Fergus County argus., 1900-10-10

win undoubtedly carry with II many
close congressional district, and there
by insure Republican house, But
should The party fail la thisit is ofstill
greater Importance lEut the senate ma
jority bc made stronger in order that it
may hc in control two years hence
when another congressional election
occurs There will be many changes in
the senate in the next three years
and Republicans must he alert lest their
majority DC wiped ont altogether.
If every Republican will do his duty
Montana will continue to be represent
ed in the federal senate by members of
the party of progress and prosperity.
But aside from the national aspect of
affairs the people of this state are con-
fronted with one of the most moment
Gus senatorial elections that has ever
taken place in the history of the Re
public 1t is a situation that has never
presented itself before in any state of
the Union and one that could not exist
with any prospect of success in any
other state Of the Union hut Montana.
and just why the manhood. the integ-
rity and dcccncy of this state should be
held in utter contempt and unconcern
is n mystery.
Here is a man of vast fortune. having
obtained with his wealth everything in
this world that was conducive to his
happiness save one goal While he
claims a residence in Montana for po-
litical purposes he spends most of his
time in New York or Europe. Ills
wealth being comparatively so much
greater than the population of Montana
he intends to use it illegally and lille
ultimately to accomplish the last and
greatest ambition of his life, the pro-
curing of seat in the United States
senate. Though rejected, repudiated
and convicted as a briber and perjurer
before one of the highest tribunals in
Christendom, he returns to Montana to
seek "vindication' at the hands of an
outraged people-a people priding itself
in civic decency, in morality and Chris
tianity. Could any man who did not
possess the wealth of u Golconda or a
Monte Christie have the brazen face to
make such request? Could such a
man without his millions find hirclings
To do his dirty bidding? Even men
who claim to be followers of the meek
and lowly Jesus. "who had not where
to lay his head" stand ready TO do his
dirty work and "vindicate" him in his
diehonorable methods.
This mans private quarrels do not
concern the people of Montana. Must
the manhood and womanhood of the
whole state be dchauched in order that
he should overcome his personal enc
mics? The people of this state owe him
nothing. He has taken more out of il
than he will ever put back. While they
might have worshipped him and sang
his praises for acts of philanthropy
they must, il honest, speak of him with
heads bowed in shame for the infamy
henped upon this young and struggling
commonwealth, that so greatly needs 9
helping hand from those whom fortune
and her resources have favored.
Today the people of forty-four state'
are looking to Montana to wipe out tn,
shame that is being fastened upon her
Let us hope that there is virtue enough
left in Montana to do it.
In their desperation and anxiety L
hide the faults of their master the Clarl
organs have raised false cry agains
the Republican party of this state. Blu
it stands on the merits of its great rec
ord and the able and honorable mel
placed in nomination. 1t has no ALI
ances with either faction Of the Democ
racy. When the time comes TO nomi
nate United States senators they viii
be found to be men of high ability ant
character, who will be a credit to tn,
state in Washington.
To make their election sure see tina
your representatives for the Legislature
are elected. w. A. Hedges and Alex