Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-09-14
THE A CONVENTION.


the greatest in point of attendance,
interest and enthusiasm in the his
tory OF the party. There was good
feeling and harmony from first TO last.
The speeches were Of a high order,
demonstrating that Montana contains
orators who can arouse their fellows
when the grand achievements of the
Republican party are portrayed or the
merits OF a candidate eloauently set
forth, Carter. Mantle, Dixon, Irwin,
B%ourQuin, Meyer, Maddox and Weed
were at their best.
While a number of names were
mentioned in connection with the
governorship, including that of Sen
aior Waite, of this county, az no time
did the supporters of William Lindsay
show any signs of weakening in their
fealiy TO him. He was regarded as
The logical candidate Of the party and
eastern Montana was earnest in its
support of the man from Dawson cUun-
~. Although ex-senator Mantle was
placed in nomination il was contrary
10 his wish and he promptly withdrew
from the contest, leaving Mr.. Lindsay
4 clear field, Mr.. Mani" himself NOV
ing that the nomination be made by
reclamation.
While Mr.. Lindsay is NOT an orator,
he Is a level-headed business man. a
man Of GOOD judgmcnD, earnest and
sincere. He is a clean man, one who
would give this state 10 clean admin
istration of its affair II has been
amply proven that be- is a man of
spotlcSs integrity when placed at a
severe test. AS a LEGISLATOR he took
high rank for his ability and devotion
TO the interests of the people as well
as his party. Mr.. Lindsay will grow
IN the esteem and favor of the people
as the campaign progresses and when
the Sth of November comes will be
t%riumphantly elected governor of this
state.
For congress the Hon. Joseph NJ.
Dixon had no opposition. His speech
of acceptance was one of the best
v heard in this slate and moved
the convention to wild applause. AS
a speaker Mr.. Dixon has improved
amazingly as his audiences will learn
before the close of the present cam
paign. No congressman from any
state in the union has made a better
record in his first term in congress
than Mr.. Dixon. He has not only been
able to catch the speakers eye, but
he has received recognition and secur-
ed legislation of vast Importance to
the people OF this state. He goes be-
fore the voters with a splendid rec
ord of things accomplished and will
unquestionably receive their hearty
support at the polls.
For chief justice OF The supreme
court Theodore Brantley was re-nom
mated after n spirited contest with
the "old wal horse" of Republicanism
in Montana, Wilbur +. Sanders. Mr..
Brantley had made such a splendid
record on the bench and was so uni
versally popular that his re-nomina'
ton was conceded in advance, although
many delegates felt kindly toward Mr..
Sanders and recognized his splendid
ability.
For lieutenant governor Il choice
was made that will please the people
OF Fergus county. as it should the yot-
ers Of the entire state. Hon. Il. w.
King will add great strength TO the
ticket everywhere. He has a large
acquaintance already and before the
campaign is over he will add largely
to the number of his friends. He will
make a good presiding officer of the
senate.
In Col. James II. Rice, of Chouteau
county. for treasurer, as well as in
the balance of the ticket, the conven-
lion selected the very best Of timber
and there is every reason TO believe
that they will hold their " with
the head of The list and come in un-
der the wire away ahead of their OPP
ponents on the Democratic ticket.
The platform adopted is in the line
of progress and calls for legislation
that will safeguard the rights of all
the people. In advocating the new
measures now being given a trial in
several other Republican states of the
west caution is urged to the end that
such laws shall not be so construct
ed that they will not be perverted to
the use of INSCRIPTIONS men and cor
porations.
Delegates attending the convention
found the Yellowstone valley ablaze
with enthusiasm for Theodore Roose'
welt. In fact il extends all along the
Northern Pacific railroad, probably
from one end to the other.
The citizens of Billings, both Re-
publicans and Democrats, did all in
their power to make the visit of the
delegates pleasant and to show that
the state committee made no mistake
in selecting that place for the oonyen.
ton. The people of that thriving aud
progressive city are quite equal to any.
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