The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-09
THE STATE PRESS.

Tacoma Globe: ave believe that there 70 no
man In this country % acceptable to the people
for the position OF chief executive ~ James 6.
Blaine Upon every public question during his
long public life Mr. Blaine has been the advo-
cate of the right side. He is fearless in his
patriotism, wise and conservative in diplomatic
relations He Is true American, representa-
tive American statesman. No man II 90 near
the hearts Of the people; no mans election win
be received with such sincere enthu iasrn. The
signs Of the times point to Blaine - the Rcpub-
lican nominee in lS9o He has been tried and
not found wanting. We believe that he can be
elected without difficulty. His nomination
would awaken an irresistible enthusiasm
Americans honor the true American traits so
Characteristic OF Blaine, and await only m OPP
portunity to repair the accident OF lSSA
Tacoma Globe: "The newspapers Of Oregon
have not hesitated to declare that the legisla-
ton of that state has driven capital and irnmi-
grafton to the state Of Washington This Is not
altogether true. The resources and natural ad-
vanfages of Washington are superior to those OF
Oregon as they are superior to those OF any
state. This fact undoubtedly influenced the
decision OF capitalists in making their selection
for investment Nevertheless legislation has
considerable influence upon investment and inn
migration. If our recent legislature had fol-
lowed the example set by few other states,
and that course had been Endorsed by the gov
ernor, the growth and progress of the state of
Washington would have been retarded ten years.
The great trouble with agitators is that they see
but one side. Usually that side il the one which
will wreak great damage to the state"
Tacoma Ledger: Governor Laughtou's nu-
merous vetoes are now being made handle OF
to work up sentiment in favor of an extra ses-
sion of the legislature. Just how those who
are stirring the matter up expect to secure the
call for an extra session. in case some people
are found to think it desirable, does not appear.
The call must be issued by the governor. and
Mr.. Laughton is ktill in the governors chair.
1t Is hardly possible that he will call the legis
lature together for the purpose of seeing it pass
the vetoed measures over his Veto"
The Walla walla Union thinks the Italian In
cident ought to stir up the government to pro-
vide suitable coast defenses. 1t Gays: "As
mere matter of insurance OF the vast property
interests at stake, regardless of national pride,
which alone should be sufficient reason why
these things should be done, the scheme COM
mends itself to all prudent people"
Tacoma Ledger: ssThe latest Italian demand
comes from an organ grinder in Germany, whose
monkey was killed for biting . child he has
now crossed the line into Switzerland, and from
this safe retreat is urging his demand for re-
dress By hurting personal abuse at the German
sentinel. Premier Rudini has not yet taken the
matter up"
Latah Times: sIf Governor Ferry would do an
act of Justice 10 his state let him return and
summon an extra session of the legislature to
pass the WATSON bill before another harvest is
here. The expense to the state for the extra SEES
sion would be considerable, but the reduction
of freight bills would equal it ten times over"
Skagit County Times: ssWhat is needed in
this vicinity is good, substantial wagon roads
that can be Travelled at all seasons of the year."