The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-11-13

fusion; while the platform was one
mass OF color. over the stage was IA
beautiful arch. upon which was in-
acrlbed IN bold letters, "Montnna'n Vic
tory" The front OF the platform wns
hidden by foliage plants and lovely
crYAaDthcmumH; the back was drnped
with bunting and great nags, arrangod
with beautiful effect. The pillars sup
porting the galleries were wound with
"The red, white and blue" Flags ana
banners hung from the roof 10 the chan-
dclicrs. and the gallery railings were
hidden by bunting The bright colort
OF the flags and bunting were In prcttl
contrast 10 the dark hue OF the ever
green's and all combined 10 make tht
decorations the finest ever seen In tina
great building,
The vast thrOng was IN n most rc.
npOnsive mood. Every speaker received
close attention and frequent applause
When w. A. Clark was introduced at
chairman OF the evening, the great
crowd burst into cheers. and during
that gcntlcman'e address the peopla
could not keep htlli, but AT cvory pause
the speaker was oheered. Mr.. Clark
said;
Ladies' and Gentlemen, Friends NJ Hell
ena and Friends OF Montana. In this su'
premely proud Tnoment words fan nlf -
give even fethl expression OF the emo
rise before the most magnificent audience
over sssembied Ia Montana to aoltnow'
ledge n compliment as gracious and eio'
uuent az has ever been rendered 20 art
one Ia the history OF the state, ] would
that could make you feel how deeply aud
completely appreciate H. A. sweet and
pure and sincere asure the outburatA OF ape
probation which flow from deep down 10
your hearts. 30 Is the gratitude which
feel, but cannot adequately express, fol
the honor OF the reception that the peo
pie OF Helena have so generously tiven
10 their friends from Butte aud 10 myself
on this auspiciOus occasion. Together ws
have been engaged In a struggle. TO MAIN
tain the honor OF the state and to preherps
TO It's people their God-glven rights, that,
IN its magnitude and ferocity, is without
a parallel in the history OF our country.
The humble part that have enacted was
simply ia the line OF duty which every
good citizen owes to his country when hs
Integrity and Its honor are In peril
The priceless heritage OF liberty whfch
we received from our fathers we musi
transmit 10 our posterity unabridged ana
unimpaired. Whenever Il is assailed by
foes without, or by the more dangerouf
foes Within the true and the brave wiz
fy TO It's defence. This is the lesson which
from every patriot mothers lips, fam
upon the ear and inspires the heart or hei
Hnllu. IL WAS lIilN Nubilult utuNAAhThA W.
moved the liberty loving people OF Mon
lana In the recent contest when they de.
clared their determination 10 transmit thd
sacred legacy OF Independence TO their
children. undefiled.
We come here tonight from every part
OF the state 10 rejoice with you that Mons
tana is sun free; that the Goddess OF LIB
| erty to-day stands erect In all her purun.
| ly splendor, proudly waving the wand of
| her protection over our homes and ouf
| children. while trlumphantly she crushef
| the tIIrbaned serpent with her heel. We
rejoice with you that our people have
escaped the CALLING yoke OF tyranny that
a remorseless corporation has endeavored
with cnJollng words and cummings hands
to fasten upon their neckE.
II was conspiracy well conceiyNi.
adroitly planned, and well nigh carried
to successful execution. Every device
that the human mind could conceive to be-l
tray unthinking men was employed Prone
ises intended TO be broken. pledges never
to be fulnlled, intimidation and thrent&
subsidy OF the press, the glitter and pa-
geantry OF parade. falsehood and BRIBERY
and all the arts OF deceit and cunning
known 10 masters of crime were brought
into requisition to accomplish their pun
pose. Thanks TO the loyal and patrioti6
people Of the state. they We're OF no avaiL
Although more than a million dollars
were expended by them In the contest
the true and incorruptible manhood OF oif
people. like a wall OF stone. lmpregnabls
and insurmountable. resisted all their ec-
forts. and they went down with thelr
cOlors trailing In the dust, To oVerwhelp,-
ing defeat The leader OF their forcee
imagined himself In iSSS a Napoleon, bear~
Ing upon his lmperious brow the iaurels
OF Friedlnnd and Magenta. but HIS mad
ambition led him 10 n crushing Water
loo In 1894
The avenglng sword OF justice has per-
| formed its work. The will OF the people
| In this commonwealth must reign sli-
preme and henceforth the glorious suu-
shine OF liberty, with refulgent rays, shaH
shine upon our beloved state, giving the
warm impulse OF light and life TO Its gov
| ernment and institutions.
Butte sends greeting 20 Helena and 70
| Montana. Four thousand and eight elo-
quent voices mingle In the gladsome
| shout and from the mountain tops, frofh
| tho broad plains. and from every smiling
valley throughout the length and breadth
| OF the state comes the joyful echo. She
sends likewise hundreds OF her citlzeng
| 10 proclaim TO you her fidelity and her COM
gratulations. and to participate in this
| splendid jubilee. Time and again In thNi
recent campaign asserted my belief thatl
IN silver Bow county there were foutl
| thousand courageous men that dared
maintain their rights. / am proud that the
estimate has been confirmed. Well may
our hearts tonight swell with enthusiasm \
and our voices sing anthems OF praise for'
the deiiverance OF the state. ~
Hail beautiful Ilelcunl N
Hail Montana, free nv
!, The brightest gem In the great cluster
| OF states. now unshRckled ana emnnci-l
pated will 20 marching forward 10 her,
imperial aud magnificent destiny. ThorAl
| L. -,
even a dim outline OF her possible great-
ness. The lustre OF her fame viii newell
| more be dimmed. as her liberation IL coup.l
| plctc. Henceforth In the great march ot
progress, In the contention for the mastery
| OF mind over matter, ana for the advance.
mrnt and amelioration OF mankind. Monst
| tnnn will present 10 an admlring world a.
conspicuous example OF the highest achisl
| conspicuous example OF the higheHtp
| achievements OF the human mind. ana
the noblcst aspirations OF the human
| heart.
May ] not nttingly close my remarks
with that beautiful Apostrophc that had
reldnalcd the spark of patriotism In so
muny brvaHts9 i
''Thou. too. sail on, o. ship OF utntci IA
Sail on nor fear to breast the seat II
| our hearts, our hopes are all with thee. u
our hearts, our hopes our prayers, our
tears
Our faith triumphant DER our fears.
Arc all with thce-arc all with thee" y
Mr. Clark introduced j. NJ Quinn af
| "the fearless man, the inimltable jour-'
nnlist and the eloquent orator" As1
Mr. Quinn came forward. the reception
given him was equal 10 that given Mr..
Clark, lie Rnid, 81 came not tonight
20 make "A spcech-know nothing about
| Il until this morning, The battle ~ over
Inow. All that could be said hnH been
said, think. | have talked myself and
wrote myself tired, yet I never tired un-
lin the victory was won. Applnunr)
For 80 long as there was an opportunity
TO Hny one word that might awaken tAs