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Santa Fe Daily New Mexican
Santa Fe., Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
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On January 15, the U.S. House Committee on Territories held a session to hear arguments regarding Utah's claims for statehood admission. Supporters included Delegate Caine, Franklin S. Richards, and J. M. Wilson; opponents were Judge Baskins, Gov. West, Mr. Ferry, and Judge McBride. Richards argued that Gentiles have nothing to fear and opposition stems from jobbery interests.
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WASHINGTON MATTERS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.—The house committee on territories devoted the session of yesterday to hearing arguments upon the claims of Utah for admission. The element seeking admission was represented by Delegate Caine, Franklin S. Richards and J. M. Wilson (attorney). In opposition were Judge Baskins, Gov. West, Mr. Ferry and Judge McBride. Richards made a long argument in favor of admission, declaring that the Gentiles have nothing to fear from it; declaring that the opposition is fomented in the interests of jobbery.
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The house committee on territories devoted the session of yesterday to hearing arguments upon the claims of Utah for admission. The element seeking admission was represented by Delegate Caine, Franklin S. Richards and J. M. Wilson (attorney). In opposition were Judge Baskins, Gov. West, Mr. Ferry and Judge McBride. Richards made a long argument in favor of admission, declaring that the Gentiles have nothing to fear from it; declaring that the opposition is fomented in the interests of jobbery.