The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-02-23
Michigan Republicans, Mostly Out
of Office at Present, Hold
Banquet.
Elaine Says Republicanism Is
Strong and Growing Stronger,
Wherefore They Cheer.
But the Democrats Control Their State
just the Same--McKlnlcy Echoes
Cuiloin's Slly "Don'ts."

DEIhOIF, EeD. ILL., Inc annual bAnQu6 3
OF tho Michigan club, celebrating Washing
toms birthday, brought together leading re-
publican politicians from all parts Of this
state and from many other states. It was
n stated banquet, not given for ths purpose
or forwarding the interests of any presi-
DENTAL candidate. Particularly was it de-
nied that there was any Intention to boom
Gen. AlRer. and it was asserted that its sole
object was to kindle the enthusiasm Of re-
publicans OF the state for the party nomi-
nee, whoever he may te. The banquet
was. held in the rink, great barn
like structure, whose inherent uglinegz
was hidden away under folds of artiscally
draped bunting and portraits of Washing
ton, Lincoln, Grant and others. Covers
were laid for 1900 persons at the tables
upon the main floor, while upon platform
at one side, under brilliant canopy, sat
the speakers and guests Of honor. Gen.
Alger introduced Congressman Burrows to
deliver the address of welcome, and in do
ing SO referred to ''Michiganizine'' by
democrats, and declared that in November
Michigan would elect a legislature that
would restore the legislative districts to
proper shape and eloct republican success
sor to Senator Stockbridge. Burrows said tho
task of welcoming the guests of the club
usually devolved on the governor, bat ow-
ing to slight mistake this this time that
gentleman happened to be democrat. He
assured his hearers, however, that the mis-
take should not happen again in the next
twenty-five years. Michigan, he said, had
always cast its electoral vote for the repub-
lean presidential candidate and proceeded
20 give the list, from 1856 down. When
Blaine's name was reached the assembly
broke into round of enthusiastic ap-
olause. His endorsement of the Mckinley
aw and reciprocity was also warmly
,reeted.
General Alger spoke with regret of the
'bsence Of j. S. Clarkson, detained in
North Carolina by illness. and proceeded to
cad letter of regret from Mr.. Blaine.
That gentleman, after expressing regret,
and; ~ cannot refrain from sending a
yord OF good cheer on the prospects Of the
epublican party. In all leading measures
elating to the industrial and financial in
erests OF the people we are strong and
rowing stronger On the contrary, our !!
opponents are weak. and growing weaker.
They are divided we arc united. IF we I
'on,t win it is our ownafaut. We will be
ustly censurable if, with such great meas
res involved. every republican does not
eel that he Is appealed to personally, and
hat victory in the election depends on
irn." The reading Of the letter brought
orth another round of applause.
When Gov. Mckinley was introduced
torn of applause arose. His toast was,
Protection as national ISSUE" He be-
an by saying that whenever anything is to
g done III and for the country, the repub-
can party must do it. This has been true
or Unity years. beginning with Abraham
lincoln. Not one page of the present
aritf can be repealed in ten years. At the
resent rate the present congress cannot
apeal it IN twenty-five years. Morrison
ILLS tried it and lost the speakership;
leveland started out to shear that sheep,
nd came back shorn, and now Springer is
wing it. ''You can't make wool free on 4
leep's back and tax it on our back. Pro-
'ction must be for all or none. No man
: woman in Michigan knows of the tariff
! burden, but every ono of them knows
as blessing
The speaker declared that protection was
10 national policy, because when free
aue ana protection were issues, protec-
On had always won. 1t might be true that
lth protection some things would be
leapef for time, but in the end il would 6
q y Stts' pliGe vi human uekFuQavlOll, and
'thing was cheap at thnt cost. 'tIhe !
!ly way to win Is to be courageous. We .
st i'll 1880 by listening to the campaign
uphet; but now the campaign prophet is 1
It OF Il job. They told us last tall the v
lltf was prohibitive; it has been in opera 3
on fifteen months and we never before
I'd as extensive Il trade.
- The democrats don't know what the,
INT. Cleveland don't and Hill don't; but
ey may ind out AS an outcome of what G
ok place i'll New York to-day. 1t NAV !
lp Cleveland when he returns here to
ow him pearl button nanufuctory,
lere we manufacture buttons as oheaply p
we did before tho tariff was placed on a
EN-. The democratic congress is irving h
repeal the pearl button tariff" The
dress was punctnred by enthusiastic ap-
Nuse.
Senator Dolph. of Oregon, spoke on
Washington, the Protectlonist.'' The
absorbing question which divides the N
o great political parties to- day, and upon
llch 1T becomes more nnd more evident
, next presidential contest will be fought
The tariff The democratic party. which, n
both branches of congress at tho last n
sion. was committed to the free coinage 6,
silver, is retracing its steps, und party N
ders aud organs are enaeavoring to
inmate the silver question from politics. tc
t upon the tariff question there is no di- d
ION of sentiment. There is not protec- C
II sentiment enough i'll that party to ore -.
the least uIssenslon III purity councils" -,
ler addresses were made.
CHnnibal ism in f.eorxiu pt