Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-16
WHERE WAS QUAY F?
Russell Harrison Breaks the Cruel
Edict of Silence and Tells
HOW HE HELPED TO ELECT HIS Pa,
But He Does Not Want Any Office Under
the Administration.
HE WILL STILL RESIDE IN MONTANA
And Will Use His Influence to Secure Legislation
for the Territory.

aHELENA, MONT, January 15.-The ban
quet and reception to R. B. Harrison last
night was the largest and finest affair ever
given in Montana Territory. The son oil
the Presidentelect responded to the toast,
''Our Guest" His remarks were listened
to with great attention. He said:
Fellow Townsmen and Fellow Citizens of Mon
tana:
On my journey to Montana after protracted
stay in the East, found by reason of tele-
grams sent to others that there was some anx-
iety on the part of friends here to learn of the
exact date of my return to Helena, but L did
not know until after my arrival in this city
behind it purpose to tender me such a cor
dial and generous welcome upon my return, as
has been given me here tonight.
The esteem. confidence and good wishes of
ones neighbors are things to be highly priced
and are crown to any mans life. When
came to this Territory nine years ago, 1 came
to make it my future home, and it has been a
source OF great qualification to me that have
been permitted during my residence here to
join you in efforts that have resulted in the
thorough settlement and development of a
good,sized portion of the last of the frontier in
the United States. We are now knocking
loudly and energetically for admission as
State of the Union and for the boon of self
government, a fundamental principle desired
setts in 1776.
HIS HUMBLE WORK.
. 1 have been absent for many months doing
what 1 could in an humble way to further my
fathers nomination for the office of President
of the United States, and afterward his cleo
tion. During my absence rumors of va
rious kinds have appeared in the pub
lie press that 1 had left Helena and
Montana to take up my residence
in other places. wish to assure you tonight
that there is not the slightest foundation in
fact for any rumors of that character. 1 am
still, and intend SO to remain, citizen of
Helena and of Montana Territory. 1 still regis
ter, when 1 dare just now to register at all, as
from Helena, Montana.
You have not called upon me for an express
sion OF my intentions, but it may afford relief
to some in this Territory to know that do not
desire and will not accept any public office. As
a citizen of Montana, and as a member of that
gent citizens of the United States, but
who are not permitted to take any
part in the election of President or to govern
themselves, and as still small number of the
army who have never been permitted to cast a
single vote for President of the United
States, took deep and active interest in the
success of the Republican party and its can
didate during the last campaign, because I
believed and in fact know tn at Republican sue
cess meant increased prosperity and great adj
vancement to Montana and her sister Terrific
RES. The Repu Dllcan can didate, as Senator of
the United States, made a record as friend of
theTerritories that met with generous approval
in the great far West.
A TERRITORIAL BOOM.
believe there will be no impropriety in my
saying now. and know it will give you encour-
agement and hope, that his record as President
of the United States, in reference to the Terri
tories. will meet greater approval from the cit
izens of Montana and other Territories.
Democrats and Republicans alike. L
am not sure now 1 will have much
influence with the next administration,
but what influence will have you can rest as
sured will be exerted for the development and
prosperity of Montana and in calling attention
to the fact, where 1 can with propriety, that
there are men in the Territories as intelligent,
as well qualified and as honest for the credit
able discharge Of the duties of any public
office as can be found in any State of the
Union.
You have in a very complimentary manner
forced me to my feet with the toast, "Our
Guest" 1t is to be responded to by another,
and fear have occupied more time than
should. 1 felt delicacy in saying anything to-
night beyond expressing my thanks on
this occasion, but feeling the Inspiration of
your welcome do not think / could have said
less. I thank you again very sincerely and
heartily for your esteem, good will and hos
pitality.