Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-09
TINE EDITOR or THE EAGLE INTERVIEWED,

STATE OH MS hntl-eNphnSlOn VIEWS.
THE EDITOR or THE EAGLE INTERVIEWED.
Editor Johns OF the Eagle was in
Helena last week and Sunday norm
ing's Independent contained an inter
view with him in which the editor
INDUCED in his usual "pipe dream"
about the political status and horo-
scope OF Fergus county politics. He
impnrts the information to the indie
pendent representative that the
Garter Republicans are running
things with a high hand" and that
it was the Carter influence exercising
"such n spirit OF intolerance that re-
suited In the unseating OF Representa-
tive c. c. Long from the Republican
county convention the other day."
and INDUCES In n lot OF similar rot
which II so familiar to the people OF
Fergus county. As a matter OF fact,
while Mr.. Carter stands well with
the people and the Republicans Of
Fergus county, he nor no one acting
in his interest had anything to do
with the "unseating" OF Representa-
tive Long. 1t was the voluntary act
nj Republicans controlled by the
highest personal and political mo-
tives. Mr.. Carter had no interests to
conserve. Then Nlr. Johns goes on
to tell all about the Republican leg.
lslative slate and displays his usual
ignorance Of facts and disregard for
the truth. As for Hon. Wa Hedges
being forced upon the convention"
he will be renomlnated by acclama-
ton and elected overwhelmingly II
he consents to run.
But II Is when speaking Of Demo-
cratic prospects and harmony that
the Eagle man shines. Asked whether
the Democrats were united In this
county he said:
They ire ns n matter OF fact in
better shape than they ever have been.
The local differences that may have
appeared We're for the larger part
but the disagreement between indi.
viduals on minor matters and will
not be carried into ageneral election.
Those matters have been adjusted,
anyhow. We feel harmonious and
encouraged. Even the Republicans
concede that Bryan will carry the
county again without any trouble
and as we are getting ready for the
county and state tickets, | believe
we will carry our full share Of that"
1t will be news To learn that the
differences In the party have been
adjusted" When did the supporter,
Of the Democrat and Eagle get to.
gether? Some of those who have ne
use for the editor of the Eagle viii
play into his hands in the hope ol
getting al office. But there are 9th.
ers who will not. The fact that the
shcriff's office is giving the legal no,
tices to the Eagle looks rs though
Mr.. Shaw was weakening. but he 4,
mot the only pebble on the beach
But Mr.. Johns is sly and cunning
lie Is in for p~aciticatiUn until he get,
what he wants. He says;
1.-The friends Of Louis Landt are
bringing him Outforcounty treasurer
and he will make n strong run for tn,
place. Among the candidates talked
Of for the Legislature are Matt Regain
Il. G. Abbott, OF Gilt Edge. and Davit
Hilger, who made the race for stat,
senator two years ago. 1t was q
good race, too, under the circum
stances, for IL was made against in
vincible odds. He even carried tn,
precinct Of STANFORD against Robson
but IL wasn't In the cards for any
Democrat to win against the mar
the Republicans had named. Tn,
Others are strong men In their sec
tions, too, and will make the rae,
interesting, whoever IL chosen tC
GO on the ticket
The reference to Mr.. Landt will b,
regarded as satirical. The editor ha,
1t IN for him as well as Mossrs. Rcgar
and Hilger. lie would give all o
them lukewarm support. For com
missioners Mr.. Johns m j. |
Corbly, Perry Westfall Of Stanfor,
and j. Z. Barnes of ''Philbrook.'
He places Mr.. Barnes residence n
Philbrook to make him available
As a matter oi fact he has been n resi-
dent OF Lewistown for the past sever
years and has disposed OF all his in
terssts In Philbrook. Mr.. Corbly ant
Mr.. Barnes are both residents OF Lew
istown and the party will not con
sent to the taking of all Of the candi
dates from this place.
The statement that Republican,
concede that Bryan will carry TIL
county again Ia absolutely false. Oh
the other hand Republicans are Ger
tain that the Mckinley electors vii
win by IA handsome majority. Mr.
Johns should go further away from
home to he interviewed. The peopl,
are on to his game OF bluff.