The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-12-26
GREAT POLITICAL ACTIVITY

Republican Forces are Gathering for Move.
msnt Toward Boise. Great Preparations There
for the Inaugural Ball.
There is an air Of general activity
among the republican political forces and
gathering Of the clans for movement
on Boise to be present at the opening Of
the legislature aud at the inauguration
Of Governor Morrison. Plans are being
perfected for a general exudue toward
Boise about the middle of next week.
Members of the Legislature, prominent
politicians, members of lobby and guests
for the inaugural ball will by common
consent start to the capital about Decem-
Der 81. Those interested personally in
the senatorial battle may go earlier but
the rank and file will pour in upon Boise
about January 4 at the latest.
The Inauguration and opening of the
legislature will be Monday January S,
and the grand inaugural ball on Tues.
day January 9th. Boise has been max
ing preparations for a month to make
this the greatest sbcial function in the
history Of the state. 1t is announced by
the committee that at the ball and re-
ception there will be assembled the
largest and most representative body Of
men of all parties ever brought together
In this state. 1t will he the most bril-
liant social affair ever held at tho capital
and leading society people from all over
the state are making arrangements to be
present on that occasion.
The ball and reception will be held at
the Natatorium which will be deliberately
decorated and brilliantly lighted for the
occasion. In the parlors and reception
rooms reception will be given to Gov
ernor Morrison, the state officials and
the members of the legislature. The
grand ball will be given on the floor
prepared by covering the great Nata-
torium bath and a special orchestra will
furnish the music
The entire personnel of the party from
Lewiston is not yet known The Nez
Perce delegation to the legislature, with
the representatives from Idaho county
will make up the basis of the party. 1t
is anticipated that lobby from Nezperce
and Oro6no interested in county division
will 60 down and others interested in
senatorial developments. The battle for
the toga Of Senator Heitfeld is beginning
to assume definite proportions. Hon
w. B Hepburn is naturally the strong
man in the north and while there are
rumors of . break here and there among
the northern legislators it is probably
more for effect than for real cause. The
north is strong for the brilliant leader.
Statements from the capital are to the
effect that the republican leaders have
decided practically on the outlines Of a
bill to correct the irregularities of the
present representation in the legislature,
aud that a bill is being prepared along
these lines. As the vote Of the state was
practically 6o, ,oooo the basis Of representa-
tion 10 6xed at on representative for
every 1880 votes. This would increase
the number of representatives from 46 to
50. The counties of Boise, Lemhi and
Owyhee would lose one each, making
seven additional members to be chosen
from the other counties and these would
be given one each TO Ada, Bannock, Bing.
ham, Canyon. Fremont, Nez Perce and
Oneida. This would place the represent.
alton on = fair and equitable basis with
out regard to politics aud correct the in.
famous gerry mander Of the last fusion
session.