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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1893
Page
2
The Pomona Times quotes strong local views urging white residents to avoid Etiwanda while Chittamen work there. The piece notes the sentiment reflects broader California attitudes on land and race during the period. The Arizona Gazette’s World's Fair edition is praised for comprehensive Territory coverage.
The piece expresses strong support for enforcing the Geary or Chinese Exclusion Act against amending attempts. It warns of serious trouble if the law is not enforced and claims the editor, a Californian, sympathizes with locals in resisting the “Mongolian evil” they say has plagued the state.
Eorror Ruesert of Arizona was involved in a shooting with a local newsdealer. neither was hurt, but he was held to answer and reportedly jailed after failing to post bonds. The piece also notes editor Dax Baker of Santa Ana California and critical rhetoric about Washington cabinet plans on Chinese registry and testimony.
The article lauds Mr Geary and Hon Steve White for opposing a new amendment and defending the law against the administration. Geary vows to repeat his remarks to Cleveland, while White pledges to stand firm despite political pressures and loss of favor at the White House. The piece condemns cabinet powers over the Pacific Coast.
I Hughes of Arizona Territory urges residents to engage with upcoming Congress on irrigation. He calls for qualified delegates to articulate territorial views on reclamation of arid lands and to help reach a practical, successful conclusion.
Miss Kuck will give lessons on the piano and in painting in Mesa and vicinity. Inquire at Pomeroy Block.
The executive department proclaims a five day International Irrigation Congress in Los Angeles starting October 10 1893. Delegates from US states territories and foreign countries will discuss irrigation law securities and methods with input from the interior department and US Geological Survey. The aim is to advance arid land reclamation creating farms homes and wealth across the western United States including Arizona.
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