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Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

the high esteem entertained for him
10y his fellow-citizens. 1t il also proof
that the Republicans OF Fergus county
are not short of good material for
any office in the gift Of the people.
Mr.. Baylies is an intelligent gentle
mar and well informed as regards he
various industries of the county.
Ii elected he will he untiring in his
efforts to advance the interests not
only of the county but OF the whole
state.
Mr.. Baylies is n most afiable, genial
gentleman. He has "a kind word and
"A shake of the hand ior everyone, and
10y the time he mas made "a roundup
of Fergus county his friends will be
legion and his success assured.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

When Senator Power int reduced mis-
bill providing tor the disposal OF the
Fort Maginnis reservation Sergeant
alarms Valentine came to Power and
said he should let up on Maginnis, who
was friend OF his. lie said that
Carter had beaten him for the house
and Power had beaten him out of the
senate, and the attempt to take away
his reservation was more than lac
could stand.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

The Republican, county committees oi the
several counties will proceed Ia call count \
conventions in their respective rountir-
and elect delegates aud alternate delegates
to the state convention a- ab.vr d.sig
mated.
The following rules have beenadnptcd ior
the government of Republican state con
ventions in the State of Montana:
I-Drlcgat"s aud alternate delegates shall
he elected ~ the future to state convru-
tion-. and in the event of u iailurroi a d"l,-
gate to attend. the alternate ,irhsat" shall
east the vote of the delegate whose alter
nate h- is.
= In the ni,srnr. ri the d-l.gatr aud his
alternate. - naJnriiy "f the drl,-gat innIrnul
that county shall east IA. vote of thu ali
s.ni,s.
:, In thu ah-,.nrr ni all the delegates aud
alternate d"hrsai"s from any ""uuty. no
vote shall h- ra~, inr such rnuutN.
Ia the county ~ whirh ia" stat, c,n.
Neui'ou shall hr held. when any dri.gItr
aud his ait'.rnat.. l.lrsat" are absent tlri,
shall be ~" vote east ~ their behalf.
- brlrgat-s aud alternate delegates musi
hr Republican residents al the rounty whi"ll
the, represent
sy order "i The Erpubliran STATE r-nira
committee.
\. J. StI.nIu,N, hartman.
j. W. li,Iu,w,,, Sr.r.iarN.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

T" the county convention of Fergus
county. Montana.
We. your committee on res"luii"ns. beg
leave to submit the following report:
RESOLUTIONS.
We. the Republicans of Fergus county. in
con, rnti"n a---nble,l, ,lo hereby adopt the
follow ing:
Resolved. that We have an abiding faith
in the principles of the Republican party
as laid down ia the platforms of the last
national and state conventions oi the
party.
That ". most heartily endors- the ma
tionaI a,ininist ration aud the art ION oi the
Republican members oi the state senate
and house of representatives during the
last SESSION oi the lesislativ. assembly of
Montana; aud We particularly commend
the Hon. John !, Waite. our chairman md
our representative IN the house. for his
fidelity Ia the party during the tryi ing times
| IL the past winter
That W. mo-t heartily .ndor-e tine .i-c
tion of Hon. Wilbur =. sanirr-. the Re
publiran war horse, aud the Hon. Thomas
q. Power ~ senator's fr"in cur great state,
That We commend the Hon. Thomas u.
Carter. our representative ia congress. ior
his iiirlii, &" ih" party aud f''r his "ner-
,,.tir action IL I,thaIf ,,f al u":taur.'s Irm'-
fetal Ia M,ntlna.
That ". barn with r.si-t .i his lri.rmi-
natio IT, tlr,iur an,il.r candidacy ~ tl'
hands III his party. an'i h"i"' that hr " III
lpe induced To- rec"pshlrr his 'ierision. it'-
lieving that ir is -rninrntly fitted for the
p.,sit ion, rs his ariions fully l-monst rate.
and bslevi ius that I- will I,- most cnth,isi-
astically ~ elrrt-d IL hr will allow himself
to le the candidate.
That we pledge our enrrs'iir supi"rt 10
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

Attorney General Haskell says that
every voter will he required to register
for this coming election as for every
general election. One OF the qualiiica'
tions for an elector this time is that
he shall have been n resident one yea,
prior to the day OF election. Last fal
it was only six months. Voters who
registered last year can do so thi'
time without swearing as to length o.
residence and similar matters, hui
those who register now for the first
time will have to swear.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04
TO THE PUBLIC.

