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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

HE Fargo correspondent of the
Minneapolis Tribune recently included
the Northern Pacific ip his list of rail-
roads, guilty of negligencein the furnish
ing Of cars to farmers for shipment of
wheat. This was an injustice to the
Northern Pacific, for it is a we'll known
fact that there have been no well-lodged
&C complaints against that company on
this score. The road has furnished cars
to everybody who had grain to ship and
has felt a pride in the fact of having
been able to do go, Notwithstanding the
fact that at times the requirements we're
enormous. It is customary, in fact, the
habit is chronic on the part of North
Dakota correspondents, to include the
Northern Pacific, when recording kicks
against the Great Northern and other
corporations-which is wrong. Each
company should be judged by it's own
record, and in the matter of furnishing
cars to farmers for shipment of wheat
during the past season the Northern
Pacific has an enviable record. The
item going the rounds of the press to
tho contrary should BE- credited to the
Fargo correepondent-who probably has
q grlevance-agalnst the Great Northern
If not against the Northern Pacific.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

JUDGE Rose; al expected to, refused to
60 into the merits of the election case
from Emmons county, ruling that the
canvassing board could not go behind
the returns al presented to them from
SELF precinct. The count of the votes
in that precinct will elect not only the
.contesting candidates for county officers,
but will defeat Wamberg if a notice t
contest against him has been filed within
ten days of the date of Governor Burke's
proclamation announcing the vote for
presidential electors. Things are getting
down pretty close when a change in a
single small precinct can change a vote
in the electoral college. 1t is of no par
ticular moment this time, but one elect
oral vote is sometimes decidedly impor-
tant.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

The latest announcement concerning
Cleveland's cabinet, indicates the selec-
ton of John G. Carlisle for secretary of
the treasury; W. r. Morrison for the
Interior portfolio, with a stand-off be-
tween E. J. Phelps of Vermont lex
minister to England) and William G.
Whitney for the premiership, and a
chance for genial Pat Collins, of Boston
to come in-somewhere. Edward j.
Phelps, should he become the presi-
dents chief assistant, would undoubt-
eddy give the country as able and con-
sentative an administration of foreign
affairs as it has had in recent years. His
appointment to the state portfolio would
be the wisest the president could make.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

The st. Paul News Washington cor
respondent had an interview with Con-
gresham johnson last week, and that
gentleman is reported as saying: II have
little doubt that the republicans have
learned a lesson by experience, and that
they will go into caucus like good re-
publicans and like gentlemen and Chris
tians-this time-abide by the verdict. of
the caucus. Such action will strengthen
the party. Any other method will
strengthen unprinclpled guerrillas who
are merely seeking their own personal
advantage" The congressman spoke of
a "long and excellent list to select FROM"
and after the interview the correspondent
concluded that at least one-Mr. Casey
not ION the list" yet he could not
help thinking that if his advice was fol-
lowed and a caucus held and Harry Oil
yer placated by being chosen speaker,
that Senator Casey would assuredly be
his own successor for six years in the
United States senate.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

The Pembina Democrat says that
Hon. Judson LaMoure returned from st.
Paul, where he has been last week un-
dergoing medical treatment for the past
month, much improved in health. Jud
will probably not be a candidate for the
United States senate, but if he had been
in Washington a year ago, it would have
been a guarantee that the new state
would have had all she was entitled to
and perhaps more. Jud is a hard
fighter and this winter he'll be with
those who let him alone.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

REMOVE the speculative feature from
wheat and the farmer must hold his
wheat-at his farm-until there is a de-
mand for actual consumption. Pass the
anti.option bill and the speculative feat
ure will be removed. The ~speculator
makes just as much when wheat goes up
as when it goes down, therefore the low
price Of wheat cannot be charged to
''speculators.' The TRIBUNE may be
wrong, but from its limited vision it be-
lieves the passage Of the anti-option bill
will prove 9 disappointment and q dam
age to the wheat-raiser.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

In another column appears a commu-
nication from Lewis A. Yorke, relative
to the recent setting aside of his divorce
by. Judge McConnell,in Fargo. The TR1B-
UNE is pleased to give publicity to Mr..
Yorke's side of the case-and it is but
just, in view of the many conflicting re-
ports which have been and are going the
rounds Of the press. As will be seen by
his communication, Mr. Yorke intends
in a few weeks to resume his residence
in Bismarck, and judgment in his case,
as he says, should be suspended until he
is given opportunity to make written or
verbal defense. E, ;"
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

citizenship is the only sure foundation
of popular government; needless to say
that in degrading and diluting this
quality of citizenship consists the in
herent danger from immigration. A
stream that rises higher than its fount-
ain is an anomaly yet to be exhibited
by any government, and is unlikely to
be seen in America. It is an impera-
tive duty of congress to provide some
means Of preventing further pollution of
the fountain. 49,.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

