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Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23
a NEW SCIIENI Il.

AS was to have been expected the
officials of the interior department have
found scheme by which to negative
the act OF congress providing for the ex
animation and classification of the min
eral lands within the Northern Pacific
grant. 1t was only few days ago that,
IN the interest of the railroad, state
ment was sent out by the commissioner
OF the general land Office that the exam
ination should be discontinued, for the
reason that the cost would reach up in
to the millions and it would require a
decade OF years to complete the work il
the law was carried out. That state
ment was disproved by the figures of the
Montana men who were competent au-
thority on the subject, and the Wash
lhgton officials changed their base.
They have now sprung a new one.
While Secretary Hokc Smith is engaged
in writing godbug letters and making
goldbug speeches, to the neglect of his
official duties, his assistant has an
nnunccd that the work Of the mineral
land commission must cease September
10, for the reason that by that date the
appropriation to defray it's expenses will
have been exhausted. This may be
true, but it is safe to venture the opinion
that the discovery was made by the
Northern Pacific lobby in Washing
ton and not by the officers of the
United States land office. That the
examinations must cease is matter of
serious concern to the people of Mon
tana; they are anxious that the charac-
ter of the lands should be officially de
termined and were hopeful that 40 long
as the weather permitted the work would
progress. In this they are evidently
doomed to disappointment The sus-
pension of work in the field will be fol-
lowed by an attempt to have the law
repealed during the coming session of
congress- The Northern Pacific may,
as far as the stockholders and bond
holders are concerned, he bankrupt, but
let be remembered the receivers are not
without resources. Money can always
be had to pay their salaries and those of
the lawyers and lobby.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

A new order of thinge seems to have
been introduced by the ministerial Off.
GERS Of the government. The comptroller
of the currency few days ago refused
peremptorlty to pay out an appropra-
ton made by congress for specific pur-
pose on the ground that the appropra
tion was Unconstitutional Now comes
an assistant Indian agent who has charge
tory aud, hacked by the permission OF
the commissioner of Indian affairs at
Washington, suppreHBeg The publication
OF newspaper III the territory and fol-
lows that up by banishiug the editor 1t
is not stated that he coIiscAted the
plant bat it is probable he did While
the government may exercise exclusive
Jurisdiction over military and Indian
reservations, 1t is also true that there are
United States courts in the Indian
territory that are in full operation
and IN which all offenders can
and should be tried. Whether
legally or not, there are many white men
and white settlements within the terri
tory and the department does not hesi-
tate to say that it is next to impossible
to remove them. This being the case, it
would appear that if the editor in ques-
ton had been guilty of any otfense the
courts should have been appealed to to
punish him. This suppression Of news
paper in the United States by subordi-
nate officer OF the government has seri-
GUS look. 1t was possibly deserved, yet
it should have been accomplished by
due process Of law. In many instances
the courts arc bad enough, but il is time
to call halt when petty officials usurp
the functions Of the court and on the
one hand pass upon the cDnstitutlonality
of laws and on the other Conti3cate prop
erty and issue edicta Of hauiahment
against citizens and arbitrarily interfere
with the freedom Of the press. Such
proceedings Were not resofteu to by the
constituted authorities during the dark
days og the war and it does not seem
possible that they are necessary and
ehOuiu De tolerated now
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

And now Col CIough, vice president
of the Great Northern, makes his contr-
button 10 tho newspaper literature con-
corning the reorganization Of the North
ern Pacific. He says that Mr., Hill has
not sought control Of the road, but, on
the contrary, the bondholders are trying
to force it upon him, and that in the end
they will succeed This statement
places the matter in new light, and, il
true, shows that Mr.. Hill! should be an
object OF sympathy instead of abuse
just think Of man as busy aa he e
having tho management Of so large a
corporation thrust upon him in adj
dition to his other duties. The bond
holders should be more consderate
and select someone else. There are q
number OF Helena people who would
take the job without much persuasion.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

their constituents, sold out and indorsed
the financial policy of the administra-
tion. The result is infamous. 1t illus
trates to what an extent the power of
patronage and money can defeat the pop
ular will, and to what an extent it is
used. But the end is not yet. The silver
men Of Ohio are defeated but not dis
mayed. They are still in the fight and
propose to remain there The action of
Brice and Cleveland at Springfield has
added strength to the cause and put the
people on their guard.
AS to the nomination of OK. Governor
Campbell it can only be said that he has
surprised many of his admirers through
out the country. Up to this time he
has borne an honorable reputation; he
declared that he would not accept the
nomination, but at the last moment he
surrendered his manhood and consente d
to become the tool of Cleveland. The
most disgraceful part of his bargain and
surrender s told by the Associated Press
when it says: sex Governor Campbell
has been assured of such financial and
other support as will secure his accept
ance.' This means that Wall street
money will be lavishly expended and all
the domineering power that Cleveland
possesses will be used to secure his eec-
tion. 1t may succeed, but it is doubtful;
one thing is certain, it should not. Mr..
Campbell and every other man who
wears the Cleveland collar should be
defeated
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

