The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-11

than the nomination or vlndlCatlOn OF
any other man within its rank, and
lieve it will be remembered that the oblipa-
lions of Office are repaid solely by the faith
full Performance of its duties, that man
hood and independence are not bartsrs
among good men for the emoluments or
honors of public station.
been president of the United States. He
will be. THE speaker again was inter
rupted, while tho audience turned itself
loose. Many delegates applauded loudly.
But il he has not vet occupied that high Of
fee. he has, by devotion to his party, made
republican presidents possible and he has
guided two administrations with his sagac-
ity and faithfulness. We are respected and
honored abroad. We owe 1t to his state
craft. We are gathering the republics of
all Americas to-day in the CLOSEST friend
ship. 1t is because he desired, planned and
own people on the farm aud in the work
shops, and by CONCESSIONS inducing the ma
lions OF the world to open their markets to
our products. His far seeing vision saw
the possibility of reciprocity. [Cheers and
applause.
days of reconstruction which tended to the
advancement of our country with which
his name was not identified. And when
tho history of this generation of the repub-
lilo shall be written, his name will stand
foremost among statesmen. No official
title or station can add or detract from his
fnme. but we may at least let history record
that all VIC had to give VIC gave with loving,
loyal hearts. The best gifts of the world
are not to those who seek them. tApplause.
Our votes are to be cast for one who is al
most every republicans candidate except
joice at the opportunity given me to cast
my vote for q nominee who seeks every
thing for his country and nothing for him
self. Cheers. And the same devo-
ton to the nations welfate which
has guided him in his public life for
nearly a generation insuIes his acceptance
of any duty which this convention may i'm
pose upon him. Applause. For many
months there has been apprehension on the
public mind respecting his health and
strength. 1t IL gratifying to be able to
state that the fears which moved us are
g%roundless. For our oountry's sake and
his own we could wish no were again young.
An ardent leader, whose light flared in
countless battles. would that his youth could
be renewed like the eagles. lChesrs.l
"Experience, however, MIR. Chairman,
comes only with ripening years, and though
time has tinRed his hairs with white, an
unconquerAble will and lofty patriotism
still dominate his vision. Years of strug-
gle IN public service have loft their i'm
press, but he still stands, to US who love
him, the embodiment of all That il bright
est and best in American statesman.hip.
Prolonged cheers and applause. And
i%nellowel and frightened by the creeping
hours of time. we thank God he is still
ably equipped to give the people of these
United States an administration which
shall not only protect our own citizens, but,
, looking beyond the confines of our borders.
shall embrace the we'll being of all America.
: prolonged cheers.
t And 80, Mr.. Chairman, in the hour
, when victory is ut hand we turn to the in
. trepld leader who SO shaped his party's
. policy as to lift it above tho danger OF
! further defeat. and to thoae of US who be-
Z long to the younger elements OF the party
' who are yet content to follow. not able Il
! lead. and who ask only to bear their share
y of tho burden aud the heat Of the day, ht
. stands our ideal, our inspiration, Hi
ling letters that shall never fade. Brave