EDITOR SMALL, Of the Casselton Re-
publican eulogizes Major Edwards, be-
cause of his completely in the publish
ing OF q statement to the effect that
Small, as postmaster destroyed mail
which was placed in his Office, and says:
''The devil has complete sway in his
loathsome carcass, and IS there Is no
earthly way to undo the injury to the
writer hereof, he must needs turn his
assailant over to the tender mercies of
the maker of all men, and may he have
mercy on that soul which was born in
iniqnity and is stepped in crime" Poor,
poor major!
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

AND now comes a report from the far
east that there will be no mugwumping
in the next democratic administration.
Cleveland at last realizes that his defeat
four years ago was due to his ap-
pointing and retaining in office parti
ans of other parties, to the exclusion of
the faithful of his own. Hereafter all
applicants for Office must show q clean
bill of straight democracy" free from
all e~ntangling alliances with populists
and prohibitlonists. Mugwumps take
notice.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

SECRETARY EDGERLEY has received
from the photographer the new maps of
North Dakota, issued under the direc-
ton of the board of railroad commits
eioners. The drawing of the same was
executed by Chief Draughtsman Higbee,
OF the surveyor generals Office, and
this is a guarantee that it ia accurately
and we'll done. The map is the most
comprehensive Of any aver issued and
reflects great credit on all concerned.
They will be distributed with the annual
report of the board, which is now in
nrass.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30
the Goose River bank, Mayville, has the
largest total deposits, amounting to
S232,O16.34.

The now famous gross earnings case
of the Northern Pacific railroad will be
tried in Washington, in January. It
has had quite a remarkable history.
The point involved is the right of taxa
tion Of railroads, on the basis of gross
earnings. The action was originally
commenced in the territorial court. It
was then heard before a court compris-
ing Chief Justice Corliss and District
Judges Mcconnell and Winchester, the
other judges Of the supreme court being
disqualified by reason of having acted
previously as counsel. The district
judges joined in a decision in favor of
the company, ordering a new trial.
The same case was heard before the U.
s. circuit court at Fargo, carried to the
o. S. court OF appeals, and sent to the
United States supreme court. It thus
reaches the supreme tribunal by two
courses-by removal from the state court,
and appeal from the lower United States
courts. The question at issue is i'm
portant and considerable relief will be
felt by state and county authorities
when it is at last definitely decided.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

BRADsTREET's: It appears that the
optimistic view of the results of the con-
ference taken by the American delegates
is shared by Secretary Of the Treasury
Foster. He is quoted as saying that it
is a grave mistake to assume that the
conference will prove to be a failure;
that the taking Of a recess till May was
expected by the administration when the
American delegates left the country, and
that there is every reason for expecting
the conference to reasonable IN MAY.
The secretary says that the fact that
Rothschild made any proposition for the
increased use of silver, coupled with his
declaration that unless something were
done to insure it's better use among the
nations very serious consequences would
follow, was in itself a hopeful indication
that the prominent bankers of the world
felt the necessity of reaching an agree
ment of such q nature as would secure
an approximate uniformity in dealing
with the silver question the world over,
and that the general feeling of the con-
ference was v Q more favorable than
was anticipated. It need scarcely be
said that these optimistic views of the
secretary of the treasury and the Ameri-
can delegates are not very widely shared
either in the United States or abroad.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

The annual meeting of the Independ-
emit Publishing company at Grand
Forks, was held Wednesday afternoon
and resulted in the reelection Of all the
officers, as follows: Walter Muir, Of
Hunter, president; E. NJ. Epson, of
Cummings, vice.president; Thomas
,Ayres, secretary, and H. A. Foss, treas
urer. William Barry was elected a
member Of the board of directors.
Messrs. Ayres and Foss we're reelected
editors.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

