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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

Gently installed equipment in one of
his mills costing a million or more dol
lars when he discovered some better and
more modern equipment to take it's place.
In each case it may be said the motive
was prompted by selfishness. but 1T was
the sort of enlightened selfishness that
always and inevitably benefits the public.
In innumerable ways the competitive
system. with all its faults. has thus con-
ferred benefits upon the public no less
Valuable because they happen to be in
direct and perhaps unintended.
+ But in such cases as those we have
Just mentioned public ownership might
conceivably have INITIATED against the
interests of the public. To make the case
concrete let us suppose that the street
railways of this city had been owned by
the city and that the question of SUBJ
shutting electricity for the cable had
come up before the municipal authori-
ties. One of two things might have
happened. Either the clamor of certain
taxpayers against burdening the city
with the enorous expense of the change
might have forced the authorities not
to carry out the Improvement or 1t might
have been passed in such form that
certain politicians on the inside would
have made millions out of it, while the
pubic would have found that the new
service was wc0sse than the old. The
dishonest admi.istra ton Of pubic MtiH
tics must be taken INTO account just as
much as the di honest administration OF
private interests. But If that were not
so-:f. in fact, public ownership insured
am absolutely honest administration-the
experience of public ownership in Eng
land shows that it often results in check
ing initiative and preventing the adop
ion of improvements and new inventions.
In TELEPHONY says a correspondent of
the London Standard, I'VE are ten years
behind the times. thanks to the postoffice
monopoly. The whole effort of the de-
partment seems to have been devoted to
avoiding the responsibility of providing
a telephone service itself, and at the
same time preventing any one Else from
doing 1t. Fearful of it's telegraph mono
Poly being touched. it has. to save a
probema teal loss of a few thousands a
year. inflicted on the mercantile commu-
nifty oisa.t!'ities the loss through which
must be reckonei by hundreds of thou
sands. And to this loss must be added
that of the manufacture industries
which supply the necessary apparatus
We grudge good profit where it is due
We legis,ate so as to cripple good pro-
fits. and then. having cut off the chief in
cen i.e to push and progress. wonder how
We do not get them"
All this does not prove that public
ownership is undesirable. but it empha-
sizes the wisdom of opposing any at
tempt to adopt it before it can be made
| practically worl1a ble.-New York Tr,-
bune.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

The republicans of the city of Butte in
convention assembled, view with pardon
able pride the past history of the repubi-
can party. and feel assured that SUCH
past history is guaranty of its future
actions.
We begin the twentieth century with
republican national administration, ut
whose head are the two great repre-
sentative American citizens. William
Mckinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
We arragn the democratic party of
the city of E-ltte for it's utter misman-
agement and incompetency in the affairs
of municipal government, as shown by
their utter disregard for public health
furnishing to US nothing but dirty
streets.
For their contempt for public morals,
as shown by the open and notorious vio-
lations of law in the city of Butte.
For their lack of a proper apprecia-
tion of the advance movement Of the
twentieth century in public morals and
good government. as shown by their in
competent and inefficient police regula-
tions in the city of Butte.
For their inefficient police officers who
have become but the mere political ma
chine of the present administration. as
shown by their open and fragrant advo-
cacy of politics rather than the atten-
ton to public duty.
For their failure to provide suitable
OF iinances to improve the condition of
the community, thus failing to insure a
condition of advantage to which every
citizen is entitled.
For their open and notorious disregard
of the fact that public Office is a
public trust. as demonstrated by the
fact that the present democratic city
administration believe that "a public
office is a private snap"
The republican party as in the past,
assures the citizens of Butte that in the
future it's actions. and the actions of it's
promises. if elected to office, will follow
those principles of government which
are best calculated to advance the inter-
ests of the city of Butte.
We favor the better enforcement Of
law. and the advancement of good order
and morals Of the community in which
we live
We are in favor Of clean public thor
cuehfares.
We favor a police force made UP of
connetent persons.
We favor municipal improvements
such as will make Butte "the metropolis
OF the west"
We favor the enactment of such or
CinanCeS as Will deal justly with all
persons. whether in private or business
life.
We favor the enactment of such or
Girances as will levy just and equal
TAXATION upon all persons engaged in the
GONE class of business.
We favor the principles of government
which would select public officials be-
cause of their efficiency rather than be-
reuse of political pull"
To the end that these principles of
government may be put into operation,
we ask the co-oneration and support of
every citizen of Butte to secure the cleo
ton &c the republican nominees of the
convention.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25
THE INDEPENDENT VOTERS.

