The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-06-29

course. EVERY man must solve the
question for himself. II his Judgment
and his conscience permits him TO be-
come a supporter OF the gold standard
In the face of his belief In blmetalhsm,
II he can reconcile with his sense of
right an utter repudlation OF one of
the fundamental principles Of the par
ty OF his state. and his adherence 70 a
system OF finance which Is Intended and
confessed by its friends to produce a
continuing scale OF falling prices for
all OF our products. then he will give
his support to the candidacy OF Mr..
Mckinley. II on the contrary. his judg-
ment, his reason and his conscience
dictate that he remain true and faith
full to the principles and precepts which
have constituted the basis Of republican
faith In this state for years. he will
cast his vote for the electoral ticket
which will. In my Judgment be nomi-
mated to procure the election OF Henry
NJ. Teller. Mr.. Teller Is a platform In
himself. His record as a protectionlst
Is read with pride by every advocate
OF that great principle. In all the
years OF his public and private life.
even hts opponents, who know him.
have none but the highest words OF
praise for bis splendid patriotism, his
undaunted courage. his fidelity and In
tegrity to every cause in which he Is
enlisted.
As leader of the bimetallic forces of
this country he Is the natural and log
ioal candidate for president OF the
United States. In his personality and
his record are contained the principles
for which republicanism In Montana
has stood al the sponsor and champion
for many campaigns In the past. and
for which 1t now stands.
To the end that abundant opportun-
ity may be given to republicans who
differ from my views upon this ques-
ton. to present their objections and
organize against those views, and to
have them fairly considered by the re-
publican convention which will assem-
BILE for the nomination of state officers
some time this summer or fall. / give
notice now that. IL my home county
OF Gallatin, honors me with seat In
the state convention as a delegate. that
/ shall present to that convention
resolution instructlng the electors TO
be nominated by II 10 vote for Henry
NJ. Teller for president. and for no
other man who Is not In favor Of the
free and unlimited coinage Of silver at
the ratio of i6 to 1, and also instructing
the present representative OF the Fifty
fourth congress that in the event the
election should be thrown In the house
Of representatives, that he shall vote
for Henry NJ. Teller, and for no other
man who Ia not uneQuivocally In favor
OF the free and unlimited coinage OF
silver at l6 to |. This will present the
Issue squarely to the republicans OF
Montana. 1t will give abundant op-
portunity for the expression OF the
various opinions on the question. ana
the convention can decide II for itself.
And in view of the fact that the ques-
tion there to be decided is a question
OF principle. and not of either men or
methods. / frankly concede the right
of any man who differs with the ma
jority of that convention In Its deter
mipation TO decline 10 be bound by II.
I have no doubt myself as to what the
decision OF that convention will be.
My unbounded confidence In the good
faith and sincerity OF the republicans Of
Montana forbids me to believe that
they would repudiate the plain and
uneauivocal pledges Of the party made
In its various state platforms In the
past In favor of bimctalllsm and pro-
teotion, but on the contrary that they
will In spite Of the allurements OF
promised political patronage on the
part OF the gold standard advocates
and the gold standard agents Of this
state. remain faithful TO principle and
let public patronage go where II Will.
Every Indication now points TO the de-
feat OF the gold standard at the COM
ing election, and that carries with II
ali the ofYicial plums which are held as
temptations to men 20 desert principle.
But " those Indications have been
misrcad by me. and II the gold stand
ard nominee should be elected. for one.
7 prefer 10 be a private Citizen. maan-
taining my self-respect, and Yielding
continued allegiance 10 the principles
which I deem essential TO the prosper
ity OF the people represent. than to
yield those principles and forfeit that
prosperity as the price of political
power. Much as II would gratify me to
be able to aid In giving remunerative
places In the public service TO the
many friends that am proud to claim
in this state. I believe l am doing
them a greater service by standing
firmly .or the principle which. In my
Judgment, will give additional employ
ment to labor. Increased profits to pro-
ducers, and consequently give added
impetus to the prosperity and happl-
ness OF all. Very truly yours.
Charles s. Hartman.
"Bozeman, June "a. 1896"