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The Western news., 1904-08-17
Questions and Answers About the
Initiative and Referendum.

Good work is being dole by the
Helen Direct Legislation League.
1t is not only trying to get those peo-
pie interested IN direct legislation
who have not studied the subject, but
1t is sending out literature for the ia
formation of the voters. As a result
of the work of the Helena league a
league has been established in Butte
and others will be established in var
ious Montana cities and towns. Fol
lowing is list of questions and an
swers about the initiative and refer
endum that the Helena Direct Legis-
latlon League sent out this week.
Voters who have questions that they
can't answer should send them to the
Direct Legislation League, Box 1866,
Helena, Montana.
The Western news., 1904-08-17
Labor Day Celebration, rlissoula,
Mont. Sept 5th.

For above occasion, will sell tickets
for round trip at fare and one third
for round trip limit Sept. 9th 1904.
Date of sale Sept. 3 and 4.
S. r. Wilson,
Agent.
The Western news., 1904-08-17

Every American citizen should
read Judge Parker's speech of ac-
ceptance. It is masterly exposi-
tion of the issues of the day. At it's
conclusion Judge Parker states that
he will not be candidate for re-elec-
ton in case he should be victorious.
Judge Parker occupies very unique
position among American statesmen
The Western news., 1904-08-17

marles were secured. A rail-
way commission will probably come
next. The criminal corporations can
prevent measures passing legislat-
ures but they can't prevent them
from securing the approval of the
people. Corporations may buy or
coerce Legislators but they can
neither buy nor coerce majority of
the people.
The Western news., 1904-08-17
TO Advertisers.

The Western News absolutely guarantees
It's advertisers an actual bona ide paid cir
culation within Ravalli county two times
greater than that of any other newspaper
published in the known world. Advertising
ontracts will be made subject to this guar
ntee.
The Western news., 1904-08-17

(To be Contiuued)
The Western news., 1904-08-17

Entered at the Post-Offce at Hamilton as
Second ~ lass Matter.
Advertising rates furnished on applica-
tfon
The Western news., 1904-08-17


adopted the following rules for the govern
ment of the convention,
LIST. Delegates and alternates shall be
democratic residents of the precinct they
represent.
Ind. In the absence of Il delegate his
alternate shall east his vote
3rd. In the absence of a delegate and his
alternate II majority of the delegation from
that precinct shall cast the vote OF the ab
sentec.
itl. In case any precin CT shall be without
representation either by delegate or alter
nate. such precinct shall not be entitled o Il
vote.
5th. In the preliminary organization Of
the convention the unit rule shall not pre-
vail, but the vote of each delegate Shall be
counted in accordance with his ow II views
X. LEE MCCULLOUGH,
JAMES HIGGINS, Chairman.
secretary.
The Western news., 1904-08-17
Membership Of Convention.

Primaries for the election of delegates IA nd
alternates will be held in the several pre-
cincts on Saturday September 10th from to
O'clock D. N. at the fOllOMin ng nlacAS:
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-16

sidered by the United States as a dec- laratio nof war. The secretary called attention to a similar question which General Reyes had propounded Decem- Der and his reply thereto. Continu- ing, the secretary repeated portion of his letter of the 11th, expressing the opinion of the president concern ing civil war in Panama. The secre. tary closed with the statement that he could only reiterate what he had before said on the subject of General Reyes inquiry, and added that the time which had elapsed since Decem- Der II had only tended to deepen the painful impression that would be created in this country by the armed invasion of Panama territory by Co., lombian troops and the sense of the responsibility that would thereby be imposed on the government of the United States. He said he had been instructed to inform General Reyes that this government has only the friendliest intentions toward Colom- bia and will not lightly be provoked into assuming hostile attitude to- ward that republic.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-16
The Tule Industry Next

Experiments have been conducted under the auspices of the University of California with jules for some time past to ascertain their value as a ma terial adapted to the making of mats, and the California Fruit Grower makes this reference to results so far ob- tained and to the outlook:
 Samples of native jules forwarded to an easrern mating factory proved so satisfactory that the Oakland board of trade has decided to lease a tract of land on the water front of the bay to be planted with the variety of rushes which give the best results in the manufacture of Japanese mating. The coarser jules of the marshes are found suitable for the manufacture of foundation for carpets, giving elas- ticity and softness under foot. The experiment to be made by the Oak land board of trade will be under the supervision of Professors Hilgard and Stubenrauch of the University of Cali fornia, and if successful will result in the establishment of an industry which will utilize vast state resources here. tofore considered to be practically valueless.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-16
REVOLUTION NIPPfD IN THE BUD
San Domingan General Was Thrown
 Into Jail

