The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-09-12

1890.
gubernatorial chair, position to which he
was honestly elected. We went into this
fight against the greatest odds ever faced
BY any party. In this unequal contest We
had arrayed against us the wealthy
men, the wealthy corporations and the
unscrupulous politicians of the state, men
who would stop at nothing to carry their
ends. In short, We were obliged to combat
money, coercion and fraud in every pre-
cinct in Montana. Against this We had
nothing to offer but a bulwork of honest re-
publican hearts, firm in the determination
to stand between the honest citizens of the
states and the men who would outrage their
most sacred rights. We had the living,
breathing hearts of the people of Montana
with Us, and by them We conquered. There
is no one of you but knows of the gigantic
frauds that we're attempted against us at
the time. Precinct 81 has been given
national reputation by the fight that was
made over it. But it waa only one out Of
hundreds cf similar barefaoed frauds were
the chief weapons of the democracy
in that contest. The scoundrels who
attempted to manipulate the precinct
81 steal overreached themselves and the
record of their villainy is now open to the
world. They say they desire to make pre-
cinct 81 the central issue Of the coming
campaign and we welcome the issue. We
will meet them more than half way upon
the issue of their detected theft in that pre-
cinct. We will gladly meet them upon the
glorious record made by our representative
in congress, Thomas H. Carter; upon the
gallant fight he has made for the silver,
copper, lead. wool and, in short, all the ma
terial interests Of not only Montana but
the whole union. We will meet them more
republican party Of the nation in congress
and will defeat them before the people upon
the simple platform that everything this
state and this nation has cause to be
thankful for has come through the
republican party, while the democrats have
yet to originate a single measure whose
benefit can pass beyond the range of its
professional politicians. Gentlemen, the
fight before us is no easy one, as the democ-
racy is desperate, and determined il posi-
BILE, to obtain a fraudulent endorsement of
the thefts for which their leaders still owe
the state service in the penitentiary. But
now, as last year, success awaits us II we
only make long and a strong pull to-
gether.
After some applause, United States Dis
trict Attorney Weed nominated MIR. Mantle
as temporary chairman of the convention.
He was unanimously slected, and was
escorted to the chair by ex-Gov. White and
Mr.. Weed. Mr.. Mantle followed In q
speech expressing surprise over his election,
which was hardly appropriate in view of
the fact that this part of the
slate had been arranged some time
before. He lauded the republican party to
the skies and predicted sweeping victory.
His reference to Speaker Reed produced
considerable applause. ]. Il. Morse. of
Beaverhead. was elected temporary secre-
tary and the committees on credentials.
permanent organization and resolutions
were atpoi- ted and recess was taken un-
til two o'clock. E
The afternoon session, so far az business
was concerned, was noticeable for delay, ir-
regularity, a diversity of opinions ON every
thing except Carter's nomination. The
committee on credentials, when called on,
kept the convention in waiting for thirty
minutes before reporting. In the mean
time there were loud calls for Haskell,
Hartmann and others, but no ono respond
ed. The report was finally received and
accepted and then the committee on per-
manent organization reported in favor of
Capt. Mills for permanent chairman and
Charles H. Loud, of Custer county, for
permanent secretary. These announce
ments were received with rounds of ap-
plause. After Col. Eaton and Geo. w.
Irwin had escorted the captain to the
chair he thanked the convention in a
few words for the honor, repeating the GUS
tomary chestnut that the delegates were
assembled to proclaim the principles of the
great republican party and select repre-
sentative for congress. Capt. Mills pre-
sided with fairness. though he failed to
keep order. The nomination of Hon.
James Fergus for vice-president produced
applause that was continued after the old
gentleman came on the platform. Upon
motion of George w. Irwin the following
list of vice-presidents was chosen: Beaver
head. Lawrence A. Brown; Cascade, A. E.
Dickerman; Choteau, John w. Power;
Custer, N. w. Peasley; Dawson, Joel Glea-
son; Deer Lodge, G. w. Morse; Gallatin,
w. w. Anderson; Jefferson, n. McQuirk;
Lewis and Clarke. A. j. Burnes, Madison,
J. F. Connor; MeaRber, +. H. Goodman;
Missoula, J. w. Lancaster; Park, F. w.
Wright; Silver Bow, Michael Holland; Yel-
lowstone, Paul Mccormick.
Hon. Charles s. Hartman then arose and
in three minute speech nominated Carter.
The willy congressman's name was greeted
with applause that shook the oil cloth front
from the boxes. Hartman said that in con-
sidering personal ambition we sometimes
forgot the good. There was but one wish, one
desire and one demand-Carter should be
unanimously nominated. Short speeches of
endorsement were made by Lee Mantle, of
Silver Bow; H. F. Titus, of Deer Lodge; ex-
Gov. White, of Beaverhead; A. c. Botkin,
of Lewis and Clarke; +. H. Goodman, of
Meagher. and Charles H. Loud, of Cascade.
Mr. Mantle's motion that Carter's re-nomi-
nation be made unanimous by rising vote
was carried with yell, all the delegates
and the audience rising and giving three
cheers. Along discussion followed over the
method of informing Carter of his nomina-
tion. 1t was finally settled by forwarding