The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-09-11

using a Bryan cane for a gaVel," said
Colonel Sanders.
j. s. Geiger Of Flathead said he had
signed the majority report, but he now
wished TO withdraw his name. He did
not like the banner business aud
would not stand II. lie understood
that the banner came from Gallatin
county. 1T looks like it's dressed in
mourning" said Colonel Sanders.
A. NJ. Scott Of Anaconda said that
the Deer Lodge delegation had come
here 2S strong To try to secure the
nomination of Charles 5. Hartman for
congress. Cheer and hisses). The
delegation desired to vote for a con-
gresham in this convention before
the convention divided, therefore the
minority report had the approval OF
Deer Lodge and Granite counties.
Tnr D,s Mn., tind
Charles s. Hartman then took the
flCOr amid an uproar Of cheers. Hat
The delegates rose and waved their
hats. When the convention became
quiet Mr. Hartman said. Il am here in
obedience to the dictates of my con-
science, to support faithfully and To
the letter the recommendations of the
Butte conference. | am grateful TO
my friend from Deer Lodge for his
kindly expressions regarding myself
and | know their motives are Of the
best But the Butte conference was
the result of careful consultation,
which finally crystaluzed into what |
consider TO be an agreement. i am
not In the habit of violating my agree
ments. and | shall not commence to-
day. At that Butte conference there
was a proposition to include nomina-
tion for congressman with the state
ticket before the withdrawal Of the sill
yer men, | took the floor against this
proposition. Recognizing the right of
all to honest differences Of opinion, l
said l would not cram my own nomi-
nation down the throat of any repub-
lcan of the state. 1t was stricken out
on my motion. Whether the Butte
conference was wise or unwise, II will
be adhered to so far as ! am concern
ed AS soon would | repudiate my
promises to the people when l pledge
them | would vote for the free COIN
age of silver as to repudiat my agree
n.ant to stand by the Butte confer
ence Fidelity viii win in politics as 1t
will in business and in every walk of
life"
T.. s. Booth said Silver Bow follows
the lead of Charles S. Hartman end
stands by the Butte agreement. Mr..
Miller of Park county said the vote OF
his county would be voted for honesty
and truthfulness and the Butte con-
ference. Mr.. Keith Of Great Falls
spoke for the Butte conference and
Goss of Yellowstone and Henri ]. Has
kell spoke against 1t. Mr.. Weed spoke
in support of the majority report. Mr..
Haskell said: I'VE will not agree to
anything which will make the st7te
ticket legitimate and the presidential
illegitimate."
George Haldorn Of Silver Bow said
that Silver Bow Is ready to carry out
in the letter and spirit every provis-
ion of the Butte conference. "We
have come here in the spirit Of fair
ness which is inscribed on that ban
ner. which seems to give offense to
so many who don't want tn see fair
ness in a member of congress. Yet We
submit to the putting up of n picture
Of Mckinley and make no objection to
IL. IL you don't want the Butte confer
ence. IL you don't want our fair offer,
then spring your gold trap. and spring
1t now. II you decline our fair terms.
then spring your trap. We Will meet
YOU" Noffsinger of Flathead warned
the convention not TO make rupture
which might require years to heal He
StIoH.lN utEtu Inv lpllpNl1lH VI luf
Butte conference plan.
Mr. Weed said: "If we are so full
Of combat the proper thing is 10 take
II out on the democrats and populists
and not fight among ourselves.
doubt the sincerity OF any man who
Is not willing to stand by so fair a
proposition and believe he Is here not
for the good Of the party but TO break
up the party. The conservative SEN
timent of the state Of Montana Is not
In favor of sacrificing on the altar OF
populism the credit of the state Of
Montana. Those who came here for
war are really allies of the populists
and democrats instead of good and
loyal republicans. ! cannot conceive
how any fair-minded republican can
| fail to subscribe to a compromise 50
| fair and reasonable as this one"
The amendment was then over
| whelmingly defeated The original
| report Of the committee on permanent
| orga nizatlon standing by the Butte
| conference was then passed by this
vote: Beaverhead, l2: Carbon. 6: CAS-
| cade. 1871; Choteau, 12-1; Custer. IL;
| Dawson. 5: Deer Lodge. 1-27; Flat
| head. Ill: Fergus, lG; Gallatin, 22:
| Granite. IL: Jefferson, IS: Lewis and
| Clarke, 25-6; Meagher, ILL; Mlssoula,
| 16-l: Park. Il; Ravalli IL: silver Bow.
Il; Sweet Grass. 6: Teton, 6: Valley.
3; Yellowstone, 10; total, 2s3-9l.
| saud r. Gets thr Fioor.
| Colonel Sanders then rose 10 make
| his great speech and everybody looked
! for the bolt which had been promised.
| The colonel moved a reconsideration
\ of the vote just taken. q. +. Chisholm
moved 10 lay this on the table. The
| chairman. however, recognized Colonel
| Sanders. who was greeted with ap-
| plause. The coloners speech was a
| great disappointment. II had evidently
been prepared as a boiling speech.
| but he saw that his followers would
not bolt with him. The cCluncl's spec, IA
was an hour ir length. He started
| off in this way: What a record for
! cowardice is that which Is not willing
! to listen to an adverse speech though
sustained by so strong a majority.
have respect for the GOO eyes which are
| looking at me this moment. but ! can
not forget the 100 million eyes which
/ with anxious soliCitude are turned
| here and inquiring what manner ~
men are these. There is no place IN the
| United states so remot. that interest
| Is not felt in this assault which Is be-
| Ing made on the integrity Of the gov
eminent and the traditions of the Am
erican people. This is memorable
and historic day. No theater Is wide
enough for IL. Down therefore be sv-