The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-10-05

ests and greed, nor is that organization
always the most useful which has the wild
est extent. The real benefits of political
organization are founded in measures for
tho people and directness OF action. OF
course harmony and unity OF purpose are
absolutely essential. In this view your
assembly Ia most important, in 30 far AZ IL
promotes harmony and unity by conference
and the consideration of methods, and In
so far as it inspires zeal and enthusiasm
which will make more effective your work
at home.
''Therefore am sure can say nothing
better In taking my leave of you than TO
wish that your convention may be most
profitable and Mt its conclusion you may re-
sumo your places In homo organizations,
newly inspired TO determined. jealous
efforts in the cause OF true democracy"
Cleveland YVES frequently appiauded. es-
pecially his closing injunction. Hon. Pat
rick A. Collins was then chosen Temporary
chairman, and Martin MaRinnis, of Mon
tana, vice chairman. On taking the chair
Mr.. Collins delivered stirring speech.
Various committees were then appointed.
A resolution OF sympathy with President
Harrison in his affiiction in the illness of his
wife, and expressing the hope that she
speedily be restored to health, was unani-
mously adopted.
At the afternoon session the temporary
organization WAS made permanent. here
was read Communication from Margaret
Hoyey. secretary of the "Women's Influence
Democratic club" announcing that over one
hundred Momen'e Influence clubg through
out the country we're organized. This was
received with cheers.
Martin Maginnis, of Montana, offered
the resolutions, which were adopted. They
reafiirm the national platform and cordially
endorse the candidates.; they warn the
American people of the danger which men
aces their common liberties in the mani
fest purpose of the managers of the monop-
oily party to debauch suffrage and purchase
another lease of the presidency and an
other majority IN congress. and uitimatel y
to take permanent possession of the federal
government, through the provisions of un-
constitutional and partisan force. ''de-
signed by corrupt and unscrupuious con
spirators and endorsed by Benjamin Harri-
son and the so-caled republican convention
| of officeholderg and monopoiists." They de-
nounce as TN American and unconstitution-
al the pillage of the people for the benefit oi
the few by unjust tax laws, the squander-
ing of the peoples money in profiRate ex
penditures in subsidies and jobs, and de-
mand return to lower and more equa
taxation. more frugal expenditures ane
purer government. which can be accom-
plished only bv the election of Cleveland
and Stevenson
Congressman j. H. Cultivate, of Ohio
addressed the convention briefly. He said
he had never seen the electoral votes OF
Ohio cast for democratic presidential
candidate but would not be surprised t.
see it this time.
| Martin Maginnis, of Montana, said 1t wa
a hopeful sign that the intelligent, enthu-
siastic Young men of the country are flock
ing to the democratic party. The republi-
can party was founded in purity and pat
riotism. 1t struck the shackles from fou
| L. so
corruption, ruled by plutocracy. and en-
deavoring to place the shackles upon sixt
millions of free men," Referring TO Cleve
lands administration, the speaker said h
did not perhaps turn out as many republi
cans as hs might have done.
Hell do better next time" cried
voice.
Eyes, he has learned something by thi
time" replied the speaker.
There was then read the series of resoiu
tions adopted by the delegates of the vari
Gus negro democratic clubs, denouncin
the force bill as one intended to serve th
interests of selfish monopolists.
! The committee on organization and con
stitution reported back the eonstituto
with amendments, the principal one bein
the adjustment of the general committe
and the establishment of an executive com
mittee of sixteen instead. This wa
adopted. The following officers wei
elected for the ensuing four years: Chaur
cey +. Black, of Pennsylvania, president
Lawrence Gardner, of Washington, secrt
tary: Roswell p. Flower, of New Yorl
treasurer. One vice president from eac
state and territory was nominated by stat
delegations. Among them is for Montant
K. u. Smead.
Strange, of North Carolina, offered q rest
tion, which was adopted extending to Hor
David b. Hill cordial thanks for his abl
exposition of democratio principles in th
grand speech recently delivered by him i
theoity of Brooklyn, and profound appreci,
tion of tine services thereby rendered b
him to the people of this union, as we'll g
to the democi attic party.
Robert Il. Gilchrist, delegate from WASH
ington. d. c., made the closing speech, i
which he advised the colored people
break loose from slavery to the republioa
party, which merely used them as tool
The democratic party, he said. was th
party of the people. A letter of regret fror
Hon. Adlai L. Stevenson was read and tn
convention adjourned sine die.