With this issue change takes place
in the history of the ARGUS. From
now on it will vigorously advocate the
principles of the Republican party.
No one can regret more than the
force of circumstances that compelled
this step. When Mr.. Fell and estab-
lished the Ag,;i-S in Maiden seven
years ago, Fergus county was but
sparsely set tied and I.ewist own did
not exist. Politics was then almost
an unknown quantity. and holding
political opinions directly opposite
and finding the people anxious Tor a
newspaper we established the ARGrs
on neutral grounds. For wears the
ARGUS satisfied the people with its
collection of news and the treatment
Of industrial questions. But change
was sure to come. With the establish
ment of county government came
aspirants for office, and they felt the
need OF a party paper. while the immi-
grafton from the states and the dawn
of statehood gave impetus to the
demand.
The day had arrived when the AR.rs
could no longer pursue it's neutral
course, however much the publishers
and large number OF its readers
would have SO preferred. We could
not reconcile our political differences
and separation was the only alter
native. Mr.. Fell making me propO-
sition to sell his interest at reason
able figure, I accepted his terms and
am now in full possession OF the
paper, though the legal transfer does
not take place until October l.
While the ARGUS will earnestly es-
pouss the principles OF the Republican
party it will not indulge in low diatribe
OF honorable men. There are good
and worthy men in all parties, and
the DAYS OF heated discussion have
changed to those of calm and sober
reasoning.
A party is but an aggregation OF
men and liable to have imperfections.
hut the Republican party has a history
of great achievements. Its martyrs
and patriots are an inspiration to
young men for all future time. Its
present policy We believe tn he for the
best interests Of the United States and
Montana in particular.
The ARGu, has ever been a friend of
the woolgrowers, and will continue to
defend their int crest : with what ability
it can command.
The Argus will continue tn be n
newspaper aswell as a political paper.
In severing our business relations
there comes n pang oil sorrow
that time cannot erase. For years
We labOred together in a distant city
and together east our fortunes IN
Montana, and in all these years no
harsh words have been spoken.
May success attend Mr.. Fell wher-
ever he may east his lot. With his in
domitable pluck and sterling ability
he cannot fail.
Wishing the good will OF oil for the
future, ! remain,
Respectfully,
JoHN NJ. NgooMAN.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

We heartily endorse the resolutions
passed by the Republican County Con
yention. The mention of Mr.. Carter :
name was greeted with applause. In
no county in Montana is he more
popular than in Fergus, and it is the
unanimous hope AMI wish of Republi-
cans that lie will reconsider his decli-
nation and again become their stand
ard bearer. He has made "a brilliant
record in congress and accomplished
all that was within human power for
the people he represents.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

Senator Power has introduced bill
for the survey OF the Fort Maginnis
reservation. One section OF $40 acres
is to be granted TO the state OF Mon
tana, and this section is to embrace
all buildings and water rights on the
reservation, these to be used by the
state for educational purposes. The
remainder OF the reservation is to
become part OF the public domain,
subject to the mining. homestead and
other land laws.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

The state central committee has adopted
tn. following rules for the government of
the state Democratic convention:
First-Deegates and alternates shall be
selected and they must hc Democratic resi-
dents of the county they represent.
Second-ln the absence ri n delegate his
alternate shall east his vote.
TLird-ln the absence of delegate and
his alternate "a majority Of the delegation
of that county shall he entitled to east the
vote Of the absentee.
Fourth-ln case any county shall be with
out representation. either by delegates or
their alternates, such county shall not be
entitled tie vote.
BY order of the state Democratic central
committee.
M,R,rs DAILY. Chairman.
WM. II. Tom. Secretary.
Butte Ciry, Mont. Aug. Is. $50.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION

