The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-01
MONTANA PEOPLE AND POLITICS
Laughsbie Legislative sqHabble-sena-
tor Powers and Prince Russell.


Laughsbie Legislative Squabble-Sena-
tor Powers and Prince Russell.
HELEsA, Jan. 30.-TSpecial correspond
ence. by and by, as the rendezvous of
Kicking Bear, Big Thunder. the late Sit
ting Bull and all the rest of the red voters
Of Dakota have been safely distanced by
the laundering train behind which the
Pullman cars switch along like the
tin end of a Bad Land rattiesnake, con-
sisting of several rattles and button''),
the scenes of DISSOLUTION give way
10 a sense of admiration as the new state
Of Montana glides into view, fianked by
grandly beautiful ridges of the Rocky
mountains, through whose many canyons
the before mentioned headwaters of the
Missouri have forced their way in bygone
cons, and still come. dashing pell-mell
through the deep gorges at times, and
again, singing peacefully, though never
lazily, as they push their winding way
through fertile valleys. Grander and
more picturesque than ever grows the
scenery as our tourist continues his iour-
ney. If he has been disposed 10 make the
most of his opportunities, he has not been
content to remain inside the Pullman
rattle but has spent many hours of OBJ
seryation on the rear platform or button
fatigue Of which he finds full compen-
sation as he energies from one of the
many narrow valleys he has so much adj
mired, and finds himself on an open plain
of broad dimensions, to the right of which,
and almost under the lee of pic
iuresque mountain ranges, sits Helena.
the capital city of Montana, the home of
Senator Sanders and Russell Harrison.
The legislature is in session now, and the
middle IN which the solons find them
selves is vastly amusing to those not in the
struggle, though they look on with intense
interest while the official eombatants are
IN training for their flight TO a finish -
The tiara of statehood sits uncomfortable
awry upon the brow of fair Montana. There
arc not offices enough TO 60 around and the
outs" are so mnch disturbed over the APP
parent success of the Tins" and the "ins''
themselves are so much disturbed over the
possibility OF the "last becoming first"
and vice versa, that the state herself. as a
state, Is asphyxiated by the stagnation of
her paramount interests pending the glad
norial settlement of a hight which, had il
ever occurred among factions of the
women OF Wyoming or Washington, would
have been accepted as conclusive proof of
woman incapacity for selfgovernment
on general principles
but was speaking moment ago about
Senator Sanders and Russell Harrison.
two OF the leading lights OF busy and CAV
IeIena, botn OF whom have risen into ma
uonal prominence through the mutations
81 politics during the last two years
OF the latter gentleman, Il may be ar-
propriately said in this connection, that
he Is the son OF our worthy president,
and the husband of one of the hand
soonest and most admired bellies of
the White House. He is also widely
known, more or less favorably or unfavor-
abby. according to the partisan bias of
those most interested. as a newspaper.nan
Of ductuating activities, with pencbant
for controlling the federal patronage of
Montana, which alike intensihes his
friendships and augments his enmities
lANe the mayor OF Portland, Or, he is
fond oi last horses. and is exceedingly
popular with well-known turfmen. 10
look at him you would never think
81 his being the son OF the president. any
more than. To look at his worthy sire. YOU
would think OF his being the president
himseii. Both are somewhat. If not con-
sldcraoy under size and each has
reachel his present prominence through
the virtue OF 1credity--a sort of Malthu-
sian pointer which is inscribed here 10
be taken Tor exactly what il IS worth
senator Sanders IL one Of the lucliest Of
men. lie came 10 Montana in an early
day whe2, with keen financial foresight
he at once discovered the wonderful virgin
resources 81 the country anu with logical
business sense hc promptly set himself 10
the task of developing them A. a result
81 has intellect and enterprise Mr. Sanders
became rich man years before there was
at opening for ANYBODY in Montana in a
senatorial direction. His handsome resi-
ucnce n Helena has long heen the scene
of unboundei hospitality dispensed bv his
charming wife. wAo Is quite equal TO Mrs.
Garfield * hostess. The senator's pror,-
egty consists mainly Of lands and mining
Interests. He likes good horses hut does
not take much personal interest in their
production or maintenance as he right
fully imagines that the iIaggins and STAN
fordS, Of the Pacific coast, are competent
&c manage that much admired source of
revenue and enjoyment without his aid
As statesman. Senator Sanders is prn-
greSSiye and yet conservative He has the
courage OF MS convictions in annie meas
ure--an attribute by no means common
among latter-day politicians Inphysique
he IS large, symmetrical and If late some
vhat oorpulent, after the manner of most
successful public men the wide world
over. Beng q new senator he hiss not
Yet made himself particularly conspicu-
Gus, but he has said and done enough
already in faithfully representing the
virgin interests OF the mighty state
he houors IN congress to warrant
the belief that he Will be the practically
unanimous choice Of the Republican party
fer reelection az any time in the future
when he may desire it, that. provided the
Republican party remains in power in
Montana, which, however much ITS warm
est a&hereuts may anticipate s az present.
owing IS tho political middle in which
both parties are struggling for supremacy.
sooa deaf like the proSeTAial vote 80 the
sYcrage white man eseryN here, 70 Wit:
Alshty uncertain.
ABIGAIL ScozE DpS1WAx.