The Oregon Railway & Navigation Co.,
or the receivers thereof, have decided to
do business, if possible, outside Of pool,
and 10 that cad have entered into an
active competition with it's rival, the
Pacific Mail Steamship company. IL
has opened the bail with a liberal re-
duction on the steamship route between
Portland and the coast. II this is IA
legitimate and not Il temporary reduc-
ton, and does not degenerate into IA
ruinous rate war, il will be public
benefit. With the increased travel that
is liable to set in the new rate seems to
be a paying one and it is to be hoped
that 1t will be given Il fair trial.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

The outcome of the Ohio democratic
state convention is disappointing but not
diepirting. The SILVER men under the
lead Of Thurman made a noble fight, but
the money of Brice and the influence of
Cleveland exerted through the medium
of the federal Office holders proved too
strong. 1t is humiliating to acknowledge
that men chosen to represent the people
could be sweryed from the plain line OF
duty but such 10 the fact. There is no
question but that at least half OF the del
egates 10 the convention we're elected as
free coinpge men and in the expectation
that they would support free coinage
plank in the platform. ID spite Of this
after listening to the "all powerful" ar.
guments OF Brice as the representative Of
Wall street, large majority betrayed
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23
GOLD IS GOING.

According to New York advices more
than %3,0Oo,000 in gold was to be shipped
to Europe last Wednesday, and
the bankers indicate that the output
will continue and increase from this Tina
on. The outlook is not cheerful for Mr..
Cleveland, Mr. Carlisle and the bond
syndicate that agreed to maintain the
gold reserve until October /, and for
which they were permitted by Cleveland
4 Co. to rob the people of over Sl0,OOO,
600 in discounts and premiums. 1t Is
ust possible but not probable that the
syndicate will keep its word; in the
meantime there is no question but that
it is arranging to insist on its end of the
bargain, which is that in the event Of a
new bond issue it shall have control of it
under the terms of contract entered
into.
Even with this condition OF affairs
confronting the nation the administra
ton looks on calmly and declares that TO
Wall street alone can the people look for
salvation. But it will only be few
days before the masses realize the situa-
ton in all its enormity and the people
will have d say. Another bond issue
under the terms Of the last one will
prove an object lesson that will of ne
cessify prove that the only hope for ma
tiona relieflies by the way of free coinage,
or, rather, genuine bimetallism. Keep up
the single gold standard and the coun-
try is ever at the mercy of Wall street;
with the double standard the day of
financial emancipation is at hand. No
matter what the syndicate or the gold
bug administration may say the present
shipments Of gold demonstrate that
under the existing policy the country is
at the mercy Of the money changers
and that the credit OF the nation may be
in a moment wrecked. Mr.. Cleveland
and his cabinet may not be willing to
change their opinions or their practice,
but the people can be relied upon to
make the change for them.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

The news from Denver is sad ans
gloomy. There are accidents that hu
man forelght cannot prevent, yet II
seems remarkable that such An explosion
could have occurred if ordinary caution
and prudence had been used. With the
bodies of the dead in sight and the
groans Of the wounded still filling the
air there has been no time to fix the re-
sponsibillty. An official investigation
will Of couree be held and many wit
nesses examined, but the chances are
the conclusion reached will be the same
as that at the Butte horror-npbody tC
blame
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

The Epworth league of Washington
has hit upon novel plan to secure a
large attendance at the coming state
convention, especially the mothers of
families, The scheme is to have a nurs-
cry during the convention in which
babies will be checked and cared for the
same as hats and coats. The novel part
Of the affair Is that the nursery will be
IN charge OF young men and women
members Of the league. Just what
knowledge they have Of caring for little
ones is not apparent, bat as it is church
flair 1t goes. If the iheaters would
aCopt tais plan during performances the
average patron would rise up and call
7hen blessed
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

A glove contest took place at the great
Academy Of Music in New York last
night under the auspices of the Ne v
York Athletic club. and there was not
any howl on the part of the eastern
press or public over the performance.
Yet these same people are sitting in in
dignant judgment on the people Of Dal,
lac because the Corbett. .t'l,zsmmone
contest is to take place in that city. A
glove contest is glove contest no mat
ter whether it is held in New York or
Texas, and the prominence OF the partici,
pants has nothing to do with the moral
or legal side Of the question.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

A troop of cavalry has been sent to
the Horn Basin country, Arizona, in pur-
suit Of band of Indian outlaws who
have been committing depredations in
that region for several months 1t will
now be in order for the peace commits.
sion AID the Indian bureau to cause the
arrest and prosecution of the troops. II
the Jackson Hole trouble is TO be taken
as precedent, the Indians must be
allowed to do as they please.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

