The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-01
Butte Department.

We eAtend expressions OF our SINGER
gratitude and unqualified admiration. an,
express the hope that through their heroi
EFFORTS the cause OF the people will win
triumph In the national democratic con
Vention-to which the people of the silver
producing west must go for the hope ane
encouragement.
In the administration of local affair.
we demand economy. impartiality, public
spirit and an intelligent regard for the
interests OF all the people without regard
/ 10 party. faction or political utilization.
We favor the paving of the principal
thoroughfares of the city as an improve
ment sorely needed and without which
the metropolis of Montana presents a
condition not in keeping with the magni-
tude of Its trade or the advanced en-
hghtenment Of its citizens.
And should the people decide upon such
Improvement we promise that in the
event OF democratic victory the republi-
can policy OF awarding contracts to the
highest bidders will not be adopted.
The republican convention having
thrown down the gauntlet and demanded
comparison between the democratic and
republican administrations, and the
surest evidence of merit being the praise
of an enemy. we would call attention to
the following comments from the republic
can organ of this city. which were pub
nshed soon after the retirement of the
last democratic administration:
Mr.. Dugan gave the city the best ad-
minsistration of which he was capable II
ne made mistakes they were no more
than other mayors have made. He was
attentive to his business and insisted on
a proper performance of duty on the part
OF his subordinates. He made an impair
tial presiding officer and was most cour-
teous In showing the new mayor how to
start the machinery in motion. He retires
with the best wishes of the people for his
future success"
In order that the contrast may be en-
phasized, the democrats of Butte, not de-
string TO appear prejudiced by partisan
bias. but aiming to be faultlessly fair, will
accept the authority of the republican or
gan for the character of the republican
administration which now challenges
comparison. The republican organ, speak,
ing of the republican administration SAYS:
The Butte chamber of commerce can
aid the substantial interests of this city
In no more effective manner than by pass
ing resolution calling upon nine-tenths
OF the city officials to resign or else re-
questlng the press to refrain from pub
fishing the proceedings of the city coun-
Gil.
we venture the assertion that there Is
not city In the United States where
such disgraceful proceedings are tolerated
as were witnessed last night in Butte's
very common council.
Good citizens of this community re-
CARELESS alike of creed and politics blush
at the spectacle presented.
What Is the use of the chamber of
commerce seeking to induce men of
means and enterprise to settle in Butte
when the Butte papers are forced to
events which show a condition
OF disorder and riot at weekly council
meetings.
The worst enemies of the city could
ask nothing more satisfactory to them
than the row reported in the morning pa
pers.
There is not a dive in the city where
such language and such conduct would
not be instantly stopped by the police
Never in the widest days of Alder
gulch when the law was dened and gov
eminent was a farce did the men intrust-
eo with the preservation of the peace and
The regulations of public affairs mako
such exhibitions of themselves.
This city is nearly 20 years old. II had |
all sorts of men for mayor and all sorts
Tor aldermen. but never did 1t present
such a spectacle TO mankind as IL did
asst night.
"On behalf OF the decent citizenship of |
Butte, In defense of it's reputation. for
me protection OF its property. the Inter
chamber
81 commerce and upon the Christian min |
sters of Butte to use their influence AMI |
AXE such measures as will put an end /
% the rule of Ignorance, prejudice and 1
hatred In Butte. The business men Of l
Butte are here to do business and build /
ip the city. The workingmen OF Butte /
ire here to work for the peaceful sup
bort of themselves and families. The nun
sters are here to labor for the salvation
he blessings OF liberty. Political parties
ire here TO insure good government and
he proper use of the public funds Yet
men charged with public duty and sworn
o its performance comported themselves
asst night as though they were a delcga-
ion from Five Points. New York, mr.
angling for a prize6ght. instead of the
representatives. or law and order in an
american city.
This newspaper cares nothing for the
rejudices of race or creed In this COM
nunity. Every mans conscience is his
wn. But no man has a right by MS
onduct or utterances in official stati1n |
threaten the peace and dignity of the
ity. to jeopardize private interests or to
iscredit the community In the estimation
the outside world. Life is too short and
rosperity too fleeting to warrant such
onduct in public officials as will imperil
ither.
The good citizens of Butte have n SOL
mn duty to perform at the next munich
al election. They view with mingled
hame and indignation the present mis-
overnment of this city. The
rosperity of Butte and its reputation in
he East is the issue involved in the pres
Mt agitation. and this newspaper sum-
ions every loyal citizen. regardless OF
ace, politics or creed TO use his infiu-
nee for the restoration of reason ana
w and Justice In the management of this
ty's affairs"
With this republican estimate of the
tuaton, which. God forbid that we
hould paint in colors, more discreditable
the community which is responsible
'r the officers elected. the democrats Of
ute submit their cause to the intelli-
ent. patriotic, progressive voters OF the
~ and pledge the nominees OF this COLI
rntion TO faithful. public-spirited, con-
'ientious performance of public duty. IN
he interest OF reason and law and Just