The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-03-17
IT'S NOT THEIR PLAN
MissOula Republicans Are Not Dis
posed to Be HOggish.
DO NOT WANT EVERYTHING
They Are Willing to Give Two Of
fees to Eastern Montana and
VIII Help Elect Those Cam
didates-The Ticket.

Missoula, March 16.-The Ravalll Re-
publican continues to make sport of the
Missoula state ticket and in so doing,
does grave injury to the republican
cause. The fact that here in Missoula
there are so many patriotic republicans
who are anxious TO serve their state
should not be made subject for ridi-
Guile by the rural press. AS the Stand
ard has already stated, as a result of
a careful canvass of public opinion,
there is no disposition on the part Of
Missoula republicans to be hoggish ana.
after due elaboration, il has been de-
cided TO leave the two places on the
state ticket to be filled from Eastern
Montana These two places will lie
those of lieutenant governor and super
intendent of public instruction. That
ought to be enough TO keep peace in
the republican family. This city will
see to it that the other places un the
ticket are properly filled.
The boom of Senator Smead for gov
ernor still booms. After several days
spent i'm Butte and Anaconda last week,
Mr.. Smead is back at home saving
wood and outlining a policy by ponder
ing upon such grave issues as the
school book question and county divis-
ion, upon which he is regarded as au-
thority In Missoula's list of favorlte
sons the name of Senator Smead is at
present at the head. as his boom seems
TO have had a more vigorous start than
some of the others.
This does not signify, however, that
there is any idleness in the boomers
of the other local candidates. on the
contrary they are all very active and
are reasonably sure of success. 1t Is
only that the candidacy of Senator
Smead seems TO have struck popular
chord. To-day rumor has IL that there
is another addition TO the list of Will
ing republicans from most unexpected
source. Charlie Hall. il is said, has re-
turned to this city converted, like Colo
mel Marshall to the doctrines of the
republican party. 1t Is unnecessary
10 state that the acquisition of such
clever politician as Mr.. Hall from the
democratic ranks will be hailed with
ioy and the converted democrat Will be
honored with some reward. Mr.. Hairs
familiarity with the work of public Of
fees will make him a strong member OF
the Missoula state ticket and he VIII
probably be given an important posi-
ton on that list which promises to be-
come famous.
1t is cruelty wrong to treat facetious-
" this desire on the part of Missoula
TO serve the state well and faithfully.
While IL is true that the absence from
the city of these favorite sons VIII be
keenly felt, yet they will be spared for
the sake of the state and the city VIII
endeavor to struggle along without
them during the terms of their state
offices But the papers of the state
should not misjudge this movement.
There is nothing selfish in II. II Is
prompted and inspired solely by de-
sire to be of service TO the state. That
II is not a selfish movement is shown
by the willingness with which two
places on the ticket have been left va
can't. when they could have been filled
satisfactorily right here in Missoula.
The Missoula state ticket is in the field
10 stay and to win. IL Is composed of
good men and men who will serve the
state we'll
Just how the ticket will be made up
has not yet been fully decided, but II
will be something like this: For gov
ernor, w. ii. Smead: for lieutenant
governor. some east side man; for sec
rotary Of state. F. w. Jones; for treas
urer A. b. Cook; for auditor, G.. +.
Boos; for attorney general, j. *. Wood
or NJ. l.. Crouch: for associate justice,
F. C. Webster; for superintendent OF
public instruction. some east side man.
There is no desire on the part of local
republicans TO name the east side can
didates. That would be selfish and this
movement is not that sort Of scheme.
The east side may fill the two Vacan-
cies as IL sees fit and Missoula will DO
its best 10 elect them with the rest Of
the ticket.