There is in Butte. as in all cities. an
element known as the independent
voters. These gentlemen are not aligned
with any political party but exercise the
right to vote for any candidate whose
election may seem desirable. without
reference to the ticket that candidate
may be upon. To this element the re-
publican ticket this spring ought to ap-
peal strongly. 1t stands for the very
things that these independent voters say
are paramount. 1t stands not only for
an honest but a capable city government
and for efficient service in every branch
of the administration. 1t opposes the
idea that "a public Office is a private
snap" 1t stands for municipal improve
ments and all those things that will make
Butte a clean, attractive, progressive
American city in which every resident
can take a pride.
If the independent voters want these
things, if they want honesty and ettici
ency to be the test for every man who
would fill a position in the city admins
tration, how can they support any other
than the republican ticket?
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25
DtNGWALL WILL RECOVER
But Moulton, the Assailant, Is Still
Violently Insane.

New York, March 25.-The condition
of A. w. Dingwall, who was shot in
Pabst's restaurant on Friday night by
young Robert Moulton was reported last
nig..l in Roosevelt hospital to be favor
able. The physicians in charge say that
no disquieting change has come over the
patient and although the bullet has not
been extracted yet, all symptoms point
to rapid recovery.
There has been little change in the con-
diton of r. H. iMoulton, the young man
who shot Dingwall. With his physical
system shattered almost beyond hope by
the use of morphine and kindred ex-
cesses, he lies in a semi-comatose state
in the prison ward at Bellevue hospital
His mother. who is on her way to this
city from Springfield, Tenn, is expected
here today. Not till after the two have
met will the doctors be ready to give a
definite opinion whether or not their pa
tient will regain his reason.
The doctors say that Moulton is virtu-
ally insane at present and it is impos-
sible to predict what steps will be taken
by justice until some improvements in
his condition.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

specifically, pledges them to continu-
ance of those methods.
We sincerely believe that the people
of Butte are tired of that sort of gov
eminent. We believe that they want an
efficient. business like administration.
and with that a police department in
which they can take pride Such things
are not likely to come, for the reasons
stated, from another democratic admins
tration which is practically pledged
against them. They are certain to come
if the republican ticket is successful, be-
cause that party is pledged to them.
The Inter Mountain stated Immediately
after their nomination, that it had not
word to say against the democratic
nominees personally, and it repeats that
statement now. But we do say that the
republicans have a matchless ticket and
that the candidates stand upon a plat
form pledging the things that the city
most needs and that the people demand.
The democratic press cannot find flaw
in the republican ticket and so far have
it's success. All that is necessary to make
that success certain and the victory one
of magnificent proportions is for every
republican to do his duty from now until
next Monday. 1t will be week for good
work for the city and for the party.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25
SOUTH PACIFIC HURRICANE.
Many Ships and Lives Were Lost i,
the Storm.

Victoria. B. c.. March 25.-The mail
from Suva brings details of a great hurri
cane which recently wrought much havoc
in the sount Pacific. The storm which
swept over New Caledonia and especially
on the east coast. was the worst for
years. Two large sailing vessels and
steamer were aost. The steamer Hero
was driven ON the rocks near the harbor
of Kouaka, and foundered.
The bark Amelia Kane was swept to
disaster on the coast at Tchoo and the
new four-masted ship Vile du Havre,
partly loaded with niclkle ore. was
stranded at Noumea. where she soon
broke up. The loss OF life, It was feared,
would be large.
Tonga and Fiji also suffered, the former
island the most. AT Nukuolfa among the
small crafts wrecked, was the kings
yacht. The master dost his life in the at
tempting to save It. A good many coast
vessels were wreAed 1t the Fyjis and
other damage was done. The island Of
Aatuku was skept by tidal wave and
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25
ONE wEEK FOR GOOD WORK.

e>-e week from today the voters of
Butte will determine what kind of an
administration the city is to have dur
ing the next two years. The campaign
d so brief that every republican ought
to devote some portion of this week to
the good cause. In the absence of meet
ings parades and the snowy features
of campaigns. there is still much to be
done, and one primary duty is for every
republican, every friend of good gov
eminent, every believer in progress and
improvement. every advocate Of clean
streets. to show his interest in the sue
cess of the republican ticket Every can.
didate upon it is worthy of loyal support.
They were all selected because of their
fitness to fill with credit the positions
for which they have been nominated
They are all men of recognized ability, of
the highest integrity. They have the
best interests of this city at heart and
will discharge the duties of their various
ofilcers with an eve single to the WELL
being Of Butte.
Aside from the excellence of the candi-
dates. there is an important issue in
volved. The democratic convention saw
fit to endorse the present administration.
with its record for inef1iciency, for slip
shod methods, for demoralzed police
department, for dirty streets and a gen.
eral disregard for the welfare of the
city. Upon that platform the democratic
candidates stand. and this, in effect if moi
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25
QUESTION OF PUBLIC OWNERSHIP.

