Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-03-19
IDAHO CRY, March s, 1892.

Greditably informed Few DAYS aiter
Senators Dubois, Shoup and NcCon-
nell were elected that movement
would be made before the close of the
session to enter Gato second cleo
ton and send Mr. Clagett to Wash
ineton to contest for the seat of Mr..
Dubois, provided that a sufficient
aumber of men who could be relied
upon were obtained before the intro
duction of the necessary resolution
leopeuing it. From that moment !
was apprehensive as to the fate OF
many good bills pending. 1t was
plain that to bring the senatorial
matter up a second time would create
factions, bitter toward each other
politically and socially, and IN many
instances make enemies of many then
personal friends. As Dubois certain
tainly was the choice of his party
and as the Democracy had nothing to
gain in the contest, I concluded to
stand voting for a Democrat every
time that my name was called, and |
have never had reason 70 regret that
act. The necessary twenty-eight was
at last scared by Mr.. Clagett's sup
porters, and at the expense, am
fully satisfied, of some of the most
meritorious bills that were before
either hle. senate or house. It is IN
necessary to give a history Of the
election of Mr.. Clagett. 1t is well
known. Eight Democrats voted for
Clagett and two-Mr. Branstetter, of
Ada, and myself-voted for a Demo
crat. We we're of the same opinion.
viz: That the Democracy of the
state of Idaho had nothing whatever
to gain BY sending a man 70 contest
Dubois seat, while the expense to the
state would be enormous. Some who
were so enthusiastic for Mr.. Clagett
opposed an appropriation of $3.50
per year for pens, ink, paper, fasten-
ers, etc, for the use of the supreme
court.
Sow, that the United States senate,
after thorough investigation, has
seated Dahois, and with the greatest
Democrats in the nation presidential
possibilities, voting for hi4, what
does 1t demonstrate? 1t simply shows
that political trickery is not sustained
by that tribunal, and that the choice
of the state in such matters must be
sustained. | held all through the
muddle that those who we're success
full at the polls should not be in duty
hound to follow the free advice ten
dered by the unsuccessful. The adj
vice was rendered time and time again
by perpetual Office seekers.
Idaho is naturally Democratic, but
how can we induce the prodigals to
return? | can see but one way, and
that is to conduct party affairs in such
Bay that it shall be bound to CON-
mand and receive the respect of ever,
law loving and respected citizen. To
do this principles must be advocated
and men placed at the front who will
carry them out to the letter if elected
no enemies to punish, but dut,
to perform for the whole people To-
accomplish this change Of leaders
is necessary. Whenever that takes
place many good and honorable Den
Ocrats who vote for Republicans vi
return to the fold; but they mu
first be made to know that the PAL
recognizes that right is right o,c
wrong wrong, and that justice ",
always be recognized
Dubois is stronger man in Idah
today than ever before. Why? b
cause an attempt was made to ro
him of his just rights Any man wi
had hand in that tranaction cam,
lead the Democracy to success.
Very respectfully,
n. w ,JONEs