Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-06-27
our OF REPUBLICANS.

I
Republican prospects in Montana were
never brighter M a careful, prudent
course along conservative lines portend
a splendid victory at the polls. |
Not only have the issues of the national
campaign adjusted themselves to the
advantage OF the republican party, en-
abling hat organization to maintain the
prestige Of its by-gone years, but condi-
tions in Montana are especially favora-
bic to a glorious triumph at the polls.
Montanians keenly realize that while
the hard times which afflicted this state
-four and five years ago were due to the
blunders of the national Democratic ad-
ministration, the present prosperity en-
joyed by the state is just as readily
traced to h wisdom of our republican
rulers.
From every business standpoint, past
and present and future. as we'll as from
all considerations Of progress Inc pa
triotism, the national republican party
is entitled to and will undoubtedly re-
ceive a great majority Of the votes in
this state. ~ /
The only danger which may confront
the republicans Of Montana dies In the
possibility of bad generalship in steer
ing the political craft through the break
ers.
4 The dQnnnnrofio no ,~fv in khic ac%o "a Hou
! gone to pieces on the rocks of dissen-
sion, n is now confronted by party
problems which cannot be satisfactorily
adjusted to meet the eEigencies of q
hard fought campaign.
That party is hopelessly split, and al
never recover its former prestige until
its discordant forces shall have been
wholly eliminated.
Aside from it's internal quarrels the
democracy of this state is in no position
to meet one of the most prominent is
sues of the coming political contest.
Mr.. Bryan intends to make a specially
of the antitrust cry. yet the democracy
in this state is tied hands and feet and
is utterly powerless to wage war against
their combinations Of capital.
ALI the antitrust legislation ever
! passed owes its existence to the republic
can party. and in this state the issue
promises to become an important one.
The democrats will seek to defect the
fight to the silver question. realizing
~, A. ,,AAo~ 1olrlnCcpooc m, tho tr,,cf ic-
sue, with MI. DAILY at the head of the
largest trust ever organized.
Though the silver issue is dead, and
none have been more active than the
headers of the democratic party in push
ing it to the rear, 1T will be used to
make medicine with in Montana and
r other silver states.
! Under such conditions 1t will be the
NIT the republican party to the inlu.
l ences of the trust, as far as possible, ii
e order to neutralize the issue in this
: state. y
n If successful to any degree they will
Y ito h extent give themselves the bes'
n of the fight in the forthcoming cam,
paign.
With the trust issue practically elm,
mated from the campaign. the democrats
e would hope to secure local advantage
o In the fight in this state, of great valu1
/, to their plans to secure the Legislature
and the courts.
3 Upon the loyal republicans OF thi
l. state, men who look beyond the presen
il to the possibilities OF the future, must Ii
the responsibility OF preventing any I'm
fortunate political ENHANCEMENT whic
Il will rob the republican party Of 1t
prestige as the champion and defende
e of the common people.
l0 Let every republican do his Who'll
H. duty, and obliyious to the machinatior
3. of either wing of the democracy all
W straight for the goal OF victory and Ii
H. redemption of the state