The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-13
+. G.. NEWLAND's RESPONSE.
The Power of the Northwest II 1t Acts as
Unit.

IN Power OF the Northwest IL 1t Acts as a
F. g. Newlands. of Nevada, responded to
the governors address. Chairman Chase
called Upon him without previous notifca-
tion. Mr.. Newlands said he only regretted
that he had such little time for preparation
which prevented him from putting in
proper words a response to Gov. Tools, but
he would be indeed insepsible il he did not
appreciate the personal compliment to him
self in being selected to make the response.
He voiced the qualification of the delegates
in being summoned to Helena to consider
what is to the interest of kindred states
the great mining industry of the United
States. 1t was also a matter of ratification
to observe the growth Of public sentiment
in the mining states and the gradual
growth of cohesive action; to consult with
each other in regard to matters
of common interest and to
unite upon a common line of
action. Tho idea of the restoration of the
power of the great northwest had been n
favorite topic with him in his own state.
"That is to say. the idea that the northwest
Of to-day should equal in strength and
power the northwest of forty or fifty years
ago, when the leading statesmen of the ma
hon came from states as far on the from
tier a. those which We represent now We
I'll know what the strength of Benton. Cass,
and Lincoln and Douglass was. We ali
know the strength of the west and the
northwest was then the strength which was
productive of uuanimity of action-the
strength which we can emulate to-day with
results az convincing if we only make up
our minds to emulate. Applause. Now,
my friends. I am from a very little state
great in dimensions, small in population
Nevada. But l Am proud of the state and
proud of its achievements.
Some time ago ! was in Conversation with
r prominent official in Washington and
urging some line OF policy with reference
to Nevada. He said to me Don't YOU think
that such Il small state as Nevada has had
about enoughf | replied yes. if you con-
rider our population, and no, If you con-
slider the strength. vigor and genius of our
men. [Applauss. Some time later was
in London discussing the great silver ques-
ton with a man who represents US promi-
nsntly abroad. He claimed to be a BIZ
metallist. This gentleman seemed to think
that the west had too much to say with re-
ference to national policy, and it seemed
especially obnoxious to him that little
Nevada should be so exceedingly forward in
questions which concerned not only the
United States butthe world. Mr.. Nowlands
replied to him that he seemed to have some
objection to tie source of this agitation.
The gentleman thought that such move.
ments should be started in Lombard street
in London. My. Newland replied to him
that great actions have not failed because
Of the obScurity of their origin. The great
Christian religion which has conquered tbs
world Ead is source in humble Palestine.
And from this region, sparssly settled. and
Inhabited by a race of vigorous thinking
:aen rises sa agitation which will not onlv
impress the country but the world, and az.
care nitime:s victory. Applause.
Il found Shst the names Of tho lending
statesmen trom these mining REGIONS.
names which [ need not mention, were az
familiar in England as were the names of
Lincoln, Chaas. Douglass and Seward and
that shey were identified with this great
question. 1t ia very gratifying to us TO feel
that by means Of these various congresses.
snoh as the %irriRatinE congress, the indus
trial conventions and the mining congress.
wo are building mp a sentiment among those
mining states, and tho states adioininp
alto q form In which We will all feel satis'
fed with Shs results. Remember that the
only reason Why New York 10 powerful il
because abe has thirty six electoral votes.
Hnd that the only reason why Ohio is pow.
erful 10 because she has twenty-four. Rs-
member that by unanimity Of action the
Pacific coast states and the states west of
the Missouri river can aggregate more votes
than both of these states united. Loud
applause.
I awe no fear when / see this movement
growing but that it must result in ultimate
sueessA. Mr.. NswlSnds closed his remarks