Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-03-15

hUpA IN hle h'HlA A'l AhN b'dhNlih'
Capital city. IT was the scene OF
his first appearance in public life,
and the people OF this city could al
ways command his services TO the
utmost OF his ability. The appropri-
ations secured were for no section.
but for the whole state. oregon had
got everything the delegation asked
for. Cheering. The rivers and har-
bors were provided for as never be-
fore. A new project was started for
Coos Bay. and would result I'm maxi
Ing that one OF the finest harbors on
the Pacific coast.
Free Locks and Canal.
Reference 10 this project brought
the greatest applause OF the even
ing. Representatives were present
from up and down the valley, and II
was evidently the thing nearest their
hearts. lie had introduced bill two
years ago for the purchase OF the
locks and canal or construction OF
new ones. This failed TO get acted
upon. lIo had introduced Il again
at this session, and II was pending
before a committee. lie intended,
for his part. TO keep at Il until Il was
accomplished. There was now an
united and active delegation back OF
the project. The generous action
taken by the state would help Il
along. and they would be able TO
bring Il about at an early period
They win continue 10 battle for that
project until there was an open and
free Willamette river from the head
OF navigation 20 the Pacific ocean.
Great applause
senator Fulton closed with free |
aud or-hand discussion OF the forest |
reserve polity and the treatment OF |
the water powers. which he did not
believe belonged to the general gov
ernment but TO the state. and should
be kept under its control.
foasts we're responded TO ON be-
halt OF the state by Attorney -Gener-
At Crawford, for the city OF Salem by
Mayor Rodgers. for the legislative
delegation by Senators Kay aud
smith aud Representatives nayey.
Reynolds and settlemier. Hon. Jo-
rome simmons was detained at home |
By illness. j =. Van winkle spoke
ior Albany and Linn county, w. W.
rercival for Independence and Polk
Judge Benson for Klamath
'ounly, J. II. Albert. c. n. Moores.
T. n, darcy aud others for the eiti-
,ens OF Salem. The banquet was
served Ia manner Co reaet credit
upon this city. aud the eject OF the
ehole gathering vas 20 cement feel.
mss OF friendship aud good viii on
mo part OF this section OF the state.
fhe whole congressional delegation
'ame In for Kind words OF praise and
'nouTagem9at OF the idea that Ore
Ion stands back Of them In their
United aud harmonious efforts for
his commonwealth, and that indeed
J new era OF good feeling and devel.
'pmen, has been inAugurated. sena-
OF falton left this morning for East.
rn Oregon. he was given warm In
itaiions 20 visit different sections
Z the state. aud promised TO DO %.
sNoefpts from senator fulton's
speech.
1t Ia impossible for me To express
, you my gratitude for this evl.
ence of your madness. IAnguAge
ouid fail % describe my feelings
a account OF this manifestation of
ouT friendship l only hope nay ae-
ons viii be worthy of your approx.
!. feel that Mr.. Hendricks has
,oken og mo vita grcAter kindness
'an I deserve. but I thank him for
iusl the same l have endeAvored
} DO nay best 10 rspreseat the inter
- Of ofezon. and hope 10 conllnue
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