The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1884-10-08
THE CAMPAIGN.

considered equal. is the necessity Of party
We can point with pride. to
the records of those who have occupied
public position as Democrats, and while
there may have been extravagancies and
a useless expenditure ofmoney, We think
we can fairly shift the responsibility up
on others than Democrats. In this cam
paign we shall not attempt to d-tract
from the character or ability Of the gen.
tleman whom the Republican party have
placed upon their ticket. For the most
part they are on our personal friends and
stand high in the community, and their
politics is the only objection, and while
we are willing to concede all this, we
can truthfully say that in no sense do
theypossess superior qualifications to the
gentlemen on the Democratic ticket.
The two gentlemen who are candidates
for Delegate, are beyond question gen
tlemen of whom any party may be
proud, and there can, nor will be, any
occasion for elimination and recrimina-
ton.
We notice that in the mining centres
they will endeavor to create capital
against Mr.. Toole for his opposition to
the mining exemption clause. Mr..
Toole did fight against such clause be-
ing inserted in the Constitution, con-
tending that 1t was part Of the law-mak-
ing power of the State, and that the
Constitution should be Invested as nearly
as possible of legislation. There are but
few who can question the wisdom of Mr..
TOOle's course, and We can well see, that
if his wise counsel had prevailed, there
would have been practically no opposi-
ton to the constitution. 1t is with just
such clear foresight and manly indepen-
ilence that Mr.. TooIe has grounded him
self SO thoroughly in the hearts of the
people. He will no d. ubt make thor
ough canvass of the Territory.
Judge Knowles, his opponent, is ali
honorable gentleman, a lawyer Of ac-
knowledged ability, and one who COM
mands the confidence and esteem of all
who know him. Modest and retiring in
his disposition, he would much prefer to
shrink from the position he now Occur
pies. While we are not willing to con-
sde that he is us peculiarly fitted for the
,ffice of Delegate az Mr.. Toole, We must
,oncede that he is worthy competitor
or the prize.
On our county ticket We do not be.
ieve that any candid man will say that
he Republican ticket is equal in ability
% those on the Democratic ticket. We
invite the attention of the people to
hese two tickets, honestly believing
hat large majority will think as we
10 on this matter. While conceding to
Mr.. Edsall, all the qualities Of good
.itizen and an honorable gentleman, we
an say that but few men can equal and
lone excel c. P. Blakely for the Office of
sheriff, his GOODNESS and nerve in danger,
lis clear perceptions, his knowledge of
aw, his fearless discharge of duty, his
and caution, point him
nut as peculiarly fitted for the position.
In Mr.. Gourley we recognize com
,etitor as worthy of the steel of NJ. NJ.
Black, and while he does no doubt pos
ess the qualifications for good Clerk
nd Recorder. we have yet to find any,
ne who will not concede that Mr.. Black
) eminently qualified in every sense Of
he word and that he has discharged the
uties of his Office with signal ability.
Mr.. Ferris the Republican candidate
,r County Treasurer, who, by reason of
hort residence, is not widely acquainted,
a gentleman of unquestioned integrity
nd business character.
Mr.. Fly, on the Democratic side, is an
Id resident, and none know him, but to
aspect him. His word is as good as his
ond, and the people Of GaIlatin County
i'll not be slow to recognize his worth.
MIR. Hartman, Republican candidate
r Probate Judge, is young man, his
abits and character, SO far as we have
zen able to judge, are exemplary. His
,uth and inexperience are against him.
n the other hand, the Democratic NOM
ee, A. d. Mcpherson is one who has
zen weighed in the scales and not
und wanting. His long experience
ID thorough acquaintance in the sur
gate business, point him ont as IRE
1ently fitted to have under his super
sion the care of estates. He is honest
d capable, two of the highest STAN
rds which fit man for public position. s
Mr.. Wylie we recognize competi-
+ for the Office of Supt. Public Schools, I
10 cannot be ignored as competent /
d worthy man, but in Mr.. Hill, tina |
put forward man, who, by :
siness qualifications and education, is
III fitted for the position; of blameless !
aracter. a good citizen and worthy of