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Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26
MONTANA POPULISTS.

The Montana populists at their state
convention reatlrmed their adherence 10
the Omaha platform in it's entirety and
devoted the larger portion Of the remain
der Of the resolutions to declarations OIL
the silver question, the one important
part Of which was: 1--WE want it dis.
tinct|y understood that no division in
the silver forces in national affairs will
come from the peoples party" There
is nothing the matter with that PROPOSE.
ton. 1t speaks for itself and is in ac.
cord with populist sentiment all over the
land. 1t is notice that as a party they
realize that the great struggle for silver
will for the present overshadow all other
questions, and as free coinage is one of
the cardinal tenets of their creed, they
will do all in their power to aid in secur,
ing It, In so doing they surrender no
other principle nor do they by any means
abandon their party. Neither do the sill.
yer republicans or silver prohibitionists.
They do, however, believe that the only
manner in which the battle can be won
is by union of all the forces under one
general, and in their platform they ex-
press a determination to be in that
union. With the financial question set,
tied they will again take up arms in be.
half of the other reforms they advocate
and enter the lists with hold front and
continue their efforts, Ia the meantime,
because they appreciate that free coin
age viii be an opening wedge, they will
unite their forces with all others in
common cause and do their share of the
work. This is an evidence Of their pa
trIot!sm and unseifshneas. When the
Chicago convention shall have ad
journed tho next president and vice
president Of the United States will have
been named.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

Among the visitors ia Great Falls at
present is William Walsh, president of
the Butte Miners union, and also presi-
dent of the Trades and Labor bureau of
finance OF that city. This bureau, which
has counter part in this city, was or
ganlzed to give practical aid 70 the free
coinage cause and it promises to be an
important factor in the battle. Healiz-
ing that the masses in the east have been
misled upon the subject by the g0ldbug
orators and press, it was determined to
send out from this section a band of
Worktngmen whose aim should be TO
counteract that Influence. Those sa-
lected are men of intelligence and re-
pute They go armed with credentials
from the labor organizations OF the west
that will insure them entrance to the
lodge rooms in the east and a respectful
and attentive hearing The Silver Bow
bureau has already seven such mission
aries In the field, and there can be no
doubt that their labors will accomplish
much. As the case now stands no effort
that can help the cause should be left
undone. There is but little need for
work in the west, but it is impcratively
demanded in the cast, and especially
among he classes that can be reached
by the representatives of the bureau
Let our people remember this and rem
der what ASSISTANCE they can. As yet,
the Great Falls bureau has not sent out
any men, but is preparing TO do so.
Those selected will only be paid their
ordinary salaries rs workingmen and
actual moderate travelling expenses.
They are in the fight for the good they
can do, not for what they can make out
Of il, and it IS the duty of everyone to
aid and encourage them.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26
EQUALLY GUILTY,

As an illustration of the "pot calling
the kettle black" commend us to those
republicans who are abusing the demo
cratic party and accusing it of bad faith
because MIR. Cleveland failed to cary
out the intent of the financial plank II
1872. They seem to forget that in carry
ing out his policy he was largely aided
by republicans in congress. and that in
rendering this aid they were yiolati1g
this party pledge Of 1892. The MIN
neapoi5 convention declared "the A nali.
can people from tradition and interest
favor bimetallism, and the republican
party demands the use of both gold and
silver as standard money, with such Ie-
sfrlctions and under such provisions 70
be determined by legislation, as will SO.
cure the maintenance of values of the
two metals SO that the purchasing and
debt paying power of the dollar whether
of silver, gold or paper, shall be at a.l
time equal
With this declaration and the actions
of the republicans in congress etaTigg
them in the face, it requires nerve IN
the part OF republicans to spring tie
subject of violation Of pledges. There s
this 10 be said; Ia 1892 the resolutions
Of both conventions were equivoc8l snd
furnished an opportunity for ey.glcn
In 1896 the republicans have declared
squarey for gold Standard al lie
democrats will be equally as explicit for
free coinage, and the candidates OF both
will be held to the letter of the bgrd
The next president, Whoever he ma Va
can be relied upon to obey the order 0t
his party on the financial question III
set forth by the conventions.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

millions by securing these bonds and as
the conscience fund has not been en-
riched to that amount, the conclusion is
they pocketed the money The shape
that the patriotism Of Morgan X Co.
takes is an expensive luxury for the peo-
pie, ard it is to be hoped that it will not
he again put TO the tea. in the near
future, Au old dime Fourth Of July eel
ebration is more demoua.rativo, quite rs
effective, ana is comes much cheaper.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

