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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1893
Page
4
The article reports on Populist and Republican maneuvering in Nebraska politics as lawmakers debate pension provisions and the status of the Fort Grandall Military Reservation. It notes treasury improvements, concerns over gold reserves, possible bond issuance, and a looming power struggle influencing the February 22 political deadlines.
Washington Feb 18 The Mawalin commissioners denounced Senator West's speech alleging introduction of leprosy into states via annexation as unfounded. Mr Castle denied seeing a leper in Washington and warned such stigma clashes with segregation laws in Hawaiian territories.
In a New York report, Mr Castle argues that leprosy has long existed in the United States, cites Louisiana and Wisconsin cases, and asserts no danger from Hawaii annexation. The discussion includes political moves around cabinet appointments and Senate talk influenced by the Cleveland administration and Nebraska figure J Sterling Morton.
The agricultural committee voted to seek a special order allowing one or two days for anti-option bill consideration. The plan avoids cloture now but may move to force a vote if rules committee delays. Speaker Crisp will be asked to act, with a vote before March 4 possible and efforts to avoid filibuster continued.
W N Roach Democrat of Grand Forks won the North Dakota Senate seat yesterday with 50 votes to Casey 23 and Miller 16 amid a near riot on the floor. Roach, 34, born in Loudoun County Virginia, has four children and is now a widower after moving to Dakota a dozen years ago from the District of Columbia.
Cierenna Wyoming February 21 The commissioners negotiating with the Shoshone Indians have not reached a treaty as the tribe refuses to cede lands on the south side of the reservation. These lands are crucial for settlement near Lander and could be easily submerged. If no southern treaty, whites seek allotment in severalty, leaving much of the reservation for white acquisition. Commissioners remain at the agency awaiting Interior Department instructions.
Feb 21 report from Topeka describes a skull and crossbones display in the state house corridor with a painted hand and a grim warning. A pile of bones was found below. no perpetrator is known. Chaplain Biddison stoked drama with a late prayer urging protection for the governor.
A Kansas senator Torrxa, a populist house in the capitol gathers daily to adjourn. Republicans in caucus plan to elect Bailey P. Waggener to be seated over John W. Martin, backed by assurances from national Democratic leaders. The scene reflects a tense party power struggle over seating.
Terin Kansas reports a populist editorial approved by Governor Sewelling though not official. It claims Republicans aimed to destroy the populist house, recounts alleged arrests to break a quorum, militia disloyalty, and a sustained campaign of treason and lawlessness praised as compensating for past indignities.
Torrnka Kansas February 18 peace returns to the Kansas capital with troops ordered home and the sheriff's posse disbanded. Five thousand rural volunteers depart with rifles as 69 Republican lawmakers and 200 assistants resume normal life after a 52 hour confinement. Terms of peace outline securing halls for both houses and no arrests. Militia to be relieved immediately and Topeka recruits sent home. Republicans claim decisive victory, while populists grumble at governor’s perceived weakness.
In Cueve nnr Wyoming ed 18 a deadlock persists after three ballots totaling 27. On the first ballot Warren 13 Brown 11 Clark 4 Uorner 4 Baxter 5 Richard 5 Thompson 5. The second and third ballots show Thompson dropping to 1 on the final tally. With two days remaining, no election seems possible and Republicans favor a two year gubernatorial appointment.
A Washington dispatch reports President-elect Cleveland has completed his cabinet by naming John W. Russell of Massachusetts as secretary of the navy and George W. Jenks of Philadelphia as attorney general.
In Congress the Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill and the Post Office Appropriation measure are under consideration with little time to debate. Other matters include the car coup hog bill and related topics drawing congressional attention in both houses.
In the Senate the sundry civil appropriation bill dominated action on the 17th with Sherman’s 3 percent bond amendment debated and vetoed by the vice president before being agreed to. The House moved to post offices and other bills, adjourned after praise for late Rep. Warwick. Through the 18th to 21st further parliamentary maneuvering continued on amendments, building appropriations, and naval and agricultural bills as filibusters and legislative wrangling persisted.
Washington Feb 21 The selection of J Sterling Morton for secretary of agriculture draws broad praise from senators and representatives. Democrats from Gray Voorhees Palmer Manderson Paddock Hawley Carey and Cable laud Mortons qualifications and leadership. Professor Riley calls Morton a fit choice a college man and staunch advocate of agriculture and forestry.
In Cheyenne Wyoming on February 21 Democrats and populists clash over a senator appointment. Thompson claims Governor Osborne should supply the decisive vote as he came within one vote of election. Delegations from both factions plan to meet the governor tomorrow. In a Saturday night senate session Democrat Kime was unseated by Republicans for holding a federal post as Postmaster at Miners’ Delight. Senator Kabish faced censure for alleged gambling and attempted abduction of Sohavor Kime. The Vice President-Elect, Bloomington Club reception for Stevenson and wife, is reported in Bloomington Illinois on February 18. The club rooms were decorated, the national flag displayed, with about five hundred attendees. Stevenson and wife are to depart for Washington on the 27th. Advocates of Sherman act repeal plan one more push.
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