Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-19
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delegates from each ward select a candi-
date for alderman and name q committee
a The report was adopted by unani-
nous vote.
George r. Davies was chosen assistant
secretary by. reclamation. Delegates
thompson and Patterson were appointed
to escort Mr.. Davies to the platform.
The committee on resolutions and plat
form presented the following:
At the approach OF his city compaign.
h forerunner of those political transact
lions Of wider scope which will, in this
closing year Of the present century en-
gage the earnest and sOlicitous consider
alton OF all good citizens, we congratu-
ate the republicans of Silver Bow coun-
~, and OF Montana upon the harmony
and unity OF purpose prevailing amongst
rhem, and predict hat with their united
strength-their solid phalanx lined up
undlmlnished by a single schism or fac
ton, a glorious victory will be achieved
at the polls. n the republican party of
Butte city, in convention assembled do
enthusiastically declare it's allegiance
70 the wise and patriotic administration
OF William Mckinley. We do most heart
ny endorse the idea of expansion and de-
clare that it is our belief that the islands
of the sea brought under our sovereignty
can be wisely governed by this, the
greatest n best government on earth.
Inat the best interests of our new pos
sessions will be subserved by carrying
TO them our benign laws, our scheme Of
puDilc education, and u system of en-
i1ghtened liberty. That by retaining the
territory wrested from tyrannical Spain
IN the successful prosecution of a war
6 IN the Interest of human lights
we not only assist those heretofore unen-
llghtened people, but open up markets,
encourage and extend our
: ira no a NH III = nt1 49, 49, -A-- -
the enjoyment Of that great prosperity
trough back to the nation by the o, es-
emit wise and able republican adlninistra-
tion, and that we have unboulded con-
fdence and trust that the republican
party a successfully formulate and
carry Y such a plan of government for
our new possessions that will be a last
IN gbenefit to the inhabitants thereof.
Realizing that whenever there Is any
wise and beneficial policy to be inau-
gurated \ carried to effect in this
n iiean Dsr and m for this da country e n ~. the repub,
rapidly advance the interests CT 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 Ge-
ceive the people, achieve office and off,
cfal spOils.
Confident that the good name of the
state will best be served by the an
nouncement to the state n nation that
the good conscience of Butte has once
more redeemed the city from, democratic
m1srule, we urge Upon all good citizens
who believe in the enforcement OF law,
that it is their duty to rise in their might
and proclaim their liberty 10y voting the
republican ticket, and we pladge the
nominees of this convention to act. when
elected, for the best interest of all the
people. and to provide a progressive and
sensible administration Of municipal at
fairs: and that the sanitary conditions
of the city shall be improved: and all
and regulations looking to the MAIN
tenance Of the health of our citizens be
rig:dly enforced. g.r
We realize that the laborer is worthy of
his hire and we note with approval the
well organized, and orderly conducted
campaigns that are carried on by the
unions of this city for a more equitable
adjustment of their hours of labor.
n republican party Of this city.
county and state have always stood for
a free ballot and a fair count, and we de-
nounce in unreasonable terms the demo-
cratic disposition to %cOlOnize election dis
tricts and their constant endeavors to in
fuence voters by the use of money and
gold bricks
We congratulate the people of this city
and state that the two factions of the
democratic party whose political history
diIu CoHuuct Wnetner acting Jointly or
severally, has been a strain and reproach
upon the fair name and fame of Mon
tana. nave at last turned states evidence
against one another, and that their corrupt
and demoralizing assault upon the inde-
pendent manhood and integrity of this
commonwealth is now exposed before all
men; and we call upon all good citizens,
of whatsoever political faith hitherto. to
Join us now in scourging them from their
communicating rule.
The report was adopted by rising vote
mid much applause.
The aldermanic candidates were then
chosen as follows by reclamation and
much enthusiastic:
First ward-W. H. Oliver.
Second ward-Robert TAFT,
Third ward-P. j. Boland.
Fourth Ward-D. w. Tilton.
Fifth ward-Al Congdon.
Sixth ward-George w. Andrews.
Seventh ward-John M. Evans.
Eighth ward-O. j. Mcconnell.
The following ward committeeman were |
selected by acclamation:
First Ward-J. c. Oliver.
Second Ward-Eugene Carroll.
Third Ward-W. H. Winters.
Fourth Ward-Judge J. c. Sullivan.
Fifth Ward-Frank McWilliams.
Sixth Ward-J. B. Halter.
Seventh Ward-George r. Davies.
Eighth Ward-W. r. GalIick,
On motion of Judge Harwood a vote |
OF thanks was rendered Dick p. Sutton |
for the use of the theater.
me central committee was empowered |