The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1901-01-12
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.

IS fusion aud % Republican members.
The organization OF the house was made
somewhat tedious by an apparent de-
termination on the part OF the Repuhli
cans to delay matters for reasons that
lid not appear on the surface. In the
senate the organization was completed
without delay. The fusion caucus nom
inees we're elected, and in the division
Kootenai county was well remembered,
Mrs. Mary 4. Wright receiving the po-
sition Of chief clerk OF the house at 81 a
day, while Fred Wilson secured the po-
sitlan OF sergeanta.-arms With salary
al SO per DAY. Both are proving their
efficiency in manner that is credit to
their county.
The following are the officers OF the
house: Chief clerk, Mrs Mary A.
Wright, OF kOo,enai; engrossing clerk,
ANGELA O'FaTreH, CT Ada; assistant en-
crossing clerk, Maud March, of Ada;
doorkeeper, Thomas Ranahan, OF Wash
ington; enrolling CLERK, Al. NeedhaI1,
nf Nampa; speaker. Glen p. McKinlay,
OF Shoshone; assistant chief clerk, Avery
&. Moore; assistant engrossiug clerk,
Frank l. CLARK, o: Ada; sergeant-at-
arms, Fred Wilson, OF Kootenai; chap
lain, Rev. r. IL. Sheriff., OF Ada; journal
clerk. Helen Daughsrty, Of Blaine; COM
rnittee clerk, Lille Is. Nichols. OF Elmore;
j4nitor, John +. Green, Of Ada; pages,
Harry Feltham OF Ada, and Granville
Iloxeth OF Elmors.
The senate organized by making the
following selections: President pro tenn,
J. w. Ballantine, OF Blaine; sergeant-at-
arms, ID. n. Guilland, OF Sboshone; COM
mittee clerk. r. W. Wyatt, of Nez Perce;
enrolling clerk, Meta Wright, OF Blaine;
assistant enrolling clerk, Ernest Wors-
wick, OF Blaine: ianitor, Bob Marsh, OF
Ada; pages, George Bambrick Of Blaine,
and Raymond Balakin Of Ada; journal
clerk, Frank E. Smith, of Washington;
secretary, W. V. Helfrich, Of Ada; assist
ant secretary, W. a. Broadhead, of
Blaine; engros=ing clerk, Miss E. Scully,
OF Ada; assistant engrossing clerk; Geo.
~. Fisher, Of Hammock; chaplain, Rev. B.
+. Clay, OF Ada; doorkeeper, Geo. II. C.
TAYLOR. OF Boise.
10th houses are composed OF a bright
and intelligent looking lot OF men, the
younger element predominating. The
speaker Of the house. Glen P. MeNinlay,
is ~ years OF age, > Law student at the
slate university, and will make an ex-
cellent presiding officer after he becomes
accustomed to the position.
Governor Hunt and other state officers
were indncted into office Monday morn
ing, and the retiring officials, after a
pleasant exchange Of compliments, re-
tired from office, leaving state affairs in
much better shape than when the fu-
tionists took charge four years ago.
Tuesday both houses met in joint ses-
sion in the representative hall anc
listened to the message Of the governor
In it lie reviews the work Of the past twC
years, showing tina. the fusionists have
conducted affairs most economically
lie makes number OF recommendation
which are for the best interests OF thu
people. and shows that he is starting OF
on the right track. lie gives every evi-
lence Of the making Of a good state Off
cial and we predict that OF his admins
tration Of the executive Office, and tina
his administration will be such as Il
strengthen the party in the state.
The inaugural ball at the naiatorium
Boise's we'll known resort, Monday even
ing, was a brilliant success, Ill couples
taking part in the grand march, headet
by the governor. 1t was 4 very swell
affair, and the costumes OF the ladis
were rich and attractive. The decora
lions were neat and Hastily arranged
The magnificent success of the afFsi
reflects much credit Hpon the manager
Mr.. Donaldson.
The senatorial contest is practicall
settled by the unanimous nomination
of Dubois in the fusion caucus. Their
seems to he but one expression of senti
ment among the fusionists, with tho ex-
ception OF two or three men, and it il
that Dubois must be elected senator b,
the legislature, next Tuesday, on tht
first ballot. The Republicans are max
ing strenuous efforts TO create dissention
hut they will fail. Col. Dewey 10 beini
groomed by them with hope that SOM
supporters may break away from Dubois
1t must be very gratifying to the ex
senator TO have the backing Of so many
loyal supporters. Ills forces are irwin
chile and his friends are legion. Ate
the caucns nomination, the member
adjourned to Dubois headquarters, a
the Capital hotel, TO inform him Of tn
result. The chairman made a nea
speech in which he informed Dubois Q
his nomination. The senator feelingl
replied, stating that the contest had bee
conducted without the expenditure Of
dollar 20 influence vote, and that n
member OF the fusion forces had ap
preached him or asked for cent or an
other reward for their support. That
equatorial fight conld be conducted al
most TO its close without the use of none
on chs part Of candidate or his friend
isa moat remarkable incident, and re
fleets rreat credit upon the state.
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TaknE 10 a diversity OF opinion in n
.m1as. A. ~fmaa amH national aoidisr,