The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-10-18

Thomas II. Carter opened the state CAM
paign in Silver Bow county last night at
the Auditorium in mastery address to
1000 interested and enthusiastic voters.
Ex-senator Carter made remarkable
effort and held the large audience until the
last word fell from the former senator's
lips.
1t was an eloquent, plain and forceful
statement OF the political issues now pend
ing. coupled with an unanswcrablc and in
dispuiablc argument as TO the best way for
the people of Montana to meet aud decide
them. While the senator was polished to a
degree and never II loss for a word his
speech bore the unmistalablc ar-ma,ks OF
an mpromptu address. 1t was spontanc-
ous outburst Of cloqucncc.
ID. ]. Charles acted as chairman Of the
meeting. In calling the meeting together
Mr.. Charles euogized the republican party.
II IS pleasure To look into the eyes of
such an assembagc and there is a meaning
III this gathering. II means that Butte and
Silver Bow county will stand firm in the
support Of the republican party aud uphold
the hands OF the present national adminis-
traiion."
Remarks by G. M. Bourquin.
When MIR. Bourqun was introduced he
at once secured the attention OF his hear
ers by eulogizing the name OF President
Roosevelt In referring To the coal strike
which, he said, was now about settled he
thought that il was too soon 20 review the
settlement.
But, as American citizens, we can take
~ IA. .I..
is due TO the wise and patriotic efforts Of
President Roosevelt. through his inter-
eession the miners have secured Just rec
ognition,"
Mr.. Bourquin then discussed local qles-
liohs and urged the voters 10 support tho
local ticket.
Senator Garter then came forward and
was received with loud cheers and many
protcstations OF favor.
In opening his address. Mr. Carter said
MS immense audience Is an inspira-
tion. II recalls the good old times Of high
political ideals in Silver Bow county. II
bciokens return 10 the political faith Of
Dye gone days when Silver Bow recorded
ITS vote as the banner republican county
OF the great Northwest.
The Phalanx OF Labor.
The army Of laborng men who ioiled
here in the last days Of the territory and
the early days Of The state, stood as n
mighty phalanx for the party Of patriotism.
progress and protection. IN those DAYS
Questions OF interests to all the people Of
our common country were considered in
our pnolic meetings, discussed by The press
and talked upon the streets with force.
freedom and intelligence.
Then as now, the population WAS made
up IN about equal proportions Of natiYe
born and naturalzed citizens. From the
crags and cliffs and restful glcns Of Scot
land; from the fair fields and industrial
centres OF England and Wales; from the
green sod OF Old Ireland from the sunny
rance and smiling Italy; from stalwart
Germany, Austria, Belgium, Holland. Nor.
way Sweden, and in word from an the
countries OF Europe, industrious men as
1embleh here to stand shoes to shoulder
with the men Of Amc' = prlh in an
honest struggle to bette l. Ie condition of
each and all while laying the foundations
of sovereign state consecratcd to free
dom ard universal equality before the
,aw."
Division Among the Democrats.
In speaking Of the division of the demo-
cratic party in Montana Mr. Carter said
that the old party Of calamity had become
SO demoralized that an old Jacksonan
democrat could not discover single rec
ognizablc feature.
lie then proceeded.
Men in the copper mines on the thou
sand-foot level were in sympathy With the
sheep herders on the plains the factory
hands OF New England the lead miners OF
Idaho and the tOiers everywhere The ua-
tlonal spirit pervaded the camp The gem
cral welfare was the concern Of each and
all. Controlled by generous sentiments
and lofty patriotism Montana threw off
the swaddling clothes Of the territory and
entered the union as 4 republican state.
Since that happy event we have en-
countercd tempestuous times Dsclairnirg
any intention Of placing the blame on any
individual or class of individuals il il
sufficient for us to reflect tonight upon The
fact that in many Of the counties Of The
state, and in this county particulary we
have descended from the broad national
spirit Of former days into petty strife and
contention, distasteful to all and unworthy
Of any citizen Of this or any other section
Of the state
We Have Deoenerat 3D.
"From the elevating discussion Of great
principles affecting The present and future
generations, we have observed the substi-
tuition Of doctrines Of hate, ill-will and
fshmongcrs lingo
For the erect independent. self-reiaot
citizen of former days, We have obserYed
as a substitute the purchased hircings and
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