The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-02-14

Jennings, the one man who voted no on
the final passage of the bill, did so from
long habit, being like Holman of
Indiana, famous for his noes.
Mr.. John Michel followed Mr.. Wilson
and from his intimate knowledge of the
situation, made a brief resume of the
history of the canal. Mr.. Michel is a
fluent and eloquent speaker and his re-
marks were greeted with hearty
applause.
Hon. j. l.. Story made five-minute
talk that was earnest and to the point.
| MIR. B. S. Huntington stated that he
had recently attended the waterway con-
vention at Walla Walla and that by fig
ures there it was shown that the Inland
Empire this year raised $4,000, 900 BUSH
els of wheat, but that the committee put
the amount at 26,OOO, 900 for fear eastern
people would think they were lying, and
this reduction was SO strongly opposed
by members who were posted, that the
report was finally made without stating
the amount.
MIR. Wilson, his partner, recently from
Vermont, rejoiced with us and remarked
that it was the first time he had ever
heard it publicly admitted that western
men "refrained from telling the truth"
Mr.. Nolan rejoiced that The Dalles
had finally found something all could
agree on. He was glad Pennoyer was
in it, glad Metcham was in it, glad Mays
was in it and glad Moody was in it, was
glad he was in it himself, and more than
glad that North Dalles was in it three
stories high and ablaze with light
Hon. A. S. Bennett made the closing
address, in fitting language and with
modulated voice. He reviewed the
situation briefly and was heartily ap-
plauded.
On motion of Hon. A. J. Dufur,
seconded by Hon. A. S. Bennett, it was
voted that 1--WE the people of The Dalles
in mass meeting assembled do most re
spectfully urge our representatives in
the legislature to use all honorable
means in securing the passage of Senat
Raley's bill, and thus bring relief to our
eastern neighbors."
The band played, and the largest and
The Dalles dispersed.
The following speech was made last
night after every body had left the hall but
that's the occasion our reporter always
takes advantage of to do his talking !
Addressing the chairs our reporter said :
Mr.. President, ladies and gentlemen.
When I came here this evening it was in
ha I,,@ Il
reporter, and yet, although came to
make report, when suddenly called |
upon to speak find that unfortunately |
L am not loaded. 1 cannot help but re-
iterate the sentiment of one of your
orators. wherein he expressed his salts
faction that everybody was in it,
too, rejoice that in this great bowl of
consomme SO generously set up by Gov
ernor Pennoyer and the legislature of !
this great commonwealth, that one gen
tleman who, upon the final passage of
the portage railway bill, had the courage
of his convictions to vote nay. / say
again Mr.. President. 1 rejoice that we
have this magnificent tureen of con-
somme and that this courageous gentle
man-Mr. Jennings-is in It'll 1t has
been said that while The Dalles boasted
Of being the "Key City," she could not
open the Cascade locks, this has been, is
now true; but thanks to the Oregon
legislature and Governor Pennover. the
portage railroad bill is now a law, and
since we are able to pick the lock, the
Union Pacific will leave that gate open.
Mr.. President, The Dalles is unanimous
On this subject, it speaks as one man, in
to an invitation to take drink,
md henceforth hope to see harmony
prevail, that the lamb and the lion, SO to
speak, may lie down together and arise
again cognizant, each of his own auton-
'my. We have begun new era.
md In few years the old Dalles will
De thing of the past. Our hills
will be whitened with fruitful blossoms,
md the air fragrant with orchard per-
umes, the green hills will become greener
With tree and vine, and in the misty
1aze OF Indian summer, will purple with
luscious grapes and make the glad air
fragrant with the breath of Pomona.
)ne word, Mr.. President, and / have
lone. In looking into the causes that
lave led to our victory we should not
orget the Press. Our town papers were
working for their interests as well as
ours, but the big hearted newspaper
nen of the balance of Eastern Oregon.
md l may say of the state, have stood
~ you generously, and unselfshly, to
lid neighbor. Let us in turn stand by
hem. say, a fearless Press. backed by
| determined people has made this result