The Helena independent., 1892-09-14
GOOD WORK AT GREAT FALLS.

territorial offspring in the right lines,
and the young democracy that since
held her to the standard of loyalty met
yesterday in Joyous and harmonious
council, and right we'll did they do their
work. They declared for the right men
and the enduring principles Of a free
and honestly maintained government,
and for these they showed that energet.
ic enthusiasm that presages success t
was gathering of men calm in Judge
ment, but strong and determined sor
party victory, and the unanimity with
which conclusions were reached is suffi-
cient evidence of the spirit that WINS
The nomination of Hon. Timothy e.
Collins for governor was made by accla
nation. 1t was the fortunate result of
careful though not factional deliberat-
ions and suggests to the nominee the
highest compliment within the gift of
Montana democrats, that of the best
and strongest leadership to be offered.
Mr.. Collins fully deserves this recognit-
ion. He is, first of all, Montanian. He
has given the best OF his talents to the
upbuilding of this young commonwealth;
his voice has been raised in h Or behalf and
his services have been at command when
ever needed. He has been trusted
Office holder, moulder of the principles
of statehood whose opinions we're held
with the highest, always leading citi-
zen whose personal and public character
are without the tinge of reproach. With
the accumulation of large and honest
ly earned fortune, with the business rec
ognition carried with the presidency of
great banking institution he has never
forgotten the duties of citizen and as a
reward for these duties he is called to
lead the democratic party TO battle in
this state. He will win with the people.
as he has won in business, because,
he is worthy and can be trusted at
all times. He has the characteristics
which appeal to all Nor tanians. He
possesses a rugged manhood that knows
neither the fear of right nor favor for
personal ends, and he has the brains
and broad views Of conditions demanded
by the people OF this state among the
necessary equipments for their chief
executive. He will win because he is
deserving.
The denomination of Congressman
Dixon was long ago assured, though it
seldom happens that a party again calls
man to his post with the enthusiasm
shown yesterday. There was but one
candidate and he was chosen under the
prevailing sentiment that none but the
best should be placed in charge. In all
the state of Montana not one man can
be found who commands higher respect
among all classes, who stands higher in
his profession or who has rendered bet
ter service to the state Of Montana than
William Writ Dixon. Under all tho en-
barrassing difficulties experienced; by
new and untried member of conprcss
Mr.. Dixon has been singularly success
full. He has been for Montana first.
last and always. He will return to a
democratic congress next year more
familiar with the workings Of that body
and better equipped for congressional
life than before.
The ticket was completed without the
semblance Of dissatisfaction. For lieu
tenant governor Hon. II. r. Melton. Of
Beaverhead county, was chosen without
opposition. lie is prominent citizen
of Southern Montana, a man Of known
ability and democrat by Inheritance
and conviction. He presided oyer the
last state convention in Helena and
there gave full proof of his ability as an
administrators Of deliberetiye proceed
ings.
The nomination OF Judge W. Y. Penn
berton, OF Silver Bow, for chief justice
will be greeted with great satisfaction