Although the state or municipal owner
ship of public utilities has not yet reach
ed the point where it can properly be
called a burning question in this country.
the interest in it has grown psrceptibly
in the last ten years. Many intelligent
men believe that. even under the most
unfavorable conditions that obtain today.
the public ownership of many utilities
would be a success; and a still larger
number, while deprecating any preMa-
ture experiments. believe that public
ownership is sure to come in the not dis
tant future. They say that all the com.
pex tendencies in the political and induss
riial word point in that direction. arind
that men who are striving with more or
lss success to make themselves kings
of monopoly under the competitive SYST
tenn are unconscious'y leading up to The
point when the people will decide that II
a few men can administer the utilities
of the country for their own personal
benefit the state may administer them
for the benefit of all the people They
so further, indeed. and say that in some
cases we have Quasi-public ownership
OF utilities now. when an unscrupEous
political boss succeeds in controlling
grsat corporations and perhaps even in
AASA W tiiS tAiCoN VI uOS.
ii e lega2Lati0n. Would it not be much
better they ask. for the state or city in
such cases to assume the legitimate con-
troll of these utilities for the benefit OF
the pubic than to low a boss to control
them illegi imat e!y for his own benefit?
But enc point appears to be ;gnared by
the advocates of public ownership. and
tspec a''y by number of noisy unthink-
ing p, rsons Who tho,d that putlic owner
snip would Of Itself Immediately bring
about an Industrial and social mil1en-
MUM. To hear some of these people talk
CT rather shout, one would suppose that
public ownership would in some mySter-
i3us way to make anges OF the men who
would be called upon to administer Il
AL seltiShness. Incompetence and dis
honesty would at once disappear as if by
mage. ard the widest dreams CT the
tabled Utopia would be realized. The
public. in fact, would get an absolutely
perfect service for the lowest possible
cost. The point which these people al
ways ignore. however. Is the possibility
that the elimination of the competitive
system by puo,ic ownership would prac-
t:caily result in a service to the public
which. though it might be honest. would
be inferior and slipshod. After Install
ing it's cable system a few years ago, at a
cost of millions Of lars, the Metropoli-
tan Street Railway company. of this
ciy. soon deci eel to substitute the cleo
trc system for it. not primarily, perhaps.
because it wanted the public to have the
hest possible service. but because it wish
ed to head off any possible rivals who
might offer a better service. So also Mr..
Carnesied:d not hesitate to tear out a re-
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

ANACONDA REPUBLICANS.

The republicans are nominating ex-
ceptionally strong municipal tickets in all
the Montana cities this spring.
The convention at Anaconda on Sat
urday adhered to this rule, and put set
of candidates in the field that ought to
bring out the full republican strength
and create much enthusiasm.
DR.. H. w. Stephens. the candidate for
mayor, is a representative citizen,
thoroughly familiar with public affairs
and enjoys the full confidence of his
community His popularity with all
classes has been attested many times and
will doubtless be demonstrated again
in a more striking manner than ever be-
fore. on election day.
For the important Office of city treas
urer. w. w. Harper. a solid business
man, was named. The contest over this
nomination was very spirited, and the
convention chose a man upon whom all
can unite.
r. j. Hayes, the candidate for city
magistrate, is a very popular man, and
the choice in this case Sc ms to have been
as happy as in the others.
The aldermanic ticket ought to be en-
tirely satisfactory, as the gentlemen
upon is are all widely known, thoroughly
practical and know just what the city
needs.
With such a ticket and strong plat
form, the republicans Of Anaconda ought
to sweep the field.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

Judge Sullivan hasn't an interest in the
world that is not identified with Butte.
When elected mayor he will devote his
secure for the people the greatest pos
sible measure of prosperity. His election
will mean an uplifting of all the stand
ards. No friend of Butte should miss the
opportunity to vote for such a man as
Judge Sullivan.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

Judge Sullivan is the kind of man
that the city needs at its head just now.
He understands just what Butte re-
quires as wen as what can be attained.
and will bring to the Office experience,
practical wisdom, honesty and no other
ambition than to serve the city we'll. Fl
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

The people of the eighth ward ought to
take am especial pleasure In voting for
Joseph Bryant on election day. or
course he wiz be elected. but the larger
his majority is the higher will be the
compliment paid him and he deserves
every vote he can get.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

The Forsyth News advocates a move
ment in that thriving Montana town to
secure a Carnegie library. Why not?
The libraries are being passed around.
and there is no reason why Forsyth
should not secure one of the prizes.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

