The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-09-18
CARTER AT MISSOULA.
Republicans Give the Candidates a Hearty
Recepuon-The Great IsIg II"


Republicans Give the Candidates a Hearty
ReceptiOn-The Great BIg 81"
MIssoULA, Sept. 10.-lSpecisl to the In
dependent l-FOr some days past the ac-
tive republicans here have been making
preparations for what they called a "grAnd
blowout this evening The occasion was
the meeting held by T. II. Carter. Il is
dne TO the ardent and energetic members OF
the party in Missoula 20 say that nothing
wss left undOue on their part that would
tend toward the success Of the occasion.
The post band was engaged for the occs-
sion. and in the matter OF bonfires, powder
and fireworks, money was not spared. A
large crowd, about evenly divided
politically, gathered at the hall. many
OF them out of curiosity 70
see how the speaker would answer the
arguments of Messrs. TOole and Pember-
ton, advanced here last night. The en-
thusissm was mostly confined to the small
boys The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. Moore. chairman OF the central COM
mIttee. who, after a few remarks,
introduced Mr.. Thomas IL. Carter,
who began with the Garden of Eden. grad
ually coming down to the "Iate uBpleas-
antness." He asked the men who wore the
blue and those who wore the gray TO forget
that the rsyages Of war ever swept over
this country. THIS brought forth the first
applause of the evening II was evident
taat the speaker was laboring hard to en-
thuse his audience, but the magic eloquence
of J h ToOle had not yet lost It's influence,
so the speaker left the scene of carnage
and lit upon Mr.. Cleveland and his silver
policy. He devoted some time to the lead
question, and said: 'JOe TOole told you
last night that the depreciation of lead Was
caused by a construction Of a law enacts
by a republican congress. Now" sad
be, ''Mr. TooIe made wilfui misstate-
ment" In a sarcastic tone the speaker then
said: IL have had the pleasure of prsctic
ing law with Joe Toole, and every man
who has practiced with him knows about
the calibre of Joe TOOle." This remark
fell very II at, and the only stir that was
noticed was the exit of about a dozen intel
ligent gentlemen, who had become
disgusted with the arrogance of the speak
er in tryin 10 beIittle Mr. TOOle in their
estimation. Andrew jackson Sparks was
next put under the whip and chased around
the ring a few times. Surveyor General
Green was then characterized as ''the poor
old feeble-minded carPet-bagger sent out
here by Grover Cleveland !" At this point
tue audience had grown very weary of TIE
speakers TRADE upon so many prominent
men, and some one asked the speaker 10
give his views of Tanner. In answer the
spe aker paid high tribute to any man
who was willing to sacrifice his life for his
country, hut before leaving the subject he
accused Major Maginnis Of making some
statements while here g short time ago
Some oue in the resr Of the room took ex-
eeptiOn and replied 10 Carter in stem
toriAn voice. You're a liar" This very
much disconeerted the speaker, and Msjor
MRginnis WAS severely let alone the re-
mainder OF the evening.
Mr.. CarteT's great argument was that
Nj. Toole had made statement wholly ia
disregard Of the truth and that his speech
In favor Of the admission Of Montana in
congress last fall was taken fsOm three or
four republican speeches which had been
delivered in Montana time aud time again.
With characteristic arrogance, with his
AuuttNC IL ktaE Nl4uaNe VI AlAa NN'Af AAf hAl-A
Of how 81 got the admission bill amended
in some material defects which Mr. Toole
had allowed to 90 unnOticed." 81 cult
waited my party friends and secured every
single vote IN the senate for the admission
Of Montana" he said the memorial intro
duced in the territorial legislature oy Mr.
Bickf0rd Of MissOUla county, would have
been an insult 20 8 congregation OF pound
masters, and the republicans did exsetly
right in refusing TO pass it, This was con
sidered direct thrust at Mr.. Bickford,
who is citizen of Missoula, and will not
help Mt. Carter 10 this precinct.
In some respects the meeting was very
striking, notably its length, the good quail
" of the music furnished by the band and
the superior display Of fireworks witnessed
on the streets. The candidate for congress
would have gained more votes here hEd he
devoted less time in the delivery of his per
sonal venom towards Mr. Toole. The last
two of the three hours consumed in bis
speech was devoted slternstiyely 70 Mr.
TOole aad the Mills bill. Seeing
that the audience were gradually
vscating their seats, he deemed Il
best to retain portion of his
oratory for other sections Of the territory,
and submitted the ples, for which the audi
ence accorded him the heartiest applause
of the evening.
Major Eaton sat on the stage, anxiously
awaiting an opportunity 70 say word In
behalf of his party, but Cartsr's proclivi-
ties for taking everything in sight were 90
strong that Mr.. Eaton was frozen out