The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-05-19

They Of New England and other eastern
states are not our enemies. On tho con-
t.rnry we are fellow oonntrymen and friends.
We diffst on some questions OF national
policy because W. SEQ things from different
points of view. by common consent our
eastern friends now concodo 70 western
men all positions of responsibility In the
federal government involving the public
land End mining laws. They will in due
time meet our views on other questions OF
vital Importance, and they will do this
more readily II VI do not mistake abuse
for discussion.
Earnest, honest and thor rough discussion
constitutes the crucible on which a FREQ
people must depend for the detection of
unsound policy or political hsresy. When
party lines disappear and tnne credulity
prevails, danger to the state ia near. Ii is
flag to study public questions and to back
his deliberate Judgment by his voice and
his vote; loyalty to the government COM
mands the performance OF this duty. An
equally imperative obligation requires us
to abide by the legally declared will Of tho
essential to good public record Montana
will not be found wanting in either state or
national affairs. Montana people can
scarcely appreciate their happy situation,
md no man can fully realize the
wealth md grandeur and influence of the
Montana of the future. Our III iners
have discovered the greatest mines tho
world has ever known. Our merchants pay
their bills more promptly than the mer-
chants of any other state. Our bankers are
known and respected in all the great COM
mercial centers Of Chrisendom. Our farm
ers are the most prosperous and contented
tlllers OF the soil to be found on the conti-
nent. No laborers are better paid than
those engaged in Montana. All these facts
are becoming known abroad and they make
us feel that we are good enough to be intro
duced to anybody, The notion has pre-
vailed In these parts for a long time that
nothing is too good for a Montanian.'
and of late that notion has been working
itself into the minds of observing people
elsewhere. Last winter We needed a post
master for the house of representatives,
That is a place controlling much patron
tions in the gift Of the house. Candidates
were put forward by strong delegations
from all states n the canvass made was
vigorous and persistent. l happened to be
the only person at the caucus who had ever
met or heard of Mr.. Hathaway and his
case would havs been hopeless had he re-
sided in any other state. The announce
ment WAS made that a Montana man would
consent to serve and the Montana man
went in with a majority equal to the com
bined votes of all other candidates. The
same forces will lead to better results in
the future. From amongst the old-timers
and newcomers we can designate men Ca
pable of disoharginR the duties of any pub
lilo ofhce connected with the government
from the president down.
Montana"
In response to the toast Montana"
Gov. j. K. Tools spoke a. follows:
Many of us predicted that when Mon
tana got into the union her influence
would be asserted and maintained. We
are gratifed that We have not been disap-
pointed. In her behalf ! join in this hearty
welcome to our distinguished fellow Citizen
who returns covered with new political
honors. and if rumor be regarded, in fine
form for still greater preferment. / am
one of those who believe that there is no
niche in the gallery of fame too high for a
M%ontanian to reach or too ample for him
to fill.
We rejoice at the honorable recognition
OF any OF our citizens, and no political con-
alterations can make US withhold or with
draw our sincere congratulations upon the
promotion of one of them to such al honor
able and important position in the admin
istration of the affairs of tho nation.
His appointment is q high compliment
to this young state ana a graceful compen-
sntion for the valuable services of a strong
adherent and enthusiastic supporter of the
national administration.
Independent of state pride we feel a spe-
cial interest in his appointment. We are
assured that under his wise administration
of that high Office Montana will no longer
be Disseminated against in the apportion-
ment of the money appropriated for ex-
tending the public surveys; that our grants
of lands for educational and other pur-
poses will be protected from the piratical
grasp of the speculator, II the dark Ian
tern possession of the jumper, and that our
mineral lands shall remain rs they we're in
tended, a continuous field for the develop
ment and exploration of the prospeetor and
the miner, unclouded by railroad titles and
unfettered by corporate control. In this
good work and generally for the success full
administration of his Office, Montana
wishes Commissioner Carter the full
fruition of his most sanguine hopes.
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