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

The democratic party OF Montana can
but be well satisfied with the work of its
convention. which closed its sessions
here last night. The ticket nominated
is one that will command the respect and
support of the united democracy ana of
many independent voters. The platform
adopted is a model of its kind. and has
not a weak or useless plank in it. 1t has
a ring to it that is calculated to stir up
true Americanism and to awaken the
sleepy intellects Of men who have not
taken the pains to think about the direc-
ton in which the country is drifting
under republican rule.
The candidates are men who are all
worthy of the distinction hat vas given
them by the convention. They are all
worthy to toe elected to the offices for
which they are named by the people of
Montana: and it is our sincere belief
that when the polls close on election
day it will be found that the next state
government will consist Of the men
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ticket. Most of the candidates are SO
well known that it is not worth while TO
write their biographies at this time.
They are men who will do honor to the
state in the various positions to which
they are called. AS much as it desires
success the democratic party also de-
sircs a strong. efficient. and honorable
state government. and the feeling Of the
people will be that with the men nomi-
mated yesterday in Ollie the state will
possess such a government.
Our republican friends will make the
point that the democratic party has en-
iorscd the nominee of the peoples party
for chief justice. but this is only partly
true. Though he was nominated for
chief justice by the peoples party of
Butte, Judge Pemberton informed his
friends of that movement that he was a
democrat. and while not rejecting their
proiTers of friendship and support. he did
not accept the nomination. There is no
question, however, that the prior nomina-
ton by the populists was based upon
their knowledge of Judge Pemberton's
line attainmcnts and superior character.
They will undoubtedly support him as
heartily since he has become the demo.
cratic nominee as they would if he had
accepted their kindly meant nomination.
It is indeed a nomination which appeals
to the public at large and will be so pop
ular in all parts Of the state as to carry
the Judge INTO the chief Justices chair
with a majority such as was never given
10 that Office IN the state before.
Mr.. Dixon in congress more than
realized the hopes Of his friends. and en-
tirely belied all the detraction Of his
enemies. He will be elected by an in
creased majority, and there are no fears
AS to the course that he will pursue in
during the nexttwo years. There
are no fears hat he will pair with a sill
yer man when a silver bill is pending be-
fore the house, or that he will accept
from the executive in exchange
for treachery to the state he represents.
For governor. Mr.. Collins is an ideal
candidate. lie is a man who has stood
well before the people Of the state for
upwards of thirty years, and has BEEN
given many positions Of trust at their
hands. He is distinctly a man OF the
people. A man whose simple honesty
and straightforward character would
distinguish him in any community, and
whose intellectual ability has been rec
ognized both in public and private life.
The state honors itself in placing a man
OF this type in the highest office within
it's gift, and his services cannot fail to be
an immense and permanent advantage
to the commonwealth.
The candidates for presidential cleo
tors and the other offices are all men
who are especially fitted for the places
to which they bave been called. The
wisdom OF the people OF Montana will
see to it that the call has not been made