The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-07-29
he FAVORS SEL|GMAN.
Gen. Charles S. Warren Talks About
the Next Republican Can
didate for Congress.
He Believes the Chairman Of the
State Committee Is the
Right Man.
Reasons why an East Side Man Must Be
Chosen-Ab0ut Carriers
Declinati0n.

General Charles s. Warren. republican
national committeeman, and the cleverest
republican politician in Silver Bow county,
came over from Butte yesterday on bust
ness. As may be surmised from his posi-
ton in the cohorts of his party, his visit to
the capital city had more or less to do with
the political situation. He was chatting
with party of friends last evening in the
Cosmopolitan lobby, when political mat
ters came under discussion.
"Yes," said the general, 1.-THE season has
arrived when interest in political matters
begins to revive, and of course the congress
sional question is now of first Importance
in the minds of republicans. The coming
candidate is subject for considerable
speculation, since Congressman Carter has
sent in his letter of declination. Do think
Mr.. Carter means what he says? l Ger
tainly do. know him we'll, and when he
makes statement of this kind I have the
utmost confidence in his good faith.
u have had no communication
with him on this matter but think his
declination is caused by his intention to
devote more time to his profession and per-
sonal business. The procession is now
moving into Montana and there is nOtime
like the present for the successful prosecu-
ton of all forms of business. l think Mr..
Carter understands this and therefore his
declination for further political honors for
and has plenty of time to look out for OPP
portunities in the future. He is strong
man in his party and the time will I'M
doubtedly come when he will be permitted
to enjoy the highest honors the party can
give him and know of no man more de-
serving of such.''
is it probable that West side man will
be the republican congressional candidater'
II do not think so, though the west side
deserves the nomination. Unfortunately
the serious differences between the republic
can factions will in all probability prevent
side of the range. If nominated his cleo
ton would be a very serious matter. The
lines between the factions IL Silver Bow
county are very sharply drawn and 80 far
as know there is not single available can
didate. That is. l mean, candidate who
astc support of the republican party III
that county. And must confess there is
no prospect of closing the breach in the
party in our county,"
GLOW about Missoula countyW
1t is no secret that the Missoula Mercan
tile company is the republican party II
Missoula county. 1t will never do to nomi-
/ nate candidate with a corporation collar
about his neck. Thus you see that after 1
survey of the entire republican field on thu
West side it is impossible for the republic
ans to find a really available man to noml
nate on the congressional ticket. Mr.. Man
, tie, by reason of his position as part,
leader and his services to the republican
party, would naturally be the next repub
= lican candidate. In point of ability l d'
not know of his superior. Availability
however, is another matter and the repub
8 lican opposition to Mr.. Mantle in Silve
8 Bow county is undoubtedly of sufficient
t strength to prevent his nomination"
"Tnen, general, you mean that the repub
r lican field for candidates is narrowed dow
n to the east sidev
Q Eyes, and even further narrowed down tt
D Lewis and Clark county," replied the Gen
eral, land beside Helena is entitled to tn
, nomination." he added with smile. ''Tha,
; however, is the situation, unfortunate as i
: is for West Side representation"
'If Mr.. Carriers declination is to be &C
copied as final what are your views as to til
list of available candidates in this city.
I'm my opinion Hon. A; j. Seilgmal
:, would be the strongest candidate that coul
= be named. Let me say here that this opir
ion is shared by the party leaders of Silve
: Bow county. Mr.. Seligman has man
elements of strength not to be found else
!, where. He has has always been an enthus
II astic and energetic republican, and 1T wa
!. the republicans met with success in tn
t last general election. In addition b
$ is young man Of unusual ability an
n would do honor to the state. In the orde
of promotion and in the value of part
services he is entitled to the nominatio
more than any republican know of fror
: this side of the range. I do not mind tel
q ing you that the republican party woul
% have abandoned its position on the Pr
II cinct "a matter had it not been for Self
y mans outspoken advocacy of maintaining
o the position. He is a man of wealth an
a will spend his money freely in the intere'
:, of his party. Besides he can draw on east
, ern influences to larger extent than an
70 republican in the state. He has kept hin
u self free from party entanglements and wi
:" bring to his candidacy the heartie
= support of all republicans. So far as us
fitness to Montana is concerned, no maj
not even Sanders, could do US more goo
believe Mr.. Seligman is in all respects Il
It most desirable man for the republicans
"a nominate, now that Carter has decline
and feel confident that he can be non
~ mated if he will consent to the use of b
g name. think the campaign will be livel
9, out have little doubt as to the result if t
). republicans will nominate the right man
u Money Loaned
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