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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Barbershop-style singers help local schools ... Water plant upgrade to increase water bills ... Giving back to the givers ... Barbershop-style singers help local schools ... Water plant upgrade to increase water bills ... Giving back to the givers ... SALEM Idaho challenges Oregon over Chief Joseph statue proposal Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Apr. 14, 2015 at 2:00 AM By The Associated Press Posted Apr. 14, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Social News SALEM — Oregon lawmakers are considering a recommendation that Nez Perce leader Chief Joseph and suffragette Abigail Scott Duniway replace two other symbols of the state among the statues on display at the U.S. Capitol. But Idaho Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter says not so fast. In a letter to Oregon leaders, Otter says Chief Joseph might have more of a historical connection to his state. "Chief Joseph's story and legacy in the Northwest is indeed historically notable," Otter wrote. "But a close examination of history may indicate a more significant historical tie to Idaho than any other state in our region. I therefore would urge a careful analysis of the chief's history, and I will be grateful for your kind consideration of Idaho in this regard." Otter's letter came up during an Oregon Senate Rules Committee meeting last week, the Statesman Journal newspaper reported ( http://is.gd/ATir64  ). It stemmed from proposal to replace Oregon's statues at the National Statuary Hall Collection in Washington, D.C. Each state has two statues on display there. Since 1953, Oregon's statues have been pioneer Jason Lee, a 19th century missionary who founded what became Willamette University, and John McLoughlin, a fur trader known as the father of Oregon. The Oregon Statuary Hall Study Commission recommended the replacements after studying the issue with the Oregon Historical Society. Chief Joseph led 750 Nez Perce tribal members on a 1,700-mile journey from Oregon to Montana in an unsuccessful bid to reach Canada and avoid being confined to a reservation. They were forced to surrender in 1877 after U.S. troops stopped them about 40 miles south of the Canadian border. In a famous speech made after the surrender, Chief Joseph said: "From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever." Duniway was a women's rights advocate whose efforts were key in gaining their voting rights. A bill to replace the existing statues remains in committee. It must be approved by the Legislature and governor. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Apr. 14, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501