The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-10-29
DIXON AND MATS.
They Are the Fsyorites Of the Missoula
People,
spccial to The STANDARD.

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MIssoULA. Mont, Oct. 2s.-Judge
Dixon remained over night at Stevens
vile and came down on the morning
train. lie was met at the depot by del
egation of Democrats, accompanied by
the Fort band, and escorted 10 the Flor
ence hotel. Soon after o'clock this
evening the opera house commenced 10
he filled by people who desired to hear
Judges Dixon and Pemberton. They en-
tered the hall at7:lb and the cheers went
up from the assembled multitude when
he, Mr.. Dixon. came on tho stage, Ia a
deafening tumnlt Of applause. In n fow
minutes the house was packed and the hall
and stairs were filed. At that hour Judge
Woody briefly introduced Judge Dixon,
who proceeded 10 deliver plain, com
nonsense and able speech on the leading
issues Of the day. After a short introduc-
tion be turned his attention 10 the tariff
and especially the Mckinley bill, which
he ably discussed. lie explained that we
have but few dutiablc articles in this part
of the country aud the bill has done moth
ing for US. The duty on copper was low
cred 20 the benefit rather than the detri-
ment To that metal. the duty on lead had
not changed. the wool tariff had raised, but
wool is cheaper aud wooden goods tcarer
than last year. Hides, too, are lower but
leather goods are higher than year ago.
We are not protected from foreign labor
when foreign laborcrs can come here.
The time has come when We should look
out for our own interests.
lie then proceeded TO discuss the silver
question, introducing the subject 10y re-
citing the history " the legislation In this
country. speaking particularly Of the
decentralization 10y the rcpuhlcans In ls13,
the passage Of the Bland bill and the lcgis-
lation OF the past session. Said hc; ave
want such law that every man can tako
his silver bullion to any mint and have il
coined into dollars"
Turning his attention 10 precinct "a, he
showed up the republican fraud and de
ceptlon in regard TO that matter, Hl
closed with a pleasing tribute TO Mr..
Mats ability, honesty and hard work,
which was chcered 10 the echo. Judge
Dixon held the close attention Of the au'
dience through the entire speech and was
frequently applauded.
After a selection had boon rendered by
the band, Judge Woodly introduced Judge
Pomberton as the best campaign speaker
in Montana. From the time Judge
pcmbcrton took the floor until he
left IL, not minute passed
without applause and laughter. He ar
raigncd the Republican party and charged
il with having passed no bill for the bene'
III of the laboring classes and proceeded
to prove his charge. Then he paid his re.
spects To Tom Carter.
Said he: "Therc are men here who
have known Mr.. Dixon in Montana for .
years and during that time he has lived il
such manner that nobody can say on,
word against his public oE private, profess
sional or political life. tCheers. Should
he be elected he will never be found
paired with free coinage man when q
vote Is taken on silver coinage. We want
lower taxes and free coinage aud in order
90 get them we must send 10 congress a
good democratlike w. w. Dixon.n Tn,
meeting closed with three cheers fol
| Dixon and Mats.