The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-23

beginning of his public career he has re-
manned the friend and servant of the labor
ing classes, and they have reciprooatad by
the loyalty and support which rendered
him invincible.
ut 10 said il we make another nomina-
tion we shall have q calm election. Our
dear business interests will not be dis
turbed and the people will be quite indif-
ferent about the result. II it indeed be
true that politics have sunk 10 low that no
man can serve his party earnestly without
personal reproach; il national conventions,
through regular organizations, indeed have
become pernicious and d~isreputable. then
the entire system Of popular governments is
a failure. Nothing is more healthy than
political agit hilton, and nothing more dan
gerous than political stagnation. II is be.
cause Hill awakens party feeling. agitates
the wrath of republicans and the enthusi-
asm OF democrats, that he ia q healthy and
successful candidate. Political nomina-
lion made to placate republicans. to pan
der to men who esteam thamaelyes better
than their party, or to suckle and support
heartless middlemen, are distasteful to our
people. Not for a single instant would we
counsel and urge upon the convention the
nomination of David B. Hill, were we not
sure he can carry the state. the vote Of
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cent superintendent. 10 absolutely indispen-
sibie to democratic victory.
Another Thought, Mr.. President. higher
n deeper than any mere matter Of indi-
vidual candidacy must be expressed be-
fore my task il completed. The delegates
nous vote OF the state convention, duly
called under the authority which has held
undisputed way since l848. For no earthly
reason a revolt was set afoot in our state,
an organization formed for attack. insti-
gated upon NJ through an unfriendly press;
4 parcel Of gentlemen selected to come
hero to contest our seats and nullify our
influence, and thus . distinguished candi-
date for the presidency was put upon : war
footing towards the regular state orRaniza-
tion. Inc party Of contesting delegates
we're dismissed from your doors, and now
you are asked not only to defeat our state
for tho nomination. but in addition force
upon us a candinate from our " homer
hostile to our oraanization. Such 10 mot tho
measure of courtesy and %friendliness vhioh
We Of New York should think due under
like circumstances to the Representatives Of
q sister state.
"Our pulses will throb in unison with onr
brothers from any state whose chosen ION
shall be presented to the consideration Of
this convention. Whosoevsr may be a.
leotsd of the favorite sons, or whatsoever
state may succeed in this convention. ~
shall join In exultation and bear our part
TO the uttermost in the ensuing con-
test. This 10 the spiris in which
We meet our brethren, and this ID the spirit
In which We expect TO be reciprocatsd. In
no other way can the harmony and dignity
Of the statel be fostersd and preserved b.
this convention. In thus presenting and
conceeding the force and strength Of the
candidates Of tho various states. you will
not understand US AZ abatinQ q single lot
from our own preferences, or g~ainsayinR In
the slightest degree our unclouded couvic-
tion that ths fortunes Of tho party will rest
most safely In the custody Of our chosen
lender from our state. Contemplate the
ensuing controversy from whatever stand
point o may choose, you cannot Escape
tho fact that our state 10 the battle-ground
OF the campaign. Wa appreciate The re-
sponsibility Of our position and would
speak to you like men whose blood lows in
their words. % are the generals Of tho
army Of invasion In grand council asasm.
bled. We hail from Waterloo; snd We
3satlsssly proclaim that Hill 10 the Blushsr