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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1889
Page
2
The Cheyenne and regional papers discuss Wyoming statehood prospects and political shifts. Observers note support in Congress, the Australian voting method, and proposed local newspaper ventures in Cheyenne and Rawlins, with emphasis on education and law enforcement.
The Johnson county convention did not order its delegation to oppose statehood but to oppose advancing elections for state officers and a state legislature before Wyoming admission. It also passed a resolution deeming the statehood movement ill advised and premature, while praising the delegation’s efforts to craft a constitution acceptable to constituents.
The Johnson delegates resolve to take a vigorous role in forming the constitution and announce their intent not to be nonentities. They aim to facilitate business despite obstacles in the convention's proceedings.
The committee on taxation and revenue endorses a constitutional plan separating land and improvements for tax. Coal lands mined over three months with mining equipment would be taxed with tonnage rates. other coal lands taxed by value plus output tax. Exemptions apply to mineral lands for ten years, then taxed. State and county millage caps, poll tax, and deposits of public funds into banks with safeguards are outlined. A state board would Valuate live stock and rail properties, and rail infrastructure would be assessed at actual value for apportionment.
The text discusses using counties towns and districts to base taxation on railway miles avoiding inclusion of railroad shops and local improvements. It notes a thorough exemption list covering federal state and local government properties religious worship places hospitals and charitable institutions. It criticizes territorial law for exempting secret societies and praises the committee's avoidance of that error.
The Lander Mountaineer voices skepticism about Wyoming statehood timing and maneuvers by figures tied to the constitutional convention. The Loomerang argues the Mountaineer seeks delay and expense, while outlining a path to statehood via Congress enabling act and staged elections to avoid waste.
An examiner is urged to oversee accounts of state and county officials to prevent irregularities and standardize public accounting. Advocates argue an expert would recoup costs through improved efficiency, citing violations of territorial revenue laws that a state examiner could have prevented.
The text argues that ties owe no territorial tax on total assessment and that the board of county commissioners can modify the list. It contends no court would accept such an unwarranted legal construction of the cited law section.
An Idaho convention style appeal urges ratification of the proposed Wyoming constitution. It highlights a bipartisan, representative convention, promises conservative progressive governance, and calls on voters to support statehood to raise population wealth and happiness. The speakers emphasize pioneers and old ties to the United States and urge citizens to ratify by suffrage.
Confidence rises that Wyoming will secure an enabling act from the next congress. The convention should appoint ten to twelve representative Wyoming citizens from both parties to visit Washington and aid Delegate Carey in presenting statehood claims.
Incorporations are limited to one principal line of business and combinations are restricted to curb competition. Railroads telegraph lines and telephones are declared common carriers and firms face numerous restraints. Existing corporations will not be seriously affected.
A Wyoming state constitutional draft faces diverse interests and significant challenges. Delegates must balance ranching mining and civic needs while shaping governance. The process demands careful negotiation to create a durable framework for liberty and policy.
The Tux Wyoming fair drew strong crowds and community praise with successful exhibits, entertainment, and local participation highlighting the town’s festive year.
The Union Pacific will run the Overland Flyer between Council Bluffs and Portland Oregon starting Sunday August 18 and daily thereafter. Dining cars depart Council Bluffs at 715 p.m. and Omaha at 915 p.m. Meals are 75 cents and described as excellent and among the best in the market.
The Wyoming cup race drew heavy betting and public excitement as Limerick, the four mile mare, beat Wyoming by three lengths with Deronda and Fearnaught following. Spectators cheered, a royal greeting welcomed the winner, and Dan Hogan safeguarded the champion after his victory.
The Cup Winner Limerick, a light bay five year old standing about fifteen and a half hands, has won the Cheyenne Club Cup and Wyoming Cup. Bred by Dan Ulman at Crow Creek, he was part of a property sale involving Van Tassell Burhans & Co and later owned by Mr. Ulman. His sire Tom McKinney is famed as a near descendant of Lexington and a four mile racer, with Van Tassell and Ulman each holding many half siblings.
The Sheridan Post urges H A Coffeen to press for Sheridan County delegates to Cheyenne for three votes in the constitutional convention. The Cheyenne and Union Pacific schemes are denounced as the article notes Brown’s election as convention president and a broad coalition defending Sheridan interests amid a bitter intra-state debate.
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