Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1892-02-04
The Name of the Great Emancipation
Chosen by the Republicans of
Lewistown as the Name
For the League.
A Strong Organization Perfected With tn
Utmost Harmony Throughout the
Proceedings.
The Meeting Closes With Three Cheers and
Tiger for the Grand Old Party.
REVOLUTIONS ADOPTED.

As was anticipated, there was another
large gathering of Republicans at Lewis
town III last Saturday evening to par
ticipat, he work of periecting the organ
~ization Republican club. When the
meeting ed to order at 100 there
were full twenty-five present who had
signed the original call, as well as a number
who were awaiting the opportunity to be-
come members.
The meeting vas called to order by the
chairman, and the minutes Of the previous
meeting read and approved.
Thu first thing in order was the report OF
the committee on rules and bylaws. w.
T. Mcfarland read the report az n whole,
and on motion the same was read by the
secretary and adopted by sections. Some
little time was consumed with amendments
to various sections, but the report was
finally adopted and disposed OF.
On motion being mad that the club pro-
coed to the election OF permanent officers,
p. w. Watkins placed Orlando Sawyer in
nomination for president. There being no
other nominations Mr.. Sawyer was de-
clared the unanimous choice OF the club.
Mr.. Sawyer accepted the honor in II grace
full speech, giving the members assurance
that he would further the interests of the
club and the party to the best of his
ability.
For the Office of first vice president W.
T. Mcfarland was chosen. For that of
second vice president r. G.. Jackson was
made the unanimous choice.
F. f. Smith placed Charles A. Burg in
nomination for the office OF secretary.
There being no opposition Mr.. Berg was
elected unanimously.
+. f. Wright was chosen treasurer in the
same manner.
An executive committee was elected con-
sisting OF the following members: p. w.
Samuel Phillips and Frank Day.
The other committees being appointive,
they were left for the president to report
at the next meeting, and are as follows:
Committee on Finance-N. NJ. Erickson,
W. w. Dewitt, W. H. Simons. W. H.
Kelly and d. A. Meagher.
Political Affairs. w. Gray, r. Won
Tobel. T. j. Frost. James Fergus and W.
F. Hanson.
House and Speakers-G. W. Cook, j. NJ.
vrooman, X. W. Noble, 5. 5. Harper and
L. d. Smith.
Membership. NJ. Hobensack, Edward
Brassey, Jos. Mason, Chas. Tavener and
JOS. Pratt.
Music-C. b. Noble, r. E.. Smith, William
Leard, W. H. Culver and F. E.. Wright.
Tn report OF the committe on resolu-
tions being called for, r.. Won Tobel, chair
man of the committee, submitted the fol
lowing:
WHEREAS, We are on the eve OF a ma tional,
state and local campaign, which, to say the
least, is the most important one known to
the voters of Montana; and
WHEREAS, We have organized IA Republi-
can club in Fergus county to val the
interests of our party and its candidates
in the coming campaign; therefore,
Be IT RESOLVED, BY the Lincoln Repub-
lican Club OF Fergus county,
That we reaifirm our allegiance to the
Republican party of the state and nation,
| and to the principles of hat party as enun-
ciated in it's state and national platforms.
That re congratulate the country upon
the wise, judicious and conservative man
agement Of the affairs of the nation by the
present Republican administration.
That we view with satisfaction the pros
! poets for a peaceful settlement of the diff
culties which hav arisen between the
| United States and Chilli, believing that it
will rebound to the honor OF the nation
and the credit of the national administra-
ton.
/ That We reassert our unfaltering belief in
the American protective tariff system as
formulated, advocated, adopted and main
tanned by the Republican party OF the
~ "a
procity doctrines in their influence for the
promotion Of trade and other peaceful re-
iations between the United States and the
other nations of the new world.
That we believe the protective tariff sys-
tenn should stand or fall upon it's merits as
a System and as a whole, and that n at
tacks upon. or the upbuilding OF, particu-
lar industries, are cowardly and unstates-
manlike: and we, therefore,, denounc the
bush-whacking attacks Of the Democratic
chairman of 1.-THE ways and means commit
tee OF the present congress upon that svs-
tenn; and we particularly deplore the pres
ent and persistent attempts oil the Demo-
cratic leaders to place wool upon the free
list without regard 10 the interests OF that
industry in the United States, and es-
pecially in the states OF the north
west, believing, as we do, that all OF
these attacks upon one OF the leading in
dustries of the northwest are prompted by
the manufacturers and wool buyers Of the
United States. in order that, by continued
agitation OF the subject, the price of this
commodity may be depressed below what
the normal condition OF the market would
otherwise be.
We believe in the liberal expenditure of
the public funds for the public good, under
the guidance and control Of a wise and con-
sentative craftsmanship; and in conform
ICY with this principle, We believe in the lib
eral p%ensionine OF all needy and deserving
veterans of the war between the states OF
the American union; and we denounce the
persistent cry of economy" emanating
from the ranks OF the Democratic party as
demsgug ic. and as made for no other pur-
pose than that of political effect, Judging
the future OF the party by its last two ma
tional administrations; and we particu-
larry denounce the attempts OF that party
to curtail the expenses OF the national ad-
ministration by its persistent efforts to be
little the character and services OF the
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