Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-01-15
N. SOUTH DAKOTA. FRIDAY, JANUARY IS. 1897.

old school so famous for courtesy and
gentlemanly development. He was the
Populist candidate for the supreme court
three years ago.
Senator Grill Of Union, is easily recog-
nized as one of the leaders in the senate.
He is an earnest Populist and a genuine
reformer, and will make record in con-
formity with the demands of the Popu-
list platform. Mrs. Grill and baby ac-
companies the Senator.
There are a whole lot of Populist
statesmen in the senate, men who would
be recognized in any body of men as men
of ability. In fact the senate as whole
| is conceded to be one Of the ablest ever
| elected. Senators Palmer, Bouck and
Keller are among the leading lawyears.
and Senator Bouck is already designated
as the Stephen A. Douglas of the body.
There is a firm determination on all
sides to press the railroad bill through to
the governor, although the railroads are
| determined to have their side of the case
presented No snap legislation IS ex
pected. Calm, deliberate and determined
action will be demanded by those in
charge of the bill.
| Bills on registration and for a 3.cent a
mile fare on railroads have been intro
duced. 1t is the evident intention Of
both houses to do business promptly.
| There will be no monkey work" in this
session. The Populist majority recog-
nize that the people of the state are
watching them closely.
Senator Hinckley of Huron introduced
resolution carrying with it an amend
ment to the constitution for the removal
of the capital to Huron. A lively scrap
arose over a motion by Horner of Pierre,
to indefinitely postpone it. A motion to
! lay Horner's motion on the table brought
on ruction, and a motion to adjourn
was only favored by four. The rules
| were pounded on all sides and no avenue
of escape was possible, and the resolution
went over. This capital question has got
in the saddle early in the session, and
| means a warm time before it is finally
disposed Of. Pierre will put up strong
fight. Huron has a decided advantage
on the start, by reason of dissatisfaction
of the east half of the state as to present
location The outcome is not in sight.
There will be no Doodle in this fight,
boys, so don't get excited.
Editor Tomlinson of the Argus Leader,
is getting a general roast for breaking
his faith with Gov. Lee in printing his
message before it was delivered to the
joint session. The following statement
by Private Secretary Ayres will explain
Tomlinson's breach of faith:
1.-The publication of the governors
| message by the Sioux Falls Argus Lead
| er, was breach of faith on Mr.. Tomlin.
sons part which did not expect from a
| newspaper man who is we'll acquainted
with the obligations and the courtesies Of
the profession. He wrote to the governor
at Vermillion asking advance sheets Of
the message and pledging his honor as
gentleman not to give it publicly till
after delivery. The copy was sent to
him in printed form from Vermillion,
having been put in type in my office at
that place. Copies were sent to the Sioux
Falls Press and to the Sioux Falls News
paper Union on requests similar to that
made by Mr.. Tomlinson. Tomlnson
was informed by mail by the governor
that his request had been granted. He
has been informed by both of us since
the arrival of the governor and myself in
Pierre that advance sheets Of the message
had been mailed to him. Everything
possible has been done to extend to him
every courtesy, and in view of the true
state of facts his violation of his word
can be explained only on the ground
that he desires to embarrass the governor
at the risk of mourning the contempt of
everybody. Thos. H. Ayers, Private
Secretary"
From the foregoing will be seen that
Editor Tomlinson has placed himself
beyond the respect and confidence of the
fraternity. There was no SCOOP in his
action. 1t was clear betrayal of conf
dence.
The work Of the session is already
commenced, and at the end Of three days
and half, with the last of the snow
bound members sworn in on Friday, to-
day, actual work has begun in earnest.
The senate railroad committee has it's
first session tomorrow at 10 a. m. 1t is
the hope of the governor that the work
of the session can be closed up IN 40 days,
and thus save large sum to the tax
payers.
The house opened up pleasantly Satur
day morning, and passed along creased
track until Mr.. Olson of Lawrence,
opened the ball with resolution endors.
ing the U. S. Senate's recent action with
regard to Cuba. There was some spar
ring and on vote the resolution was de-
feated. Then committee of three was