New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-17
THE PASSING THRONG.

Paris Gibson. United States Senator from N1ns
tana. came over from Washington TO confer wita
his colleague. Senator W. a. Clark
DEMOCRATS on matters of interest TO the S1ats
NEED SAFE they Jointly represent Seen at M
CANDIDATE. Murray Hill Senator Gibson sadJ
II a little surprised at ths
selection OF St Louis as the place OF holding tho
Democratic National Convention. view OF tha
fact that the thrOng OF exposition visitors viii UNI
douotedly crowd upon the hotel capacity al thu
time fixed for the convention. bat presume tha
choice influenced BY sufficient political
consideration. I hope the convention will adopt
Will invite result with which the party is not
entirely unfamiliar. hope and believe strong
safe. fearless fair minded candidate viii be named.
II Will not DO 70 nominate any one but sALe
portant to DC tntrusted President that lacks
that quality. He must be fearless TO do the right
We have plenty OF available timber. The sentimenr
nizes the vital Importance Of carrying New-Yorks
and there VIII De disposition 20 yieid to NeS-ao LS
ing Of the material interests OF Montana, Senator
Gibson added: But few people in the East or even
our own State appreciate the Immense territory
within the boundaries OF our commonwealth. anu
developed resources. The area OF Montana is aooGs
equal to that OF Japan. and while Montana nag
5OOoo.OO0 Our mountains are rich in minerals, but
the agricuituraI possibilities are Infinitely greater.
The msTn5Sn h. Hoe waters and sne brod 1Ds
arid plains. and they may be made richly produce
increasng the conservative element Of our popuIas
ton that this vast territory be peopled by tho
sas show, the wealth producing power Of agri..
yielded vast amount of value in mineral products
but, with one two notable exceptions OF large
prises IS held outside Of the State Only frasto
OF the output Is represented by the sum paid f9s
labor and the foreign element send part OF their
earnings abroad. TO this may be added the amouns
that goes to the agricultural states Tor nsessSlIss
But how different when the CHIEF industry Is agri-.
rches the individaal ctisen@t5e faSmer-who Is
ready whenever the emergency demands IL TO drop
his hoe and take his In defence OF the rign*
and OF the nation"
Asa q. Gambler. relative OF Ex-Governor Csnd'
Ter OF Georgia is at the GiIsey. Mr.. Gambler IS =
cotton manufacturer at Hartwells
LIKES HIGH Ga. who views with eGuanimity
PRICES OF and complacency the present hisn
COTTON price OF the Southern staple Hs
bought nearly years supply lasS
September, when the advance began Our fac
tory said MIR. Gambler which Is the only ons az
Hartwen. is both spinning and weaving esta2-
iishment having 5000 spindles and 200 looms IN
employs about 500 operatives. and uses up aSoSs ~,
twelve bales OF cotton day. We now have Sovg
snffcentiy below those that now obtain TO give
an ADVANTAGE OF 500 on the cost 9 95 es s oe
manufacturers profit depends not merely tn ~
portant sense on the intelligence and foresight hs
exercises In buying the cotton supply, srona ths
oa ppt HnV pad their debts but have n
their pockets / nave in mind one man near 5aT -
We'll who raised 500 bales and who was able 20
holding 100 bales for which he expects 20 &c, -.
higher price offered farmer 70 cents ens be boughs
In New-York for 13@ cents. but he would nol Sci.
ne would f o nsye the the bans
comes that VIII interrupt our trade IN o fnh mains
tain the present level. or even go hisner sTkst
Tbe present statistical condition Of the cotton SUD-
ply warrants that conclusion The e9t,ohr ,asssrn
situation with deep interest