Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1878-10-03

expressed we invite the cooperation of all the good
people of Montana Territory
Anderson, of Gallatin, moved to strike out
that part of resolution which referred to con-
solidation of county officers. Motion voted
down.
Irvine, of Deer Lodge, offered the follow
ing as part of platforms
Resosved, That we disapprove the granting,
by our Legislature, of any Territorial SUBJ
sidy to railroads Or other corporations
Resolution adopted.
Platform adopted as read.
Musigbrodt, of Deer Lodge, offered the
following resolution:
Resolged, That the Republican party of
Montana, in convention assembled, deem it
inexpedient to nominate candidate for Dele
gate to Congress from Montana Territory.
Anderson, of Gallatin, offered the follow
ing as substitute:
Resolced, That the interest of the entire
Territory and the Republican party alike de-
mand that we shall nominate at this coIven-
ton, a straight Republican candidate for
Delegate to Congress one who will give no
uncertain sound one honest to his convic-
tions, true to principle, conscientious in the
discharge of duty, unfaltering through re-
verses, and dignifed, if need be, in an hon.
orable defeat.
Fisk, of Jefferson, as further substitute,
offered a resolution that w. F. Sanders be
declared the nominee of the convention for
Delegate by acclamation.
Chair ruled that a substitute for substi-
tue was not in order.
Alderson's substitute, put to vote, was de-
clared carried.
Division called for, substitute prevailed.
Adjournment moved and carried until y
o'clock a. m Wednesday.
AT g a. m. Wednesday, 25th, the conven-
ton reassembled.
After lengthy debate, motion prevailed to
proceed to nomination of Delegate.
Irvine, of Deer Lodge, offered the follow
ing:
Resozved. That Wilbur F. Sanders be de-
clared hy acclamation the nominee of this
convention.
Mr.. Sanders addressed the convention, re-
spectfully but positively declining the noml-
nation.
Anderson, of Gallatin, thought the conven'
ton apt to underrate capabilities of men who,
for one, he considered of ability and charac.
ter sufficient to credtably represent the Ter
ritory in Congress. Mr.. Anderson closed by
moving the nomination of Robert Fisher.
Pending the nomination of Mr.. Fisher, thai
gentleman appeared, and asking leave to ad
dress the convention declined the nomination
Mr.. Joseph Davis moved that W. F. San
ders be declared the nominee of convention
by acclamation, which motion being put by
the Vice President, was declared carried.
Mr.. Sanders declined.
Mr.. Musigbrodt, CT Deer Lodge, again Of
fered his resolution as to the inexpediency Of
nomination.
This motion excited much discussion, bu
upon vote by counties was declared carried
Mr.. Anderson explained his vote, depreca
ting the probable passage of the resolution
and was replied to by Mr.. Fisk, of Lewis ant
Clarke, Mr.. Irvine and DR.. Musigbrodt ant
Mr.. L. M. Black, of Deer Lodge.
The election of a Territorial COMMITTEE
being next in order, the following gentlemen
were placed in nomination for Chairman: l.
II. Herschfeld, Geo. W. Irvine, r. E. Fisk
John Kinna, T. H. Kleinschmidt, Jos. Davis
Mr.. Geo. W. Irvine, of Deer Lodge, ros
to question of privilege, and presented Gel
tain resolutions passed at the Territorial Con
vention held in October, 1876, and resolu
ton passed at the Deer Lodge Republican
Convention Of 1878, denouncing the chairms'
Of the Central Committee for bis non-actio'
Lin calling Territorial Convention to recon-
mend candidates for the Federal offices il
the Territory.
The chair decided that the subject did no
present question of privilege, and could nc
be brought before the convention except D
motion pertaining thereto.
Mr.. Irvine moved that the resolution 'of tn
fDeef Lodge Comfy CONVENTION, With the NJ
| cessary' chAnges 70 adapt It to this conven
| ton, b adopted. -" . .'.' "
M. Irvine and Nj, Fisk spoke to the resc
Hutton, and the motion being on It's adoptio
the same was lost. Ayes, Il; noes, A.
| Mr.. Caldwell Edwards offered the follow
! ing resolution, which was adopted:
Reseleed, That We hereby disspprove, dt
precate, and 'denounce the course of any an
all persons, who. affecting to represent th
correct sentiments Of the Republican part
Of Montana, are constantly endesvoring I
c.use dissatisfaction, and cow discord in i
i -~rka end tharehv reitards its onward marc