Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1888-10-09

ibllo"H.
The republicans of Custer county,
Montana Territory in convention as
sembled, do mos, heartily and thor
oughly endorse the platform of the
national republican convention held
III Chicago June 18th, 1883.
We recognize in the nomination OF
Ben jamin Harrison and Levi p. Nor
ton, for President and Vice President
Ol these United States, men OF sterling
ability, sound Judgment and devoted
PATRIOTISM To tnat party that seeks Ia
do them honor, and while we hre ex-
ercising the right OF ballot, we do most
sincerely pledge our moral support TO
their candidacy and experience the
self-same Interest In the campaign rs
do our comrades in the states.
Believing AS We do, the tenets Of the
republican party are those most con-
ducive TO the prosperity and welfare
of the people as a whole and as indi-
viduals, We do most earnestly urge
upon every man, in exercising the pre-.
rUg alive OF the ballot, TO cast his vote
for that party that has IN the past
proven itself worthy of confidence,
worthy Of trust, and worthy the sup
port OF every true, pstriotic-minded
citizen.
The history Of our country, the rec
ords Of years, the auuals of time, illu-
minated by wars direful scourge and
hy peace's bounteous plenty, speak
volumes rs TO the acts for which the
republican party As party has been
instrumental IN bringing about for the
best interests OF the country at large.
From Maine to California, from the
Lakes 10 the Gulf are eyeryw here, liy.
ing, moving evidences of the pTogles-
sive, enhghlening influences brought
about by thepolicy advocated 10y the
republican party.
Resolved, We believe in protec.
tive tariff, that insures US prosperity
and success ia every walk Of life, that
crowns honest labor with commensur-
ATE reward, and by which our infant
wool industry of the territory of Mon
lana may be fostered and encouraged.
Resolved, We object 10 aud de-
nouuce that policy % the present nd
ministration in obstinately refusing 10
recognize the petition for admission
into the Union Of our territory, which
in common with Others is now knock
ing at the doors OF congress.
Resolved, We send greetings and
expression of loyal congrstulations 10
our fellow republicans in Rhode
Island, Oregon, Vermont, Arkansas
and Maine, and do but trust thst their
brave example may be followed later
by the other common wealths and that
in November the country from the At
antic to the Pacific may be swept by
the republican party and gathered
once more into the republican fold.
Resolved, In the nomination of the
Hon. Thos. II. Garter frr delegate in
congress from this territory, We recog-
nize q MANN every way qualified for
the high honor, a mai OF irrep-osch.
able character, of brilliant attsinments
and OF undoubted LOYALTY to HIS party;
aud we do unhesita,iugly pledge him
the most hesrty sun. port of the repub.
licans of Custer county.
Resolved. We heartily endorse the
platform OF the territorial republican
convention held in Helena Sept 18th,
1858, aud especially urge early legisla
tiou az regards surveys OF the public
domain. the establishment Of a terri
torial bureau Of immigration and a
registration law.
Resolved. That in view Of the lag
snd constantly increasing depreda-
tions committed on the property of
stock men. sheep men and rsnchers
by wild animals we urge the passage
by our next Legislature OF a compre
hensive bounty bill. providing fair
remuneration to those who will give
their time aud labor tu the extermins-
tiuu Of these pets.
Resolved, We recommend the abol
ishipg of the fee system about to 20
inio effect in this territory, believing
that the present system Of employing
cnunty officials 0n II fixed snlary has
proven 10 be- the most economic and
IL calculated to obtain the best and
most honest services.
Resolved, That for the purpose oi
exercising suitable control over tn
various public accounts. We urge the
creation of the office Of county auditor.
Respectfully submitted,
J. B. COLLINS,
Chairman.
The reading Of the resolutions wa
repeatedly interrupted by impulsive
outbursts o. applause and at the con-
clusiou Of the reading II was some
time before the motion to adopt could
be heard, waich II was finally, and
clrried.
Under the rules adopted by the con-
ventiou, the Lext order was the nom
instion Of a councilman, and the sn'
pouncement being made by the chair
Capt. Harmon presented the name OF
Joe Scott, Of Miles city. This was "a
signal for another round Of applause,
| in the midst Of which the chairman's
gayel could he heard rspping for order
N there were other nominations II be
made, the manner in which Mr.,
scott's name was received was q fair
notice that II wa. useless 10 make
them, and there being no other name
present ted, the nomination Of Joe.
Scott as councilman from Custer
county was on motion made by acc.a.
nation. At this point rule was e.-
tablished. on motion Of Capt. Harmon,
that when more than two candidates