Mckinley club. This is not surprising.
There never has been time that GER
tain number of Helena men could not be
found to work against any interest, wish
or sentiment of the state that did rot
emenate from or was not centered in that
city. 1t is simply history repeating
itself. These calves are few in number,
it ia true, but they will bleat loud
enough for large sized band. If Hell,
ena can stand it the rest Of tho state can.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26
Judge Benton, so far as he could do so,

Judge Benton, go far as he could do so,
settled the Cree business yesterday, by
diegolving the writ Of haheas corpus that
had been Issued in behalf of the Indiane,
and discharging the officers Of the United
States army upon whom it was served,
lie held that state court had no juris-
diction aud could not interfere with a
United States officer acting under
authority Of United States law, the
latter being the law making al appro-
priation for the deportation. Without
stopping to consider whether the court
was right or wrong in his Interpretation
and conclusion, it can be said that every
rancher in Montana will agree with the
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

Among the Montana men in the east
at present is Judge Buck Of Helena, and
while in Washington the gentleman WAS
interviewed by the Post on the political
situation. He was asked: GLOW will
Montana range itself poIitically?' and
here is his answer: The democrats can
carry the state for silver candidate for
the presidency. The populists will all
support silver ticket and great many
republicans will do likewise. II the
democrats and populis's combiDe on a
state ticket, as seems probable, they can
elect a governor easily. They might
carry the lgslatufe, too, but that would
not be of extreme Importance, seeing
that there is no United States senator
to be chosen this time. Gov. Boies seems
to be the favorite presidential candidate
out our way. At least, we hear more
about him than Of the rest, 1t he gets
the Chicago nomination there is no
doubt of his gaining Montana's vote"
There is nothing the matter with this
talk, 1t properly contains an ''if" and
makes certain results contingent upon
events yet to transpire, and which nc
one can foretell with accuracy. Upon
the outcome of The conventions yet to bo
held largely depends the course that vii
be pursued by the Montana men. II
now looks as though there would be but
two electoral tickets in the field in this
state, the gold and the silver ticket. Az
for state and county officers, ii is rather
early to prophecy.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

1t was cheerful to read in yesterda
dispatches that an unknown sailor j
tackled Champion Corbett aud q
him the hardest battle he has yet ht
That Was what Corbett needed, and il
q pity he didn't get worse. Probably
will if he meets this man Sharkey for
finish fight, to which he has been ch
lenged Having met him in an exhi
ton, it is hard to see what excuse he T
find to avoid facing him in a rIl
The public will not object to read
that a match has been arranged betwa
the men, but it is to be hoped that per
ing an arrangement they will not be
ilicted daily with fight talk. Jim q
bett knows today whether he will or v
not fight Sharkey; if he intends to
him say SO at once or keep his mou
shut
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

The silver mon will have majority of
at least 200 in the Chicago convention.
1t will be rather d hard task for Mr..
William G. Whitney to convert that ma
jorty into minority. The gold men
forced positive declaration for the gold
standard INTO the st. Louis platform.
and from present Appearances the silver
men will be equally positive as TO a free
coinage declaration at Chicago, They
are going there for that purpose
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

The change Of management of the
Montana Central, whether it will or will
net involve the establishment Of general
Offices at thi5 poiat, will surely prove
vi D9le..: 10 the citizens and business
me4 u Great Falls. and for that reason
it ".A ae welcome l. the past all busi-
ness had 10 be transacted through ST
~au.' N the future there will he an Of
dcer here with authority TO make con-
tracts and solve mooted questions on the
spot. Tiers may be other advantages
20 bs -ained, bat this OF Itself is enough
10 make the chang 9 desirable one to
or people.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

