New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-30
FAIRBANKS At SPOKANE.
Strong Defence of administration s
PoEicu an Philippines.

spokane Wash Sept Ex-senator Fairbanks
travelled to-day from Helena 10 Spokane The day
was more marked for sightseeing taan 1or speech
me king and the striking beauties OF the Bitter
Root and Cabinet ranges. well as the swift!
flowing ClarIls Fork Of the Columbia were fully
apnrecated by the Vice-President!al candidate and
his colleague, Senator DolliTer. Senator carter
and other members OF the Montana escort were
left behind at Helena and Missoula. and as the
Washington committee did aot come aboard the
special train until the middle OF the afternoon, the
Senators were left to their resources during
the greater part of the day
The train out of Helena in charge of con-
ductor and an engineer both of whom are can
didates on the Democratic ticket for the Zsntana
legislature.
1t at Hope, Idaho, that the visitors first came
into sight of Lake Pend Orellle There was a brief
stop at that point The train was stopped at Sand
Point and Rathdrum for speeches, and at both
places the talking was from the rear platform of
the sleeper. Sand Point being an important lumber
centre. Senator Fairbanks devoted himself largely
TO the duty on lumber. contending that the Repub-
hcan policies are necessary to the proper protec-
ton of that industry. he made no reference to
Senator Drboiss challenge to discuss poygamy at
the stopping places in Idaho. but at Sand Point
spoke in praise of Senator Hepburn.
The Spokane committee met the Fairbanks train
at Sand Point. II consisted of a number OF the
leading Republicans OF Spokane. including Mayor
Boyd and State Senator Crow. the latter 4 former
night Senator Fairbanks made an exposition of the
Republican policy in the Philippines his leading
topic. He also discussed the tariff. and urged
continuance of the Republican policies neces-
sary to the welfare Of the people at large. ON the
Philippine question. he said:
one OF the unexpected problems we have been
obliged to deal with since the last Democratic ad-
miniStration the Spanish American War; II
was entered upon in the name OF humanity. and by
command Of the voice OF Christian civilization.
The close Of the war found us race 10 lace with
new duties New responsibilities were unexpected
ly imposed upon US. but we have had the capacity
and the national honesty 10 meet them with HUI
~enmbiirsn instit1Ii5ns We have hem inspired by
IePGoiCan ms, ms IA So .Io 20 be1isva
purpose of their countrymen. The flag of the
United States was carried to the Philippines 10
build up republican institutions The Islands under
Of the United States and, as such. entitled to our
We have been in the islands but comparatively
brief period has been less than six years since
In that time insure tion has been suppressed,
order restored. schools established the admlnlStra-
rapidly educated in the ways OF self-government.
We shall not he d!ssuaded from the charge OF
Gus attacks Of the opposition. our course Is plain.
We must net DEPART Iron! IT. we haye DgI 20 com oi+
for the American people ny President William Nc
in the philippines The course he marked out is
the one We are now pursuing. Our administration ion
spirit Of republican institutions.
Senator Deliver spoke the general issues of
the campaign setting forth the general efficiency
of the Republican policies.
The theatre crowded and both Senators had
the most careful attention
Missoula. Mont. Sept, 29.-With stop OF an
hour at this point, Senator Fairbanks ended hts
four days speaking tour Of the State OF Montana
Ills special train ct the railroad station
by a committee Of prominent citizens. and Mr.. Fair
banks and party escorted by the Young Mems
Republican Club and a bass band TO big tent
the station. The tent IN which the meeting
held is used a summer theatre There were
cheers Of greeting Senators Fairbanks and Dol
liver escorted tho tent. As u s Is he home
Of ConeressrnHn Dixon. he presided NJ the meeting
Senator Fairbanks made argument for the
tentlon 81 the Republican party In power. saying
that Il had shown It's capacity by tho record al
ready made. and urging that tHls record is the
best guarantee for. the future he cou'cudsl that
all its policy had been demonstrated 20 BE- TO the
interest Of all classes 81 ou- people. heLce the
wisdom % a change which could but lead %
pertinent along lines that had already proved dis
astrous.
while he Was speaking q nearby locomotive in
sisted blowing or steam. wh,reLpoa Mr. Fair
banks said Ike Democratic oratCr.. capable
OF making great deal % noise but OF doing little
else