The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-07-11

Congressman and Mrs. w. l.. Jones
arrived home Thursday morning from
Washington, D. c., having left imme-
diately after the close of congress. The
trip was not an especially pleasant
one. on account of the dust and heat,
but they are glad to be at home again.
and are receiving the congratulations
Of many friends who are glad to have
them here once more.
Speaking of the work Of congress to
the Herald last evening, Mr.. Jones
said:
1T was a busy session, and one that
will go down in history as having ac-
complished great deal in the way of
legislation that is Of inestimable i'm
portance to the country. The legisla-
ton Is modern, and designed to meet
the requirements Of the times and con-
ditions. great deal that was done
will in a general way benefit the state
Of Washington and the Yakima valley,
but, as ! view it. the greatest good this
country will receive will be from the
workings of the law governing trans
portation rates. The rate BILL by
agreement, is to become law in sixty
the beneficial results will be almost
Immediately felt in this section.
There was nothing in the way Of
legislation concerning irrigation pro-
jects that will effect this part of the
west, though I believe that the de-
partment will be assisted materially by
the additional appropriation of $780,
900 for the projects in this part of the
state. All benefits that we receive must
come from the secretary of the in
terror, but having man in that posi-
ton who is so favorable to our inter-
ests. I believe that Yakima will have
no cause to complain Of the policy Of
the government in this respect. I pre-
dict that water will be running in the
Tieton canal in 1908. and It may be
sooner. 1t is certainly to be regretted
that some of those who should be en-
Enthusiastically supporting the PROPOSE
ton are hanging back and stiil refus-
ing to sign up their land. But all there
Is about 1t Is that those who are pur-
suing this policy will find themselves
some day shut Off without water
zone thing that was important to
Washington was the disposition of the
Colville reservation matter. The bill
as passed calls for the opening of the
south half of the reservation to set
Element, and provides for the payment
to the Indians of $1,500,00 for the ces-
sion of the lands included in the open
ing of the north half. This money will
be paid to the Indians in installments,
and I presume the first payment will
be authorized at the next session Of
congress The south half Of the reser-
walton will have to be surveyed, and
allotments to the number of perhaps
1900 will be made to the Indians; then
the remainder of the land will be clas-
sified and appraised, so that 1t will be
about two years before the land will
be really open for settlement. The
reservation contains some very fine
timber land. and a great deal that is
good wheat land.
yakima Jared as we'll as anyone
could hope. think. in the matter OF
appropriations for the public building
which has become such a strong neces-
sity. The house passed without OBJ
lection the bill appropriating $4,000
for the site of the public building in
Yakima. but the senate cut the amount
down to $4,000. and the public build
ing bill carried provision for this
amount. I have not talked with many
OF the people here yet in regard to
this matter. but I believe good site
can be secured here for this amount
In my opinion. the public building bill
passed by the next congress will carry
an appropriation for the building, and
I hope to see this not less than $780,
O00."
Mr.. Jones had very little to say re-
garding national politics. He thought
It doubtful II Secretary Root would be
q candidate for president. and thought
as between the two. Secretary Taft
would be far more likely to head the
ticket. IT think" said Mr.. Jones. "that
the president 10 sincere In his state
ments that he will not be a candidate:
do not think he wants the office
again. It Is the general impression in
Washington that he would favor Sec
rotary Taft for president for many
reasons. know that he admires and
appreciates the ability OF Mr.. Taft very
much. In Washington nearly every
body believes that Vice President Fair
banks will be a candidate, and that
his claims will be pushed vigorously.
He IL supposed to have an organiza-
tion behind him that Is possessed Of
great strength. Fairbanks IL popular.
and his ability Is generally conceded.
1.-The last few days Of the session"
Congressman Jones continued. were
very strenuous. still there was less Of
. rush than has sometimes been the
case. Often both houses agree on a
date Of fnal adjournment. and this
has been a disadvantage in that a
greater amount OF work than could
reasonably be expected was necessary
in order that everything could be COM
pleted before the hour Of adjournment.
But this year Uncle Joe Cannon arm
" declined to entertain any motion for
adjournment until all work was done.
This left the matter In an uncertain
condition. but the speakers ruling
went. and the house pegged away un-