The weekly tribune., 1893-05-26
MARCUS DAILY, "BOSs."

i
3 known than Marcus DAILY, who is otter
, called "the Copper king" Nor is there
[ man in the state about whom people
have more varied or more erroneous
, opinions.
, Those who know Mr.. Day best say
that his rule in both business and poll
tics is by love and not by fear or tyranny
Mr.. DAILY rarely makes speech with
his hat Off" But at the banquet Of the
editors in Anaconda on Thursday night
he was prevailed on TO address the as
scmbly. His remarks have not been re-
ported in thc papers, but there was
something very suggestive in them
which ought to be taken to heart by the
men Of this and every other state.
The toastmaster did not ask Mr. DAILY
to speak to any particular text, and the
entire audience was much struck with
the deftness which he turned his re-
marks to signify his respect for the power
of the press. He spoke clearly, distinct
ly, and deliberately, SO that every per-
son present heard each word he uttered.
In substance Mr.. DAILY said that he
was not accustomed to public speaking
and that he did not know what to say
on an occasion of this kind. The public
was familiar with his work in Montana,
and he relied on his work to speak for
him. He was glad of the opportunity to
tell the newspaper men of the state what
he thought of them. A feeling of con-
tempt for the craft which he had once
cherished had been changed into one of
respect and admiration. 1t was truc
that he had suffered somewhat himself
from newspaper abuse. but, after all,
they had never been able TO find worse
name for him than "boss." lie
had been, in fact, "boss' in
mines, and mills, and smelters
for good many years, and had not yet
acquired the name of being very bad
"boss." In fact few more bosses of the
same sort, who create industrial works
that will employ great many men at
living wages are needed in Montana as
in all other states. The comfortable and
happy homes occupied by the men who
work for the Anaconda company testify
to the fact that the boss has thought
of others as well as himself.
In closing Mr. DAILY made a further
complimentary reference to the press.
One of the points made was that Mon
tana has all the resources Of an indie
pendent empire and is capable of sup
porting population greater than that of
Pennsylvania and employing more men
than are employed in that state. The
truth of these words went home to the |
mind of every person within hearing of |
the great miners voice. His comment is
absolutely true. Montana needs moth
ing so badly as she needs number Of |
bosses" of the same kind-men who
have the courage and staying qualities,
together with the knowledge and ex-
perience to set on foot and build up great |
industrial enterprises, and the humanity |
to treat their thousands of employees
when they get them, with fairness and
1t is we'll known to those who are not |
Mr.. Days friends, and freely admitted,
hat his strength lies in his kindness to
hose about him, and not in any dom
neering spirit in his conduct. His men
ire bound to him as we're the soldiers of
France to Napoleon, by love and not by
ear. In thousand delicate ways he
shows his esteem for those about him,
extending a helping hand at all times to
he sick and needy, encouraging the
'oung and inexperienced. The men in
I'll departments under him are his famil-
ar friends lie has built no barrier be-
ween them and himself such AS rich
men generally delight to build. and
therefore, he has Gays of happiness where
common rich men do not have moments.
The busiest of men, he always seems to
nave leisure for kind words and kindlier
leeds, and he is is always careful that
What he does shall not be trumpeted to
he world.
May the day speedily come when Mon
ana shall have more bosses like Marcus
)aly, for even if he uses his power to
rush political foe it is usually one who
deserves crushing. He does not need to
'irect his men in any move where their
will is concerned. They voluntarily find
ut what his wishes are, and of their
'wn accord make these their law be-
ause of their real affection for the true
lcarted and mcrry-faced Cooper King"