The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1880-04-23
TERRITORIAL coNvEN.
TON.

The rules adopted In previous conventions are in
force. JOHN KINNA, Chairman.
JOSEPH DAVIS, Secretary.
The first great drop in iron, which has
been booming at an unnatural rate for
nearly year past, has occurred in Pblla-
delphia, from whence comes the announce
ment that the Glendon Company have is
sued circular announcing a reduction OF
$40 per ton in their iron. All through the
iron-producing district of Pennsylvania a
condition Of extreme dizziness is reported
among the manufacturers, tue result of the
fictitious values set upon the product since
the boom began, and a general reduction is
looked upon as necessary in order to revive
the demand and shut out foreign competi-
TONS. L. Tribune.
The Deer Lodge County Mass Conven-
ton assembled promptly at 10 m. on Sat
urday OF last week and was called to order
by the Secretary of the County Committee.
Mr. Geo. w. Irwin H., was unanimously
elected Chairman. After acknowledging
the courtesy, he said: az feel that in pre-
siding over the deliberations of this Con-
vention 1t Is proper to say something as to
the calling of this Convention" He then
stated the circumstances under which
Territorial Convention was called. sit
then became the duty Of the duty of the
Central Committee of this county to pro-
vide for sending delegates to 1t. The ques-
IT D.s. ~,
was fully discussed, q majority Of the Gen.
trial Committee was present; 1t was the
unanimous opinion that, owing to the
difficulty OF securing delegates at this sea-
son and in the condition of the roads and
the fact that nearly every part of the county
would be represented during the first week
of court by prominent Republicans, Mass
Convention would best secure the express
sion Of the Republicans of this county.
l believe so yet. It is important this coun-
ty should be represented in the Territorial
Convention and that the delegation should
90 uninstructed. The Republicans now
present hold the same relation as delegates
to a County Convention, and trust all
will labor fer the best interests of the
party" The Chairman gave the Deinoc-
racy present courteous reminder Of their
being in good company and congratulated
them on the rare occurrence.
DR.. F. Z. Gleason was unanimously
elected Secretary. The course Of events
ran along as per official proceedings until
the second resolution was read and moved
upon for action. when Mr.. o. Bannon stated
that while he did not particularly object to
the resolution and favored Grant of the
three candidates now In the field, and be-
lieved that also the feeling Of large ma
jority Of the Republicans of this county, he
at the same time believed it would DO bet
tor to leave the resolutions open as to pref
erence for the Presidency.
Judge Knowles said he thought this
Convention should declare for Washburne
for President, but that the Territori al del
sgates will have no opportunity to support
him while Grant is in the field. "Of tho
three candidates now named prefer Grant.
Sherman may be considered a possible can
didate, but he is not probable candidate.
The contest really il between Grant and
Blaine. AS between the two believe the
people Of this side Of the mountains prefer
Grant. I do not disparage the abilities or
services Of the Senator from Maine !;
neither do those of Sherman. In the
choice presented I merely prefer to 90 back
to the tried General and President, Ulysses
8. Grant, but at the same time prefer
Washburne to all others. There may be
question as to the propriety of presenting
his name now. But the Presidency is a
position NO man should scheme TO obtain
and no citizen should feel at liberty to de-
cline. Washbutne would not unless re-
strained by fidelity to his friend. 1t is I'M
derstood he supports Grant, but, the latter
out Of the race, Washburne will then come
forward as a candidate.
Mr.. O'Bannon then offered a substitute
resolution, instructing for Washburne. A
motion was made that the substitute be
laid on the table. The ayes and noes were
called out and the motion prevailed ayes,
%; nays, IA. The original resolution was
then adopted.
The resolution instructing the delegation
to present the name Of Hiram Knowles for
Delegate was unanimously adopted.
The Convention was quite enthusiastic
and testified its approval of sentiments and
candidate with earnestnets. The dslega-
ton selected is good one and will be
vigorous element In the Territorial Con-
vention. While there was q preference for
another Presidential candidate by some
members, and there are excellent Republi.
cans In the county not favoring Grant, 1t is
beyond doubt he Is the choice Of the candi-
dates now in the Geld "by very large ma
jority" of the Republicans of Deer Lodge
county.