The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-09-11

nominated for senator in Jefferson, is very
happy over his prospect of running. He ia
for Carter against every other man that
may be nominated, and the jefferson dele
cation is with him. The Park county dele
cation, headed by w. G. Eaton, is the only
one pledged for Carter, though the others
unite in favorine his candidacy. J. A. Nc
knight, A. G. Dickerman and H. p. Rolfe,
of Great Falls, say that Cascade has but one
man. Senator Brown. who is conspicuous
figure here says that Beaverhead's candi-
date is Carter, and Deer Lodge and Choteau
republicans express the same senti-
ments. The Gallatin delegates have a
candidate of their own, Hon. Charles s.
Hartmann, whose presence here is attract
ing considerable attention, though the
party leaders seem to think he has few ele
ments of strength. The Gallatin men will
COMES evident that CarterFwill run. Other
wise they will push Hartmann's candidacy
to the limit. At this time his nomination
is less probable than that of Major Eaton,
who will have the hearty support of the
Mantle men if Carter will not run.
The Lewis and Clarke delegates are en-
deavoring to occupy neutral position, but
they are secretly working for Carter. and
among the more noticeable workers is
Chairman Seligman. I learn there is sly
movement among them to nominate Man
tie and close up the Silver Bow cry of Hell
ena's avarice. A close friend of Mr.. Man
tie told me that under no circumstances
would this nomination be accepted. Mantle's
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chairman of the convention merely as
a recognition of his standing in the party.
As Chairman Seligman and others favor
this selection, it is probable that Mantle
will preside. He was about the hotel lob
bies this evening surrounded by circles Of
friends. The opposition to everything
connected with Helena crops out at times.
For instance, when some one referred to the
wishes of the Helena men George Greene
said: "D-n the Helena people," "All
right" said Judge Sanders. "but you had
better feel of their pulse frst.' Gen. War
rem, active, aggressive, and good humored
as ever, is about. His bland countenance
becomes radiant with smiles when he dis
cusses the result of the Saturday night pri-
maries, as the biggest political cleanup he
ever experienced. learn that it was
largely the work of prominent democratic
leaders, and that good many democratic
votes were cast for republican delegates.
Captain Couch was elected delegate at
large but will not be present in the conven-
vention tomorrow, though some of his rep
resentatives will contribute to the proceed
ings. The captain is reported to have sig
said that snow storm would
occur in this county later on. I am told
that some of the Couch leaders will tell the
some interesting details of the
methods used in Saturdays primaries. Gen.
Warren may introduce few sensational
and add word or so about Sill
yer Bow politics. As result of these ru-
mors there is general expectancy of fun
tomorrow.
The candidacy of Patrick F. Boland for
state senator is discussed as side issue.
There seems scarcely doubt as to his de-
feat. If Senator Hennessy is renominated,
as he will undoubtedly be. well-posted poll
ticians of both parties in this city say that
Boland will be defeated by 800 votes. 1t is
also claimed that he was nominated be-
cause no other republican would run. John
Mcguire says he wanted no political NOM
ination in this town when it was probable
that Hennessy would be his opponent.
M. H.