Tho arrangements for the Cascade
county iair are progressing well and
there is no question but that it will
prove great auccess, The gentemen
of the association are working hard to
that end, hut there appears to be an
apathy upon the part Of the citizens
generally. This is surprising and TO an
extent Encouraging. The fair will Ger
tainly during it's continuance bring to
the city large number Of visitora, and
ii 10 to the general interest to have il
worthy Of Great Falls, for it will benefit
Great Falls. 1t is the duty Of all, and
especially the business men, to lend
what aid they can to the enterprise. A
meeting has been called for 4 o. lock to.
morrow afternoon at the new board OF
trade rooms in the Realty block, and
every merchant should make it bis bust.
ness to be present.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

The coroner Of New York has ordered
the arrest Of the architect and contract
ors for the Ireland building which re
comfy collapsed in that city, resulting
in the death Of several workmcn. 1t is
claimed that the structure was faulty in
all respects and that those who are re
sponsiblc for it should be prosecuted.
1t will be remembered that only few
years ago a similar disaster occurred in
the great city and that the owner, one
Buddcnsick, was convicted and sent to
the pcnitcntiary. That some one was
responsible for the crime and should be
punished is certain. Cupidity on the
part + an owner and contractor, and ig-
norance on the part of an architect Of a
structure SO large as the one in question
should not be condoncd. Men of that
character should be made to take the
consequences.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

Valkyrie Ill. has after a safe voyage
across the ocean reached New York and
was accorded hearty American vel
come. Ia the races that she is 10 sail
she will have fair field and if she ie
the best boat she will carry away the
cup. No American, however, magazines
that she will viii. The Defender is be
lieved TO be the best yacht and fully
able to defend the nations supremacy
on the waves
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

The Indian department has decided tc
arrest and prosecute the Jackson hole
settlers in Wyoming if it can find a law
to do so. The alleged reason for this is that
the settlers, not the Indians, were to blame
for the recent troubles The chances are
the law will not be found, and if it is nc
effort will he made to enforce it. The
people Of Wyoming are not in humor
to he prosecuted Just now
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

The California papers announce that
a woman witness has been found who
eaw Durrant and Blanche Lamont enter
the Emanuel church on the evening that
she left her home never to return. The
woman may be telling the truth, but it
seems incredible that che is. II she
knew both the parties, as she claims,
there is NO justification for her not in
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

forming the authorities long ago, and
her silence up to this critical moment
will cause her testimony to be viewed
with suspicion. A dislike to enter a
court room or to be identified with such
a case is not legitimate excuse for an
innocent witness. The delay Of this
new witness is an outrage. for as good
citizen it WAS her duty to subordinate
her personal feelings to aid the cause of
Justice
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY.

The press of Helena has for few days
past been actively engaged in discussing
the nece1sity for liqudating the debt of
$4,000 that now hangs over the Wes-
eyan university, near that city. The
Independent is especially anxious that
the required money should be raised.
This institution has been running for
five years and has been rather literally
patronized by promising young people
from all sections of the state, there hav-
ing been notable increase in scholars
each succeeding year. Much surprise
has been expressed by those most inter
ested that city Of the pretensions of
Helena has failed to keep it's promises
and put the university on its financial
feet, and this feeling will be intensified
il it continues in it's failure now that the
trustees and friends of the institution
have agreed to raise one-half of the
amount needed.
In this connection it will not be amiss
to say briefly that if Helena does not
realize the advantages Of such An insti-
tuition in her midst there are other cities
that would, and it may not be out OF
place to suggest to the Methodists that
they demand that Helena cornn 10 the
rclief of the university al once, ;iud on
its failure 70 do 81 let tho property he
sold TO the hignest bidder aud permit
the building to be diverted from itP orig
ginal purposes and remain as monu,
Hent to the neglect of the boastful people
of the capital city.
IT this be done and removal decided
upon, there are other cities that would
gladly assuuo the responsibility and re-
ueem any pledges made. Among these
can be named Great Falls, whose pro-
gressive and far seeing people would
gladly assist in fostering such an institu-
ton, Let the Methodist church of Mon.
tana understand that this is growing
community, and il it's great school were
located here it would meet with hearty
encouragement and support.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

Gringos in Central America" ard the
paper is attractively illustrated. Owen
Wister, in "The Evolution of the Cow
Puncher,' traces the genealogy of the
American cowboy back to the Saxon
crueades and the cavalier. Illustrations
have been made for the article by Fred
eric Remington.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

The leading article in the Septembe
Harper's gives the impressions received
by Richard Harding Davis during re
cent overland journey in Honduras, un
dertaken for Harper's Magazine and
Harper's Weekly. The title ip "Three
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

