The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-09-11

Ed Jurden, w. A. MentriIm.
A committee of five. appointed by the
chair. consisting of Van Wart, Murry,
Harlan. Buker and Fulkcrson, was ap-
pointed to prepare n set of resolutions,
which in due time were prepared and
presented as follows:
Being the representatives chosen by the re-
puhllcans of MissOula county Ia assemble In
convention, We deem II just and proper 10 pro
mulgatc the following declaration Of principles
for the consideration " the voters Oi our comfy:
FirSt-lt Is u matter worthy Of note, and we,
~ representatives assembled In convention, may
refer tO II with pride that the growth of the re-
publican party in Miss0lIla county has kept an
even pace with the intellectual ana financial
growth OF our country, aud this above AL other
considerations N the direct proof Of the Just
principles upon which the republican party has
been founded and 10 which IL has ever adhered.
We therefore commend Il to the consideration ~
every Intelligent voter Of our county.
Second We commend the administration of
President Harrison. In his wise enforcement NJ
the laws " our country, In uphold respect
for our country NJ home md abroad, ANA m se-
curing for the disabled soldiers and dependent
widows OF soldiers, by way 0f legislation, more
| liberal pension law.
ThiTd-We heartily endorse and approve of
the course pursued by our representatives In
| congress IN their magnificent effort tO secure the
recoguition of Monana's industries, and rejoice
| that through their efforts, together with the
members uf congress from our sister states In
| the west, they have been able 10 pass such cgls
| ati0n aS Ia, restored silver Ia its proper place
| rs money metal.
| fourth-We believe that the purity NJ the bal.
| lot box should be preserved AT all hazards aud
therefore heartily commend su h lcgiSatl n,
state and national, as will secure free express.
ion Of the electors AT the polls, and a fair and
homes count " all the ballots east We believe
the strict enforcement Of the Australian system
| Of voting. ~ adopted by this state will accom-
plish reform In our elections and give the hon
rsl voter an opportunity 10 express his political
preferences, without dictatiOn from anyone
| Finh-Ne rejoice owe the magnificent en-.
| dorsemcnl given Nv the voters Of the state Of
Ma ne to the speaker Of the house Of representa-.
tiyrs, for having broken the prec' dents Of hun.
| drcd years in which the minority In congress
was permitted 10 defeat legislation, and for es-
tabllshlng the precedents ~ hundred years 10
come, noblrr than the past, m which the major
| ity will rule.
siNth-wc are opposed To the adoption Of any
| policy that Will admit into competition with
| American labor the products Of the undcr.paid
| and prOn Labor Of foreign nations, We protest
| agai II Amending our tarf laws Ia the dclri
| ment Of our home Industries; We believe In an
American market for American productions In
order that We may secure 10 the American Ia
b0rcr and mechanic an American price toI
| American labor.
scyenth-we are opposed 20 any interference,
any other sort Il combination that shall seek Il
| defeat a far choice, election or An honest count
Eighth We do heartily endorse and ailnn ~,
platform Oi the republican party ~ adopted Al
the national convention held Ia isSs, ana hereby
commend tie same 10 The voters OF MiSsouli
county.
| Ninth Resolved, That we are In favor Oi ;
more thorough inspection ~ the mines NJ thi
ate believing tnat the health and saIely Ot thI
miners employed demand Il.
| lenth-And finally, we most heartily endnTs
the action VI our representative in congress
Hon. Thomas III. Carter, who has ahOled aSsldll
uusly the Interests and welfare " Montana
and more especially his earnest light Tor the IN
fant Industries ~ SILVER, lead and copper produC
tions 0f tbis state.
The committee on nomination Of th