The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-01-26
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on preversion of meaning-(see first
sentence)-a doubt -(see whole arti-
cle)-and finally a DISCOvERY-that
the writer "exposed his hand by not
showing it." This il logic for you.
And a column editorial by the pub.
Usher ENDORSES these "views. A
waiting world will welcome them
considering the endorsement. :
1t will be eusy to see that IN the arti.
Gle headed "a Bird's-Eye View nc
reference whatever was made either to
Montana or to Yellowstone county.
The conditions. described were common
to many sections Of the country, and
especially during the year 1895. 1t ID
a matter Of history that the republican
family fell out in that year and that
silver was the exciting cause. lii that
year it was a national issue, and that
issue was settled in that year. It was
conceded that silver republicans were
responsible for defeat Of state and local
gold republican tickets. Up to this
point it is presumed Judge Fraser and
his friends will concur, just in a GEN
ERAL way, Of course, without regard
to locality. In '9s, neither gold nor
silver was an issue, not in q general
way, Of course, but it was definitely
made SO il this particular County Of
Yellowstone. in the State of Montana,
$751;" and the republican ticket (Which
was neither gold or silver, but just re-
publioan) was ambushed at the polls
and a democratic representative and
state senator sent to represent the
county in the legislature that elected a
democrat to the United States senate.
Does the judge deny that this il his.
tory? And does not his promptness in
taking issue lead to the suspicion that
he may. perhaps, have had q slight
inkling Of the ambuscade? He was not
there himself, Of course, for the Judge
is known as a stalwart republican, al
ways bearing the sweat and burden Of
the day in the whole party's interest!
And what flashes the soul Of the
judge the most ia the lacking identity
Of the writer. Never mind that.
you wouldn't need a signed
endorsement" Of the multiplication
would you, before You would
view it without suspicion? Or, an
would you say it didn't cut
figure? Now let VI talk Of some.
thing else.
The principles for which Judge Fras.
or aud the writer both worked and
voted in '98 have won. and u grateful
country accepts the resulting benefits.
The age Of fighting windmills has
and just as the "bloody shirt"
issue served it's time aud went out Of
business, so, also, should past differ
enoes in financial opinions be allowed
to sleep in peace, aud republicans work
with a common purpose.
Party success is impossible otherwise.
The national central committee does
not specify any distinct brand when it
ALL republicans to cooperate
it, and its language is broad aud
generous. 1t does not encourage fac.
tional differences, realizing that they
only breathe new life into past mistakes
and fan the fire Of party discord. When
we do this, We only play into the hand
the enemy and become, to all intents,
lis accessory, and lose identity as 70.
publioans. These suggestions are made
;hus early in the season, before tho
aeat Of the campaign has affected mems
Judgment, and are given in tho best Of
The old party has arranged for
! grand pie .walk-the invitations are
nut, and if the judge and q few others
won't play in the republican back yard,
he proceedings will have to go Oh just
he same. The elephant will lead the
tnissyear, and all his friends are
wanted in the line of march. Get as
lear the front as you wish, but don't
ny to stop him. He won't 90 round
He may step on them, but he
Won't stop to consider small obstacles,
md his friends will protect him from
,eing hamstrung from the rear. 1t Is
earnestly wished that the party in this
tate and county might harmonize its
i%fferenoes and redeem itself. All of
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