The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-03-02

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Actual construction on the pro-
posed north and south railroad Is
becoming nearer possibility ev-
cry day. This is clearly indicat-
ed By an interview with Governor
Alexander following the return of
State Senator Jerome } Day from
Chicago, where he held satisfae-
tory conference with finaneiers
interested in the road building,
said the Capital News of last Fri
day Handicapped by the last
legislature in failing to make an
appropriation for the north and
south railroad commission to per-
form its work, Senator Day, chair
man OF the commission, has been
forced to meet most of the expen-
SEES out OF his own pocket. Gov
ernor Alexander has rendered
what assistance he could finan-
cially.
1t is pointed out by the govern
or that while the result of the con-
ference at Chicago is favorable
the action of a partisan press,
which has displayed venom and
sarcasm, has not done the pro
jeet any good and may seriously |
handicap it unless it ceases.
When interviewed regarding
the prospects of the north and /
south road and the outcome of the
conference Senator Day had with
in Chicago, Governor
Alexander said;
1.-THE north and south railroad
seems to be a very lively baby.
Senator Day has just returned
from Chicago, where he had
with big financial in
terests and his report is very graf
flying. He met people with whom
| have had conference in person.
b. letter and by telegram for the i.
past several months, and Senator
Day reports that the parties seem T.
o be in earnest and have the mon
" and backing to undertake the
finance it and CON- I
llete it. =
The tendency seems from the i
that there is a bigger =
reject IN view than simply con !
Getting the north and south ends E
Idaho. The parties themselves :
ave been pretty well over Idaho ,,
nd Senator Day reports that s.
ley know all the ms and outs IN =
surprising degree of every town =
I'd its capabilities, and know of =.
cry man Of influence and i'm =
'rtance IN this state as well as
every western state and they =
e thoroughly alive to the impor- !,
nee of the issue as presented to =
EN-. VI
They asked Mr.. Day very =
any questions, especially as to =
e political feeling in Idaho rel
i've to public ownership of rail ~ ~
ads in order that their invest 3, II
INT would be safeguarded. All -
which Dir. Day answered very ~
tisfactorily.
There has been a conference ~
ranged within the next 80 or 40 -
Us when the north and south
mmission and the governor viii
let the Interested parties at a Thu
int and date which is not open en-
: publication as yet. IN
The expense of the trip, which six
S been many hundreds of dol biz
s, was agreed to be born by vel
nator Day and the governor. an.
Mr.. Day would not accept any ma
ney from the governor on such me
'eement, claiming that he felt trir
public duty and benefit to sist
state to further this project vic,
he preferred to pay all his ex- Fol
ises out Of his own pocket and wal
certainly is to be commended lmer
praised for his public spirit disc
ess and generosity. YOU
1 know the people want the con-
III and south railroad and / am It
cognizant Of the fact that F.. /
ought to be made acquainted Coo
what ] am doing, and / re- And
that this is as far as / can Id.
low. They will have to trust and
he integrity Of Senator Day, rem