Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-10-05
THE REPUBLICAN MEETING.

49, tNNSs
The Republican rally held last
Thursday evening was attended by an
intelligent and thoughtful audience
and the many hits made by the speak
ers were warmly atplauded. The
mere mention of the name of Theo
dore Roosevelt was sufficient L bring
a response from all parts of the house
Although Mr.. Lindsay, the Republican
candidate for governor, makes nc pre-
tentions toward oratory. being a plain
unassuming business man, of consii.
cradle legislative experience, what he
had to say impressed the audience
with the honesty of his attitude on all
the questions of political policy before
the people of this state. He stands
squarely on the Republican platform
adopted at Billings and he gave the
pledge that If the Republican party
was successful in the state election
the declarations of the platform would
be faithfully carried out in the lcgis.
latture. With the perfect candor and
honesty characteristic of the mar Mr.
Lindsay admitted that he had at first
opposed the initiative and referendum
bill but upon presentation of the condi
lions and dangers that threatened the
state and upon The personal appeal by
a representative of organized labor he
resolved 10 give what aid ne could 10
such a measure. Although not a mem
Der of The last legislature he used his
influence for a bill which passed a Re
publican house only TO meet defeat in
"A Democratic senate. In this connec
tion Mr.. Lindsay called attention tc
the opposition of the Helena indie
pendent to any such legislation when
now pretending TO favor its enact
ment.
Mr.. Lindsay appealed TO young mer
about TO cast their first vote TO give
their support TO the great party o.
progress and prosperity, a party tha'
stands on its record of things done
for the nations welfare, and which
is now doing so much in retaining thu
west by its policy of irrigation. lie
regards the west as the land of oppor
tunity for young men.
Mr.. Lindsay urged Republicans il
this presidential year TO vote the
ticket from top to bottom. as he be
lieyed good men had been chosen foI
the various offices on national, stat,
and county tickets.
Mr. Hathaway as well as Mr.. Bour
Quin. devoted their time to nationa
issues, making many strong points foI
the party of achievement and its
matChless leader, Theodore Roosevelt
Free trade as il applies to wool an,
the blow Montana growers receive,
under Grover Cleyeland's last admin
i~stration received considerable atten
ton. That experience is too wei
remembered in Fergus county to re
quire any urging of woolgrowers t.
support the Republican ticket. Mr.
Parker, in his letter of acceptance
wants all raw materials made cas-!
of procurement-no duty, or one yer,
light. All woolgrowers know wha
that means. The Democracy classes
wool as a raw material, but to tn,
grower it is a finished product jus
as much as cloth is TO the manufacture
or.
Mr.. BourQuin is one of the risinl
young orators of the state. He ha.
a fine presence, a good voice and
pleasing delivery. speaking rapidly q
times, with words at his command
He made "A most favorable impress
sion here as he doubtless will through
out the state.
Now. let all Republicans get int,
the harness and work Loyalty for In,
whole ticket and a great victory vii
crown their efforts on the Sth of mex
November.