The Colored citizen., 1894-09-10

had declared Tor the complete restora-
tion of the white metal. 1.-The Re-
publicans of Montana" he said, "are
in favor of the free coinage of silver
at the ratio of sixteen to one. Their
sentiment is that the country is,big
and strong and independent enough
to adopt a policy of its own without
asking the advice or consent of any
other nation. The signs of the times
are encouraging. The silver senti-
ment is spreading among Republi-
cans" The speaker next referred to
the protective policy of the Republi-
can party, and said that two years
ago prosperity seemed to have grown
monotonous and was driven out of
power, After eighteen months it
would again be welcomed. "The ques-
tion of restrictive immigration" he
continued, sis beginning to be agi-
tated. With millions idle and with
little to eat, it is strange that thou
sands who are practically paupers are
allowed to come in. Hereafter, the
boon of American citizenship should
be conferred only on men intelligent
enough to appreciate it. We should
close the gates against the dregs of
Europe"
'While Benjamin Harrison was not
the choice of all the republicans of
Montana" said Mr.. Mantle further
on, "yet in loyalty to everything
American the administration of the
patriot Harrison looms up in contrast
to that of the egotist,- Cleveland. as
the mountains of Montana loom up
above the fats of Hog Island and
Buzzard's Bay" In conclusion he
took up the Populist party. 'The
Republicans are to be congratulated, "
he said, shat they have not allowed
themselves to be shaken in their
faith by the noisy political party,
which is the haven and refuge for all
the disgruntled malcontents from the
other parties. 1t is largely democrat
ic in origin and Is taken into side
partnership with that party when
necessary for its success. OF its
membership ninety per cent formerly
acted with the Democratic party"
Mr.. Mantle was well received and
frequently applauded. At the conclu-
sion Senator o. F. Goddard, of Yel-
lowstone, was selected as temporary
chairman. He accepted in few we'll
chosen words. George J. Reek, of
Granite, was chosen temporary secre-
tary and Harry Cunningham, of Sill
yer Bow, assistant. Thereupon COM
mittees on credentials, perma-
nent organization and resolu-
tions were selected after which
a recess of an hour was had.
After which the convention proceed
ed again to business. The commit
tee on permanent organization and
order of business made the following
recommendations: Chairman, G. FL.
Loud, of Custer; secretaries, ]. b.
Gallagher, of Silver Bow; G. H. Mus
grave, of Missoula and A. G. Warner,
of Teton, and one vice president
from each county. The order of busi-
ness called for the nomination of a
candidate for congress, and then a
candidate for supreme court Justice;
and last the selection of a state cen
trail committee and a chairman,
treasurer and secretary for it. Upon
being escorted to the platform Chair
man Loud assumed the chair with
out speech and called for the report
of the committee on resolutions which
we're read by Lieut.. Gov. Botkin.
They were lengthy, forcible and full
of pungent points and elected numer-
Gus and vigorous applause.
After the applause had subsidized
Col. Sanders put in nomination Hon.
Charles S. Hartman, of Gallatin, for
representative in congress, and he
was nominated by acclamation amid
unbounded enthusiasm. He was es-
corted to the platform and delivered
forcible and neat speech of accept
ance, which was repeatedly cheered.
At its conclusion the convention took
a recess till 7:30 p. m. The nomina-
tion for associate justice of the SUI
preme court being next in order, the
names of Judge Theodore Brantley, of
Deer Lodge, Judge William H. Hunt,
of Lewis and Clarke, presented by
Silver Bow, and Judge Edgar N. Har-
wood, were duly presented. Judge
Hunt was nominated on the first bal
lot by handsome majority, after
which it was made unanimous on mo-
tion of Senator o. F. Goddard. Judge
Hunt, upon being escorted to the plat
form, accepted the nomination in a
very felicitious speech, which was
heartily applauded, after which the
state central committee was selected,
Hon. Lee Mantle being chosen chair
man, Geo. Irvine vice-chairman and
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