Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-16

IN The other leaders ana q iuil force oil
The rank and file were there on the alert for
developments. Last, but not least, there
also were Judge Knowles and Attorney
WeWitt destined I" be temporary and per-
manent chairmen respectively.
The Preliminary Proceedings.
THE MEETING CALLED TO ORDER.
The convention Was called to order by
Thompson Campbell, who briefly and
urompty proceeded to the dispatch OF the
rreIimnary business.
On motion W. HI. Dewitt was called to
be chair and soon had the committees on
selentials, resolutions and order Of
busiuess appointed as follows: Creden.
6aS Messrs. Bray, Moffett, Roach, Glea-
Eon. Mckee, Gallick and Eustis; resolu-
tons john Kirby, Thompson Campbell,
Lee Mantle and Henry McMurphy; order
oibusiness, and permanent organization,
SW Graves, George Pascoe, j. G. Baker,
George Perkins, Abe Youder, John Kirby
and c. Elhngwood. Geo. W. Sproule and
VIII. Mcbride were made secretaries. A
recess was then taken until 2:30 p. m.
AT THE AFTERNOON SESSION
the roll was called and the committee on
credentials reported, the same representa-
ton as we heretofore chronicled in these
columns, with the exception ri II. W.
Holmes in place of James Ryan who was
not d resident of the ward, The commit
tee on permanent rganization reported
Judge Knowles for chairman and Messrs.
Sprouie and McMurphy, secretaries, att of
which were approved, and Judge Knowles
loomed up on the platform with q high
protective tariff speech which we have care
iully laid away on ice and will deliver it to
him in good state OF preservation when
he takes the stump in the pending Presiden-
taI campaign, when Boss Dennis McCutch-
con shall conceive the idea" that he is the
next victim 70. the congressional sacrifice.
THE RESOLUTIONS
are unique piece OF party literature, so
we give them as a literary curiosity:
Whereas, the Republicans OF the CITY OF
Butte have cause to regard with satisfac
ton the history OF the achievements OF the
Republican party, in all places where its
endeavors have succeeded and Republican
principles have been asserted, from the
Affairs OF the nation down to those OF our
own nun cipality; and, desiring to repedge
our loyalty 10 that party, from which has
sprung and by which has been fostered,
all that has beer good liz the government
inr the lu third Of u century. Therefore
belt
Resolved, That a supply OF water tn the
City OF Butte, which shall be sufficient in
quahtty and pressure for extinguishing
fir +, and of quality that is at least pala-
table, aud that will not endapger health
AID lie. is one oi the most pressing present
needs Of the city. [Appapse.l
Resolved, That the candidates OF the Re
publican party are nominated, and will be
,H;t hn OF 70 md mo-
that they will extend all reasonable aid and
encouragement to the obtaining OF water
supply for the city that will guarantee the
property of the city safety from confiagra-
ii, MS, and insure the stomachs OF the in
habitants thereof immunity from the pres
ence OF mud, mire and maggots. Laughter
and applause
AFTER THE LoAVES AND FISH Es.
Resolved, That while we believe that a
successful and efficient city government is
reconsideration above party and partisan
ship, yet the history of the past and the
promise OF the future assures US that such
desired result can be best attained under
Republican administration OF the afairs OF
the city.
Resolved, That in the new era upon
which the government Of the city'of Butte
powers and responsibilities given to the city
officers, We can afford to elect no men but
those of triei and proven ability and in
tegrity, and to the election OF such
officers, and to a progressive, economical
and intelligent administration OF public al
fairs in the city, the Republican party
stands pledged.
Resolved, That the candidates for mayor
and aldermen of the Republican party are
nominated and will be elected with the fur
ther distinct understanding that they will
use all honorable means consistent with
their duty and under the powers conferred
by the general Incorporation act, immedl-
atey upon their induction into Office, TO
place the fire department upon the most
efficient basis. as regards necessary ma
teriaIs for use in combating the devourlng
element
Resolved, That the City OF Butte is in
need OF many public improvements, and
that the prosecution Of the same, with a
diligence consistent with the resources at
hand, should be encouraged. [Applause.l
WILLIAM HI. DEWITT,
THOMPSON CAMHBELL,
JOHN KIRBY,
H. MoMURPHEY,
LEE MANTLE.
he resolutions, OF course, were auopteu
ald then the regular order of carrying out
tae cut and dried prUgra mme came on Win
Tue results given below:
The Nominations.
JUDGE HAMILTON FOR MAYOR.
The quality OF the harmony that exists
10 the ranks OF the local Republicans was
nrst Illustrated when it was in order Tor the
mayoralty contest to be decided. 1t was
sort oi love feast, where some suppressed
ieeIngs found expression, however. Mr..
Finkham first took the foer and said:
WISH to place in nomination candidate
"nose name will suggest to you all his emil
nsht illness for the position, which is one
u great Importance since the city limits
lave been enlarged by reincorporation, as
Sn a.. Will readily recognize. The Of
NE I've now requires a man OF edu-
cation, Of business ability, and
a ma man OF sterling integrity. New ordinances
~. ".e 70 be framed and many other things OF
tI aI Importance are to be done. SO l
M rn.hk The time has arrived when we should
puS III. ep no hgurehead to represent the Re
vWSoncan party for this office. (Applause.)
M Meshould, in short, put up the best posi-
th tSe ucRet throughout. l am willing to let
daS ae past 60 by, let the dead past bury its
Gs' Gau' have been slaughtered in Repub-
iNaL iah Conventions, but am willing to over.
Eo oh H. aud stand in for strong nomina.
Sot Cns aud would name for the head OF the
wSat Aet the man whom have described anu
n W need hardly name, General Charles
'"rren. (Great hpplause.)
GENERAD WARREN RESPONDED.
appreciate the kindness OF the gentle
h"~ IN nominating me for mayor. l must
ever ever beg to decline the honor, not be
am afraid torun against any OF thu