The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-07
IT DIED A QUICK DEATH
Republicans Would Not Indorse
the Citizens Ticket.
NO FUSION WITH CLARK
1t Seems Likely. However, That the Nc
Kiniey and Silver Republicans Will
Unite on a Fusion Ticket
This Afternoon.

After caucusing in secret for two
successive nights. the republican dele
gates met last evening in convention
TO which the public was admitted.
When the secret caucus OF Wednesday
night came to an end the republicans
were in a frame OF mind opposed to
any kind Of fusion. and IL was the UNI
meet last evening n proceed to the
nomination OF a straight ticket. All
day. however. the efforts to effect a
combination OF all classes against the
democrats went on. The efforts were
not successful, apparently. but IL seems
very likely that there will be a fusion
effected between the Mckinley repub-
licans and the silver republicans to-
day. The silver republicans nave re-
fused fatty and absolutely to enter into
n combination or coalition which
planned the giving of any recognition
10 the Clark democrats" either on
the legislative ticket or anywhere else.
They told the Clark people that they
represented nothing-they did not even
have a party name. They were willing
10 treat with the Mckinley republicans
or the popuists. but would have MOTH
INK ~ uO WIN lut tUlircdItfS VI w. ~.
Clark.
That ended the movement for a cit
liens ticket which should include all
fragments of parties in a fusion against
the democrats. The only recognition
the Clark people got vas in the populist
convention. where they were accorded
the nomination for state senator. In
the republican convention last night
they were understood to be represented
lx~ eAA ..Ata EAr .a IIs.lvl. o..
senator. Mr.. Hinkle has been the
strongest advocate for a fusion with
Mr.. Clark.
BY its action last night the republic
cans have refused the fusion offered by
the silver republicans. but have made
a unite offer which will probably DE
accepted by the silver republicans. At
the convention of the silver republicans
eight candidates for the legislature
were nominated and candidates for
county clerk. county attorney AND as
SCISSOR. At last nights convention OF
the Mckinley republicans IL was de-
cided TO nominate a state senator. six
representatives In the Legislature and a
sheriff. county clerk. coroner and coun-
~ attorney. 1t will be seen that both
parties have nominated candidates for
county clerk and county attorney. so
that IL fusion Is effected the silver re-
B0DAAtdh 1dlaladNtG ~ AutEt pIllttS
will be expected to withdraw. 1t will
also be necessary for the silver repub-
licans to draw on two candidates for
the legislature. Neither party has
named any candidates for county treas
urer. surveyor. public administrator.
auditor or superintendent of schools.
These are TO be dickered for in the con-
ference to-day.
At the opening OF the convention
Malcolm ellis offered a resolution
changing h order of business so as to
nominate in order a state senator, six
representatives to the legislature. sher-
in. clerk and recorder. oroner. county
attorney. one justice OF the peace and
constable in Silver Bow township, two
justices and two constables for South
Butte. two in Meaderville and one in
Walkery1lle: that a committee of seven
be named to confer with other political
organizations in regard TO fusion. and
the convention adjourn to Z o'clock Fri
day evening.
Judge James Dingevon moved 10 ia
BILE b above resolution. William
Thompson rose to debate the question,
but was ruled out of order. The motion
90 table was lost. 2s only voting in favor
of IL. The resolution was then debated
at great length. Charles X. Leonard
spoke strongly in its favor.
1T Is TO the best interests Of the re-
publican party" he said. by taking
this action no power is taken away from
you as delegates. You will have the
same privileges Tomorrow night that
you have now. There may be develop
ments within the mex "a hours Of which