Fergus County argus., 1890-09-18
CARTER THE NOMINEE.
The Only Name Brought Before the Repub-
lican State Convention.


COuNeIltIOu aJ Duttcldst Wtth. InouSl
he insisted on stepping aside for an
other, he has yielded to the unani-
nous wish OF Republicans of Montana.
Hon. Lee Mantle was made tempo
rary chairman of the convention, an
honor he accepted with few appro-
pirate remarks.
Capt. j. H. Mills was chosen perma-
nent chairman, his name being received
with great applause. On taking the
chair Mr.. Mills spoke as follows:
I'VE are here today to proclaim the
principles OF the great republican party Of
Montana and to select the next representa-
tive in congress from this great state. The
theme and the occasion are such as to
inspire the utmost devotion Of my heart
and the most earnest words my lips could
utter, but am admonished by the waning
hours and the circumsta a noes under which
we meet, with which you are all familiar
that it would not be proper at this time
Tor me to delay you with an extended
address,. We will therefore proceed to
the business Of the convention. ! will
endeavor to preside over y our deliberations
with fairness, impartialty and what ability
have, and to that end ask your co opera
ti"n and indulgence" [Applause.l
HARTMAN NOMINATEs CARTER.
Nominations for member OF con-
gress being the first business an
nounced. there were loud cries OF
Hartman" Hartman" and in re-
sponse the leader of the Gallatin dele
cation spoke as follows:
As the gentleman has said, this is not
the time for words, but for action, therefore
my remarks will he very brief indeed. We
are all Of us too apt, in considering personal
a ambitions, to forget the general good in the
blind desire OF self. There is but one name
ON the lips OF this convention for congress
sional nominate and but one wish in the
hearts Of the delegates, aud that il that
Thomas ii. Carter should he nominated.
[Applausel. Let us. then, today. forgetting
every personal ambition, forgetting every
desire oil self. unanimously present his name
and send such petition to Washingt on
that no human power can possibly prevent
him from accepting. Applause. Gentle.
men Of the convention. on the part OF
Gallatin county, on the part Of the people
Df Montana, and in view OF the expression
Of the delegation and OF the party Of which
have the honor to be "a member, ]
neminats the Hon. Thomas II. Carter for
Of congress-" wild applause.l
sECoNDING THE NOMINATION.
At the close OF Mr.. Hartman ad-
dress the cries for Mantle became
almost deafening Mr.. Mantle re-
sponded:
"Silver Bow county heartily endorses
,very sentiment that the gentleman from
ialatin has expressed. ! feel that under
The circumstances further words useless.
and so, echoing the sentiments which ami
mate all Republicans on this subject, will
merely say that Silver Bow county seconds
he nomination OF Thomas II. Carter"
Other counties followed with no I'M
,ertain expressions as to their choice.
Col. A. C. Botkin, of Lewis and Clarke,
,aid that "the delegation he repre-
sented was opposed to Thomas II.
'arter OF Helena, but in favor OF the
OF Thomas II. Carter OF
Montana"
On motion OF Mr.. Mantle the nomi-
nation was made unanimous by ris-
ng vote. Amid great enthusiasm u
mighty "aye" came from the assem-
Dled delegates, while hats and hand
xerchiefs were i'm the air. On motion
The following telegram was sent Mr..
Carter:
ITO THE HoS. TuoMAs II. CARTER. Wash
nston, DC: The Republicans of Montana,
"a state convention assembled, have to-day
enthusiastically and by
vote nominated you for repre-
sentative in congress and will have no other.
The Republican party feels that you are
not a representative OF any particular 10
,ality. but of the entire state, and their in
to delegates demand that you
y yield your feelings in this matter and stand
with us in this great and important battle.
This telegram is signed by the presiding
officer, sixteen vice presidents and sixteen
rhairmen of county delegations. favor
able answer is awaited
The convention adjourned until FRI
day to await a response from Mr..
Carter. On the evening OF the 1lth
Mr.. Carter telegraphed as follows:
"Hox. JAMES II. Mills, Chairman: Your
telegrams received. In reply earnestly re
quest that the convention reconsider its
action and adjourn to meet tomorrow.
Held caucus tonight and agree upon an
other nominee. II after such consideration
the convention cannot Withdraw its de-
mand for my acceptance, wire me.
A caucus was held, and on motion
OF Mr.. Botkin the following resolution
was adopted and wired Mr.. Carter:
Resolved. BY the delegates to the repub-
lican state convention. in caucus assem-
bled, that after the receipt and cousidera-
tion of the telegram from Hon. Thomas H.
arter. we find no other candidate is pos
sible. and we decline to reconsider the nom
mat ion and again urge Mr.. Carter To lead
to victory
CARTER ACCEPTS.
WASHINGTON, Sept. IL. ls3o.-Jas. II.
Mills, chairman, Butte, Mon, The con
vention's unanimous acton taken and ad-
hered to despite all ! have said on the
subject of my candidacy, leaves me no
alternative but to make its will my own.
| must do that or refuse upon purely
considerations. This ] cannot
do. The republican party has honored
me too often and too greatly To Justify me
in placing personal interests against its
deman nds so warmly made. In obedience,
therefore. to the conventions repeated
calls, ! accept its nomination. You will
please present my profound thanks To the
for its many expressions of
In your assurance of victory
! have the most unbounded faith. The
acts of the administration and this congress
have contributed enormously to the pros
perity Of Montana. The people canuot
fail 10 endorse republican principle. without
every material interest oi TIA"
state.
til CARTER