Show concerning IDAHO citizens of idaho baic much to interest in alio nay of politics thi year A democratic majority in population and n republican delegate in congress is an interesting feature to begin with alic schemes on foot to divide alio territory have already called forelli ciuch discussion pio and con tho weight of opinion so far lift been against the governor of that territory lias taken a commendable courso in the report which he madeko the secretary of the interior the masses of the people of idaho anre naturally opposed to any segregation of their territory they have become attached to her and desire to sec her maintain her identity of the past have been familiar to them and the future has inspired hopes of advancement in all those things that tend to make a common great and prosperous to destroy these anticipations separate the local interests of the people and attach some districts to an obnoxious state such as nevada would indeed be cruel any movement looking to such things will be watched by the people of our northern neighbor with a keen eye senator siewart may undertake the scheme of adding a portion of the fertile and prosperous agricultural region of idaho to nc but the outlook for success in that line is not as his supporters night wish but the local political interest in idaho will no doubt be centered in the elections during the year next winter the legislature convenes and members will be elected in the summer the political complexion of tho legislature will depend largely upon the work of the politicians democrats will gain what representation alicy can and republicans will do the same thing the independents will no doubt cut a very important figure that they can do this chero is no question that alicy will do it goes without saying will depend greatly upon a good working organization throughout the field covered by them local organizations imbued with the spirit of their missions and giving due attention to the details in canvassing and election matters arc powers in a political cause with such organizations the independent party of idaho trill lion strong agent in the guiding of affairs for the good of the citizens although it may not be very strong in voting strength yet having noble purposes in view and being actuated by broad principles of liberty in human government it will wield a strong influence being a comparatively new organization its course will be of interest to all ano politicians of idaho we believe that it will show good colors success to it |