The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1885-07-10
THE MONTANA GovERNoRsHIP.
A dispatch dated Washington, July Sd, an

dispatch dated Washington, July ID, an
nounced that Samuel T. Hauser, Of Helena,
had been appointed Governor Of Montana.
As the Governor is not required to give bond,
he can qualify by taking the oath on receipt
of commission, 80 that 1t is probable within
very few days Governor Hauser will sue
coed Governor Carpenter. There seems to
have existed no reason whatever that Gov
ernor Carpenter should be removed except
that he was not Democrat. He has been
appointed some eight months. He possesses
eminent qualifications for the position, and
bis administration has been a good one.
The bar sinister on his administration in the
eyes of Montana Is that he was sent from
abroad to govern Montana. That is some
thing Montanians never quite forgive, and
we would be culpable II we did; but an OFF,
Ger who can command the respect and good
will Of the people despite this primary pro-
test must wisely and fairly dischage the du-
ties OF his Office, and this we believe Governor
Carpenter has done. His removal Is there
fore due wholly 10 Democratic clamor for
the position, for Governor Carpenter was
not amenable 10 the charge of offensive
psrtizanship." 1t is better Cleveland should
come squarely up TO the policy Of his party,
"To the victors belong the spoils," as he has
done In this case, than to dodge along under
the Mugwump lash, inventing catch phrases
to palliate his removals. 1t is q hollow
nockery and fraud TO deck the guillotine
with towers and make excuses as the blade
descends. The edict Is manlier: "Of with
his head; SO much for Buckingham"
Governor Hauser is q Montanian. For
this recognition of the rghts Of this people,
and for his obeyance of the instructions Of
his party in convention assembled, which
followed Republican precedent, we thank
President Cleveland. The Republi-
can party of Montana has made long, up
hill fight for home appointments and had
very little aid or encouragement from the
Democrats; but now that the principle is es-
tablished by declaration of the Republican
National Convention, followed by the Dem
ocratic, and the action of the President NOM
mated thereat, we are not the less gratified
that Montana Democrats are the beneficial
rles. 1t Is tardy recognition by the Piesi-
dent of the rights of Territorial citizens and
of fundamental principle In the Great Dec
laration that established the Republic, but
"better late than never"
Between Mr.. Hsuser and ex-Delegate Ma
ginnis, we would personally have preferred
the latter for Governor. Major Maginnis
was q Union soldier who served his country
faithfully through the war. He has had
twelve years. experience In public life as
Delegate and Is thereby educated in public
affairs, In National and local legislation, and
through his frequent campaigns, extensive
personal acquaintance among the people Of
every part of Montana, and familiarity with
their public needs and desires, would have
entered upon his duties of Governor thor.
ouRhly equipped for an efficient Executive,
while his large and friendly acquaintance in
Congress would have enabled him to mate
rally aid Delegate Toole in securing desir-
able legislation for the Territory.
Mr.. Hauser is q business man. He has
been successful one because he devoted
himself to his business. He has not made
public affairs his study. He Is wealthy and
liberal and will dispense Executive hospital
lily right royalty; but while we respect those
who accumulate substance by intelligent and
honest industry or business, 1t would not be
we'll for Montana If, as in Nevada, wealth
were invariably q condition precedent to
high political preferment. Aside from the
unfamiliarity with official affairs we have
cited, Mr.. Hauser possesses many character
istics to qualify him as an efficient Governor.
He Is q man Of much ability and liberal edu-
cation. He has keen and quick insight and
excellent administrative qualities. In what
he undertakes he Is the most fruitful In
methods and expedlents to accomplish the
purpose and Is the most energetic, indomita-
BILE, never-let-up worker we ever knew.
Personally, he is an admirable gentleman,
of fine social qualities and feelings. He is
thorough Montanian. He was pioneer of
the pioneers, and has shown sterling man
hood, true courage, and big, generous
heart In the times that tried men In Mon
taHa. He has made his money here, and be
has kept the "talents" in use, often invest
ing In industries for the development Of the
Territory where others hesitated, and has
been neither discouraged by the buffetings
Of adversely nor spoiled with his subse-
quent successes. In Mr.. Hsuser personally
there Is much to admire, and especially do
the people of Helena owe much TO bis public
spirit, bis projects, his zeal, liberality and
restless energies.
Politically, Mr.. Hauser is extremely prac-
ticsl. While not an extreme partizan, he
has been identified with tie Democratic
party and In many Of the campaigns In Mon
tana Democratic victory was largely due to
his management Of the "sinews." he has
been "Boss" for the past fourteen years and
has carried the same qualities into politics
that characterize him In business. We are
glad the President has placed him now
where he Is amenable to the rules Of soften
sive partnership" although all his skill
would be fruitless against the Republican
lids that will sweep Montana in $50. The
National administration Is contributing
quite literally to this result. We have no
reason to complain. We extend hearty per-
sonal congratulations to Governor Hauser,