The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-10
A Harmonious and Enthusiastic
State Convention Held at
Bozeman, June g.
Excellent Delegation, Selected to
Represent Montana at the
Chicago Convention.
Superb Declaration Of the Principles
and Beliefs of the State
Democracy.

In All Respects the Work of the
Convention Was Above
Criticism.
Stirring Address by Chairman Collins in
Calling the Meeting to Order
Proceedings In Full.
BOHEMIAN, June Especial. THE first
democratic state convention ever held in
Montana TO assist in the choice of demo-
cratic candidate for president, was most
harmonious and eathusiastis gathering. II
was in striking contrast to the white
winged dove" affair ct Nissoula. Despite
many rumors the business was transacted
80 smoothly and quickly that within six
hours from the meeting six delegates. who
are thoroughly representative, not only OF
the democracy. bat OF the people of Mon
tsna, and six alternatss, were chosen, and
several long-winded speeches were made.
The good people Of Bozenan gave
royal reception TO the
visitors. Almost from their arrival in the
city, evidence was offered of Bozeman's
hospitality. the long train from Helena
and Butte was greeted last night with the
booming of guns, tho beautiful hotel was
decorated in honor Of its guests. who were
we'll cared for, flags were flying, brass bands
giving inspiration, and very many citizens
had carriages in waiting to show the visit
ors about the city.
The opera house was Raily decorated.
When Chairman Collins of the demooratic
state committee, called the convention to
order the rear of the stage was made CON
spieuous by fine portrait of Grover Clsve-
land, framed in the national colors. Sur
rounding it were flags covering the entire
background. At either side were rows Of
blooming plants; the boxes were embodied
in red. white and blue. In the pa quet of
tie theater the delegates found their quar-
man Timothy +. Collins was greeted with
enthusiastic applause when he stepped be-
fore tho assembly of Aontans democrats
and raped them to order.
Chairman Collins said: Eve meet here
in the bea ,tiful little city of Bozeman, tho
Gibralter of Montana democracy, under the
most auspicious circumstances. For the
first time the democracy Of Montana is
privileged to take its proper and equal part
with the true and loyal democrats Of the
United States in selecting tho candidate of
the party for president and vios-president
Of this great country. This convention,
representing and voicing the democracy of
the state, will send delegates to the national
convention at Chicago who will join with
like Representatives from the other states of
the Union in naming the man who will lead
to victory the cohorts Of democracy in
the coming campaign. That the democrats
of this young state appreciate the import
anos and sacrednsss of the trust imposed
in them, 10 evidenced by the large attend
anoe to the representative body of Mon
tana democrats ] see before me. con-
eratulate you upon this splendid gathering
of true and loyal democrats and trust that
our deliberations will be guided by fairness
and wisdom. as becomes that party of the
people, with the ono end in view Of pro-
noting the best interests of our party.
"Nevsr has the democratic party entered
upon campaign under more favorable cir
custances or with better prospects of sue
cess. On every issue before tho country it
is backed by the best sentim ents and by the
masses Of the people. In the national
house Of representatives, whose members
come direct from the people, democrats 90
cupy three-fourths of the states. States like
Iowa. Wisconsin, Illinois. Kansas. Nebraska
and Massachusetts. which a few years ago
gave overwhelming republican majorities,
are now in the doubtful column. The
mountain and Pacific states, heretofore
to that party by its record of infamy in de-
moralizing and debasinR the silver coinage
of the country. In fact, one would have TO
study the map of the United States closely
to put his finger on sure
republican state, and nothing could
moro clearly demonstrate the
fact that the country has lost confidence in
the party in power. In the last presiden-
tial campaign the corruption fund, sxtorted
by that pious republican. saint Wana-
maker. and the fat fried from the benetci-
aries Of the protective tariff. were expended
in few pivotal states. but in this cam
paien our republican friends will find near
ly all the ststes pivotal. They will need
Duuleyh III iowa. Vs VOL a6 lnOlRn0, Nnu
the assessments levied ON officeholders and
ON the sleek and prosperous protected man
ufaoturer must 80 to Kansas as well ~
to Nebraska 40 we'll a. New
York. The republican danger signal will be
out in nearly every state in the union.
I'm this stats particularly the situation ia
and it should give hope and conf
dence to the friends OF democracy and good
government everywhere. l need not set
forth the policy and principles OF the DEM
ocratic party. You know what they are.
You know that they are founded on justice
and wisdom, and constitute the framework
upon which our government can most
safely stand. The demooratio party
insists upon equality for all
men before the law. and that certainly cam
not be tortured into meaning that the
many snail be taxed for the benefits of the
favorite few, nor that the financial policy
of the government shall be dictated by o
few millionaires of Wall street in their in
tsrsst, a. against the interest of the masses
'"rhose are the great questions 10 be
considered and decided in the coming cam-
paign, and beside them oil others sink into
insiRniioanee. A. always, the democratic