locking In the
past two years. He will probably visit Blaine
during next month, and will no doubt be more
impressed than by any other means with our
necessities and the Importance OF our situar
ton"
Vancouver Columbian: aOn the occasion of the
presidents visit to Tacoma the Seattle newspa-
pers gave impartial and dignihed reports OF the
proceedings The simple fact that the nations
the editors OF Tacoma into frenzy, and, con-
sumed with envy, they descended to tho ANAL
est kind of abuse and ridfcule.
Goldendale Sentinel: MANY teachers are COM
planning that our examinations are entirely too
hard for the necessary requirements for teach
ing in our schools Even the primary teacher IN
subjected to the most rigid examination, not
only In the common branches but also In
many Of the higher branches"
Keiso Courier: "The past few days Of warm
sunshine has caused vegetation OF all kinds to
make marvellous growth and give the appear
ance OF beautiful garden filled with the
beauties of nature. Truly, the stata Of Wash
ington has no peer"
Port Angeles Herald: "The board Of county
commissioners at their last meeting justly
earned, and will undoubtedly be accorded, the
sincere gratitude OF the people OF Clallam
county by their vigorous action on the county
road proposition
The Anacortes Progress devotes column each
TO the interests of the Union party's ticket, the
Labor ticket and the Independent ticket for tbs
municipal election, requiring each party 10 pay
for whatever 10 published.
The Kettle Falls Pioneer announces that the
population within the proposed city boundaries
10 93l, as reported by the census-takers.
The Cle-Elum Tribune says great complaints
are being made Of excessive sppraisemsnt By
the Kittitas county surveyor.
Walla walls Statesman; "a church with poer
foundation never gains anything BY having
very tall steeple."
The Island County Times is endeavoring 10
stimulate Coupevills TO greater activity.
The Puyallup citsen has completed two years
of excellent service in its community.
The Anacortes american is vigorously urging
the building of county roads.