Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1899-06-07
Lind Moves Slowly With Appointments.
Dimculties Encountsrsd-More Reeoe-
milton of tho Press-G. O. p. Politics
and Pointers-Dromios Le Graft and
Moses Land Opportunities for Mutual
C0ntemplAtion-Wh johnny Good.
now Comes "Marching Home"-G. O..
Soldiers Revolt Against tho Mckinley
Pension Policy-How Professor Laugh
lin Crushed the Expansionists With =
lincoln Quotation. h'''t
Reform Press Bureau.
Reform Press Bureau.
ST.. PAUL Nav 20, 1899.

AOIUS All SOOu kOtcIuulOuC 1O1 4d1I
state constantly reach Governor Lind,
and no doubt encourage him in the ar
duous labors which confront him daily.
AS a specimen, testifying to the results
attained by the dairy and food depart
ment under the administration of Major
J. M. Bowler and his excellent corps, as
now completely organized, the follow
ing, which is but one of numerous appro-
walls of the department, is we'll deserving
of reading throughout the state. It is
from one of the large Twin City COM
mission houses, the cooperation of
which. so cordially pledged, will be
gladly received. The letter, addressed
to Governor Lind, is as follows:
MINNEAPOLIS, May 20, 1894
Hon. John Lind, Governor, St. Paul:
DEAR Strive desire to express to you
our appreciation of the work of the State
Dairy Commission in this city during the
past few months, and sincerely trust this
work may be extended over the entire
northern part of the state.
We are satisfied artificial butter is being
used illegally in the lumber and mining
camps and in many of the restaurants
and hotels of our state to the great in
jury of our dairy interests.
We notice that through the active work
Of the commission a large number have
recently pleaded guilty to the infringe
ment of the oleo law right here in Mime
apolis, and we can assure you that the
produce commission men of our city are
in hearty sympathy with the efforts of
the State Dairy Commission to protect
the dairy interests of our state
We shall be glad to aid the commission
In any possible way, and beg to remain,
Very sincerely,
LoNGFELLow Bros. Co..
per L. Longfellow, Pres.
Wonder by what means those people
who think that Governor Lind goes
slow with appointments, can be made
to comprehend the almost insurmount-
able obstacles encountered at almost
every step of the administration. Will
not these remember that every single
board in the state was under Republi-
can control, as all have been ever since
their creation. Scarcely an appoint
ment under any board is made by the
governor but by the board itself. Thus,
in the grain department., where clean
sweep has been clam ored for, regardless
of the interests of the service, the gov
ernor has not the making of single
appointment, but the board makes
every one. Under the law appointments
to the board positions can only be made
as terms expire, the law maintaining
the same relative proportion as between
the political parties as heretofore pre-
vailed, and the change from Republican
to Reform control being impossible ex-
cept as terms expire, even if the COVER
nor were inclined to radical action,
which he would not be. because he is at
all times actuated by his conscientious
convictions Of the needs of the public
service. The states interests are at all
times paramount to those of the indi-
vidual.
Nor can it be known what is the con-
dition of the several boards until such
control is obtained. AS fast as the in
side has been learned, however, almost
without exception, deep and fragrant
wrongs have been discovered, to the
remedy of which the people may be
sure proper efforts are directed. But
here again it depends on the boards and,
as in the case of the St. Cloud Reforma-
tory, if the board fails to act on the
Governors earnest demands, what can
be done but wait? In that case the sup
posed reform majority refused to re-
move Superintendent Houlton, although
the proofs were piled high that he had
used his Office for personal benefit and
been guilty of cruelty and ineficiency.
There was proof that the Superintend-
ent sold numerous bills of lumber in the
name of his foreman; that he used the
institution funds to carry on his bank
at Elk River, and that he schemed to
sell land owned by his family to the
state at big figure, and the like. But
Houlton still holds on and is likely to,
unless there is public sentiment
aroused throughout the state which can
move the board which he continues to
control. And yet supposedly we'll in
formed persons are to be heard asking
why Lind don't put that man Houlton
out"
When people hear such comments, OF
feel inclined to make them, let them
consider the situation, as to the boards
and the departments where the zen.
envy is still entrenched, and then such
as honestly desire, reform throughout
the state, and the appointment of men
Of that policy, go out and kick them
selves for not having voted to change
L each and every department, and prom
I ise to do so the next time.
Apropos of numerous references by
the state press of the operations OF
y shyster storm, hail and other bogus in.
surance companies" we see frequent
words of approval of the efficiency OF
the Insurance Department as conducted
by Commissioner OShaughnessy. "
Those who are worried at the status
Of Colonel Ames, Lieutenant Colonel
Friedrich or other officers or interests OF
4 the Thirteenth regiment need not tear
Il their summer clothing. Governor Lind
& A Happy Miss. n
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