Port Au Prince, Hayti.-During the absence from Port au Prince of Presi- dent Nord, who went to Gonalves to take part in the celebration of the centenary of the independence of Hayti, General Monplaiser attempted to raise revolution against the presi- dent, but the movement failed. The generals son and an accomplice were killed. Numerous arrests were made.
 Washington.-With firm hand the government at Washington from now on will protect American life and prop erty in the island of Santo Domingo. The following dispatch received at the navy department from Commander Dillingham;, commanding the Detroit, dated at Puerto Palata, January 6, was made public.
 in this vicinity anarchy prevails; business is at a standstill. Puerto Plata is quiet at present."
 San Domingo-The gunboat Inde- pendencia arrived here Wednesday night with two captured Dominican schooners in tow The schooners car ried arms and munitions of war in- tended for coast defense. The Inde- pendencia bombarded the suburbs of the city with the object of driving out the revolutionists. It is officially re- ported that Bana and San Cristobal have been retaken by the govern ment troops. There was a severe en- counter between .ne government troops and the revolutionists at Hainau, with the result favorable to the government. The government has issued a decree closing the ports of Azua de Compostela, San Pedro de Macoris, Samana, Sanchez, Puerto Plata and Monte Christi, to take ef- feet within thirty days, for vessels from American ports, and within forty five day to vessels from European ports. Armed schooners and gun boats will guard the closed ports.
 There was a severe attack on the city, but the troops managed to re- pulse the revolutionists. Commerce is completely at standstill. News from the interior cannot be obtained.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-16
FqRTY THIEVES AT WORK.

Vafejo.-Petty thieving, which it is alleged costs the government many thousands of dollars every year, is said to exist on Mare Island, and as result the government may be forced to deprive about 400 men of the privilege which they now enjoy of travel!ng to and from the island in small boats. The authorities on the island have been aware for a long time that this thieving was in pro- gress and have suggested to the navy department the employment of po- lice force as remedy.
 Not long ago G. w. White of Colusa, a former employe of the yard, ad- dressed a letter to President Roose- welt charging the existence in Vallejo of gang of forty thieves,' which annually stole from the government material on Mare Island to the value of mlny thousands of dollars. Through the Usual channels this document found it's way back to Mare Island and voluminous correspon dence has re- suited
 Washington.-The torpedo fotilla, consisting of the torpedo boat de- stroyhrs Decatur, Bainbridge, Dale, Barry and Chauncey and the cruiser Buffalo, which is acting as convoy, has left San Juan for Teneriffe, Ca nary Islands.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-16

tide of people heretofore attracted to the northwest to the Hill railroad ter ritories, has been stemmed and di- verted to the southwest.
 In this section fifteen per cent in- crease has been made in the popula- tion, it is claimed, through the efforts O. the emigration bureau alone. More than a million acres of land have been sold through the same agency.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-16
|RR|GAT|0NWORKS FEASIBLE
REPORT OF GOVERNMENT ENGINEER
 LIPPINCOTT
Project to Irrigate Lands Both in California and Arizona on Eihrr Side of the Colorado River Above and Below Yuma.

shington.-Engineer J. B. Lip pincott, of the government reclam- ation service has returned to Wash. ington with complete and import, ant report on the possibilities of IT, rigation works to be undertaken by the government in California. MT. Lippincott seems to be more impressed with the possibilities of the Colorado river than with any other region, and it is safe to guess that strong in- dorsement of the Colorado river pro- ject will go to the secretary of the interior.
 After an allusion to the fact that little has been done there in the line of investigation, he says:
 Delayed investigations are now go- ing on upon which to base plans and estimates for a project to irrigate lands both in California and Arizona, on either side of the river above and below Yuma, all this data to be sub mitted to the secretary of the interior for consideration.
 1.-TWO diamond ore drilling outfits are at work on the river above Yuma prospecting for bedrock upon which to found the diversion structures. A definite canal location is being made both on the California and Arizona side upon which to base the estimates of cost. It is hoped that this work will be sufficiently advanced to make a definite report upon during the con- ing summer"
 The report adds that the Yuma h. dian reservation on the California side should be thrown open to entry.
 Lippincott says that while the en- gineering problems are difficult there is no reason why the questions cannot be favorably solved and works con- structed that will give satisfactory re- suit.
 "The district" he says, would be tributary in trade to the towns of Southern California and is believed to offer probably the greatest latent re- sources back of the coast district.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-16
TIDE OF PEOPLE TO THE COAST
The Railroad Bureau Brings Many
 Here

Chicago-Many thousands of emig. rants have bought land in the last year and half on the Pacific coast, in the territories served by the Hartman lines, according to report made by G. M. Mckinney, general emigration agent of the Southern Pacific railroad The headquarters of the agent are in Chicago, and his report shows that one of the most vigorous campaigns that has ever been conducted along these lines by railroad has been waged.
 More than two million pieces of literature, booming the advantages of California and Texas, and telling of the vast resources, have been distrib- uted in the last eighteen months, and the campaign has also included exhibi- tions by stereopticon views and mov- ing pictures which were secured from the districts the bureau is trying to colonize. These were shown and lec- tured about in every state east of the Mississippi river.
 The bureau has spent in the aggre- gate more than $20O,000 in the work. The results of this colossal campaign is that more than 100000 persons have been taken to the southwest, many of them remaining, and that the great
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-16
His Was Not His Wish.

