The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-27
GETTING in SHAPE
The Democratic State Convention
Organizes at Anaconda and Ad-
journs Till To-day.
Hon. w. A. Clarke Elected Tempo
rary Chairman and J. {. kanouse
of Meagher, Secretary.
The Platform TO be Reported Before Any
Nominations are Made-Make-up of
the Committees.

ANACONDA, Aug. S6.-tSpecial TO the
Independent The democracy of Montana
In a representative form assem- bled here to-
day. IL is q thoroughly democratic body
in the best sense of the term, for there are
no prearranged states to be submitted for
the endorsement of the convention. IL
might have facilitated the work OF the con-
vention had there been more prearrange-
ment. AS il is the delegates came here
this morning in that condit ion of mind that
made it useless to attempt to hurry through
business, and so after two very brief ses-
sions adjournment was taken until 10
o'clock tomorrow, in order that the dele
gates might have an opportunity 20 ex-
change views informally and consult as to
preferences for the several posi-
tions on the ticket. Little progress
has been made in the direction of
settling upon candidates and the nominee
for governor or congressman may be as
well one as another of three or four gentle
men whose names have been mentioned in
the hotel rotunda to day. The Silver Bow
county delegation had a caucus this even
lux duu W uOulluasc Ma
ginnis for congressman and Hon. Joseph
K. Toole for governor. The Lewis and
Clarke delegation also was in caucus, but
the idea prevailed that the naming of can
didates was something that belonged with
and should be left to the convention.
The convention has very wisely deter
min ed that the platform should be adopted
before nominations are made, recognizing
the absurdity of putting candidates IN
nomination and then offering them plat
form upon which to 20 before the people
which may OF may not be in harmony with
their views. The committee on platform.
of which Maj. Maginnis is chairman, COM
pleted draft of the resolutions tonight,
which will be revised and submitted to the
convention In the morning. The resolu-
tions treat Of state and national questions
with vigor and clearness. The
republican conspiracy to keep Mon
tana out of the Union is
denounced in them, and credit
for her admission is given to the demo-
cratic party in congress, where it belongs.
The republican party is srraigned for its
failure to protect our silver and lead inter-
esis; for its non-enforcement of the Chinese
restriction law: for its scandalous abuse of
the civil service. Tariff revision, which
shall greatly relieve the people from un-
necessary burdens while sffordng ample
protection TO Montana interests, is strongly
demanded. The extravaganza of the last
republican legislature and the burdensome
registration law are condemned.
Temporary Organization.
shortly after 12 o'clock A. j. Ds-
mittee, called the convention to order, and
Secretary William Wallace. jr, read the
call. William A. Clarke of Butte was
elected temporary chairman, and T. f.
Collins of Great Falls temporary secretary,
both By acclamation. On taking the ohalr.
Mr.. CLARK said:
"Gentlemen,snd Democrats of Montana:
Ii is certainly a source of great pride and
satisfaction to me, and l know that il must
be 70 every one of you, TO see so large and
respectable a representation OF the demo-
Gratis Of the coming state of Montana. 1
have no doubt that this is largely infln-
enced by the fact that we have had con-
stitutional convention that has framed a
constitution for the state OF Montana, and
that we are no longer 10 be
in the trammels of q territorial govern
ment l am glad TO see gentlemen who
represent the party from all parts of the
territory come to the front to-day for the
purpose OF making nominations that are
sure to win, and let me admonish You TO
lay aside all differences. Let us profit by
the mistakes of the past, and with q unan-
unity OF purpose select, without regard TO
any other Considerations, the men who are
best qualified TO fill the Offices ZAP
plause.
II appreciate highly this manifestation
of your esteem, and feel that il is a great
and, IN so far as / am concerned, unex-
pected compliment 70 be made temporary
chairman of this state convention, and for
this honor / extend to you my sincere
thanks" IApplause-l
On motion the following committee on
credentials was chosen, one member from
eseh co1nty: Beaverhead, l.. G.. Feyrie:
Cascade, Matthew Dunn: Choteau, c. r.
Duer; Custer, c. X. Middleton; Dawson, j.
x. Widmyer; Deer Lodge, J. B. McMas-
ters; Fergus, c. 5. Fell; GalIatin, z. B.
Lamme; Jefferson. G. Z Poole; Lewis and
Clarke, II. r. Comfy; Madison, Winthrop
Lsmon; Meagber, J. z. Saxton; Missoula,
w. c. Murphy; Park, r. 5. Roth; Silver
Bow, r. d Leggett; Yellowstone, w. Ten
Eycke.
On permanent organization and order of
business: Beaverhesd, Con Bray; Cascade,
Thos- L. Gorham; Chotesu, G. Z, Conrad;
Custer, William b. Billiard; Dawson, Geo
r. Tingle; Deer Lodge.J.R- Toole; Fergus.
Granville Stuart; Gallstin, John S.Menden-
b al; Jefferson, Edward Cardwell; Lewis
and Clark, Jas. Sullivan; Madison, Henry
Sshmsllhausen; Mesgher. J. z. Kanouse
Missoula, John l. Sloan; Park, John s
S out; Silver Bow, w. w. Dixon; Yellow
some, John w. Buskett
Permanent Organization