Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-24

seemed to imbue the people with more en-
thusiasm and spirit than ever and they wer'
most liberal in the bestowal OF the ap
plause.
The meeting was organized the selection
of w. ]. Penrose as temporary chairmal
who gave way to Judge euigley Of Black
foot.
r. B. Smith, OF Dillon, was the frs
speaker and, from the very first word
plunged into the tariff question, and thi
manner in which he handled the theme
showed much study and thorough under
standing OF the question at issue. On.
after another of the articles on which ths
Mills bill contemplates reduction wai
taken up by Mr.. Smith and the benefits o
the bill, should it become law, fully ex
planned: The effect of s
REDUCTION OF THE TARIFF
on the general prosperity OF the country
was discussed, and also the benefits to the
workingman resultant upon a reduction oi
the tariff, fully explained.
The speech from one end to the other was
strong, mastery, and concise argument
in favor OF reform, and carried the weight
of sincerity and honesty OF conviction.
The speaker struck responsive chord
within the breasts of his auditors, who
manifested their appreciation and pleasure
In the widest applause and cheering.
COL. W. Y. PEMBERToN,
OF Butte. now mounted the platform and
from the onset carried the vast audience
with him and was followed with the most
rapt attention. He held the interest OF
his auditors throughout the entire speech
and was frequently compelled to stop for
the applause to. subside in order that the
balance of his remarks could be heard.
The gentleman was at his best, which is
saying all that need be said. He appealed
to the good sense and judgment rather
than to the passions or fancies Of his
lis: eners, and made one OF the most telling,
logical and effective speeches Of the cam
paign.
SPEECH BY b. L. ROGERS.
Fl. L. Rogers, candidate for Representa-
tive for Deer Lodge county, followed Col.
Pemberton. The esteem and admiration
in which this gentleman is held by his con-
stituency borders on the marvellous, and
il the present is any Indication OF the
future, the time is not far distant when he
will be called upon to fill positions OF
syen more Importance and responsibility
than law maker of the Territory. Before
he was able to even begin his speech he was
compelled to wait some minutes in order
10 allow the applause and cheering with
which he wss greeted, to die out.
Owing to a severe cold with which was
suffering, he confined his speech to very
United time, much to the dissatisfaction
of his auditors, most of whom had heard
aim on previous occasions and knew the
powers of oratory, clear, concise logic and
yraceful rhetoric which he possesses.
In an able manner he recited some OF the
many grand achievements OF the Demo-
ratio party. He referred to the spontane-
,us and cordial reception with which the
people of Anaconda received the standard
,earer Of Democracy in Montana, Hon.
". A. Clark. He lauded the people for
heir
LOYALTY TO PARTY
Ind fealty to party principles, and said
hat the manner in which they had re-
,eived Mr.. Clark was but forwarning, g.
,ignal of danger, harbinger OF defeat and
disaster to the Republican party and
,houId lay at rest all doubts OF the politi-
AL complexion of Anaconda. He said that
was well that it was SO; for, by their
votes, the people of this city might possi-
,ly determine whether the fair queen,
dontana, with her royal garbs OF
beautiful valleys, her brilliant jewels
# inexhaustable mineral wealth, and be-
vitching smile of welcome to all who may
Iesire home upon her unsettled estates,
hould be wrested from the party which,
rom her infancy, has tenderly nurtured
md protected her interests and 80 zeal
,usly toiled for her advancement.
Whether she should be erased from the
ead of the list of Democratic Territories
md added to the political belt OF the Re-
'ublicans as a trophy, or whether she
hould continue to remain under the pro-
Getting wing OF
THE GRAND OLD DEMOCRACY.
.'As all my ambitions and business aims
re centered in the continued prosperity OF
nd advancement of Montana" continued
dr. Rogers, II very much desire to see W.
l. Clark elected to represent this territory
n Congress. believe that he will do SO
With credit; lis able and possesses all the
and attributes that 60 to
make good delegate, but nothing that /
an saw will add to his popularity, for his
honesty and ability are known to all
,itizens within the confines OF Montana,
md his name will adorn the pages of her
history as long as time will chronicle
,vents." JEAN DECKER.