The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-14

ipse dixit against the expressed Will or
three successive legislative assemblies rep
resenting every phase OF political belief
in the state
In this connection II may properly be
noted that when Mr.. Rogers made his
campaign In this county he stated in con-
versation. II not upon the stump, that
while he was opposed TO the establishment
OF any new institutions under existing
conditions he would IL elected. favor the
proper maintenance OF all institutions al
ready established. Having learned that
certain assurances OF the governors sup
port OF the normal school appropriation
had been given TO Senator Dorr, the POST
lntelhgencer correspondent called upon
him and obtained a plain, unvarnished
tale setting forth the facts, with his con-
sent TO their publication, as follows:
Has That Abandoned Feeling.
Il have considerable sympathy for those
gentlemen OF the fusion party who are
being disappointed BY broken promises OF
good positions under the state administra-
tion. as | feel was somewhat trified with
myself In regard to our Whatcom normal
school appropriation. TO such an extent. at
least, that can appreciate the sensation
OF getting left. which must be very sensi-
tive In the breasts OF many OF my oreth-
ren OF the other school OF politics just at
this time.
While my experience was not direct
with the governor, II occurred with his
y -
as you have asked me 10 give il 10 you. l
will relate the circumstances as they oc-
Cured On the last evening Of the legis-
lature, and just before the night session
began Senator Baum, who is an estirna-
bic gentleman and a good Democrat,
came 10 my desk and stated TO me that
Mr.. Eallaine wished me TO understand
that Gov. Rogers was favorable 10 our
normal school. and would approve any
reasonable appropriation which the legis-
lature might make. AS had worked sew
yal H. f~.f aFeA N
ally felt a deep interest in It's success,
was Of course gratifed NJ this unexpected
news and so expressed myself to Senator
Baum. but | also said to him that would
be glad TO have Mr.. Ballaine come TO me
personally and make the statement direct,
Ia the presence of Senator Baum; not that
I doubted his word in the least, but be-
cause | had been led TO believe, ever since
Gov. Rogers. as a member OF the house.
had spoken and voted against this school.
as he also spoke and voted against the
capitol. that he was unfrlendly 10 both
propositions.
The Governor Very Friendly.
However, in about Eve minutes Sena-
tor Baum returned. accompanied by Mr..
Ballaine. who then stated 10 me, In the
presence and hearing OF Senator Baum,
that he Rallaine was authorized by Gov.
Rogers to say TO IRE that the governor
was friendly and favorable 70 our What
com normal school and would approve any
reasonable appropriation which the iegis-
lature might make therefor. He further
stated that II | had any doubt as to his
statement. ne would be glad 10 have me
interview the governor personally upon
this subject
Il thanked him for the information and
stated that l vas quite willing to accept
his word on a matter OF that kind. and TO
tell the honest truth. | felt very much
elated over the Information and fully be-
neved at that time that the governor
would do exactly as Mr.. Ballaine repre-
senteG he would. especially ia view OF the
fact OF his weii-k known declaration when
ne was nominated AZ Eliensburg that he
would not exercise the veto power.
''AFr Bailaine then said 10 me that In
asmuch as ! was = member Of the con-
ference committee on the appropFta hon
bill the governor would oe glad 20 have
me use my influence 20 have the sppfo-
priations for his office. which had been
cut out by the Pops In the house. re-
stored These items which had been cut
out consisted of the entire salary foF
stenoEra pher and reduction Of tso Per
year for the salary OF the private secFc-
Iary He said that some OF the Pops
down In the house were trying 70 'hoiQ
thN governor up for appointments TO va
riouS positions and In order 20 force their
point had stricken out these items for the
governors Office from the sppropflstllon
biH I told hin that ] was ia syulpA1hy
NTH the governor on that proposition, Al
though We might disagree or many 9TH
ers, and that felt that the oIics 81 the
chief executive Of the state should nct
~ teft without sufficient aprroprlat ions
10 properly conduct the affairs 0f the Of
nca nd maintain TIE GlSN4tT o. tne posi-
tfor and that / should certainly DO what
I could to have the two lsesns referred 70
restored 20 the appropriation bill.
BnIIaInc's salary Was Raised.
.sDur fabors upon that conference con-
-rfttee we're long En9 artu0us and q was
away past Midnight before the committee
hsa agreed 50 Tar - the items FOR the
governors office are concerned. the sal
sry for the sten0ErRpher sfas reStore1 81
su5l and the salary ot tire private secTe-
tary WAS increased fro91 $3.50 90 N-1H
hs3t IL was impossible - T4ts@ it 70 30"
bs-czuse lf was claimed that the governor
had declared during t6s campaign that u
elected be Weaia dispense 0lt1 secf--
tary altogether
The appropriation for the Wha'corn
normal school Was agreed 20 IN the s4fn
~ Sc 81 for the four years maintenance
and me Il her itern % $500 fof furnish
~ aud sqalppsnE tire building, etc,
wnErh waz 70 cone 0&t OF the
normal school land srarT T2nc.
vvss rot questioned bv any oDe. II this
fern wfrn rez<@cf to tee &t@Tns reSfTTe1
10 the biM passed bofh houses. fn- COM
rssttae's action being adopted
The next day after th@ legislature a&-
fcllrncG I zAw MT. EalLs!ue moment
ara ne tha nks4 ne for u1y ASS i&nce 20
-efs~a 20 the appropriations Tor 1ne EoF-
err0r's office Ee taea zSia the g9trrn@f
fnocsght s. so Was q pretty ni%E 4ppfo-
pF5aftsa fsr car scacos. ss1t e1Ha4lFf74 %