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Newspaper
The Idaho Scimitar
Location
Boise, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
10
The passage criticizes Taft for reallocating delegate strength in the South, accusing the administration of using official power to push its presidential favorite. It contrasts Taft and Cortelyou with Mr. Foraker, praising Foraker’s control of Ohio and suggesting extensive political maneuvering and opportunism in the national scene.
A summary of Idaho wool growers meeting in Pocatello and Helena reveals a harsh stance against forest reserves and Roosevelt’s policy. The article condemns sheep interests as monopolistic, warns of timber loss, and argues for balanced land use while defending the forest reserve program and public rights.
Senator Foraker vows to resist further use of Federal patronage for political bargains. He blocks several postoffice appointment confirmations amid a heated dispute over patronage and integrity. The Taft side argues the issue hinges on improper influence and political leverage.
The article notes a tentative improvement in national finances with banks reporting surplus reserves and currency-based transactions easing stringency. New York advises money flowing back to central reserve points, and credit and demand for commercial paper are recovering. Yet labor remains hard hit with unemployment high and wages down as tailing effects of the October collapse persist.
Local Asiatic Exclusion League held a mass meeting in Portland with ex Senator Gearin as lead speaker. A petition to Congress urged an Asiatic exclusion law, argued not to violate the Japanese treaty. Gearin noted rising Japanese immigration and warned of non assimilation and harm to white labor.
A Portland gathering resolved to wage an educational campaign aimed at Congress. The goal is to frame the exclusion of Asiatic laborers as relief, highlighting the Pacific Coast perspective and seeking action to counter immigration pressures similar to those used in the Sandwich Islands.
Idaho is presented as the nation’s finest trout fishing region with abundant streams and lakes across Coeur d'Alene St. Joe St. Maries Salmon Clearwater and Sawtooth areas. The piece praises scenery clean air strong fish and game laws stocking efforts and future protections while urging balanced recreation through fishing and hunting.
A tense situation in Vancouver British Columbia sees armed bands of Japanese residents reportedly robbing citizens in streets and homes. The city council, after consulting the city attorney, may move to disarm the Oriental outlaws if the legal opinion approves.
Government crop report for 1907 shows Idaho with an average of 26 bushels per acre, ranking second after Washington at 29.5 and ahead of Oregon at 25.5. Nevada Governor Sparks receives censure from President Roosevelt over the withdrawal of Federal troops from Goldfield, deemed unnecessary.
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