, 1898-09-26
devotion and courage of American

life OF the nation n also those
who were but recently called to arms
in vindication of their country's hon.
Or and the cause of human liberty In
the war with Spain, and we favor Just
and liberal pensions OF all deserving
soldiers as a sacred debt Of the nation,
and believe the widows and orphans OF
those who are dead are entitled to the
care Of a generous and grateful people.
We most heartily approve Of the an
nexation of the Hawaiian islands, and
hail with pleasure the American flag
which has been there planted as an
emblem Of liberty by the republican
administration.
Believing in the great advantages Of
the proposed Nicaraguan canal and of
the United States control OF the same,
we most earnestly commend such a
project to the consideration of our rep
resentatives in congress.
We condem the democratic party
in this state for again attempting to
deceive the people of Wyoming by mis-
representations and ISLANDERS upon the
present state administration. We con-
denim the attempts Of the democratic
party to sneak back into power by
means Of calumny and false represent
tations. as set forth in their so-called
platform, and we invite a comparison
between the low wages and the low
prices Of live stock and farm products
which existed prior to the adoption Of
the Dingley bill by a republican con-
g-ess. and the condition Of the present
time, and call attention to the fact
that the congressman elected by votes
largely secured through mi%srepresen-
tation at our last state election, voted
and worked against the adoption of
this measure and all republican legis-
lation, which has meant so much to
the people Of this state.
We most heartily commend our rep
resentatives in the United States
senate, Hons. c. D. Clark and F. E.
Warren, for their zeal and untiring ef-
forts in behalf Of every measure az
fecting the people OF this state and for
the unswervering loyalty to the presi-
dent n UNFOLDING and strengthening
his hands in every hour Of legislative
need.
We commend the wise, prudent and
economical and patriotic administra-
ton of Governor Richards and the
republican state officials and while the
democratic party, through Its so-called
platform, has attempted to villify these
officials, We invite a comparison be-
tween the conduct Of the state govern
ment under the present republican ad-
ministration and the administration Of
Governor Osborne.
The highest income received during
any one year by the state land board,
Of which Governor Osborne was presd-
dent, vas about s12,s7O. But the in
come Of the state has been steadily and
rapidly increasing from the commence
ment Of Governor Richards admins
tration until during the last fiscal
year, 1897, the amount received by the
state board for said year, from the
leasing of public lands to settlers, in
this state amounted to $36.9S2.ss {. In
addition to this, the state land board
has secured from the United States
government, without additional legis-
lation, as lieu lands, 341,770 acres, for
which application for leases have al
ready been filed which will bring to
the state a further additional annual
revenue of $17,osS. While Governor
Osborne was chief executive OF the state
Of Wyoming the annual expenses Of
the county government to the tax pay
ers Of Wyoming amounted to the vast
sum Of 1870, 909.51. As a result Of wise
legislation and a republican governor,
and as a result Of the thorough and
painstaking work Of the present state
examiner. and heartily co-operated in
by the various district judges and
county commissioners throughout the
state. although the NUMBER of counties
has been increased, the expenses Of
county government have been decreas-
ed to $3.50, 098. 93, or a saving Of over
100000 per annum to the taxpayers Of
Wyoming.
Attention Is called to the fact that
our last republican legislature passed
acts in reference to fees to be COL
lected from corporations incorporated
under the laws OF this state and from
insurance companies whereby che
annual income Of the state has been
increased over q year Of the Osborne
administration from 5000 to the sum
Of $4,000. These are but instances Of
the progress made by The state and
and the advantages gained to the tax
payers and to the people through the
republican legislation and amdnis-
tration.
We censure and condemn John q.
Osborne, Wyopfng's representative in
congress, for neglect Of duty In leaving
his seat and coming home to attend to
private business at the most critical
in the history Of the nation.
causing Wyoming to be the only sov-
erign state that did not respond to
roll call in the house Of Representatives
On the adoption Of the declaration Of
war for humanity and the maintenance
If national honor.
knowing that the republican party