\ Democratic stat" convention viii hr
held ~ Helena. Mont. "u Monday, S"pt
IL. 1890. i"r ia" rurI'~'' ui nominating q
candidate f"r rrpr'srntniiN" ia rousrr--
aud IT, transact such "t her business as ma y
pr~reriy come within thu province of said
eonvrnii"n. III" Democratic county com
miitres "i the several counties ia the state
are requested L. call conventions ia their
r.~I"stiN" rouuiirs Al a. early date as
pra-t icabl- to elect delegates and alternate
IT, the state convention. aud uotniuatrcaii-
,lidates for stat" senators iurouuiir- " herr
vacancies occur. Til" several counties ~
the state will ir rniitlr'i I" rrprrs 'ntatiun
as iollpwS:
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

The wool schedule i'm the tarifi hill
was reached in the senate last week
Mr.. Carlisle. the apostle of free trade,
made a motion to strike ont the wool
paragraph. so "a To place wool on the
free list. Carlisle's motion was de-
ieated by .. tn Il, a strict party
vote In the discussion Senator Ali
son, of Iowa, said when the country
was willing tn Lee put ON a Tree trade
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

Last week the house passed the
Connell bill which provides that eight
hours shall constitute full day s
work for all laborers, workmen and
mechanics now employed, or who may
hereafter be employed upon any work
under government direction or con
tractors
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

The hoard of stock commissioners
were in session at Helena last week
There was but very little business
before the board County commits
sioners are requested tn reduce the
rate of assessment on stock tn Sl2..O
on account oi the continued depr,ria-
lion in cattle for several years past.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

A Good Representation and Harmoni
Gus Action Throughout.
Charles w. Baylies the Nominee for
State Senator.

rh" Republican county r.n,eE,i"n drew
"ui "a much larger representation than was
anticipated Tor AN oil year. Delegates he
gan 1" ass.mb. "n Friday evening and i'e
lore noon "n Saturday our. ~ reefs had
quite an animated appearance. Some days
before the convention T.. a.. Chandlcr's
name was favorably m-nti ione.l in c"nncc
tion with the senat"rship. hut On the as
sembling of delegates ~ new man was
brought forward in Mr.. Charles W. Hayiics
of Tibet. The friends of this gentleman
worked with zeal and soon placed Mr.. Bay
lies chances well to the for,. The ballots
show that there was hut little choice be-
tween the two men. so high did they stand
in the estimation of delegates. F"llowing
are the proceedings in detail:
The convention was called to order at ~
O'Clock IA. M. saturday. Aug. ~. 1880. by
u. A. Meagher, chairman of the cent raj
committee.
John u. Waite was elected temporary
chairman and +. T.. Wright temporary Sec
retary.
on motion the char appointed commit
tees as follows:
Committee ON Credentials y. l.. stuart,
II. T. Kendall and L. II. Perrine.
Committee ON Order Of business aud Per
manent Organization-F. X. Stod,lard, +.
+. Morgan and q. A. Heeier.
On motion the chair appointed "a com
mittee of three to present names to the
convention for members oi the executive
board Of the county central committee, as
follows: j. l.. Stuart. George J. Opperman
and T.. :. smith.
On motion a committee On resolutions
WAS appointed, consist'n of T.. j. Morrison,
Ole opheim and {. l.. Hassctt.
On motion recess was taken until l:3O
y. m.
The convention was called to order at
| 40 p. m.
The committee On permanent organiza-
tion aud order Of business rsporte,l the fol.
lowing:
Report Of committee on credentials.
ELECTION of permanent officers.
3-Nomination of state senator.
i-Elcction of delegates Z" the state CON
ventinn.
J-Appointm ment .f county committee.
q Report oi committ-r on resolutions.
The report of the committee on rrsd,.n-
tiaIs showed the follow ing Delegates -nt tiled
. to seats ia the convention.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

John l.. sullivan has taken To the
stage. lie made his first appearance
at Bridgeport. Connecticut. last week.
IN "a play entitled Honest Hearts and
Willing Hands" There is no question
but sullivan has willing hands when IT
comes tn humping servant sirls and
boot blacks.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04
the REPUBLICAN, NOMINEE.