1t did not take the Illinois state demo
cratic convention loug TO transact its
business. 1t did it with noatnees and
dispatch. The beauty of that conyen-
ton, like all other silver conventions
was that it knew just the purpose for
which it was created and accomplished
it. Peoria, on Tuesday, was not good
place for eoldbugs and they wisely re-
mained at home. WHAT'S quite as much
to the purpose is that the democrats Of
that state will supplement the work of
the convention by electing the ticket
nominated together With free coinage
electors. Illinois will be found in the
right column election day.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

Tie Minneapolis Journal has ar idea
that the coming campaign will be fought
on the financial issue and that leads 1t
to remark: "One thing is certain. This
years campaigning is gong to clean out
the free silver hereEy, boots and baggage,
or else it is going to place us on free
silver basis within - months" 1t might
have added that the chances at present
are about 16 to | in favor of the latter.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

We READ that Senator Teller brushes
85.de al. mention OF his name as d cau-
IICsat9 for the nomination at Chicago,
and that the silver republicans while
acting IN concert and maintaining a
quasi orgaLiz4 alton will await develop
ments and take no action until after the
other conventions shall have been held.
Inis is wise and honorable course to
pursue, To have launched Teller
movement would have created dissension
and disQliou. His fitness for the ace
ia uncaalenged, the only question is one
Of policy, and it would surely be bad
policy t. attempt TO force him before the
people II tine expense of candidates in
the other parties. BY discountenancing g
the movement Mr.. Teller has indicated
his loyalty to the cause. Events may
yet shape themselves so that he will be
chosen as the nominee of the silver men.
II he 10, it will be az the choice of a
united party, not faction.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

The republicans are nov very adroitly
attempting to introduce religion into the
campaign. y dispatch has been sent
out through the Associated Press stat
ing that the influence Of Archbishop
Ireland defeated proposed \. p. A.
plank in the st. Louis platform. Just
how that can help Mckinley is hard to
see. That the convention was ready to
adopt an A. p. A. plank but for a
threat from the archbishop shows that
it was ready to adopt anything but for
fear This will not catch Catholic votes.
On the other hand. il will not increase
the confidence the 4. p. AS have in
Mckinley TO be told his convention was
dominated by priest. That story is a
two edged sword, and the republicans
are welcome to all the votes they can
make out Of it.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

Among the names very prominently
mentioned as the populist nominee for
president is Judge Henry c. Caldwell Of
the Arkansas district. The Judge is con
cededly one Of the ablest tnen il the
judiciary and has a reputation for integ
rity not second to that for ability. He
is nor in the west and, on being inter
viewed at q le1wood Springs, Colo, few
days ago, was asked il he would accept
the nomination at the hands of the pop.
list convention. To th 5 ne gave a de-
cieiye negative answer, and said further
he intended to vote for d silver man at
the coming election, He thought that If
all the friends Of silver could be brought
together, they would win the greatest
victory for The people since the days Of
Lincoln. The same spirit that actuates
Judge Caldwell is found in the breasts of
all true silver men. They believe that
the time has at last come when victory
is in sight if they but show a
united front. To them the success of the
cause is of greater Importance than an
individual or a party name. How can
the purpose be accomplished, and who is
the best medium is the question? For
the reason all eyes are turned toward
Chicago and the outcome of the conven-
ton. If the platform and candidates of
that gathering are for genuine free coin
age, they will be the rallYing point for
all true professors of that creed. 1t can
not be otherwise. TO doubt this would
be to doubt the sincerity and intelli
gerce of the great masses of silver men
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

The latest issue of the Glendive Ind
pendent is q mammoth sheet of eigt
pages, and is devoted to write 10
the town and Dawson county; its inte
ests and resources. The edition is hand
somely illustrated and the descriptl'
matter up to the standard of literal
merit for which the independent is sc
known. The edition is one of vhc
Brother Widmyer and his constituent
OF Dawson county may we'll feel proN!
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26
SCHOLARS AND TEA ERs.

