Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1896-08-06
SHOUP IS ALL RIGHT.
Idaho Senator Writes In Favor of
Mckinley.
pecites the Great Achievements Of tine Party--
Warming Against Deceptions Of
the Democracy.

BOISE CITY, IpA., July E.-Thecon-
test in this state between the bolting
Republicans led by Senator Dubois.
and the Mckinley Republicans, under
the leadership of Senator ShOup,
was fairly inaugurated by the issu-
ance of address tonight by Senator
Shoup, as a member Of the national
Republican committee. The address
which was issued after conference
with the leading Republicans of the
state, is as follows:
To the Idaho Republicans:-Itealiz-
that the integrity of the Republican
party i'm this state is endanged by
conflict of views upon the subject OF
bimetalism, a principle long cherished
and OdvOcated by a majority of the
Republican party, but respecting the
best method of accomplishing which
there has always heen a diversity of
opinion, it is deemed wise and patri-
otic at this time tn set forth n few
facts which may serve to direct the
conduct of unwavering Republicans,
and inspire i'm the hearts of thefalter-
ing a renewed loyalty to the grand
est political organization known to
the history of this government.
No political party has yet succeeded
i'm formulating creed which in all
particulars met the unqualified ap-
proval of every member OF the or
ganization, and no party is likely to
arise within the lifetime of this gen.
Grafton that can hope to attain to
that degree of perfection. There
fore, each individual citizen, sensible
of the imperfectiOns of all human
contrivances should associate him
self with that political party which,
i'm its aims. professions and achieve
ments reflects most nearly his own
ideas of correct and successful gov
ernment.
The question which confronts the
Republicans of Idaho today is this:
Ought we to sever our connection
with the national organization be
cause it is not in strict accord with
many of us as to the best methods
of establishing bimetallism?
This is the sole subject of difference
between the national party and the
Republican party of Idaho. Is that
difference sufficient cause for aliena-
ton? believe not, and, moreover,
l am firmly convinced that within
the Republican party rests the best
promise for the cause of bimetalism
On the other hand, what assurance
have we that abandonment of the
Republican party will contribute
anything toward the desired result!
Only this: A naked Democratic prom
Use made in the face of the fact that
but recently, though Democracy was
In full control of every branch Of the
government, it made no effort in that
direction. Shall we repudiate the
wisdom and integrity of the Repub
licap party beause Democracy, sink
ing under the weight Of its own mis-
takes. graspe1 wildly at silver, while
trade:policy? Ought we for one mo
ment tOcOntemplater erenunciation o
party every page Of whose history
is a record of splendid achievement
and unequaled success, to enlist un
der the banner of an organization
which has proved itself singularl.
Incompetent i'm every respect save Onl,
as breeder of disaster?
1t is my profound conviction tina
when the intelligent Republicans q
state have carefully and calmly con
siderd the situation, they will con
clude that they cannot afford t.
make the sacrifice requisite. They
cannot afford to incur the risk
which abandonment of the Repub
Ilican party at such a time as this in