The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1882-10-13
REPUBLICAN TERRITORIAL PLATFORM
s ..s aHta Er 1882. . lt,.... .

Resolped, That the Republicans OF Mon
Il. tana abide in the conviction that the princi-
Piles and action Of their party Tor us
entire existence OF more than quarter OF
. century have commended IL to the consider
ate approval or all civilization as y benen-
cent moral and intellectual force inspired
by lofty aims and engaged In heroic enaea-
vor. II has woven It's principles into const,-
a example of its fidelity to liberty; u has met
every novel question in aspirit OF prudence
and determined IL with conscientious cour-
age. Born at time when faction would De-
stroy the Republic aud continuing during an
era OF vituperation and detraction unparaL
sellsd In history, " has answered each slander
with uobler deed. 1t has given dignity 10
political action, renown to the generation,
and martyrs TO history.
o. Second Ofthese martyrs this convention
would recall 10 day with melancholy and al
fectionate pride the name OF James Abram
Garfield, whose cruel death cannot curtaii his
usefulness while the memory and example OF
men endure. ".. ALL .as8 bt.s#. -
Third The administration of Chester A..
Arthur has been faithful to the great inter-
ests committed TO his charge. 1t has dissipa
ted by its intelligent attention to public
affairs the eager distrust and querulous
crincism which unjustiy greeted It's advent,
and by Its patriotism, prudence and courage,
IL commenting itself to the thoughtful and,
impartial citizens of the Republic. =
M Fourth. That Montana, BY its large and
stable population rapidly increasing in mum
Der; by the extent, variety, valne and sohuity
OF its material industries and resources; by
the prudence, moderation, intelligence anu
patriotism Of ~. people Y entitled to sman
existence, and to admission into the Union
rs n State, .-,. -. +.sHn. -.
Fifth. That we again record our convic-
IA tion that appointments TO the offices In NOR
tana by the President Of the United States,
should be made from among our own citizens
and that any reform Of the civil service
which does not recognize to this extent home
COVE nment In deluion aud snare.
- Sixth. That small and independent iegis-
lative districts afford ali opportunity TO the
people to be represented by men Of their
b" choice, with whom the constituencies are
acquainted, and who know what their dis-
~ triets desire; that this principle forms the
d chief excellence of representative democ-
. racy, and Its fragrant violation two years ago
by an official board for partisan reasons, cali
not be too strongly condemned. rz.s-ss.ar
Seventh. That the fertile Indian reserva-
tons within the limits of Montana are need.
lessly large for the purposes to which they
are devoted, and notably the reservations
south of the Yellowstone and north OF the
Missouri should be forthwith reduced In area
TO such Size ~ Is absolutely required for the
q Indians, and the balance thrown open to oc-
cupancy by settlers IN this Territory. aM
Az Eighth. That while the Republican party
OF Montana, among the conveniences and
means of civilization, CONSIDER the building
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the highest importance, and that while we
hail with Joy the construction Of such roads,
into and through this Territory, and desire
mi 10 be Just and even generous TO the corpora
lions promoting such enterprises, we wonId
view with the greatest distrust aud alarm
and oppose with all our energies any attempt
Il on the part OF such corporations TO control
- the public and political affairs Of this Terri
tory. ~a rsH-.ssrteN-. -r.e,,
N Ninth That the spectacle presented by
" the Democratic party Of M ontana, which As
"a the result OF eighteen years OF discussion has
been reduced 10 y confessed minority OF the
~ electors Of Montana, appealing TO corporate
Intervention TO save 1t from merited defeat,
n, is degrading TO American citizenship, dero-
gatory to the rights OF the people. and " IL
were permitted 10 become successful would
be destructive ofliberty. 8a.ts. ssyzssssva.. D
.s Tenth. That this convention, in the name
of the Republicans Of Montana, pledges to
the Hon. Alex C. Botkin, the nominee for
Delegate TO Congress, their most earnest la
Dor and their undivided support. @&Ags554