The Helena independent., 1889-01-22

hArdshlps imposed upon US by the pro
vlsiOnAl government established In the TER
ritories, but In this connection Il Is only
fair to say that they are not exclusively the
offspring OF either political party OF to day,
but the Joint heirs OF both. Every count In
this indictment can be sustained against
both.
We are accustomed TO see states with far
less resources and possibilities mounted,
as Ii were, on steeds of steam, rushing
swiftly past US, equipped with all the para
phernalla which sovereignty can invent or
supply, cOntesting In a spirit Of generous
rivalry one with another for the first place
in the race for political power and prestige,
while we are compelled 70 "slt solemnly
astTide a deAd horse, In reyerential calm,
with the reins held firmly In our hands,"
only 20 see the dag fall In our face. Take
on the handicap Start us under as favor
aole circumstances as greeted the states at
the time of their admission. and II the race
Is not always 10 the swift We will promise
not 10 be last at the iiElsh.
Look at our pitiable political condition
great in numbers, wealth, intelligence,
patriotism and all that makes state, with
no political autonomy save the alleged gov
ernment provided for a territory.
Henceforth honor bids us forget pride,
and c0mpels us " publish 10 the world the
iDirmitles OF that system under which We
live, and which Is little better than that
suffered by the colonies before the birth OF
the republic and the uncertain dawn OF in
dependence. Public sentiment has been
aroused upon this question, and stands
ready TO applaud our efforts. Our demands
are not those OF rude and hostile people.
Four hfths OF the adult population OF Mon
tana were born and have resided In The
several states OF this Union, and conse-
quently know and appreciate The blessings
Of constitutional government They were
born and bred under the same Influences
and civilization that surround you; they
represent a sturdy race OF men OF strong
intellects and vigorous constitutions.
Ii was long overland trip 20 get TO that
country. There were many perils 10 en-
counter and great difficulties 10 surmount.
Only the courageous dared 10 start, and
only the strong and indomitable survived
the hArdships Of the journey and reached
their destination. Their home Is tract OF
mingled mountains, rolling lands and ex-
panslye prairies Men who mature In such
a land are bound TO be patriotic. They are
as brave as they are strong, and when In
the years 10 come the nation may need de
tenders II is certain that the contingent
from Montana can be counted upon for
everything that men can do In the way OF
toll or dare in the way OF danger.
They are your kindred by the ties OF
common country, and closer still by the
Ties of blood. In behalf of such, and for
the recognition of their right 10 enlarge
their liberties 10 enjoy closer connection
with the American Union, and for the es-
tahlishment and maintenance OF better
government, appeal 10 your native JUS
tice and magnRnimity. In the same spirit
that the colonies did 10 the mother cOun-
Try; and In the s0lemnlty OF thought and
freedom from partisan bias which ought TO
attend you l beg OF you to listen to the
voice OF justice and consanguinlty. make
this appeal TO crafty no personal ambition.
am commissioned To do so in the name OF
Montana, a territory whose valleys OF gold
and mountains Of silver have never ceased
20 swell the volume OF precious metals OF
the world for quarter OF century,
A territory which, II measured by the
grandeur of Its mountains, the fertility OF
lis valleys, the majesty Of It's rivers, the
splendor and utility of Its water falls, the
richness OF Its mines, the number and value
OF its herds and aocks, the wealth and
density Of its forests, the health aud vigor
OF It's climate, the intelligence, aspiration,
and patriotism OF its citizens, ought 70
admOnish you that the time Is al hand
when we should be accorded political
status upon this floor which will no longer
be an empty honor and a delusion, but
full realization of the benefits designed by
the constitution, and for the expectant
coming of which we shall anxi0usly walt
and watch.
Delegate Toole concluded his speech
with an exhaustive account of the terri
tory's resources, leaving not single vital
point untouched.