The special election held in Great
Falls yesterday to determine whether
the trustees Of this district should levy
an assessment of three mills for the sup
port Of the public schools, resulted in
something of surprise. First. in the
very hight vote that was polled, and sec
ond, in the negative decision on the
proposition. Ia explanation it may be
said that there was Il general mieunder-
standing Of the objects Of the election
ana the proposed levy. Many were of
the opinion that the sum to be voted was
in addition to the regular school ASSESS
ment, which was not the case. Some OF
the trustees are of the opinion that the
failure Of the people to vote the levy will
surely cripple the schools next year, but
this may prove pessimistic idea. 1t is
hardly probable that ways and meaue
cannot be devised to keep the schools
open. There are other ways of killing a
dog than choking him to death, and
the trustees when they make up their
minds TO do so will see their way clear
to have the next sessions at least as long
as those of last year The vote yester-
day cannot be said as being vote of
want of confidence; it was a mistake.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

la the state of Washington the re
quirements for teacher must be very
exacting on the ability OF the applicante
of very qucstionaha der. At re.
cent examination at Spo..ane for certifi
Gates there were fifly-uine candidates
and not one of them secured the fret
class certificate. 1t is in order to either
congratulate the schools upon the high
order Of talent required, or to sympa-
thize with the community upon the pool
showing made by those who are anxious
to fill the responsible positions Of teach
ers in the schools.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23
OUR SOLDIER VISITORS.

The visit OF the United States troops
to Great Falls has been cause for nu.
tual congratulations. From the monot-
ony Of garrison life the officers and
soldiers have for few days had de-
served recreation in q live city and at
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

1t is with regret that THE TRIBUNE
publishes notice Of an accident that
happened to Maj. Maginnis Sunday
The major is one of the best known and
most respected citizens of the state, and
it is sincerely to be hoped that his in
juries are rot SO serious as supposed and
that he will soor be restored to bis usual
health and vigor
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23
Cavalry
SCORE.
The Wrong Man,

CHICAGO, Aug. Civ. B. Owen is not
one OF the victims of the Denver hotel
horror az he was at his office in this city
yesterday. His associates fear that his
son has been in Denver.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23
STOP AND TuINk

The report from st. Cloud that the A .
r. U. in that city is having some dssen-
sions and is on the eve of disruption is
not good news. Such an organization
properly conducted in the interest of its
members is power for good and should
be maintained. At the same time where
there is division of sentiment among
the members, great caution should be
exercised by the majority before any rad
ical action is taken. If it can in any honor
able way be avoided, strike on any road
should not be precipitated at this time.
Discretion is what is needed. The effects
of the great strike are etll seriously felt
by many, and repetition of it, even on a
minor scale, would be in the nature of a
calamity, not only to the strikers but to
the general public. Calm judgment, not
hasty action, must be the rule to govern
the employees. Be sure you are right be-
fore you go ahead.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

WATERFOWL, N. Y, Aug. 2l.-Ezra
Whitaker, chief engineer Of the Atlantic
squadron OF the navy, died at Sackett
Harbor Of heart disease. aged SO.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

Senator Matt Quay appears to have
got away with the republican baggage in
Pennsylvania and is master OF the situ-
alton, and will conduct and manage the
coming campaign on behalf Of his party.
He can have no immediate personal il
terest in the election for his term will
not expire until 1899 1t is to be sup
posed that his primary object is to
maintain his supremacy as the political
factor in the state and this he will do
unless there is an open and formidable
revolt. which is not to be expected, be-
cause Pennsylvania has been So long
under boss rule in politics that the
people are used to it. The man most to
be affected by the Quay triumph is his
colleague, Senator Don Cameron. Here
tofOre the 10 ntcreBts of the two gentlemen
have run in the same channel, bat the
stand Of Cameron on the silver question
may have caused Quay to desert him.
Upon this point reports are conflicting;
be that AS it may, Quay Is On top and is
in position TO dictate terms to all those
Of his party stripe who are seeking po
liticai prefrrmcut or official emolumcnts
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1895-08-23

No matter what motives may have ac-
tuated him the letter of Senator Chan,
dler of New Hampshire to the interstate
commerce commission is a timely, force
full, and patriotic document. In calling
attention, as he does. to the great rail
road pool now being organized in New
York and representing Il capital Of
$1,000, 100000 he sounds note of alarm
that should be needed by those in au-
thority There is a law to prevent such
combinations and pools and trusts, and
there are officials appointed and paid to
prevent them. The avowed object of
the railroad magnates Is to fix an arbi-
trary scale of prices and prevent opposi,
ton This is an open handed violation
of the law. Three billions Of dollars has
no more right to defy the law than has
a petty larceny thief. is justice dead in
this land, or are It's mandates only to ap-
ply to the poor! 1t looks that way.