The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1910-09-15

Tic politicians Grc here. More than
500 OF them are already on the ground
Almost AS dany more will arrive this
morning. by the time the convention
meets close 10 1000 visitors will he
register ed at the hotels and boarding
houses. The town ~ alive with re-
publican statesmen.
Those who anticipate Il monkey and
parrot time In the convention today
may AZ well seek excitement IN other
quarters. for there win be Il dcarth of
sensations. The state organization con-
tains out and out insurgents, progress
sives and members Of the old guard,
but they VIII be one before night. The
battle over offices will he Of short
duration. Six, perhaps seven. candi-
dates VIII enter the race for railroad
commissioner. but 10 bitterness will
result. The supporters Of Judge Pom
croy are betting odds on their man.
They say that he IL the logical man.
But the hackers of Mcssrs Sclvdgc.
Logan. Morley. Dillcnbcck. Walker and
Godfrey. seem equally confident that
they have picked the winner.
The Treasure state republicans have
not been In grips over any or the great
questions that divide their party in
other portions Of the country, hut there
IL a decided leaning toward the pro-
gressivc camp. At one time IL was
predicted that split would come over
this. There was no sign Of breach
yesterday. In discussing this sub
ject last night. Il well known Helena
snaa 1.1i ~
dove Of peace Is Il scao He Is working
over time" That was about the stu
alton when the delegates retired this
morning. Harmony will prevail There
Will not be serious hitch OF any sort
Missoula Is acauitting itself well. No
town of this Size ever handled such a
crowd better. Those intrustcd with
the placing Of delegates and others met
the trains ana directed the visitors to
rooms.
"A number of merchants decorated
their places for the convention. Some
windows carried elaborate and we'll
selected displays Of the products Of the
city and the country round about.
Harnois thcatcr Is In patriotic coors
for the meeting. The city added many
lights 10 Higgins avenue.
Town Ready.
Mlssoua began 10 don real Sunday
io.s with the coming Of the sun and
by midnight 1t WAS ready for the con
vention. Windows were filled with
displays. buildings bore flags and
bunting. and the streets were aslow
with extra lights. The first sign of a
change In the personnel of the town
came Tuesday, when the l'athend del
egation--the Pomcroy boosters--ar-
rived on the scene and pitched their
tents at the Florence hotel, The glad
hand was out but very few had felt
It's gentle. hospitable pressure until the
reception committee sailed forth.
wearing red badges, and perpetual
smiles. about noon yesterday; after
this there was nothing lacking. Auto
mobiles. manned with drivers. We're ut
the service of delegates: local repnb-
licans hurried about the city doing
their utmost to see that Visiting
statesmen were made comfortable ana
eontented
About midday IA delegation from the
eastern portion of the. state arrlseu
An hour later another came. soon the
lobbes of tho hotels were well filled
with politicians, At the Florence the
bright and joyful countenancc Of Sen
ator Thomas Henry Carter frightened
the scene. He was greeted by one ana
all with cordial handshakc and IA
hearty welcome. With his large black
lrat pulled well down on his f'ne mas
siye head. he rolled IA cigar restlessly
In his mouth, The silk tile Of Wash
ington had given way to the. broad
brim souch of Montana,
Delighted to see yon. said the
famous congressman. with kind word
for everybody.
Other Characters.
Not far away. In the center of "A cir
Gle OF friends. sat William Lindsay,
one of the most picturesque repub-
llcans In the west, He, too. was hap