The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-10-29

ed with the people OF the state, and
people have come to Ike them and
to IKE the principles which they
stand for. In every city where they
have appeared, halls have been too
small to accummoJa ate tie vast throng
which came out to hear them. Often
hundreds cs peo:le We're turn.
away. This wa: notably the case
at Anaconda, Missoula, Granite, Butte
and Belt. The enthusiasm mani
tested at these meetings eclipsed any
thing in the previous political his
tory of this state.
But Hogan and Kelley are not the
only speakers advocating the princi-
pies of the Independent Democratic
party, who have conducted wonder
fully successful meetings, there is
Charlie Hartman that indefatigable
little worker whose popularity with
the people of the state has grown
each day. His eloquent exposition
OF the principles of the Independent
Democracy have everywhere met the
greatest favor. GOV. Smith, too, has
Deen greeted with immense throngs
and his work has been remarkable.
Senator Mats, the most eloquent or
ator OF them all, has neglected his
own campaign in Deer Lodge county
10 present to the people OF this state
the true situation Which faces them.
Then there are a host of other faith
ful workers who have been ON the
jump every day in the interests of
that sort of democracy which they
Deneve will save the state from the
Corruptionlsts who are attempting
to further belrasgle her fair name.
In marked contrast to the magnifi-
cent ovations rendered the lndepen-
dent democratic speakers have been
the fiO.ts and freezes accorded the
Clark speakers, if speakers, indeed,
they can be called. Toole is the only
man among them all who can talk
Ind it is clearly evident that his heart
is not in the game. He does not
enJhuae as OF old, and it is perfect
y apparent that the burden of Clark
and Doodle is too neayy for him. Toole
holds meetings as a matter of course.
ne sings his little song and then
goes 70 bed. He mas to do that be-
cause he is a candidate for governor;
ne does not do it because he wants
to or because he likes 1T. Then
there's Donovan. Donovan drones
wearily along and abuses everybody
and everything except Clark and Don
ovan to the extent of a couple of
hours every night Sometimes he
has fair audience when he begins,
but he never has when he quits. Cald-
well Edwards is worse than Dono-
van, if that be possible. Edwards is
absolutely the most miserably unin-
teresting and tiresome man who ever
addressed a public audience in Mon
tana. Clark himself has entered the
campaign, and daily reports shows
that frosts have been accorded him.
Some people go to hear him out of
curiosity but more go because they
know that after reaching the proper
key, wine will begin to flow. Sometimes
Clark las he did at Bouluer, give a
grand free ball after the meeting.
Such things, of course, will attract the
young and gay, but sturdy citizens
who want to hear the issues discussed
intelligently in order that they may
cast their votes the right way, do not
care for them and they are about as
helpful to Clark's forlorn cause as a
pair of white elephants would be. OF
such men is Clark's corps of speakers
made up. There is not a single good
speaker or prominent citizen among
them. Honest people do not care to
take up the burden of briber. The
republicans have put some good men
on the stump. Suave Mr.. Carter and
fiery Col. Sanders are among them
Senator Mantle too has made some
peeches, and T.. ID. Weed, and others
have done considerable going about.
Republicans, with the possible excep-
tion of Sanders, talk McKinleyism
and prosperity, and abuse Bryan.
Sanders, however, touches spot near
er home to the people of Montana He
handles Clark ungloved and is reward.
ed for it by the hearty endorsements
he receives at the hands of his au-
| ditors. Another matter of moment
that has developed during the past
| week is the bringing home to Clark, in
| a measure, at least, his illegal regis
...ethods. Already in this city
are two of Clark's heelers in Jail for
perjury and it is not unlikely that
more arrests will be made. Both ar
rests were made at the instance of the
republican central committee. Both
the republicans and Independent cen
tral committees in the counties where
Clark's repeaters have been at work,