Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-11-02
DRAWING TO A CLOSE.

With this issue, the labors of the
Argus are owe so far as this cam.
Daign is concerned. and with other
people we anxiously but hopefully
await the result OF the election, beliey-
ing after calm deliberation, that thu
voters will do what Is for the best in
terests of the nation, state and coun-
ty. AS regards the national contest
there can be no doubt about the cleo
ton of Roosevelt and Fairbanks; 1t Is
now simply a speculation as to the
size of their majority in the electoral
college.
According to the latest figures from
republican headquarters there are
nov only five doubtful states among
those classed as northern states, and
these are Indiana. Colorado, Nevada,
luaho and Montana. While the con-
test may be close in Indiana, the
chances are in favor of the Republi-
cans.
Colorado is in doubt owing to the
internal strife that has prevailed there
and the attempt that Is being made
to hold President Roosevelt response
BILE for not sending federal troops in
to the state for the purpose of pre-
serving order. The charge is unjust
and demagogic as every ane and fair
man knows. There is a good chance
of the national ticket winning even
though the Republicans lose the state
officers.
We can see no reason for placing
Idaho in the doubtful column. We be-
lieve the state is safely Republican.
Nevada is regarded us a pocket
borough of Senator Newlands and
the political complexion of the state
depends upon him. Should he open
his barrel in the closing days of the
campaign 1t is thought he could keeI
the state in line for Parker, otherwise
the chances favor the Republicans.
Montana Is in much the same con
dition as Nevada. There are a good
many honest voters in this state, mer
whom money cannot purchase, but il
is evident that w. A. Clark expect.
to buy enough votes to determine tho
election. When asked by the Demo
cratic national committee to contrib
ute a big sun he declined but prom
ised the electoral vote of this state foI
Parker. AS everybody is familiar will
the methods Of Montana's fraudulent
senator it would not be surprising /
he should place a large corruption funt
in the hands of his heelers to be uset
in the closing days of the campaign
He is zone too good to do this, blu
he may be too stingy.
At the present writing there is ey
cry prospect that the Republican ma
tional and state ticket will go TO sill
yer Bow county with from 5000 I,
5000 majority and it remains to b,
seen whether the combined forces O
the Amalgamated and the United Cop
per company. aided by Clark's barrel
can render nugatory the expresse,
VIII of the balance Of the state. Their
is danger that this very thing will b,
done especially as regards the stat,
ticket.
1t devolves upon every Republican
and every voter, who would throw of
the rule of the corporations and tn
corruptionists to be on guard. Hell
send such a majority up to Silver Bow
county as To cause dismay in tn,
ranks Of the enemies of the state
Montana must get out from under tn,
influences that are placing her in tn,
same category as Nevada. How Ions
has Montana got to remain a ''pocke
borough" Let the deliverance com,
now.
Everything looks favorable for tn,
election OF the entire county ticket
If every Republican will get out to tn,
polls and do his full duty q glorious
victory all down the line will be re
corded on the night of November Stll
Let there be no laggards, kickers o
grumblers, but earnest men, who Low,
their party and take pride in ii
achievements. II is only in this wa!
that party organization can be main
iained and its work rendered effect
i've.
The Republican county convention
after due elaboration, did what the!
deemed wisest and best for the part!
and the people, and it was done with
out sign of discord or friction. Ever!
man named is fit and well qualified
for the Office for which he aspiTes
Ratify the work of your party conven
ton by giving them your support a
the polls.