In the selection of Charles W. Bay
lies tn represent Fergus county IN the
state senate We believe the Republi
can convention acted wisely. That Ia.
should succeed in "A race with so popu
lar and capable a man as T.. P.Chand
er is proof oi his sterling merit and
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

Wilson, of Washington, and Beck.
with OF New Jersey. gave each other
the lie in the house last week. Wilson
led out his right duke and landed in
Beckwith's face, when friends stopped
the mill. The Jersey men should keel
shy OF western Drawn.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

speech M the senate last week on the
lead schedule. The bill passed with
the duty as fixed in the house, though
Plumb and Others fought hard for a
reduction. Our miners will not forget
the brilliant and winning fight made
for the duty 10y Thomas II. Carter
when the mai ter was before the house.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

basis he would go with Carlisle in a
motion to put wool on the free list,
but until that point was reached he
was in favor of caring Tor the wool
growers as he was in favor OF caring
for other industries" Woolgrowers
can readily see who their friends are
in the senate.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04
DEn0cRArIc COUNTY CONVENTION.

A Democratic county convention will be
held at Lewi-town, Fergus county. Mon
tana. on september Il, l>:"', At 10 o'clock
q. M. fur tine purpos. of electing 81 \
delegates aud alternates to represent .hs
Democrats party of Fergus county at the
Democratic state convention. to he held AZ
Helena on September IL. $40. also to
nominate II candidate f"r state senator fof
the Fourteenth senatorial district; and To-
transact such other business as may come
before he convention.
The several precincts will he entitled tu
representation a. follows
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

Hagsin's grand horse, Salvador.
lowered the mile record by three and
three-quarter seconds, last week, run
running the distance over a straight
track, with 40 pounds up, in ;33'. ?.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

John ID. Waite was elected permanent
chairman and +. T.. Wright permanent sec
retary.
Charles W. Baylies was nominated for
state senator ON the first ballot, the bal
lots standing 4? for c. W. Baylies and 1.
nation of Mr.. Baylies WAS made usani
nous.
The following Delegates and alternates
were elected to attend the state conven-
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

In choosing John W. Power for the
state senate. Choteau county Republi-
cans have strong candidate. Mr..
Power is very popular in Northern
Montana. There should he u good
Republican majority in the Iegisla-
ture this winter.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

Mai. Mckinley oi Ohio was renom-
great enthusiasm. \ telegram from
Blaine was read which caused inmei.s Sc
cheering
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

The Montana pioneers held their
annual meeting in Helena last week
Hon. W. 4. Clark was elected presi-
dent for the ensuing year. \ banquet
was given at Hotel BrOadwater.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04
ALTER y ATE~.

The committee appointed to name five
menii'er- for the executive committee Ell
the county central committee reported the
following names:
Fer chairman, Hon. George ". Cook.
For secretary, Rudolf Won Tobel
For treasurer, George VI. stafford.
The oiher two members are Samuel Phil
lip. aud l.. ". Eidridg~.
county committee, consisting of one
msmber from each precinct in the county
WAS elected a- follows.
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04
RIPupLIcAN STATE CONVENTION.

A Republican, state convention will be
held at Butte city on Thursday, sept. ! l.
1870. at ~ O'Clock noon. II will he the
duty of the convent ion to nominate - eau
didate for representative in congress, and
transact such oihrr husues, as in the
judgment of the convention. appertains to
the welfare of the I.tpublican part Y in Mon
tana.
The several counties will be entitled to
REPRESENTATION a. folows:
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

much already from Republican l'gisla-
ION
Fergus County argus., 1890-09-04

The census gives Idaho a population
of 81 900.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-07-31
TUE ADVANCE IN SILVER.

So far the Silver Act has done all that
was expected of it, While not yet in force,
the certainty that the Tilted States will
purchase an amount eqna 20 or greater
than the present production has caused an
advance which is best expressed by the
bullion value of the silver dollar, which is
Sc cents against 20 cents when the bill was
introduced. The Treasury Department ex-
poets silver to go up to 81 Is an ounce IN a
few weeks, and silver-dealers are buying
bullion with view to such an advance.
This appreciation may not be maintained
without some Interruptions, but there is
every reason to hope that with some tuctu-
atiOns the equality of silver with gold in the
1895 to / ratio will be reached. Free coin
age win then come without the slightest
disturbance of value. II vii! have no other
effect than to stimulate business as the an
nouncement that greenbacks would be re-
deemed in coin did in 1878.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-07-31
.EEPUBLICAN LEADERS.

