The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1886-09-01
Nomination 81 4 candiaate for a

shall, of Alissoula, sal0;
/ desire to say that two years ago,
when the Democracy of Montana was in
session, had the honor of seconding
the nomination ola man for delegate for
this great territory for whom it was then
claimed that his election and calling
were sure. That was truly verified. and
more than that, he verified the claims
of his friends that he would represent
the great territory. He mas been faith
ful to the great trust that was responded
in him. [Applause].
And am sure that if he is nominated
to-day he will accept and prosecute the
canvass with that energy and ability
which characterized his former campaign
and his whole career in congress. And
now the Democratic party of Missoula
county asks the endorsement Of a I'M
animous nomination for our faithful re-
preventative in congress. the Hon. j. K.
Toole [Applause].
His nomination is a foregons conclu-
sion and his election in still more certain.
[Cheersl.
At this stage C. P. Biakeley, of Gallatin
moved the adopted of the unit rule and
it was. seconed by Marion.
Mr. Quigley, of Deer Ledger, incident.
ally men toned that his county would
vote together in any event, and dele
gate from Missoula said the same, for his
country. The motion was finally with
drawn but not until Mr.. O'Grady, of
Walkerville. a member of the Silver
Bow delegation said:
l desire, as a delegate representing
the town of Walk erville. in the county
ofSilver Bow, to present another name
for the consideration of this convention,
that of the Hon. w. w. Dixon, of the
city of Butte (Applause.) He is tried
and true democrat, and worthy of the
highest trust that can be reposed in him
bv the democratic party of this territory.
(Cheers.)
MR. DIXON DECI INES.
Mr., Dixon, who was present, arose and
calmly said
Gentlemen OF the convention: Please
allow me to return my sincere thanks to
nv friend from Silver Bow in placing my
name before this convention for this high
honor bat as have said from the start,
| am not 4 candidate for the delegate
ship and never have been. And l would
have nobody misunderstood my position.
| must most positively decline. ZAP
plause1.
Mr.. O'Grady of Wakerville. Then /
most respectfully withdrawn the name
of Mr.. Dixon and second the nomination
of Mr.. Toole. [Cheers]
1t was then moved AMI seconded that
Hon. J. K Toole be nominated by accla-
nation. Carried with uprourous ap-
plause.
The chair then appointed Messrs. Dix
on, Ford and Quigley to notify Mr.. TOnle
of his nomination and to escort him to
the convention hall for a response. In
due season they returned escorting the
delegate elect, who was introduced and
addressed the convention and is reported
as follows BY the In, ependent
Mr. President a1d gentlemen of the
convention: Ever since the organiza-
ton of political parties it has been the
custom whenever public servant has
faithfully, or endeavored faithfully, to
perform the trusts reposed in him, 10
accord to him a denomination, accept
the nomination which you have conferr-
ell upon me with such marked unani
nifty, as an evidence of your continued
confidence in my political and personal
integrity. 1t il no small matter to re-
present the interests of a great and
growing territory, like Montana. Unlike
the older states of the Union, where no
special legislation is required, the de
mands Of the territory are multitudinous
and exacting. A delegate, as you are
aware, has no vote in congress, and the
difficulties in the way of a proper and
successful discharge Of his duty are
thereby increased. My entire time and
attention since my election have been
devoted to the public interests, and you
are familiar with what has been accomp-
fishing some good and satisfactory legis-
lation for the territory. Applause
Whatever may be said generally of the
failure of legislation. the people of the
territory of Montana will find cause
for congratulation. in the passage
of bill providing for the taxation of
the land grant of the Northern Railroad
company in Montana. [Applause.] BY
the provisions Of this bill.
THE ENTIRE LAND GRANT
of the Northern Pacific railroad i'll Nom
tana, amounting to more than 20,000,o00
acres of land, will be subjected to tax
atipn and compelled to bear its just pro-
portion of the public burdens, the same
as the citizen. Itmeans an addition with
in short time Of S25, COO, 900 or $50, 000,0C0
at the least calculation to the assessaDle
value of our property. [Applause.l Con-
gress has not overlooked us in other re-
spects. 1t has provided for us fourth
Judge na reorganized our courts, so that
the Judge who sits IN the trial OF a cause
in the court below cannot participate IN
the deliberations of the court above. BY
it the calendars of our court will be re-
lived of the business which has burdened
tlemfor several years. Thejudical force
is nav ample for The enforcement Of all
rights and the redress of all wrongs In
thisterritory. [Applause]. 1t is not my
purpose to discuss at this time national
politics or to descend into the details OF
the legislation of the last congress. But
there is an nnmistak BILE evidence of satis
faction on the part of the great masses
of the people in the selection of Grover
Cleveland as President of the United
States. [Cheersl. He is admired for his