Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-23
REPUBLICAN RESOLUTIONS.

A. the approach of this city campaign,
the forerunner of those political transac-
1ions of wider scope which VIII, IN thlS
closing year of the present century. en-
gage the earnest and solicitous consldera-
tion of all good citizens. we congratulate
the republicans of Silver Bow county
and of Montana, upon the harmony ana
unity. of purpose prevailing amongst
them. and predict that with the united
strength-their solid. phalanx lined Up
undiminished by Il single schism of fac
ton, a glorious victory will be achieved
at the polls.
HI republican party of Butte City In
convention assembled, does enthusiastic
cally declare it's allegiance to the wise and
patriotic administration of William NC
Kinley. We do most heartily endorse the
idea Of expansion and declare that " IS
our belief that the islands Of the sea
brought under our sovereignty can be
wisely governed by this. the greatest and
best government on earth. That the best
interests of our possessions will be sub
served by carrying them our benign laws,
our scheme of public education, and our
system of enlightened liberty. That by
retaining the territory wrested from tyr
annical Spain in the successful prosecu-
ton Of a war waged in the interest of hui
man rights. we not only assist these here
tofOre u~nenlightened peoples. but open up
markets, encourage and ex-
tend our trade and thus aid the western
states in the enjoyment of that great
prosperity brought back to the nation by
the present wise and able republican ad-
ministration: and that we have unbound
ed confidence and trust that the republic
can party can successfully formulate ana
carry out such plan of government FOR
our new possessions that will be a lasting
benefit to the inhabitants thereof.
Realizing hat whenever there is any
wise and hanpipiDl nOlicV to he lnau-
gurated and carried to effect in this
country. and for this country, the re-
publican party must do it. We conf
IDENTIFY proclaim that the republican
party of the nation will more apidly
advance the interests of silver than the
discordant and divided cohorts who,
under various banners, now pretend to
advocate the free coinage of silver in
the west. gold standard in the east,
and all. With one object in view-to de-
ceive the people, achieve office and Of
fetal spells.
Confident that the good name of the
state will best be served by the n
nouncement to the state and nation thai
the good conscience of Butte has once
more redeemed the city from democrati;
misrule. we urge upon all good citizens
who believe in the enforcement of law
that it is their duty to rise in their Nigh
and proclaim their liberty by voting thu
go -" W. IANNAo
nominees of this convention to act Wher
elected, for the best interest of all the PEG
pie, and to provide a progressive and sen
sible administration of municipal affairs
And that the sanitary conditions of thu
city shall be improved: and all laws ant
regulations looking to the maintenance
of the health of our citizens be rigidly en-
forced.
We realize that the laborer is worth.
of his hire and we note with approval tn
well organized and orderly %conductet
campaigns that are carried on by tn
unions of this city for a more equitabl
adjustment of their hours of labor.
The republican party of this city
county and state have always stood 70
a free ballot and a fair count. and w
denounce is unreasonable terms tn
democratic disposition to COLOMBO cleo
ton districts and their constant en-
deaVOrS to influence voters by the us
of money and gold bricks
We congratulate the people of this cit
and state that the two factions Of tn
democratic party whose political histor
and conduct, whether acting jointly @
severally, has been a stain and reproac
upon the fair name and fame of Nor
tana. have at last turned states evidenC
against one another. n that their col
rupt and demoralizing assault upon til
independent manhood and integrity {
this commonwealth is now exposed b.
fore all men; and We call upon all goo
citizens. of whatsoever political fait
hitherto, to join us now in seourging the
from power and in rescuing this air cit
and state from their communicating rui