"There's a strange man at the door, sir" announced the new servant from Boston.
 What does he wantT" asked the master of the house, impatiently.
 Begging your pardon, sir," replied the servant, a shade of disapproval manifest in his voice, "he wants a bath, but what he is asking for is something to eat"
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-16
THE HUMOROUS SIDE.
Head and Shoulders,

Now, there's girl you never see wearing lowcut gown"
 "Is that sign of an old head on young shoulders?"
 "Oh, no. On the contrary
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-16
Brave, Indeed.

Sharpe-"I met a brave man on the train today"
 Whealton-"Did he save any lives in a railroad accident?"
 Sharpe he refused to tip the dining car waiter" Chicago News.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-16
ATTITUDE OF THE UNITED STATES
 TOWARD COLOMBIA
Correspondence Sent to the Senate Aloag With the Message and Pauami Offers to Pay Portion of Colombian Natl onal Debt

were copies of notes exchanged be- tween General Reyes and the secretary of state concerning the attitude of the United States in case Colombia troops
 should be sent to Panama: also pass ages of two notes to the state depart
 ment by the ex-minister of Panama to the United States.
 The communication of General Reyes is addressed to Secretary Hay and dated December at Washington, and reads:
 q have the honor to address your excellency for the purpose of stating respectfully that I have received from , my government instructions to in quire what attitude would be sustained by the United States in the event, which may take place, of Colombia troops or forces under the Colombian flag making their appearances on the Isthmus or attempting to land on the territory for the defense of the sover- eighty and integrity of Colombia and respecting the railroad line and the terminal points, in accordance with the stipulation of the treaty of 1S46' which my country is ever ready to ob- serve."
 In answer to this Secretary Hay wrote General Reyes under date Of December II, saying, after quoting the question asked:
 q have quoted your question text ually and in reference to it am in- structed by the president to bring to the attention of your excellency the following facts:
 That the republic of Panama pro- claimed its independence on the third of last month; that, in consequence of this movement, the independence Of Panama has been recognized by this government and by many others; that a treaty has been signed between the United States and Panama which has been ratified by the latter state and is now awaiting ratification by the American senate; that by the pro visions of said treaty the United States agrees to maintain the independence of Panama; that although the treaty has not yet become law by the act of congress, there are already inchoate rights and duties created by it which | place the responsibility of preserving | peace and order on the Isthmus in the hands of the government of the United States and of Panama, even if such re- ] responsibilities were not imposed by the historical events of the last fifty years.
 "In view of these facts I am in- structed to say to your excellency that the government of the United States would regard with the gravest concern any invasion of the territory of Pan anna by Colombian troops, for the req son that bloodshed and disorder would inevitably result throughout the whole extent of the Isthmus, and for the further reason that, in the opinion of the president, the time has come in the interest of universal commerce and civilization, to close the chapter of sanguinary and ruinous civil war in Panama"
 Secretary Hay, on December 30, 1903, acknowledged letter from Gen. eral Reyes which had asked him to say whether the invasion of the terri tory of the Republic of Panama by Colombian soldiers would be con
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-16
Parental Training.

Smith-"How old is your sor Jones"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-06-15
Progress Despite Opposition

Cache county is gong to have good
roads some day-you can put that
down for a fact. This desired condi-
ton may not come for some time, but
just as sure as you live the growth of
the country and necessity of the situa-
ton will yet force the matter upon
you. Since this is inevitably true,
why can you not see the advantage of
joining heartily in the effort to secure
a condition that is for your own con-
venicnce, and then enjoy it and pro.
iii by it? To wait for such a time as
the county may be in a condition to
construct roads without bonding or
voting a tax is to wait for a time that
will never come, so why not construct
roads now, and utilize them to the
best advantagc-in fact, make them
pay for their construction while they
are being used. a great improvement
was never made without opposition
and the greater the improvement. the
more strenuous the opposition. We
believe the commissioners of Cache
county should take little cognizanc6
of the opposition recently expressed
when that body of officials made al
effort to get at the sentiment of the
people. While there was consider
able opposition there was also consid
able sentiment in favor of construc
tion of good roads at any cost, and il
many instances 1t will be found tina
the opposition was largely the result
of individual seltishness rather thar
from careful consideration of tn,
real value to the whole county.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-06-15
indiana Roads.

