The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-22
HARRISON WAS IGNORED
"Blaine's Magnificent Administra-
ton" Lauded by Foraker and
Applauded by the Delegates.
Republican Clubs Apparently for
the Plumed Knight, Except
ing Those of Indiana
} udge Thurston on tho Republican De-
cliDe-.F Foreign Voters SsoundIy De-
n0unced-- Harrison Not in It,

CrwcmNArr, April 2i.--De!egates to the
republican league convention arrived in
great numbers on the morning trains and
at headquarters everybody was busy with
preliminary arrangements. The Music
hall, where the convention is held, is beau
tifully decorated with flags and bunting.
Soon after one O'clock President Thurston
called the convention to order. After
! prayer, w. III. Squircs president of the
| Ohio league, spoke. Mayor Mosby made
| the opening address of welcome, and was
followed by eI-Gov, Foraker, who well
coined the delegates in behalf of the state.
He said the republicans of Ohio we're sim
ply republicans. They sometimes had con-
tests which they regarded as purely their
| own, but in national issues they never
falter. No republican candidate for the
presidency had ever failed to get Ohio's
electoral vote. Continuing, he said 1.-The
republicans of Ohio cherish with
grateful recollection and appreciation
coin. Applause. They had Just pride in
the stalwart loyalty and patriotism of
Grant applausel and an enthusiastic ad-
miration and devotion for the greatest liv-
ing American, james q. Blaine. Pro
| longed cheering. You seem to be affected
the same way, more cheering and we'll you
may, for Mr.. Blaine has given us magnif-
cent administration" After reply to the
speeches President Thurston delivered his
address. He described at considerable
length the objects of the League and said it
had no desire to assume control of the
party machinery or usurp the functions of
| the committee entrusted with its campaign
management. 1t addressed itself to the in-
telligence and patriotism of the American
people and proposed by honest methods
and fair means to commend republican
principles to their Judgment. The mem
bership of the league, he said, was already
n million, made up of men of
every walk of life. Speaking of
the Farmers alliance movement
he said its Importance must not be under
estimated by the republican party. The
hope of the democratic party to-day, he
declared, was based on its ability tn COM
bine with the alliance ON the electoral
ticket of the western states and thereby
throw the election of president into the
house of representatives. He sad if the
republicans expected to hold the allegiance
of the western people they must see to it
that western interests are recounized and
western demands given fair consideration
In Legislative and administrative affairs
The result of the late congressional cleo
tion, the phenomenal growth of the Far
ners' alliance. has been heralded by the
democracy as the forerunner of republican
defeat and the abandonment of the pro-
tectivo system. True, the enactment of the
Mckinley bill so near election dav that its
practical effects could not be determined, or
falsehcods concerning 1T refuted, cost the
republican party thousands OF votes. But
before the next presidential election its
| beneficial effects will have become apparent
and if any of it's schedules prove to be ex-
cessive or unjust the republican party
| stands ready to correct its own mistakes
without destroying the foundation princi-
Piles of American protection.
| The Farmers alliance was undoubtedly
! an important factor in the last election.
It was first organized in southern states,
where it has proved itself the faithful ally
and supporter of democracy. Its organiZa-
! tion in the west has also been encouraged
| by the democratic party, as its membershi p
must be drawn largely from homesteaders
| and veterans whose votes have heretof ore
! made the prairie states certainly and relia-
| bly, republican. The low prices of 50 and the
short crops of 1890 brought great hardship
and financial distress to the agricultural
west and farmers naturally turned toward
the movement which at once enlisted their
| sympathies and seemed to promise almost
immediate relief. The time was also most
opportune for political demagogues--out-
casts flom both parties.
Judge Ihurston said the secrecy of the
alliance was i'll opposition TO the spirit of
| American liberty. which rejoiced iii free
speech and the honest exchange of senti-
ment The speaker touched up the mug
wumps i'll a vigorous manner and gave some
attention to affairs of the south, saying
| the shotgun, hummer, vote buyer and DEM
John must be banished from every poll
ing place. Refe ring to the New Or
| leans lynching Judge Thurston said: "Of
notice. If other nations rid themselves of
anarchists. cutthroats. assassins and
| laz2rones at our expense, the American
people will protect themselves. Our gov
| ernment stands ready to make ample rep
aration for every wrong done to real citi-
| 2ens of any foreign power, but SO long as
wo have republican administration with
James G. Blame as secretary of state, no
apology will ever be offered, and not dol
lar will ever be paid for tho killing of any
red handed outlaw, though the natives of
all Europe should thunder at our harbois
and the flag OF the republic should once
more need million muskets for Its defense.
| The New Orleans incident has aroused
public opinion on the subject of immigra-
| ton and naturalization laws
In conCiuslon, Judge Ihurston declared
| that now was the time to begin the cam
paign of 1899, and that tho old guard of the
party must now give place TO younger
leaders.
Judge Powers, of Vermont III respond
ing to an address of welcome said this WAS
not body to nominate men, but to pro-
vide the way to elect them after they were
properly nominated by the partY's estab-
lshed method, but it was fair to consider
| principles, and no went ON to name some
| that should still animate the party. He be-
/ heNed in the rulings of Tom Reed, who had
found how to make tho dumb speak, Re-
terting to the New Orleans incident, he
| said, ii was time Castle Garden should DO
| closed until the applicant for admission
could show an honest purpose and that he
would become a useful and honest citizen.
At tho conclusion of the speeches, the
committees were appointed and adjourn
ment taken until tomorrow.
just before adjournment Delegate Cole,
of Sheibyville, Ind, created breeze by
declaring that he would call II meeting to
| donounce tho treatment accorded President
| Harrison. He was quickly surrounded by
| other delegates and quieted. His complaint
| II, ose from the nllusion of Foraker to Blaine
| as having given MS magnificent admins
| tration." Cole, however, subsequently