There is apparently considerable differ
ence Of Gpinion among Republican leaders
on the details Of a tariff bill. These differ
enees are magnifed by the fact that there
are several very strong men in the party
striving for the ascendeney. Reed ami
Mckinley form one combination that, until
Blaine began TO assert his right be heard,
seemed likely TO gain and maintain control
oflegislation. So far as is known the princi-
pal point Of difference between Mr.. Blaine
and the Reed Mckinley combination is in
the proposition of Mr.. Blaine TO maintain
duties on sugar until the countries from
which Sugar is imported shall make some
Confessions in regard to duties on Ameri-
can goods. This difference is one of detail,
which does not affect the opinions of either
Of the parties on the main proposition of a
protective tariff. Mr.. Mckinley, who has
charge.of the Tariff BILL Is reported as resent
ing Mr.. Blaine's expression of his personal
views on the subject. The sugar schedule
is the. one departure in the Mckinley bill
from the general purpose of the bill. The
free admission of a product that we may
shortly produce enough of to supply home
demand is a departure from the policy de-
-clared by the party convention. There
ludS nave Dttu hO OLltI puIpOSb III IL bhdIl
70 provide the people with sugar at lower
rates han we can produce it, but the ques-
ton: recurs why sugar should be given ex-
ceptiOnal treatment. Mr.. Blaine openly
antagonized Mckinley on this point, and is
likely to carry tile party with him. The
gossip about combination to force Mr.
Blaine to resign his Office is doubtless vita
out foundation. Mr. Blaine cannot resign
IN the Present stage of the Behring Sea
CONTROVERSY. without creating the impress
sion that the Government does not support
tie position he has taken. The admiuistra-
tion.cahnOt afford to let this impression go
out. There is not another: possible move
upon which the Republican party can
plant itself so certain to be disastrous as Of
failure ON the part of the administration to
SUPPORT Mr.. Blaine in this controversy.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-07-31

election, constitutional government in the
peninsula would be overthrow, and in the
Latin countries of South America practical
politics are substantially unknown. The Bra
zilians, the Venezuelans, the Colombans,
the jewellers on the rivers, the Peruvians
and the Chileans, and for that matter, the
Mexicans, have made little progress in the
past sixty years in learning that free gov
eminent can only be conducted where the
mass of the people vote and submit patient
ly to the laws which they make. Their
slow progress is understood when we re-
member the centuries during which they
were controlled in the highest as in the
smallest concerns by an authority which
was not of their choosing. 1t takes long
time for a race which is ignorant OF reading
and writing to acquire taste for letters
and so races, not intellectually deficient.
but untaught by experience, must grope
their way slowly and painfully to expert
ness in popular administration of affairs.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-07-31
"D0wNp BRAKES"
ne L. :Angeles .HaraId says:

The Los Angeles Herald says:
IL the brakes are not put down we shall soon
drllt into the most dangerous waters. In few
years ine tax rate has risen from less Than 30
cents on The hundred dollars TO ~ cents This,
too, Notwithstanding the assessment roll has in
creased enormously, especially In the southern
counties OF the State. The roll OF Los Angeles
County has risen from S4o,ouO.O 900 10 about
S10e. 900. oo0 and iu other counties in this sec
tion the increase has been on an equal scale.
The Democratic papers in this city want
TO give the machine a chance. Down
brakes is the last thing they think of.
There is hardly an issue of one of Buckley's
organs which does not ridicule the limit to
local taxation we have thus far been able
to maintain. The increase of the State
rate is something that will be realized in all
the counties. 1t applies as well TO Los An
geles as to San Francisco. The question
occurs then if journals which call fer
"down brakes will help 10 elect ticket
Mr.. Buckley will nominate. II they do,
when they next utter the cry of down
brakes" they viii not get much sympathy
Ill this quarter.