The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-01-28

TO Washington was 10 acquaint nv
self with a. many members Of CON
gress as possible. In this had a good
start through the influence Of the st.
Louis delegation OF business men sent
to Washington To capture for their
city the Republican national conyen-
tion. As | wrote you, by happy acci-
dent l was thrown with at st. Louis
and travelled with them from that
place TO Washington, which fact gave
me ample time and opportunity To win
their influence. As result they
gained the support OF the entire Mis-
souri, delegation.
Most Of my work has heretofore
been detailed through the ARDNoRE-
TIE / found practica " no opposition
from members Of either house, they
all admitted we needed the legislatit n
and that they could see no good reason
why relief should not be given
what, in your opinion. will be the
outcome Of proposed legislation:" was
asked.
There is not a shadow of doubt in
my mind but that the Indian problem
will be vigorously dealt with. The
necessity for change OF conditions
as they now exist is recognized by Mr..
Cleveland. Secretary Smith the Dawes
Commission and congress. so you see
with this powerful and unanimous
opinion there is no power or cOmbina-
tion of powers that can stay the hand
Of legislation. In my opinion. the only
question is as To the details OF legi>-
lation. and there is where the danger
to our people lies. If the matter Of
final adjustment is as closely looked
after by the nOn-citizen element as il
will be by the Indian lobbies. we can
hope for an equitable settlement, 9TH
erw,Se the result may be most diSas-
trOus To owners Of improvements.
These owners will undoubtedly be
given prior right Of purchase Of their
lots. but the serious part of the ques-
tinn j. at what price?
Il am satisfied the recOmmenda-
be incorporated into bill, and that it
will provide for a territorial govern
ment 10 take effect at stipulated
time in the future. say eighteen
months or two years, and a section
providing for tOwnsites to take i'm
mediate effect. This latter clause iS
the part in which we are most direct
ly interested. y fair basis of valua-
feature. aud one toprocure which will
require vigilance on the part OF our
people.
Mr.. SayerS, my able colleague. is
n Washington and is doing good
work. NV Only regret : that he was
NOT with me earlier. felt the need
of assistance. as no doubt he will now
that he j. alone. lie is a gentleman
OF ability, and will always be found
equal TO any dangerous emergency as
far as faithful work can accomplish
its defeat.
"Will return to Washington ?
Wei. as 20 hat | can not say, but
hardly think 50. ArdmOre practically
suppo- ed me while there, and l think
she has spent her share Of such ex-
pense. out in this connection do
say outside of tOwnsite or general leg
isiaiion. there are affairs Of local in
,eI aS.s that mean thousands OF dol
"a, to our town and surrounding
country. They should be looked after
and Ardmore should, by all means.
have representative on the ground
to see TO them. The location OF cOun-
" boundary lines is one among the
most important.
Il can, in conclusion, say, i'm my
honest judgment, a change is impend-
ing. il is as certain as fac from the
hand OF destiny, and Indian and non
citizen had as well prepare for il.
Fresh oysters every day at Will
Pyeatt's.
Queen of the pantry is the best
-four, for sale by William Felker the
grocer. S-lmo