Great Falls tribune., 1888-09-15
~ All Give Good Reports OF the Butte
ConyentiOn-This Young County
Loaded With HonOrs-
Generous Hos
Pitality.

Emotion. Charles Wegner was especially
g7lhe hero of the hour. Groups surround
}&ed him on the streets and listened
If eagerly TO the details which he gave
#of the admirable harmony and wild en-
43thusiasm which marked the proceedings
#of the convention. He spoke in terms Of
the highest praise Of that noble Montan-
ian, William A. Clark, who had been chos-
Aen to lead the democratic hosts to victory
Hin the coming campaign.
4 Mr.. Brady spoke warmly Of the unity
Emanifested by the delegates from all parts
#of Montana. He said that the convention
Twas composed Of able men whodid credit
Ito Montana and proved its capacity to nm
dertake the duties and responsibilities Of
Estate government. He says that the Cas-
tcade delegates made their mark in COM
smittee work and as speakers, the distinc-
tion Of permanent chairman being con-
fered on T. E. Collins who made an ex-
cellent speech that reused party enthu-
Hsiasm.
n The delegates also spoke of the clear,
Efo1cible speech made by w. M. Cockrell,
Ewho was on the committe on organization
land became general favorite with the
fconvention. A. T. SchmitZ was wreathed
Nm smiles at the compliments he received.
The boys proposed to give Pat Sweeney
d serenade, but he bashfully declined.
Harry Ringwald dwelt on the charms Of
ethe Butte bellies and the destinations Of
&the Silver Bow club, which threw open
its doors to the delegates and dispensed
Il generous hospitality. He spoke Of .
Giant spring at Butte that beats ours all
hollow because it produces champaign
instead of water. But society did not di-
vert the genial Harry from public busi-
ness for all agree that he was an active,
useful member Of the convention.
The accounts are conflicting as to where
the members tarried Tuesday and how
they managed to spend that day. They
all had hosts of friends in Butte and Hell
ena, which perhaps accounts for the mys-
terry that hangs over that blank in the
record.
BRIGHT PROSPECTS,
Hon. T. E. Collins says that he is great
ly gratified at the welcome which the
Cascade delegates received. He attrib-
utes the honor Of the permanent chair
manship, as an honor to young, noble Cas-
cade, rather than to himself. He says
that the party is heartily united and will
sweep the territory like whlrlwind. He
considers that Mr.. Clark is the right man
in the right place and that he is well quail
'ified to represent the mining and other in
terests Of Cascade and Choteau as we'll as
those of all Montana. =
ALL FAvoRABLY IMPRESSED.
Some Of the delegates made the ac-
qualntance of Mr.. Clark for the first time
although Of course they knew him we'll
BY reputation. They all speak highly Of
his manly bearing, genial manner and
sturdy intellect, which was manifested in
rousing speech.
Some details Of the proceedings have
been lacking owing to overcrowded wires
The complete permanent organization
made by acclamation, cansisted of I. E
Z Collins, chairman, David Marks, secre'
tary, W. H. Todd and F. E. Corbet, assis
tant secretaries.
CHAIRMAN COLLINS SPEECH.
Mr.. Collins, on taking the chair said:
lam proud of this distinction and the
honor, not for myself, but for northern
Montana, which l represent, including
grand old Cheteau, the banner democratic
county of this territory, and the new
county of Cascade, which will roll up sncf
democratic majority that you will no
regret having chosen Its representative tt
preside here (applause). ] had the pleas
ure Of participating in . caucus awhile
ago that took my breath away (cheers)
1t an event that shall feel proud o
as long as live. The democratic party
Of Montana has been in the ascendenc!
during its entire history, and no man, b.
he democrat or republican, can show on
stain upon its bright escntcheon zap
plause). We have as good an educationa
system and as excellent territorial an
county government as can be found with
In the broad confines of this great co"r
try Of ours and we should be proud of i
And we should be proud of the great dem
ocratic party that made it SO applause
And tell you it is too late IN the pre-
gressive history Of Montana that the re
publicans should succeed (applause an
cries of "good-good." We have as
NATIONAL STANDARD BEARERS
men that we should be proud OF. IN
administration Of Grover Cleveland ha
fulfilled every pledge made to the peopl
nealy four years ago (applause), and
will be indorsed for putting these gret