The disgraceful scandals which are
being brought to light in French
official circles form an instructive object
lesson to American citizens. 1t is
even whispered that a not very distant
connection with the Panama Canal COM
pany frauds, will likely be fastened upon
some people resident on this side the
water. Heaven forbid! Have we not had
sufficiently humiliating examples of such
corruption in our WI affairs, without
being implicated in those abroad?
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

q bill removing the power of the govern
or to grant a pardon in the case of any
person convicted of a felony by a court
of competent jurisdiction, unless the
application be accompanied by a certif-
cate signed by the judge who presided,
to the effect that he has reason to believe
that the ends of justice will be best sub
served by a pardon, either because the
evidence was inconclusive, or the SEN
tence was too severe, or because of
sickness of the prisoner.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

EDITOR B1ERLY-he, the ''trenchant,
sarcastic writer of the same school as
Prentiss, Pomeroy and John A. Cock
erill"-is out with an holiday edition of
his rustling newspaper, the News. It is
replete with cuts of prominent North
Dakotans including himself; and, al
though he announce that it is not a
"boom edition" there appears to be no
reason why it shouldn't result in a little
booming for Grand Forks-on the side,
as it were. &% f..
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

The Herald is distinctly .hot' because
of the articles which have appeared in
the Plaindealer, concerning the "fearful
condition Of the city hospital" and says
that ito furnish the Argus man a club
to give Grand Forks 9 black eye was the
undoubted intent Of the writer OF the
articles" It looks as though Fargo and
Grand Forks never could get along ami
cably.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

IT seems rather strange, the intense
interest which is being manifested in
high republican circles, in the political
complexion Of the next United States
senate. There will be fcrty-one demo.
Gratis and forty republicans, admittedly.
Then there are the populists, Pfeffer and
Kyle, and q senator from each OF the five
doubtful states, California, Kansas,
Montana, Nebraska and Wyoming.
Assigning Pfeffer's vote on most ques-
tions to the republican side, and that of
Kyle to the democratic, it is seen that
the democrats need but three of the
doubtful to secure a majority; while the
republicans must have three to tie
leaving the casting vote to the demo.
cratic vice-president-and four for a
majority. The TRIBUNE fails to see the
use of worrying about it, however; be-
lieving that it would be better in every
way that the party which has been
placed IN power sc emphatically, should
be hampered by no limitations, but have
the entire control of and entire RESPONSE
bility for whatever is done by both leg
islative and executive branches of the
government, during the next four years.
It is the only fair method in which the
p~retensions of the democratic party may
be put to a just or adequate test. II
their claims were we'll founded ana their
policy a sound one, they should have
full opportunity to prove them So;
whereas, if the reverse be true, as the
TRIBUNE, in common with all republic
cans believes, that fact also will soon be-
come apparent, and plenty of rope is all
that's needed to insure their accom-
plishing their own ruin.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

The members of the congressional
joint committee on immigration hsye so
far failed to agree on a plan for the re-
striction OF foreign immigration. As a
result, a bill on the subject will be re-
ported to each house. Senator Chand-
lers bill would wholly restrict immi-
grafton for q year; that to be reported
to the house, will empower the presi-
dent to exclude immigrants whenever he
considers it necessary, in order to pre-
vent the introduction of contagious
disease. 1t is & vitality important mat
ter, IN its bearing upon both public
health and economics. Unrestricted i'm
migration is Internationally the greatest
danger the United States have, at pres
emit, to face-the only one, indeed, which
is in itself a menace, a threat to the
safety of popular government in this
country. Dumping ground as America
has become, almost a cesspool, for the
constant reception of drainagelrom for
eign slums, it is no wonder that our
cities are hot-beds of vice or government
IN them is growing to be a "hissing and
aby-word," asynonym for fraud, corrup-
ton and venality. Government is very
like q chain, Of which the strength is
that Of it's weakest link; the strength
and value OF institutions depend not
upon the probity and ability OF the few
among the people, but upon the relative
prevalence Of such qualities among
the masses. An enlightened and upright
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

IT is stated that the North Dakota
Millers' association contemplate the or
%ganization Of q mutual fire insurance
company, the members seeming to think
they q thus carry their risks cheaper.
Another idea emnating from the fertile
brain of Manager Turner.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

HE presence Of ex-senator Pierce.
Ex-Governor Ordway, Alex. Mckenzie
end others, in Washington on the same
day, relieves the 'spaoe writer's Of the
necessity of publishing-for one day st
least-the declaration that a "North3
Dakota conference, looking to the cleo,
ton of a United State senator. ia being
held in st. Paul.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

HE Ward County Reporter seems to.
have accepted Major Edwards opinion
OF North Dakota's United States sena.
tors as correct and says its a shame to.
be represented in Washington by a mere
"cypher." 1t is evident the Reporter
is not favorable to Casey, but it doesn't
bring forth any one to fill his place.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

