The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-03-16
PROMPT ACTION PROMISED.
Mckinley VIII Look Into Forest
Reservation Matter-Committee
Raising Necessary Funds.

Everything possible is being done for
the revocation os President Cleveland's
forest reservation order. Senator John
l.. Wilson is actively at work on the mat
ter and has had several interviews with
the secretary OF the interior.
A special telegram 10 the Post-Intelli-
gencer from Senator Wilson last night
had the following:
II have filed maps showing the num-
Der of acres Withdrawn from our state
with a letter requesting immediate revo-
cation OF the forestry reservation order,
with all the data and editorials contained
in the Post Intelligence. with the secretary
OF the interior. have also seen the presi-
dent and have been assured that the mat
ter will be taken up at the earliest mo-
ment. | am satisfied that the order of
revocation will issue. IL possible, under
the law: If not, there is no ooubt whatever
that congress will take early and prompt
action"
This is good news and will aid in the
response of the Seattle business men TO
the request for financial aid in carrying
out the plans of the executive committee
on the forest reserve While but a small
amount Is required the necessity OF at least
some money is immediate and imperative.
Already there has been secured $50. and to-
days canvas will probably bring in all
the funds necessary. The executive COM
mittee will have 1000 copies printed of the
memorial prepared by John Arthur and
these will be placed in the hands of every
member of both houses OF congress, and
also influential officials and citizens in
Washington and other cities of the East.
1t is felt that the strong measures adopted
cannot fail TO cause a revocation OF Cleve-
lands order within the next six months.
Pressure is being brought 10 bear in so
many directions that no doubt will be left
in the minds of Eastern people as 10 the
earnestness OF the Westinghouse. Incl
dentally the eloquent memorial may prove
a great advertisement for this state. set
tins, forth. as IL does. the resources of the
country. Those who have so far contribut-
ed s. each are Judge c. G.. Austin. Schwa-
bache- Brothers, Spencer-Clarke Co.
Mitchell Lewis e. Staver Company, Coop
er & Levy. Phil F. Kelly. Webb & Com
pany, Seattle Brewing & Mailing Com
pany. Milwaukee Brewing Company, OF
Tacoma A contribution of $50 each has
been received from the Queen City Candy
Company and the Portland Cracker Com
pany.
Those desiring TO give financial assist
ance can leave their contributions in the
hands of the COMMITTEES or transmit them
through the business office of the Post-In-
telligencer.
Many people are asking why Congress-
man Lewis is not in Washington and at
work on the revocation. To a Post-In-
telligencer representative last night Mr.
Lewis stated that he is remaining In Sc
attic upon the request Of citizens of What
com. Skasit, Snohomish and Okanogan
counties. who are arranging data and
maps bearing on the reservation. which
they desire him TO present TO congress and
others In authority in Washington city.
This information Col. Lewis hopes 10 have
the latter part of this week. in the event
OF which he win start for the capital
Monday. and upon his arrival will give
the matter close attention.