The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-20
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c~iarnation.
Resolution. and Platform.

The nomination was also made by &C
~clarnation.
Resolutions and Platform.
Chairman Mats Of the committee on
resolutions read the following ringing
resolutions. which were received with
thunders of applause. which was long
continued.
The democrats OF Deer Lodge county
in convention assembled hereby pledge
their faith anew to the t~ime-honored
principles of the democratic party as
taught by Thomas Jefferson. Andrew
Jackson. Samuel ]. Tilden and William
J.. Bryan. We believe in the principles
set forth in the Chicago platform OF
1896. and assert that the free and I'M
limited coinage OF both gold and silver
at the ratio of is to 1 and independent
ly' of the consent or cooperation OF any
other nation. Is the paramount question
in our politics. and must continue 10 be
80 until bimetallism is restored. We
denounce the republican party for its
false professions of friendship for silver
through an international agreement.
while secretly planning for the perma-
nent establishment of a gold standard.
The time has gone by when the true
friend of bimetallism can ally himself
in any manner with that party. the
prosperity of our state. as well as the
whole country. depends upon the proper
solution Of this question, and until 1t Is
accomplished, we pledge our loyal, I'M
ceasing support to the cause.
We congratulate our fellow-citizens
upon the successful conclusion OF the
late war with Spain. We glory with
them in the victories OF our arms upon
the land and sea. We salute the flag as
Il waves over Moro Castles. in Cuba
and Porto Rico, and as IL floats from
T. LnHIA~ Wa
rejoice in the courage and patriotism OF
the boys from this county and state.
! who responded to the country's call TO
arms and faced the perils of the field.
the camp and the hospital. We con-
denim in unmeasured terms the criminal
incompetency of the war department or
the present administration that left u
soldiers TO starve in a land OF plenty
and without proper medical attention in
inhospftable camps. A rigid investiga-
ton of these charges Of in~competency,
/ corruption n fraud Is demanded for
the sake of humanity and good govern
ment.
We send greeting tonight to the boys
from Montana who have been mustered
out OF service. and TO those who stlli
bear arms for Americas honor In the
Island of Iuzon. We bid them godspeed
i'm their mission of humanity, and that
they may soon return TO their families
friends and state, own with honors
for themselves and their country.
The democratic administration OF the
affairs of Deer Lodge county has com
mended itself 10 the public as wise, just
and economical. our county officers
have proven competent, faithful and
obliging. And this convention conf
IDENTIFY submits its candidates TO the
action of the Deer Lodge county vot-
ers, as gentlemen who will always be
found serving the best interests OF the
entire people Of the county
The report was adopted unanimously.
The Central Committee.
Colonel O'Leary moved that a county
central committee of IS. with John X
Toole as chairman, be appointed. Mr..
Ouigley thought the job too large a one,
The question being called for, however,
he will announce the committee
tomorrow morning through the col
umns of the Standard, as he explained
that it would require a great deal OF
careful consideration
Township Ofcers.
on motion of J. r. Walkup the selec'
ton Of candidates for township offices
justices Of the peace and constables. was
left over until next Monday night. wher
each township delegation will select it'
own candidates.
The State Delegation.
J. r. Toole. chairman of the commit
tee on the selection OF state delegates
reported as follows:
We, your committee appointed to Sc
lect delegates to the state democratic
convention to be held in the city OF
Anaconda Sept. 81, beg leave to report
as follows:
Delegates Alternates
A. Harrity. Talbot