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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1900
Page
11
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a justice, judge, and counts related to crime, wages, and a county court. It references a past amount of 206 dollars and outlines unclear provisions about a small bank, fines, and business matters, with several missing names and dates.
An editorial urges high minded voting in Oregon on June 4, praising Bernard Daly of Lakeview as a people’s candidate. It cites his integrity, public service, legislative acts, and leadership roles, and notes a local meeting objecting to pensions delays for Indian War veterans.
Senator Redfield Proctor of Vermont denounces the G O P leadership for alleged perfidy in a celebrated speech. He compares measures taxing the colonies and Porto Rico, arguing both allocate duties to fund government services there. He contrasts British and American approaches, defending American duties on imports and stressing rights and fairness.
A Portland Telegram critique argues Multnomah County controls Republican power with Malcolm Moody pledged to Portland and Joe Simon as kingmaker. It claims Moody and Moody’s supporters rely on Simon’s influence, sidelining Eastern Oregon representation in Congress while ex Senator Corbett pursues political prestige.
Albany Oregon May 14 The Indian War Veterans meeting elected delegates to the encampment to be held in Portland on June 14 Jason Wheeler Jonas Davin T A Riggs C Farlow V H (names truncated in source)
A concise note argues that Tongue backs corporate trusts rather than representing the public. The claim frames his congressional voting as aligned with business interests, contrasting it with constituent needs and democratic accountability.
Representative De Vries of California introduces a bill to repeal the duty on paper and the material it is made from, in response to the paper trust raising printing costs.
Editor Scott warns many large trusts benefited by protective tariffs, urging no subsidies and opposing tariff discrimination. The Puerto Rican tariff bill faces rare cross party opposition, with no party willing to bear the political strain of enacting such measures. Washington Post Republican notes this growing obstruction to reform.
A long analysis of the recent legislative session condemns graft, noting the house was organized to protect the state printer. It alleges Multnomah County raiding started with the pilot and apportionment bills and expanded to tax collector measures, with funds steered to favored localities at taxpayers’ expense. By adjournment grafts formed an invincible combine, turning votes into a routine delivery of benefits.
Profile of William Smith, Oregon candidate for the Second district, detailing his Brooklyn birth on April 22 1854, Minnesota upbringing, West early work, law career in Baker City, leadership as state senator, role as a university regent, and noted integrity and ability. Mentions prior ties to the Baker City Chamber of Commerce and the New York Journal Oregonian clipping as source material.
The Oregonian denounces widespread corruption with side stakes in legislative deals and describes honest members becoming dead heads. It calls the system a blank outrage that had to be done, and warns of a future reckoning for the deceit.
The sporting men of Portland say they will bet on Hr. W. Corbett becoming Oregon’s next U S senator. They claim his money might buy a seat, yet he could not win the people’s votes by deserving them.
The Oregonian reports overwhelming opposition in the Republican convention to the Puerto Rico tariff bill. Delegates in Congress who supported the measure were cited as a reason for the party's united stance against the bill.
A four column letter to voters of Oregon from Representative Tongue asks for backing. He references his vote on the Porto Rico rape case and pleads for the baby act, acknowledging it was wrong yet says he was compelled to share responsibility. Wortland IMapatch.
In political discussion the text contrasts duty and duties using the Porto Rican tartif as an example to show how meaning shifts with pluralization. The note emphasizes nuance in public service language.
The passage praises Mr. Smith for deep interest in education, three years on Baker City school board, and service on the State University board of regents. It commends his legislative record in 1898 and 1900 sessions, notes his opposition to bad measures, and argues he would be a capable fearless congressman for the state.
The Oregonian states it will tell Mr. Tongue he cannot be reelected over this issue. The statement signals a heated political dispute and suggests decisive local sentiment shaping the upcoming electoral outcome.
Speech rails at Senator Hanna over a 9 million dollar subsidy, accusing Republican leaders of coercion and secret tactics to push the bill. The piece portrays Hanna as wielding power to force Senate action and warns against private, unvoted, backroom deals in the ship subsidy quarrel.
The People's Press contends Republican claims label Dr Daly as a gold standard ally. It notes Daly backed free silver, supported Bryan in 1906, and as a legislator voted for silver measures. As Democratic platform chair in 1908, he helped endorse the Populist aligned report. He also received complimentary Senate votes from Populists and Democrats.
The ship subsidy bill returns to the Senate as James J. Hill opposes it. He warns it equals political death for lawmakers who vote yes. Proponents aim subsidies for large lines, not small operators, directing aid to rich owners and big corporations while taxing small capitalists.
A Good Republican Authority on Tongue to a man up a tree it looks as if the Hon H Tongue may as well say his political prayers It would be an unwise step in renominating him This all Republicans of this congressional district know full well Woodburn In dependent.
A brief note asserts that if the residents of the First Congressional district perform their duty, Tongue will be returned to Washington County. The statement emphasizes civic responsibility as key to the likely outcome.
Biographical sketch of Thomas G. Greene a candidate for Judge of the Supreme Court born in Indiana educated in Illinois and Missouri his career as a lawyer reporter and firm member in Portland since 1878 outlines his political stance Democratic alignment rare for the era and emphasis on public service and reform his long professional history and commitment to self governance.
The Portland Dispatch reports on political maneuvering led by Mark Hanna to pass a subsidy bill through Congress. It urges voters to oppose Tongue and Moody and to support Daly at the polls, framing the measure as a major public robbery by trusts and political allies.
Roseborg Review recalls Dr Bernard Daly a leader among congressmen known for long night rides through Eastern Oregon in zero conditions on Christmas Eve to aid Silver Lake sufferers. His selfless professional sacrifices earned him esteem among locals familiar with the circumstances.
A brief note from April 2 2000 references Senate Republican Fairbanke and a warning about oil politics. The item, reproduced in the goalan and Chicago Record, discusses free trade and political names such as Illinois figures Simon, Cregom, and Mason in a speculative claim about party shifts.
A fragmented note recalls a political close call where a candidate survived by a slim margin amid tribal and reservation tensions. It mentions Vn and Grande Ronde as factors in the outcome, implying broad uncertainty and regional stakes in the election.
Tacoma steamship officers report Yokohama chatter of large Japanese emigration to British Columbia this summer and a huge influx to the United States. The steamer Test Maru is due with Japanese aboard, and the Dalyavo liner expected within days with 900 more arrivals.
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