The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-30
adopted the committee on resolutions,
through Col. Nolan. made the following

through Col. Nolan. made the following
report: $3.50,
before the people not asking their suffrages
for the purpose of promulgating party prin-
ciples, but requesting the continuance in
power of an administration which,, in its
financial policy has been the most conserv-
alive. in its fostering care for the interests
of the people, the most comprehensive. n
altogether one of the best administrations
the city of Helena has ever experienced.
1--WE invite the attention Of the taxpayers
Of the city to the fact that from evident
works only projected when the administra-
tion of Mayor Curtin began, the indebted
ness of the city has been materially dimin-
ished during the past year; still. it must be
remembered that a crisis in the financial
condition Of the city is imminent by reason
of the falling of of the assessment. until
the total municipal Indebtedness now
closely approximates the constitutional
limit. The necessity for the most rigid
economy consistent with good government
in view OF this fact becomes evident to all,
that the hands of the city be not tied when
the season of prosperity so earnestly looked
for shall return.
"1he present administration was called
to power by a public sentiment existing in
dependent of party lines which recognized
in its head capacity and integrity. and that
the Same sentiment ought to regard it as
unbusiness like as we'll as unsafe to thrust
it aside after a successful trial to make
place for an untried policy and an unknown
personality"
The resolutions were received with great
applause and were carried by a mighty
AYE vote. The committee on order of
business and permanent organization
recommended that the temporary %organiza-
tion be made permanent n that the order
of business be the selection of q candidate
for mayor. for city treasurer and for police
irHDo md tho n1aOtinn nf n AhQirnnan rf
the city central committee. This was
adopted.
Col. G. B. Nolan had the honor of per-
forming the same duty this year he had
last-that of nominating John g. Curtin
for the mayoralty. Col. Nolan in perform
ing that duty said in part:
MI. Chairman and gentlemen of the
convention: The people of Helena know Il
good thing when they see it. The services
which have been rendered to the city by the
have been such "a to merit the appreciation
of the people of the city, regardless Of
political lines. Twelve months ago in u
convention constituted as this is. whom the
people OF this city were confronting a diff
ferent condition of affairs than that pro-
sented to-day, l had the honor to present
the name Of John G. Curtin great up-
plause) as the democratic candidate for the
mayoralty. and l predicted that if we nomi.
mated him the people of this city woalG
iuoI6c ouI bGhlOL. toiQ INA
convention that 80 unbounded was
the confidence of the people in Mr.
Curtin that party lines would be obliter
ated and, although engaging in prophecy al
that time, l told the convention what Mr.
Curtin would do if elected. A retrospectior
of his administration shows shat be hal
been one of the best mayors Helena eve
had. conscientious and painstakinR in hiE
duties, neglecting his own personal affairs
he has devoted himself to the int eBts o
the people. In presenting his name to you
i am not doing So in answer to hia wishes
But | know he is responsive to his duties
and knowing also the patriotism of THU
man, | know that a nomination comm,
unanimously from this convention will no
meet with Il refusal"
AT the conclusion of Col. Nolan's speed
the nomination was seconded by ever,
ward. and then the nomination was mad
unanimously and amid great applause
hessFs. Neill. Stewart, Totten and Nolal
were appointed AZ n committee to brin,
MIR. Curtin before the convention. The,
performed their duty in about ten minutes
and when they returned with Mr.. Curtin
there was a great shout from the delegates
MIR. Curtin was conducted to the platform
and said:
"Mr. Chairman and gentleman of th'
convention: l had hoped that your selec
ton for the nomination would fall upo1
some other than myself; some other gentle
man who might serve the city better thai
l. But as you have unanimously asked IN
to be your candidate accept, though n
considerable personal sacrifce. and
promise you if elected that l will devote tn,
Hame time and attention to the business o
the city during the ensuing year that l hay
IN the past. Gentlemen, | thank you 70
your kindness"
The present and future mayor then too,
n seat next the chairman. and nomination
for city treasurer were ca ID for. Col
Jas. Sullivan nominated G. B.lGarrett in