Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-06
A RALLY AT DEER LODGE

8; A RALLY AT DEER LODG]
2, ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING OF rHj
iii DEMO0RATS Last H1GHE.
!, An Immense Outpouring Of voters--Gran,
Reception to tho Hon. w. A. CLARK AND
u Major Maginnis-A Fine Torch-Ligh
Parade-Delegations from Butte amt
Other Parts Of the Territory-Majo
Maeinnis's speech-The Necessity fol
the Election Of Mr. Clark shown-En
thusiasm at Every Mention Of His Nam.
Il -Cleveland's Wise Administration.
DEER LoDGE, Mont, October -[Specia
q to the Miner by the Rocky Mountain Tele
graph line. The train from Butte hayin,
on board the Hon. w. A. Clark and num
: Der OF other Silver Bow Democrats, arrived
at $50 p. m. The reception committee,
consisting Of r. G. Humber, ]. M. Bailey,
and DR.. Owens, met Mr.. Clark with q car
riage and escorted him to the McBurney
House. At 7:3O Mr.. Clark, Major Magin-
mis-, 81. ]. Rogers, 3. G. Humber and J. M.
Bailey entered carriage and were driven
to Second street, where the procession
formed, headed by the Emmett Guard band
OF Butte, Of twenty men. An immense
rooster was carried in thevan.
i There were
OVER 200 MEN IN LINE,
carrying torches, Roman candles and
wearing white hats decorated with the old
Roman insignia, the red bandana.
| The greatest enthusiasm was manifested
everywhere. The prominent buildings in
the city were Illuminated, and there were
salvos Of artillery, bonfires, etc. The pro-
cession was cheered along the whole line Of
march. The city seemed to be in holiday
attire. People from all over the county
were present.
THE MEETING
was held at the court house, which was
unable to hold the crowd, there being q
perfect jam OF people. Many ladies were
in attendance. The hall was beautifully |
decorated with banners, flags, pictures,
etc. The picture of Cleveland and Thur
man was surmounted by banner in
ocr;hod tuTho v,oorla,o cho;oau
Patriotic airs were rendered by the band, !
after which the meeting was called to or
der by DR.. Owings, who introduced Major
Maginnis.
MAJOR MAGMNIs' SPEECH.
The speaker paid a high compliment to
Mr.. Clark as a citizen and as a Democrat.
II, who have often appeared before you,
now appear before you again to espouse
the cause OF the Democratic champion of
the Territory. I know that you will give
Mr.. Clark the same cooperation and as
sistance in his new political venture as you
gave him in commercial and business en-.
terprises.
"Mr. Clark has been critized byhis enemies;
first, because he made money; second, be-
cause he represents Cleveland and Demo.
cracy." The speaker declared that such a
mode OF warfare on the part of his op-
ponents denoted weakness on the part OF
the enemy. He then iokingly alluded to q
speech made at Helena four years ago. He
paid high tribute to Mr.. Clark's enter
prise and energy, and said that Clark had
done more to enrich the Territory and to
develop it's resources than any man in the
Territory; feeding more hungry mouths,
and turning more wheels, Notwithstanding
the tariff.
He thought Mr.. Clark fortunate in run
ming on the same ticket with Cleveland
that II
cLEvELAND's REELECTION
an assured fact, as well as that OF the
Democratic ticket of the Territory.
Blaine was aware that the Democratic
ticket would succeed, and he therefore re.
fused to run. He knew when he had
enough.
Cleveland had inaugurated great and
complete reforms. Civil service was q
success; the difference is to be seen in
all departments. The present incumbents
are eatimprovement over their predeces-
sors. Cleveland's management Of army
affairs was honest ann honorable. Army
men say that politics no longer interfere
with promotions. He has signed more
pension bills than any other president.
Great improvements are also noticed in {
the management Of the navy. No more
fortunes by manipulations Of contracts,
etc, are being made by the Secretary Of
the Navy. On the contrary he is laying .
the foundation of q navy that will be a
credit to America, and that will be able to
protect American commerce, and to main.
cain the American honor.
The time lie approaching when American
cruisers will visit every part Of the world;
then no coast defense Will be required, as
our navy will be-
ABLE TO PROTECT COLUMBIA.
There will be no more Indian wars be-
cause OF the honest and just policy Of the
present administration towards the In.
dams.
Sparks administration as commits
sioner general OF the land Office was re-
viewed. Perhaps Sparks action may at
the time, appear severe and harsh; still
they were prompted by an honesty OF pur-
pose, and they accomplished much good
both to the people and the government.
The speaker then alluded to the Republi-
ca n sophistry of four years ago to gain
votes by waving the bloody shirt and say.
ing that Cleveland would pay the rebelpen-
sions and the rebel war claims. The falsity
of this accusation has been fully established.
The people are not to be deceived. They
will re-elect him to further continue the
great work OF reform.
The speaker denounced the Republican