The graduating exercises of the Great
Falls High school last Friday was an
event Of which all who participated may
feel proud. It was credit to pupils
parents, the community, and above all,
to the teachers. To the young ladies
and gentleman Of the graduating class
congratulations are extended. They
have availed themselves of the educa-
tional facilities afforded by the district,
III a manner that proves that they fully
appreciate the advantages the public
school system confers. Ia having done
this they honor themselves and demon
strata the wisdom OF the state in ostab-
IiehiDg and maintaining popular edu-
cation In another column will be found
report Of the interesting exercises.
There is however, one matter in con-
nection with the Great Falls commences
ment day that ia not generally known,
and may even have escaped the notice
Of some OF the trustees, it is the fact
that in the examinations Of one of the
High school classes exactly the same queg-
tiona and examples were used as were
used for the examination OF candidates
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

Tho west, that is just now go much
deridod 10 the cast aud abused because
OF its defiant stand on the silver ques-
ton, ia etill pretty much in evidence in
eastern commercial circles. Thus we
read in the review of the goods
market in the Boston Wool Reporter:
"The week developed some good recorders
on fall weights from the far western sec
tions, but it is yet early for duplicates
to come in extensively. The first ship
meris of fall goods have commenced
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

Many Of the republican papers in this
section are saying very sweet things Of
them have shown the courage to put
his name at the head of their columns.
The selection of Mark Hanna as chair
to tine impression that this is to be a
Doodle campaign. Possibly they are
waiting to hear from Mark.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

William c. Whitney of New York has
EnalIy consented to lead the Cleveland
B0ldbug democratic forces and will at
tend the Chicago convention for the
purpose Of dictating its policy and nam
ing its candidates, THIS is what be
hopes To -,g bat the chances are he viii!
BE disappointed, From present appear.
arces that convention does not intend to
be Mark Hannaed. 1t will be conyen-
tlo1 ia wa.oh the delegates propose to
haze say. They 90 to Chicago with u
very tirm conviction that Grover CIeve-
land is net the democratic party
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

J. Pierpont MOI gan and another
banker haye been before the senate bond
Investigating committee and, after tell
ing just what all the country knew, re-
fused to say anything about the inner
workings Of The bond sales. Both the
Gnanciers, however, had the immaculate
gall to tell the committee that in their
connection with the deal they were ac-
tuated by patriotic, not mercenary mo
tiges This ia cool 1t ie known that
the Morgan syndicate realized several
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

ItUay he oa!y straw but when tine
Citizens Of Livingston tuIn out en- masse
with bands and rockets and speeches
and notices such as "name the Office
aoj it is yours" to Welcome Congressman
Hartman SO they did, it would appear
that free coinage bad lew friends left
IN eastern Montana. The Mckinley
ahOutors can pat this in their pipe and
smoke il.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

The sale Of the $3l, 900 of Great Falls
bonds was made yesterday TO d. B.
Hatcher, IA resident of our city, at par.
1t was expected that a premium would
have been realized, but the small
amount evidently deferred eastern pur-
chascrs .rom bidding. The gentleman
from Spokane, who came here to give
us lessons in finance was ruled or The
people Of Great Falls have had some
rather costly experience in dealing with
that claes of outside bidders and do not
want any more of it. il does not pay.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

