The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1884-09-19

pressive of long deferred duty, 10 % piaceo
on the records Of this meeting.
The motion was seconded and adoptes,
and committed appointed to prepare the
proper resolutions.
At 1880 the Association adjourned to meet
at the same place at 10 o'clock Friday.
Friday, Sept. 11th-Met pursuant to ad-
iournnent. The committee on resolutions
reported the following, which was unani-
mously adopted:
Resolped. That the Pioneers of Montana al
this. their first general gathering, recalling
the earlier perils of those who first brought
order out Of confusion ~ d defeated the tyr
amy of desperate men, take this opportunity
to place on record their appreciation OF the
services of Col. WILDER f. Sanders, and those
associated with him, at the time Of the trial
aud execution of George Ives In the earlier
DAYS of Alder Gulch. 1t was the turning
point of our history, and has given tone and
character to our whole career rs prosperous,
brave, law abiding people.
The following resolution was introduced
by Jos. A. Browne, and adopted:
Resolred, That the thanks Of the Society
of Montana Pioneers be properly engrossed
and rendered to j. Russell Wilson, OF Dill
lon, M. T., who by his published call was
the means Of bringing together ip convention
this society.
Upon the invitation of Mr.. Hsuser, second
cd by calls from different members, Governor
Crosby addressed the Association as follows:
Mr.. President and Pioneers of Montana:
l did not come here to interrupt your pro-
ceedings, but as silent iooker-on In Helena
to day. / regret very deeply tina. my short
residence and citizenship in Montana has
rendered me ineligible TO be member in
your honorable aud interesting association,
destined, from your personal recital, to be-
como of great historical interest TO our citi-
zens. To you, Pioneers of Montana, debt
of gratitude is due, for leaving home, family
and friends. You came to this country years
agone, facing hardships encountering dangers
from the cruel savage, to make this the
greatest Territory in these United States.
Two years ago, or more, while cruising In
the Orient with James Gordon Bennett, oil
the New York Herald, l received cablegram
announcing my appointment as Governor OIL
Montana, which announcement was sur
prise and unsolicited by me. Immediately
| returned to America and assumed the duties
of the office. During the time have been
| the Executive every act of mine, Official OF
! otherwise, has emanatad from thorough
sense of conscientious and Straightforward
| duty for the best interests, Advancement and
| development of cur great Territory. l have
| been called "dude" by my political and
personal enemies. If serving rs an ofhcer
during the war, from its commencement to
the end, and being honorabiy wounded; II
afterwards serving for nearly five years In the
Indian country with General Custer, who
lost his life in protecting the homes OF many
of you now before me In Montana, entities
me TO that appellation, then cheerfully bear
it.
am called q carpet-bagger. If coming
into this Territory to remain; If the invest
ment of over forty thousand dollars In Mon
tana; If an interest in her material future,
| carries with II such name, then glory In
1t!
| have been called the "Dawdling Dandy
from the banks Of the Arno," which name
was first applied to me by that honorable
| statesman and gentleman, Mr.. Councilman
Cox, of Custer county. II, sir, deserve
this name for my action In having brought tc
the notice of the Legislature the conduct OF
the Commissioners of Custer, who were
plundering and robbing her unprotected cit
liens right and left, then am will to bear it
And let me say here to-day, to every Pioneer
before me, that | am willing to "dawdle'
pose of bringing to punishment any official
whoever he may be, who Is prostitutng hi
| office.
| Gentlemen, | am not here to make I
speech, but thank You for your kindly vel
come, which do not accept as a compliment
to myself personally, but to the Office l hole
In your midst.
Pending the proceedings, Col. Sanders
Samuel Word, George W. Irwin, DR.. Steele
"reminiscences of the early days. The mem
bers of the Association were photographed
en- ndsse.
The next meeting will be held IN Helena
during Fair week, 1885.
There being no further business before thu
meeting the Association adjourned sine die.