The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-09-10
Our State Capital Letter.
poise. Idaho. Sept. s. 1915
ESPECIAL Service 70 me 'rimesl

At the Labor Day celebration ~
this city. Senator William y. Borah
delivered one OF the most forceful
addresses in argument for protective
tariff and restricted immigration a.
the most potent factors TO be employ
ed IN protection Of unemployed Amer,
leans. Special emphasis was placed
hy Tie senator upon the necessity Of
excluding thatclass of Immigrants
who come to this country to compete
in our labor markets. and 10 send
their earnings back TO their native
land without any purpose to become
citizens of this country or to bear any
81 the responsibilities OF citizenship
giving figures to show the vast
amount OF money which is sent out
OF our country in this manner
He also enlarged upon the foolish
ness OF the policy OF shutting out
cheap labor in order TO protect Amer
lean labor and al the same time ad-
hitting without charge the goods
made IN cheap foreign labor. The
address was replete in its effective
argument OF the advocacy OF the Re-
publican party for the principle Of
protection and your correspondent
does not hesitate TO predict that this
address OF the senator's is probably
destined To be sent ont through the
channels Of publicity By the National
Republican organization as one OF it's
most salient and effective arraign-
ments OF Democracy
No little surprise was created in
political circles last week by the re-
moval OF n. Jennass as register Of
the state land office by the state land
board. and much comment was cans-
cd ~ the action OF the board Pre-
sent indications point 10 the promo
ton OF Heller q Hale 20 the vacated
position for the purpose of eifecting
economy. Mr. Hale has been the as
siStant register OF the office for a
number Of years He Is thoroughly
consersant with an or the varied de-
tails OF the work ofthe Office and Is
of unQuestinnable competency Both
his personal and his official life are
withnu; hlemish and in his several
years service to the state in an of
fetal capacity, even the semhlance OF
repr0ach has never attached 10 his re-
cord His appointment TO the posi-
ton would inspire confidence and
would be helpful to the party.
In acqnainting himself with the de-
sires and needs Of his people In Ma
tionai legislative way. Congressman
Addison 4. Smiths making COM
plaie itinerary Of the state during his
vacation. Especially is he making a
close study Of all conditions pertain
ing TO dry farming as we'll as OF the
difficulties confronting settlers on the
different Carey Act projects. Citizens
affected BY these two problems have
already been materially assisted by
Congressman Smith and are highly
appreciatiye OF his great work for
them His statewide popularity is
abundantly evidenced by the nnmer-
ous calls which are being made upon
him for addresses In all parts of the
state which he is answering TO the ex-
tent OF his ability.
After a well earned vacation, JUS
lice Bulge OF the state supreme court
is back at the post OF official duty
While on his vacation, Justice Bulge
attended the National Bar association
meeting al salt Lake. He speaks in
terms OF the greatest praise OF its at
tendance and work Leading men Of
this profession from all parts Of the
United States were in attendance and
unquestionahly, the meeting will
prove productive OF progress in the
profession Justice Bulge was made
a member OF the council Of recon-
mendation. the province of which is
to pass upon new members Although
this is the first term of the justice he
is rapidly leaving the impress OF his
ability upon all official procedure and
acts
Among the probable candidates be-
Ing mentioned for county offices this
negt year Is former county chairman
of the Republican committee in this
county. sam r. Blaine for the office
Of probate Judge ID Il, Brinck, an
other attorney OF Boise is also being
mentioned in connection with the
same office.