among IN any or the silver repu DlIclDe
who arc naturally earnest and euthusias-
tic in their support Of Senator Teller
there is still feeling that he should be
nominated at Chicago. Mr.. Teller does
not share in this feeling. 1t would be
illogical. The Chicago convention will
be made up of delegates representing Il
great party with a complete organiza-
ton, The ante convention campaign
has been waged for d principle, not an
battle from start to finish and, frorn ap
pearancce, the silver mon have won the
victory. 1t can hardly be expected; in
fact, it would be Inconsistent, that
as an organization it should sur
render tho fruits of its labors
to anyone outside it's own ranks.
There is neither excuse nor justification
in asking that it should do SO. On the
other hand there is every reason why
the silver republicans can endorse the
nominees Of the Chicago convention If
they are for free coinage. The gentle
men who walked out of the st. Louis
convention declared that the continu-
ance of the gold standard meant the
utter ruin Of the country. that until sill
yer is restored there could be no perma-
mont prosperity, and to accomplish that
restoration they would subordinate all
other issues and lay aside temporarily
all other convictions and render service
TO the cause in any manner or in any
place that would aid in its success. In
the light Of this declaration there is no
good reason why they should not join
heartily in eiecting the Chicago nomi-
nees. If they do otherwise they will
stultify themselves and become prime
movers in an effort to break down and
defeat the great principle to which they
have proclaimed their unselfish allegi-
ance.
1t will hardly be questioned that
Judge Goodwin Of the Salt Lake Trib-
une is an earnest, Jealous republican,
and free coinage man. TO those silver
republicans who think that Mr.. Teller
should be named at Chicago, we CON-
mend the following from the Salt Lake
Tribune OF a day or two ago:
at does not seem possible that the
democrats at Chicago, in case that con-
vention shall be controlled by the silver
men, will nominate Senator Teller for
the presidency. 1t would be against ali
precedent. 1t 1872, the so-called inde-
pendent republicans the original mug
wumpe, nominated Mr.. Greely, and one
faction of the democratic party endorsed
the nomination. But then the party
was catching at straws and had 90 hope
Of success ia any event. But, If the sill
yer men al Chicago control the Conven-
tion, they will, as it seems to us, surely
nominate democrat, They would not
hope by nominating Senator Teller 10
gain as many republican votes as they
would lose democratic votes
This is the opinion of 4 man of large
experience in political affairs, who is g
loyal partiZan OF Senator Teller, but
whose sincerity il advocacy of silver,
causes him to,.ay aside all personal con-
sjderationg. His deliberate judgment ie
that free coinage would not be benefited
by the nomination Of Teller "a Chicago,
and he does not hesitate 10 say SO.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

Montana democrats will be in evidar
at Chicago, Hon. w, A. Clark, who 81
probably bo chairman of the delegate
has secured as headquarters handst
apartments in the Auditorium, saij
be the finest and most available in(
convention city, This fact, togitL
with the large excursion that viii J
from the state, cannot fail to aidl
cause Of silver and on the side to a1g
tise the state, for each man who att9
will surely meet and make friends,
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

decision and declare that it is good law,
These nomad pests have bothered the
people go long and SO persistently that
they are perfectly willing to waive any
technicaities to got rid of them. There
fore they will applaud the army on1ce-s
Tor packing them across the border, and
the court for finding Il way to sustain
the act,
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

and fair number of deliveries for the
west are now being made" Thus we
see that in spite of the hard times the
west is still able to 60 into the market
and give large orders for fall goods, For
this, however, we are not indebted TO the
manufacturers in the east, who would
bury us and all Of our industries if they
cOula
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-06-26

The democrats OF Montana have met
in state convention, adopted a declara-
ton OF principles, elected delegates to
The national convention at Chicago and
adjourned. The platform is stra ght
aud pointed on the silver question and
the men who framed it and those whom
they represented mean just what they
say. 1t will be s2cn mat the delegation
consists Of W. a. Clark, S. J.. Iausrr,
T.. ID. Mats, VI. G.. Downing, j, NJ.
Fox and Paul A. Fasz. They are all
sound to the coro on the silver question,
There is no Straycll among them. They
can be relied upon to express the senti'
ments of the democrats OF Montana, and
if, unfortunately, walll0ut should by
any mishap be necessary they will walk.
With the exception Of Marcus DAILY the
ticket represents the suggestion made by
The TRIBUNE ten days sgo, 1t is a mat
ter Of regret that that gentleman did not
see tit TO accept the honor, Tor had he
permitted the use Of his name his elec,
ton was assured. However, it is good
ticket as it stands and the gentlemen
upon ii will give good account Of them
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