The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-03-29
MONTEATHTHEIRC CHOICE
Butte Republicans Nominate Him For
Mayor On The Second Ballot
WHY MR.. BAKER GOT LEFT
A Pleasant and Harmonious Con-
ventioa at Which the A.
p. A. Faction Is Totally
Ignored.

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city central committee, which also selec-
ted the delegates, was an unusually har-
monious gathering, and the business in
hand was quickly and quietly disposed of.
A detail of police were present in evident
anticipation of trouble of some kind but
their services were not needed as their
was no disturbance of any kind, outside
of some loud talking by Nose Lipschutz,
an outsider, who vainly tried to make
himself heard few times. When IL was
all over the delegates freely expressed tho
belief that they had succeeded i'm putting
up very strong ticket, particularly in
regard to the head of il.
1t was apparent almost from the start
that the convention was almost solidly
opposed to any fusion or compromise with
the a. Il. A. faction and after this qucs-
ton had been emphatically decided things
went along very smoothly. The only sur
prise of the day was the unexpected
strength of j. II. Monteath's following,
which manifested itself from the start,
Notwithstanding the general supposition
that the convention favored j. A. Baker
for mayor. 1t was understood that Mon
teath would not be a candidate so long as
Baker was in the race, but the supporters
of the former could not be held in check
and they rushed ut the ballot box with an
energy which secured the nomination for
their candidate on the second ballot. Mr..
Baker would no doubt have been more
formidable candidate had IL not been re-
ported that he had previously made some
overtures TO the A. p. A. when that or
ganization was fixing up it's slate.
The convention met In Caplice hall at
noon and was called to order by w. Pink
ham, chairman of the city central COM
mittee. The call was read by Secretary
j. A. Baker, and G8 delegates and alter
mates answered TO roll call. c. f. Lloyd
anVa. Nns0Nl NuaIxF aIn
chairman and C.. ID. French was made
temporary secretary. The following COM
mittees we're appointed:
On permanent organization-John {.
Heilig. j. 5. Shropshire, j. II. Leyson, G..
Il. brennan and L. l.. Congdon.
On northumberland II. Moore. L.
Aug. Heinze, James Dingevon, Geo. Pas
zoe and Il. II. Manchester.
Ii was decided to take recess until
O'Clock and that at that hour the conven-
ton resolve itself into a caucus for the
consideration of important matters.
When the convention met again at 2
o'clock the chairman stated that n caucus
was about to be held and requested every
body except the delegates, alternates and
reporters to retire. Some objection was
made TO this proposition by outsiders but
the hall was finally cleared and Mr.. Pink
ham explained the present perplexing
situation. He said that the A. Il. A., a
secret political organization, had put up
a job on the republican party as outlined
IN the STANDARD" and that the city CEN
trail committee did not propose that the
party should be led to ruin and the APP
pointment of the committee of 100 fol-
lowed. A meeting was held at which il
was decided not 10 hold primaries but to
have the city central committee select
delegates and the result was before the
convention, which he said "is made up of
men who are republicans first and side
issues afterwards. We turn the republic
can party back to you in the same condi-
ton that we found it," w. Nice. White
then introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption in order to get it
before the caucus.
WHEREAS, Two republican conventions have
been called for the purpose OF nominating
city ticket, and
WHEREAS, IL is believed that II two tickets
are placed before the people, both OF such
tickets will receive defeat and
WHEREAS, IL is recognized by this body that
the republican party Is greater than all factions
and individuals thereof, and that the two wings
or factions OF the party as they now temporarily
exist, should be united. harmonized and act as
one body; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That committee OF five be elected
by this convention to confer with delegates, for
the purpose OF adjusting all differences now ex-
isting between the factions of the republican
party OF Butte, based upon fairness and equity
TO both delegations and that said COMMITTEES be
given full power To act; and be IL further
Resoiped. That this convention adjourn TO
Saturday, March 30, 1895. at 10 o'clock a. m, at
mittee.
Before the echo af the secretary's voice
had died away there were dozen motions
to table the resolution and as many more
seconded il. mo compromise was
plainly the motto of the convention and
the resolution was tabled by practically
unanimous vote. The doors we're then
thrown open and the report Of the COM
mittee on permanent organization was
read and adopted. Ii recommended John
w. Cotter for permanent chairman, Alex
j. Laist for permanent secretary, and
George Dougherty for assistant secret AIRY.
In taking the chair Mr.. Cotter delivered n
neat speech in which he expressed his
thanks for the honor that had been con-
ferred upon him for the second time. lie
said that the convention represented no
clique or faction but simply the republic
can party and that IL represented il with
out any i'll feeling or prejudice. He urged
the convention to place good men in NOM
ination who would command general re-
spect.
The committee on resolutions were
given further time in which to prepare
their report.
Nominations for mayor were then de-
clared in order.
j. 5. Shropshire caught the chairman's |
eye first and placed j. A. Baker in NOM |
nation. Mr.. Shropshire said: AS the |
regular representatives of the republican |
The exIgencies of the hour demand |
that we shall act wisely and |
well and devote every energy |
towards harmonizing the existing difficult |
ties. We should nominate men who will |
not only the respect and sup
port of republicans, but of the better ele- |
ment generally. l believe j. A. Baker TO |
be the man who can carry the republican |
standard TO victory"
Prof. Clinton II. Moore nominated |
George Pascoe, who said had served the |
city faithfully and well and was we'll |
fitted to discharge the duties of mayor |
and economically.
Nominating speeches were then done |
away with. Carlos Warfield placed Dr. |
r. ID. Leavitt in nomination; NJ. l. Hol- |
land nominated II. NJ. Campbell; q. X. !
Lewis was nominated L. A. Heize aud DIR. /
Leavitt nominated j. h. Monteath. DIR. |
Leasitt at the same time courteously hut |
firmly declined TO bc a candidate and his /
declination was finally accepted after |
objections.