Hon. GEORGE Fl. WALSH is reported.
as saying that "therell be no republican
caucus" As there will be but a slight.
majority if all the republicans stand to-.
gether-and Walsh is one of 'em-KinR
caucus seems to be somewhat in dam
ger. Two wrongs do not make a right
and it would seem the precedent of two
years ago ought not to be followed.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

HAPPY old Cass county, or at least
b should be, as Treasurer Nichols has
given notice that January Is, $4,000 Of
her county bonds fall due, and that hel
has $4,000 round iron dollars to pay the
same in full. What is the matter 81
Nichols for United States senator, or
The board of commissioners of that
county, or some of her tax PAYERS?
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

To-Day the county superintendent OF
schools hold forth at Valley City, and
tomorrow and Friday the State Educa-
tional association holds its annual $685.
sion. This meeting is expected to bet
the most interesting OF the kind ever
held in North Dakota.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

The versatile "Van' OF the Journal,
stationed at Washington, yesterday
quotes Senator Hansbrough as saying.
that the republicans will. have a major
ity in the next senate of two, and that
he thinks that both Davis OF Minnesota,
and our wi Casey will be reelected.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

The Glendale Commercial says that
in the distribution of patronage-now.
talked Of by democrats-ther don't seem
to be any disposition to consider indie
pendents, who helped the democrats to
get hold Of the patronage machine. And
the Commercial asks-Why?
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

STRANGE, that there should always be
something to keep the respective edi-
torial champions Of Grand Forks and
Fargo in such turbulent mood. There.
is as much jealousy between these two
splendid cities AZ is said to have existed
between the two we'll known Hibernian
ladies. on Of whom lived On the top.
Aoor and the Other down etaiz1sSS
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

IT may be we'll to state, for the benefit
OF those who have not looked up the
provisions of the laws of the state re-
latlve to the election of presidential
electors-that the proclamation of the
governor, setting forth the names of
those who had received more than one
fifth of all the votes cast for electors
and the number of votes received by
each, was dated the 10th of December,
and published in the TRIBUNE of the
18th. This proclamation was made and
published pursuant to an act passed at
the special session Of the legislative as
sembly, held the I'd and Sd of June,
1892. Section l of this act provides, re-
ferring to the proclamation by the
governor Of the number of votes for
electors, ETC., that "the several persons
who have received the highest number
OF votes so returned, and whose ELEc-
TON SHALL o HAVE BEEN CONTESTED
AND NOTICE OF SUCH CoNrEsT GIVEN TO
AhC WV W41fAN LEN DAYS VI UQS
date of such proclamation, shall be
deemed and taken TO BE ELECTED" etc.
Thus saith the law. No notice
of any such contest has yet been
"given to the governor" Section IL Of
the same act, provides that Gall periods
of time mentioned in this act shall be
reckoned exclusive of the day from
which they begin to run and inclusive of
their last day, and Sundays and holi-
days shall be included" It is plain,
therefore. that. the ten days since the
date of Governor Burke's proclamation
having expired, without the giving of
any notice of contest to him, the recent
order Of court to the Emmons county
canvassing board cannot invalidate the
election of Wamburg, presidential cleo
tor, although such might have been the
a 8 had the proper notice been given
in time.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

STILL they come. Sober second;
thought appears to be getting in ita,
deadly work IN cutting down the num-,
Ter OF senatorial aspirants. John P.l
Bray of Grand Forks, announces that he
is not, in any sense a candidate, and
does not wish his friends to try to boom.
him. Nextl
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

JUST as a test of public sentiment the
Bismarck TRIBUNE desires-for the pur-
pose of reproductions brief statement
through the columns Of it's contempo-
rarles-or from individuals direct-ins
concise form reasons why they are op-
posed to the reelection of Senator Casey3
or, If in favor of his re-election-why?
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

THE newspapers of the state unani-
mously appear to think that Fred Fat
ley, OF the Whapeton Globe, should be
elected chief clerk Of the coming senate.
AS Fred has filled the place of assistant
for two terms very acceptable, it would
seem to be right that he have the pro-
motion,
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-12-30

CONGRESSMAN JOHNSON finds by in
vestigation at the interior department
Embellishments in s~everalty were made
to Fort Totten Indians on Nov. 2, and
under law they became citizens on that
date, n week before election. That
would seem to settle the question Of
legal right, at least, if not of equity.