The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-10

The Hon. John f. Richards, COVER
nor Of Montana, having laid aside for a
few DAYS the the cares OF office and be-
taken himself 70 California, where be
may do the state some service by at
tending the session Of the transmissis-
sippi congress and derive much personal
benefit and pleasure by attending the
Midwinter fair, an important public re-
sponsiblity now rests upon you as act
ing governor OF the stale. Yourself a
publicist, thoroughly well informed
upon questions Of national concern, it
is not necessary 20 dwell at length upon
the exceeding Importance TO Montana
Of certain measures Of legislation now
under consideration by the congress Of
the United States. Two OF these meas
ures are vital to the present welfare and
future growth Of the great state which
now enjoys the advantage Of your dis
tinguished abilities as chief executive.
These two measures relate 10 the sub
jects Of tariff taxation and the coinage
Of silver.
The republican party Of Montana, OF
which you an now the head by virtue
Of your position as governor Of the
state less than by virtue Of your COM
handing abilities as a statesman, law
yer, orator or journalist, has declared
time and again in convention, in mass
meeting, by its orators on the platform,
and through the columns Of its press,
in favor Of a protective duty on wool,
lead, coal, barley, copper. and many
other interests in Montana. 1t has like
wise declared in favor OF the free and
unlimited coinage Of silver.
Now. Gov. Botkin, the opportunity is
presented you Of doing an important
service to the state, the doing OF which
will at once endear you to the heart Of
every loyal republican and also the
heart Of all loyal Mcntanians prospect
i've Of party. There is a vacant chair
in the senate chamber at Washington
which should be filed by a senator from
Montana. Such senator would have
commanding nay, even deciding, influ-
ence on the fate OF the tariff bill soon
10 be voted upon by that body. His |
vote, there is reason TO believe. would |
retain the present protective duties on
wool, lead, coal, barley, copper and other
products Of Montana. 1t is certain. /
also, that be would be tower OF |
strength in the cause Of free silver. the /
most important OF all to this state.
There can be no doubt Of the position
OF the senator who would be chosen TO
occupy that vacant chair. All Of the
leading candidates are on record. Hon.
Lee Mantle, Hon. W a. Clark. Col. w. /
+, Sanders Hon. S. T. Haussr. Gov. j. /
+. Richards and other prominent gen
tlemen who have been favorably men
toned in that connection are outspoken I
in favor Of protection and free silver.
You know fun well. Governor. that the F
way 10 protect Montauas interests is 10
protect them. You know, also, that the .
way % defeat the Wilson Din ia the /.
senate is TO vote against il DO the sen /
ate. You know, also, that the way TO
pass favorable silver legislation 10 10
vote In favor Of such legislation IN the I
senate You know, lastly, that sena-
tor from Montana would vote against
the Wilson bill and in favor OF silver
bill
Therefore, Governor, convene the leg /
isiature Of the state Of Montana ia ex.
ira session for the sole purpose Of elect.
ing "a United States senator. and your
reward will be the present plaudits Of a
grateful people, and such future politi-
Cal preferment as they can bestow.