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Domestic News
October 6, 1888
Arizona Silver Belt
Globe, Miami, Gila County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Hon. F. T. Dubois delivered an eloquent speech in the U.S. House of Representatives on the 2nd inst., advocating for timber use rights for miners and others in western territories like Idaho, criticizing adverse federal legislation.
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Says the Idaho Avalanche: That was a good speech, and an eloquent appeal that Hon, F. T. Dubois made on the 2d inst., when he stood shoulder to shoulder with Mr. Woodburn of Nevada, in the hall of representatives of the United States, and plead for the right of miners and others to use the timbers of the territory for mining, agricultural and building purposes. But he struck the center and rang the bell when advocating the interests of his constituency. he said: "Mr. Speaker. it is absolutely beyond my comprehension to understand why this body will continually refuse to assist the chief industry of our western coast. Your legislation and attempted legislation in regard to territorial affairs is absolutely surprising. You seldom legislate in accordance with our wishes when there is a conflict of opinion. Whenever we get anything at all we have to contend for it, and fight for it. Your legislation is generally adverse to us.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Dubois Speech
Timber Rights
Idaho Territory
Congressional Debate
Western Legislation
What entities or persons were involved?
Hon. F. T. Dubois
Mr. Woodburn Of Nevada
Where did it happen?
Hall Of Representatives Of The United States
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Hall Of Representatives Of The United States
Event Date
2d Inst.
Key Persons
Hon. F. T. Dubois
Mr. Woodburn Of Nevada
Event Details
Hon. F. T. Dubois made a speech standing with Mr. Woodburn of Nevada, pleading for the right of miners and others to use territory timbers for mining, agricultural, and building purposes, and criticized federal legislation as adverse to western interests.