a few years ago the editor of this
paper was a resident of Orleans,
Orange county, Indiana, county and
township possessing roads in as bad
condition as Cache county's. Orleans
township voted on the road PROPOSE
tion and there was an overwhelming
majority in favor of good roads, Con-
tracts were let for the construction of
a certain number of miles of graded
road to be built of crushed limestone.
These roads have proved a perfect
success and each year or so has seen
more new and good roads built. The
following from the Orleans Herald of
recent date shows the mind of the
people:
The proposition for the building of
several miles OF gravel roads in o.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-06-15
The President.

\ prominent Democrat from the
south and one of the weathiest bust
ness men of the State, was heard to
remark few days ago that Teddy
Roosevelt and Irrigation is good
enough for me-" He added that poll
tics would not Swervc him in his judg-
ment as to the men who are the best
friends OF the west. These remarks
are potent when considered as they
should be. When did the west have
the consideration accorded them by
the Executive of the nation that has
been given by President Roosevelt?
Never viii the people of the west
prove themselves ingrateS by turning
against the man who las sought TO
befriend them every time that he
could? No,
The people will soon have to decide
as 10 whether they will support q
friend or someone who is yet untried
in his friendship, and they should con-
slider well tie points that will have a
bearing upon their immediate locality.
Whatever else may be said OF Utah
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-06-15
lOQan'S Growth.

In recent years quite few men OF
various abilities have come to Logan
from outside settlements and are all
doing well There Is still room fol
more here in the metropolis OF Cache
county. While there Is no particular
boom going on, there is steady
growth that augurs well for the future
of this most beautiful city of homes.
A gentleman visited this city about
ten days ago and was amazed with the
advancement of the town. He OBJ
served the pavements being construct
ed. the beautiful streams of water, the
abundant foliage now at its best, the
electric light systems, and the general
appearance of the city led him to re-
mark that when the time came for
him to spend his declining years in
ease he certainly would turn his face
toward Logan. This man is worth at
least $4,000 The anticipations of
this gentleman are similar TO those of
many Others. We therefore say that
Logan is and always will be a good
town, and first class artisans and me-
chanics will always do well here.
There is also considerable country
tributary to the city owned by farm
ers who are increasing in wealth. 1t
necessarily follows that larger and
more commOdious residences must be
built for their accommodation and
they will naturally come to this city
for the men to do the work. There
are many mechanics. however, who
live in small places who are unques-
tiOnably equal in ability to those who
live in larger places, but unfortunate
ly for them they are living in toe
small places for them to develop OF
bring to the surface that ability
which is now lying dormant. There
fore, Logan is a good place for such
men to reside in. This city will be.
come the homes OF retired farmers
and Others who have a competency to
live upon. Watch and see whether OF
not we are right.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-06-15
The Cost OF llvlnQ.

The Democratic papers can not but
admit the country's unparalleled pros
perity during the past eight years, but
they make the point that the in
creased cost of living is all out of pro.
portion to the prosperity and they
want to cut the tariff.
The average American is a man who
doesn't like to be imposed on even
when that imposition doesn't hurt
him severely and this appeal of the
Democrats is one that touches many.
However the argument is false, and
the voters only need to stop and think
a few minutes to get at the situation
properly.
Now, conceding, for the sake of the
argument that some Of the necessities
of life are higher now than they were
from lS93-lS96 under the last revision
of the tariff by the Democratic party.
Bread and meat were cheap in those
days, but people went without food.
Clothing was cheap, but people went
without rainment. Hardware and
lumber were cheap, but people did not
build houses Land was cheap, but
people did not buy farms. Live stock
was cheap, but farmers did not buy
stock. Everything was cheap, but no
one could buy.
To-day bread and meat may be lit
tie higher, but no one goes hungry,
Clothing may be little higher, but
all are clad. Hardware and lumber
may be little higher, but through
out the whole land people are build
ing houses. Farm lands have doubled
in value, but over the country men are
buying farms. Many farm animals
have more than doubled in value, but
all over the country men are buying
stock. Sites for industries are higher
and material and labor are higher. but
enterprising men arc purchasing sites
and material and establishing indus
tries. Wages are higher, but employ.
ers are employing men. The soup
houses have disappeared and the mar
ket has taken its place.
Has the cost Of living increased dis.
proportionately with increased pros.
perity? Most assuredly not, and the
man who desires to return 10 the con.
ditions when the cost of living was
very small, yet not small enough to
come within the wages and work he
could command is certainly foolish.