The Select Order OF Democratic Voters
was out again this morning cleaning up
the streets. The exhibition will continue
daily, between snow storms, until next
Monday. The street cleaning machine,
which can do more and better work than
the entire order, will remain safely
housed until after election -
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

Speaking of the future, the Washing
ton Post remarks that ''the Hon. Grover
Cleveland proposes to be in a position
to cough every time 1904 is seriously men,
toned"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

The people Of the fifth ward will not be
INDUCING in any experiment If they elect
Joseph Archambault as alderman. He
has been tried and found worthy. Send
him back to the council by a bigger ma
jority than ever.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

Charles Mclean evidently knows more
about lodging trouble than he does a'bou
divine healing.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

The republicans return thanks to the
Miner for it's instructions as to the man.
illegally registered from voting. but the
information is unnecessary. The arrange
ments to that end have already been
perfected.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

Lieut.. George Wedekind is a splendid
representative of the young men Of
Butte. and will make splendid alder
man. The people Of the third ward will
be consulting their own interests by
electing him.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

B. E. Ca,kins. the republican nominee
for treasurer will get a larger majority
than he did two years ago. He is en-
titled to it. zone good term deserves an
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

the head apostle of the new idea. the
gifted young Mr.. Adams. has come to
grief in Boston for distributing little SOU
The outlook for the mans shirt waist is
therefore altogether discouraging.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25
WOLCOTT DENIES TT.

New York. March 25-The Tribune
says Ex-senator E. o. Wolcott of Colo
RADIO, has written letter to a friend in
Washington, denying the story that he
was to enter President McKinley's cab
met
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

Good local government is what the re-
publicans are fighting for in this cam
paign. How can,any true friend Of the
city oppose them on that issue and vote
to continue the present methodist
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

The candidacy of Robert F. Turner for
police magistrate is one that appeals to
al classes. This is an important office,
and it will be in safe hands if entrusted
to Mr.. Turner.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

Nicholas avoided war with the British
in China, but seems to be enjoying
first-class imitation of that article in his
own capital. The reign of "the prince of
peace" promises to be attended with con-
siderable blood letting. =-
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

If the people of the first ward elect
Thomas Kelly as alderman. they will be
sure of having in the council a represent
tative who is devoted to their interests.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

The shirt waist for men Is not likely to
make any Roadway this season. Not only
do the real swells look upon the novelty
with much GOODNESS. but We notice that
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

Henry Kroeger is one of the most USE
full aldermen the city has ever had. The
city needs the benefit of his experience
for two years more.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

Hayes Cannon republican candidate for
alderman for the fourth ward is entitled
to the loyal and enthusiastic support Of
his p,r'v Sre that he gets it and is
elected
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25
OUR ANNIVERSARY.

The complimentary expressions from
both of our morning contemporaries re-
garding the Inter Mountains anniver-
sary edition are heartily appreciated by
this paper. Only from big and generous
newspaper, in the truest and fullest
sense, could such a notice as the follow
ing from the Anaconda Standard come:
In celebration of the twentieth ami
versary of it's birth, the Inter Mountain
appeared last evening in festive pages,
which were tasteful in design and at
tractive in appearance. The edition paid
especial compliment, in many illustra-
tons, to Old-time citizens who have been
the Inter Mountains daily companions
i'll Butte during the twenty years that
were rounded out with yesterdays birth
day number. Twenty years in the life of
Montana newspaper mean much both
as a measure of time and in point of ex-
perience. The Inter Mountain has ample
reason to congratulate itself and to be
congratulated. Easily it holds the lead
as an evening newspaper in this part of
the world. and it's admirable birthday
edition is in living witness of modern
mechanical appliances. a gifted editorial
staff and progressive spirit.
The always enterprising Miner says:
The Miner tenders it's since congrat-
ulatiOns to the Butte Inter Mountain
| upon the occasion of its twentieth an
niversary and compliments it's after
noon contemporary upon the really fine
edition with which it observed the
| event. 1t was commemorative of the
events of two decades ago, when the
Inter Mountain was launched upon the
newspaper sea, and showed at the same
time the wonderful advances made In
the printers art between then and now
1t was an edition that would reflect
credit upon a much larger establish
ment in a much larger city than Butte
The color work was particularly good.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

Char'es Caddy. republican candidate
for alderman, should be given rousing
by the voters of the second
ward.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

The interests Of the city might be
safe with any party but with the repub-
licans they will certainly be safe.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

In pointing with pride. democracy's in
dex finger seems to have swerved around
tc the future.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

The getaway made by Schlatter's imi-
tator last night was alone worth the price
of admission.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

for a Clean, HONEST, progressive admins
tration.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-25

over one hundred houses were blown
down or swept away by the incoming
waters. Many lives are reported lost.