The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1895-11-07
SENATOR WILSON TALKS
He is Boiling Over With Happiness
Due 10 Republican Victories.
WARMLY UPHOLDS MONROE DOCTRINE
The senator Wants 10 Open the
Yakima Reservation and Modify
the Pacific Forestry Reserve Act
that Sbeep-men May be Benefited

Senator John l.. Wilson spent last
evening in Yakima on his way home from
Ellensburg, where he had been during
the day on visit to his constituents and
the State Normal. The senator spoke in
glowing terms OF his visit to that viuca-
tionsl institution. Principal Getz called
all the children together at noon, and the
senator made them an address Of some
twenty-five minutes. In the afternoon
he took the train for Yakima, arriving
last night. He spent an hour or more
with HERALD reporter, afterward going
to the Commercial club entertainment
for awhile, and leaving on the II :55
train for Spokane. He expressed his re-
grets that he was unable to remain long
er with his friends in Yakima; but 90
many things demanded his attention that
he was compelled to return home. He
leaves for Washington, D. c., on Sunday
morning next.
The senator was feeling quite jubiIant
over the elections in the east, and stated
that they only demonstrated that the
people were anxious to return the repub-
lican party to power in this nation. Many
issues might be presented in the coming
contest. but the great majority OF the
people would say they had enjoyed good
times under republican administration,
and that they were going to try 1t again |;
and no argument from the stump would
deter them in their effort to do so.
"Whst will be the principal legislation
before congress at this session, senator?
"Well," said the Little Giant" Of
course that is bard to answer. The first
duty of the republicans, 1t seems to me,
Is to pass revenue bill that will give the
government enough money to run it-eco-
nomically administered. Whether or no
this will bring about tariff venture,
sm not prepared to say. My judgment
is that the republican party should go
forward and formulate their policy, send
a bill, il possible to the president-and
leave the consequences Of veto to him,
What mean to say is, that we should go
forward and do our duty, utterly regard
less of those opposed to US politically"
"What are your views relative to the
Monroe doctrine?"
1.-THE Monroe doctrine was declara-
ton sent to congress in the seventh an
nual message of President Monroe. II
never was adopted by the congress OF
the United States; but it is high time il
was adopted and notice given every Eu-
ropean power that we will not permit the
acquisition by them Of any territory upon
the western hemisphere"
"Do you think that any tariff measure
beneficial to the west will be enacted at
this session OF congress
"As I stated before, no one can tell
what measure can be passed; but If the
republicans are able to pass bill, we
will restore wool, lumber and coal, which
will be highly beneficial to the interests
OF this state"
care there any measures OF local
character, senator, that you have in
mind?"
81 have always had hope that !
might do something that would facilitate
the early adjustment Of the Yakima In
dian reservation; and shall give to that
subject the very best energies l have. /
also hope to have framed soma modifica-
ton Of the Pacific Forestry Reserve, for
the reason that many on this side OF the
Cascades think 1t entirely too large, and
that it now prohibits sheep from grazing
in the mountains during the summer
months. This 10 quite an industry in
Yakima county, and il the information l
have received is correct, some step in the
direction I have indicated should be
taken. Upon these or any other matters
that pertain to the prosperity Of the COM
munity, or any service that | can per-
form for any citizen of Yakima, / would
be glad to bear from them at any time.
/ feel very grateful to Yakima republi-
cans for their long and continued sup
port-not only when was a candidate
for the lower house but also to their rep
resentatives in the late senatorial con-
test and therefore | am extremely anx-
ious to do everything within the power Of
a public servant that will In tie slightest
degree advance their prosperity and
happiness"