The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1895-05-21

is caused by the enhanced value
of gold, brought about by the
demonetization of silver. No
considerable number of people
in the west will differ with me
on this question II therefore
becomes our duty not to waste
time abusing those opposed TO
our views, or arguing with one
another, but rather let us pro-
coed at once with such intel
ligence as we possess to restore
the white metal as a money Of
final redemption at the ratio of
Is to /.
A call has been issued by Gov
ernor Richards, of Montana, for
a meeting to be held in Salt Lake
City on Wednesday, May 18th
next. He has written to all gov
ernors west of the Mississippi
requesting them to be present
and send three delegates from
each state. The call was timely
and he has received an assurance
that all the states will be repre-
scented. The object of the meet
ing is entirely non-partisan and
will be held solely for the pur-
pose of effecting an organiza-
tioa. and devis;ng means of dis
tributing silver literature in the
eastern states. All the political
parties viii be represented, not
as partisans, but as loyal citizens
determined in their efforts to
promote the public good Money
will be needed to pay for what
ever literature the meeting de-
termines to circulate. Idaho
cannot afford to take a back seat
in this movement. We will be
expected to furnish our pro rata
of the funds which viii be abso-
lutely necessary to carry the
conflict on to a successful con-
clusion. In furtherance of this
object, / have outlined the fol
lowing plan, and hereby appeal
to the citizens of Idaho to Co
operate with one another in
carrying it out. / especially ap-
peal to all newspape within
the state to unite in accomplish
ing this object Drop your diff
ferences with one another. They
are trifing at most compared
with the great triumph united
action viii bring If you have
grievances with me, political OF
otherwise, score me as / may
deserve but in the accomplish
ment of this one object let US be
a unit. sinking all our human
selfshness into oblivion.
/ My plan is to make the State
Treasurer, Charles Bunting. tbs
custodian of the silver educationa
funds, to whom all moneys col
lected should be sent; the pub
Usher of every newspaper in the
state to be a collection agent whs
Will from time to time publish
the names of the Contributor
and forward to the Treasure
the funds received.
AL banks viii be expected I,
furnish exchange for this pun
pose free of charge. By a gen
} eral contribution such as we ma,
expect the donation of any on
individual need only be small.
therefore suggest that appoint
: i've and elective officers. state
: county and municipal, contribut
only dollar each, and that ever.
/ voter who is not an officer donat
% cents. Mine owners and 9th
7 er persons of means need no
| hesitate to give such additions
t sums as their circumstances ma
: permit. The delegates who NEE
! in Salt Lake City May 18th wi
: at once organize and elect thei
executive officers who will pr
t coed Immediately tn open til
5 educational campaign. and if W
t act promptly in the manner il
r Dictated, Idaho will be prepare
| to sustain her merited reputs
[ ton as one of the LOYAL Silve