The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-02-16
SPEECH OF HON. WA. CLARK
In Response to q Resolution of
Thanks by the Convention.

In Response to q Resolution o,
! Thanks by the Convention.
-. Helena Independent, Feb. 10.1
| GENTLEMEN oE THE CONVENTION
Our labors have now drawn to q
close, and the trust committed to oul
hands has been executed. The or
gani: law framed by this Convention
will, believe, in its essential fea-
lures, stand as the basis of govern.
lnent in Montana for this and all the
untold generations that are to follow.
1t is a conservative, yet liberal and
comprehensive instrument.
In due tune 1t will be submitted
for approval to an. intelligent and
scrutinizing people. l believe it
will he acceptable alike to them and
the government, and that at no dis
tant day the appeal Of the people of
this Territory for self-government
will be crowned with recognition,
and the young State of Montana, as
result thereof, will advance quickly
to that rank among her sister States
which, by reason Of her character
and resources, she will soon be pre-
eminently qualified to assume.
The achievement OF so great pur-
pose and one fraught with so many
consequences which affect the well
fare of the people, who have chosen
their homes in this favored land of
mountain and valley, should call
forth the exercise of our best faculties
and stimulate US to determined eff
fort to insure its realization.
do not believe that we are build
ing castles in Spain, or that we are
unbridling our ilnaginations in the
realms Of Utopil. / am convinced
that this action of our people is op-
perfume and available of grand re-
suits. do believe that we are soon
to see here established mighty State
the genius Of " lose institutions shall
lend inspiration to progress. aud
whose wealth Of farm, and herd, and
mine, shall flow out INCREASINGLY to
pulsate in the great arteries of the
worlds commerce, thereby rendering
to industry q just reward, and secur-
ing to the people liberal education,
lucrative employment, aud all the
blessings that grow out Of wise aud
judlcious administration of State
[Applause].
Referring t. you. gentlemen, the
of this constitution. it is but
Justice NO state, and bear Will
ing testimony to the tact that, what
ever may be its fate, your work has
Teen characterized by AL untirlng
zeal and energy, a tixedness Of pur-
pose, and an Intelligent study and
of every subject pro.
posed, which have elected the warm
est concentrations aud the admira.
lion of all.
Besides this, the courteous demean-
Dr. and respectful consideration man
Tested in this Convention, even in
;he progress of enthusiastic aud fer.
vent debate, is worthy Of all praise
md, / doubt not, there will grow out
If the association friendships as en-
Turing rs life itself; as true aud loyal
IS your devotion to the State.
In response to the flattering and
'ery generous expression Of your ap-
and your confidence 80
oachingly conveyed in the language
# the venerable and much respected
representative from Meagher. [ can
'nly say that the most eloquent
words that heart can suggest to
ongus would but feebly express the
ense Of obligation under which T
est by reason of this gracious sup
'lemeut to your previous kindnesses,
orbearaDce and unremltting courte-
y. This will be to me, while active
lfe imposes its practical duties, a
heme Of pleasure; and in the after
ears when age, perchance, may seek
Olace in reviewing the sunny
lemories of tue past, the incidents
this convention will have COLI
picuous place in the procession of
aud delightful recolIec-
ens. [Applause.]
And now that the farewells must
ION be spoken, aud we go back to
lr homes and avocations, 1 beg to
'sure you that you carry with you
~ fondest prayer that Heaven may :
lspense to you and your families its
1olcest blessings, aud that each one
you may live to hail the State of
[ontana; to enjoy the benefits it will
lsure; to share the honors it may
estow. [Applause.
One of the encouraging signs of the r