The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-22
under ordinary farming conditions is Of little
or no use and must be forgotten where irriga-
ton In necessary

under ordinary farming conditions is Of little
or no use and must be forgotten where irriga.
ton 10 necessary.
Acre for acre this arid land win. when irri-
gated, support much larger population than
ordinary farming lands. The location OF the
college in the arid belt would teach the methods
OF scientific farming under irrigation; would
assist and hasten the development of q large
portion Of the state, and would rapidly increase
Its population and wealth.
Some of the counties which offered sites for
the college are situated in the arid district
II is believed that one Of these is considered
by the majority OF people of the state as pecu-
Larry fitted for the location II is central; on
the main line OF the Northern Pacific railroad;
IL more cheaply, quickly and conveniently
reached from all points than perhaps any other
place in the state A. an elevation OF but 1000
with varied range OF agricultural products
inferior to no other county and equaled by few,
If any.
rs development Is hindered, in common with
other arid and partially arid districts, By the
very difficulties which this great state institu-
ton would help quickly to overcome.
It's citizens do all their business within the
state, and all the development arising from the
college would beneft the state
Briefly, IL has the advantages which Pullman
lacks, and lacks the disadvantages that Pull
man has
The unstness OF Pullman may be further
gathered from the fact that the best known aud
most influential portion of Whitman county
has protested against the commissions choice
Is destructive OF the usefulness of the college.
Il Is commonly reported and believed that
private influences outside OF this state first Sc
cured the location OF the Idaho agricultural
college in certain district. then swung Wash
ingsoD into line, and placed her college within
q few miles of the other. TO the great advantage
Of ais 1~h
disadvantage of the people OF this state.
SO widespread Is the belief, and so strong the
feeling 70 which il has given rise that petition
will undoubtedly be presented TO the legislature
at its next session for q full inquiry into the
subject
In conclusion, your excellency, the reasons
against the location Of this college at Pullman
are summarized as follows:
PuIlmans elevation is 22oo feet, and its range
OF agricultural products 70 limited
Its opportunities for practical, scientific
mining instruction are, compared with some of
its competitors, unworthy of confederation.
Ii Is within an hours drive Of another exactly
similar institution in q neighboring state
IL Is on the extreme border OF the state, OF al
main lines Of travel. and difficult and expensive
OF access.
II is in a section the trade relations Of which
are almost entirely with another state.
From these considerations il is evident that
little or no good can accrue 70 the state from TIE
location Of the college at this point. and il is
most reasonable inference that considerations
other than, snd contrary TO, the public good did
influence the decision OF the commissioners.
Fraud has oesn openly charged and may
reasonably be suspected.
The citizens Of several counties. one Of them
that in which the college is placed are trying to
get an injunction 70 prevent the use Of the coll
lcge money. and to have the action of the CON-
mission nnlAHed By the supreme esurt
Whatever success these efforts may meet with,
il seems 70 me shaE the notice OF your excellency
and OF the public should De called 70 such an
evident failure on the part OF the commission 10
perform It's duty 70 The state have the honor
to be your excslleney's obedient servant,
WILLIAM ERR