The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-17

Q. - d" superintend-
ent Of schools.
10. Nomination of three county com
missioners.
II. Nomination of two members Of the
house.
Il. Nomination of joint representative
with Dawson.
IL. Nomination of public admins
traitor.
Ii. Nomination of county coroner.
II. Nomination Of precinct officers.
Your committee recommends for
permanent chairman. S. NJ. Moore. OF
Sand Coulee; for permanent secretary,
VIM. Albrecht. of Great Falls.
Messrs. Gallagher and Gibbs were ap-
pointed a committee to escort Mr.. Moore
to the chair. On taking the position he
said his selection as presiding officer was
a surprise to him. The audience to
which he spoke knew the reasons which
had called them together in council.
While but an humble laboring man he
felt a deep concern in all that pertained
to the welfare of Cascade county. The
offices should be filled by men of integ-
rity and ability. The democracy of the
county had a sacred duty to perform.
1t should make judicious selections.
The party has men who can ill the
offices with credit. Personal feelings
should be set aside and the deliberations
of the convention be influenced by a
fealty to the interests of the party. Fit
ting nominations should be made. This
done. certain victory awaits the demo
cratic ticket in November. .
Mr.. Moore's remarks were greeted
with frequent applause. The committee
on resolutions then read the following
as their report.
Resolved. That the democracy of Cas-
cade county, in convention assembled,
indorses the platform of the national
and state conventions and pledges Its
earnest support to Grover Cleveland and
the leaders the party h s chosen.
Resolved. That we favor the free and
unlimited coinage of silver and conf
IDENTIFY refer to the votes k at the
last session in either house of congress,
or in both houses, for a proof that such
a measure can only be secured through
the democratic party.
Resolved. That we denounce aud con-
denim the Pinkerton protective policy as
advocated by Carnegie and Mckinney,
and sympathize with labor in all proper
demands.
ludl We piSbSS tuS No'SiS "
county an economical and business like
administration of the county affairs.
We denounce in unmeasured terms
the extravagances of the present repub-
lican county officials in the management
Of the county affairs. and We particularly
denounce as a precedent fraught with
evil the policy Of e~lecting a treasurer
successive terms. and " especially de-
nounce the present system of running
that office in the interest of any National
bank. and for the purpose OF increasing
its dividends.
We further declare as a proposition
inc%ontroyertible in law that the interest
on the county funds belongs to the
county and not to the treasurer or the
banks. and we particularly charge the
nominees Of this convention representing
the people iu the legislature at its en-
suing session to see that an appropriate
law is passed that will secure to the
county its own. and at the same time
protect the public from loss.
That we commend the wise. able AMI
conservative administration OF the pres
ent chief executive Of the state, Hon.
Joseph X. Toole.
Resolved, That the services of the
Hon. w. w. Dixon, as representative in
congress merit the hearty approval OF
mis- constituents, and we pledge our earn
est support to his reelection.
Resolved. That we tender to the de
mocracy of the state of Montana our
profound thanks for the nomination OF
our distinguished citizen and leader,
Hon. L. +. Collins. for governor, and we
nledpe the whole ticket our earnest and
faithful support.
Nominations for district Judge we're
declared in order. w. Il. Pigott was
chosen by reclamation. Loud calls for
the gentleman were made, but he was
not present, and a committee consisting
Of Messrs. Downing, Gelsthorpe and
Gallagher were appointed to notify him
of his nomination.
While the committee was out Mr.,
James Donovan asked and was granted
permission to address the convention.
He said it pleased him greatly to witness
a gathering of men who did not find II
necessary to resort to star chamber
Methods. and one in which there were
no contestlng delegations. He congratu'
lated the convention upon the eXcellency
of the selection made as their candidate
for district Judge and spoke in the
highest terms of Mr.. Pigott as {
lawyer and a citizen of this com
munity. Mr.. Donovan then said that
while not a delegate there was one mar
he wanted to mention for the office OF
sheriff. He was eminently qualified to-
the place. a man Of broad and liberia
views, and one who possessed the menta
and physical capacity to properly con
duct the business of the office. TIT
man he referred to was Mr.. james Gree
ley ,lo.o.o ,ho,
nominated Mr.. Greeley, and John Scot
was also placed in nomination. A bal
lot was then taken.
At this juncture the committee aI
pointed to notify Mr.. Pigot Of his nomi
nation appeared with MAJ gentiemaa
said: -.
Convention:
thank you sincerely for the homo
Won have done to me by naming me 10
IL biob and non-political office OF judg