Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-05-22

that the revenue of the governments
shall be so collected a. TO afford pro-
lection to American industries and
labor and 10 preserve the home mar
ket 10 the home pIoducer-s policy
that has It's triumphant vindioation in
the marvellous growth and prosperity
OF the country since its adoption by q
Republican Congress, We denounce
the attempt of the Democratic party
TO impair system that has 80 greatly
contributed TO secure the fair compen-
sstion and independence Of the work.
ing man and the welfare and hsppi-
ness of all classes Of citizens; and we
protest especially against its effort to
strike down the wool growing indus
try by placing its product on the free
list.
Resolved, That the Republicans OF
Montana regard the mining industry
as the chief factor OF tbs wealth and
progress ofo territory and as Of vital
interest TO all classes OF citizens; that
We denounce the svowed and unre-
lenting hostility Of the Democratic ad-
ministrstion to the production Of sil-
yer, lead and copper, and that we de-
mand that all mineral lands shall be
reserved for those who discover and
develop their treasures OF pre- cious
metal.
Resolved, That the Republican party
has always been and will ever be Just
and generous friend Of the soldier who
fought for the Union, and declats its
unfaltering purpose to aid such meas
ures ~ will provide that no one OF
them shall ever be dependent on char
ily for sustenance.
Resolved. That we charge upon the
Democratic party that IL is, in it's poll
tics and practices, essentially anti
American, in that il encourages and
rewards methods that deny TO q large
number OF citizens fair and free
ballot, which Is the founder Of our in
stitutious; tlAt its foreign policy is
weak. sycophantic and detrimental to
the Interests and self-respect of this
great republic; that 1t imposes upon
toe people OF the territories system
Of taxation without representa- As
pdious ss that which drove the Amsrl-
cans Of l776 to revolt, and, above all,
in that IL seeks TO degrade and inn
poverish the American lsborer for
tbs benefit OF foreign nations.
Resolved, That we declare the dem
Dcratic party 10 be the foe of honest
elections, rs illustrated by the almost
u0auiaous opposition Of the demo-
cratic members OF the legislative as
>embly Of Mot tana 10 a registration
law, as well as by the convention OF
democratic elective officers in Illinois,
'he shameful exercise of clemency by
the democratic president toward like
offenders In Ohio and the organized
aud entrenehed crime against the bal
lot which results In 'solid south.n
Resolved, That we recognize in the
refusal OF the democrats in congress
and the cabinet TO set apart sufficient
funds 10 secure the prosecution OF sur
veys OF the public lands In Montana,
| a part Of the deliberate purpose OF tue
dominant element in that party 70
discourage aud retard the growth and
settlement OF the west for narrow.
selfish and partisan advantages.
Resolved, That the denial OF admis.
lion into the Union, of those terrific
ries that have sufficient population 10
entitle them 10 statehood, unless they
shall present Democratic crededusls,
Is political crime that deserves the
severest condemnation OF just and
patriotic people; and that we demand
on the psrl Of 90O, 900 intelligent and
loyRl residents Of Montana that they
be no longer deprived Of the privileges
that belong to citizenship OF the
Republic
|, | Resolved, That we condemn the
policy which has been pursued by the
present Administrations in the matter
Of ofAppoiutments 10 Office In the terri
! tories, as being in violation ofthe moet
solemn promises made by the demo-
cratic psrty in its national convention
# 1854, and Is in utter disregard Of the
rights aud best interests of the inhabi-
tsnts Of the territories.
Resolved, That ii "bublic Office is q
public trust" Grover Cleveland has
demonstrated 10 the satisfaction of the
people Of Montana that there is not y
single trustworthy democrat In Mon.
tauR who has the integrity and ability
10 administer upon the duties OF a
public office.
Resolved, That il is the sense Of this
convention that its delegation to
Chicago should go uninstructed
However, we take occasion to crate
fully remember the services rendered
at all times 10 Montana territory, by
Americas lofty patriot, greatest states
man and eminent citizen, las. G..
Blaine. And TO say that every repub-
lican beneath the shadows of the rock
bound mountains Of Montana would
hail with delight bis election TO the
presidency OF the United States.