The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1880-11-17

official capacity OF sneTlII, Wnlcn WOnlQ nave
been j%oyously hailed by Hea1y's opponents
as an e~lectioneering card, but, said he, adj
dressing Mr.. Healy, though had been in
formed that you were working against me,
and that some of your intimate friends were
working against me, and though wanted
the Identical cause of action, and you know
it, to supply he. missing link in the case
against you and Mr.. Keeler, [ refused to
take the case, knowing you had difficulties
enough to surmount without having such op-
position from me in this campaign"
In referring to the charge made against
him of doing, secretly, all in his power to de-
feat Mr.. Hamilton, Mr.. Tattan stated that he
had never asked any person to vote against
Mr.. Hamilton or for Mr.. Weatherwax, and
explained the opinion held by him when Mr..
Hamilton accepted the nomination. Here
Mr.. Healy put the question, "Did you not
ask Tony Moseberger to vote for Weather.
wax and Sanders?" The answer to that
was quick and emphatic, mo Never" Mr..
Healy then asked some one to go for Tony.
Mr.. Tattan said, s'bring him along, and
while you are looking for him | will tell you
all that occurred between Tony and my
SELF He then related the conversation,
which was in substance that Tony desired
him to make up a ticket for him and
nine others to vote on election day, but that
he, Tattan, declined to do SO. Tony has
not yet refuted this statement, nor is it likely
that he would be believed if he attempted to
contradict it, for reasons not OF proper men
ton in this report. The speaker continued
for some time, and, in conclusion, declared
s'that the gentlemen against whom these
charges were made by the RecorG desired a
full investigation of all matters relating to
the election, and were prepared to defend
their conduct, not by heresay but by sworn
evidence"
The difficulty as to the manner in which
this investigation should be held now pre-
sented itself. Judge Donnelly addressed the
convention, ard remarked that the Commit
tee could not very well take charge of the
matter, as a majority thereof were those
charged and might consequently, by their
verdict, stultify themselves. Mr.. Charles
Conrad proposed that q committee, consisting
of Messrs. Healy, Buck and Donnelly be APP
pointed to investigate the charges. 1t is to be
charitably presumed that the gentleman did
not think that Messrs. Buck and Healy were
accusers. 1t did not escape Mr.. Doanelly,
however, who declined to serve, and suggest
- +Lo E@r~ +sa~a ~ q aas,r1i4ton IF ENafs1o
Gratis to be chosen by the chair. Mr.. Murphy
cut short all further agument by moving a
resolution, which was seconded by MT. W..
Conway, ''that the chairman Of the Demo-
cratic Central Committee appoint a commit
tee of Democrats to investigate the Whole
matter Of questions and charges made by the
Reccrd.' The chairman, upon the resolution
being adopted, appointed hlessrs. Collins,
Dunno, Whalen, Evans, Harris, Aspling,
Nee, Conrad, Strong and McDevitt, a COM
mittee of investigation. The committee then
organized by electing Mr.. Collins chairman,
and Dit. Aspling secretary, and then adj
%journed.
1t would be difficult to say to whom OF the
tliGe S5HlSLASI p1ee6Hts aSaIn5b TAon GAS
charges were made, were the sympathies of
the large assemblage extended. The meeting,
which was one OF the largest ever held in the
Court House, was represented by all classes
Of Democrats and Republicans, and the APP
plause which greeted the remarks Of Messrs.
Murphy and Tattan expressed the feelings
and sentiments Of those assembled.
The charge against Mr.. Senieur was passed
over as being too contemplate OF notice of
any sensible person: It was well known that,
were it not through respect to the other gen.
file men accused. Mr.. Tattan would have con-
sidered it beneath his notice to submit to any
investigation of charges coming from the
Record. And that any charge of the nature
of that made against Mr.. Murphy should be
for q moment entertained against him, with
out absolute proof was the subject Of general
condemnation. He is a gentleman holding q
position of responsibility in one of the
largest business houses in the Territory, and
any person not blinded by malice or envy
would have considered we'll ere they cast o
reflection upon the honor aud integrity Of
jobs T. Murphy
AS the committee of Investigation have not
yet completed their labors, We refrain from.
commenting upon their proceedings until
their report and, findings properly become.
subject for public comment.
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