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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1900
Page
4
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The ticket lists William McKinley of Ohio for president and Theodore Roosevelt of New York for vice president. The announcement highlights the two candidates as the party's choice for national leadership.
A critical analysis argues the Kansas City convention produced a weak platform for Bryan and Bryanism. It cites discord over silver, dissatisfaction among gold Democrats, populists, and silver Republicans, and predicts a sweeping defeat due to factional rifts and state-by-state losses.
The convention acknowledges Clark in a formal recognition at the national gathering. Delegates discussed implications of the move and outlined next steps for party unity and policy direction.
The text notes a bitter blow to the Daly people as they fail to be seated, shifting control of state politics to opponents. It ponders the fate of Smith Nolan Campbell and others and suggests new aspirants will replace them.
The Great Falls Tribune reports Gov. Smith and H. C. Stiff were expelled from a credentials committee meeting. Smith objected to refusing to hear the case while Stiff said the committee’s action would result in two Republican U S Senators from Montana.
The Butte Inter Mountain criticizes Republicans for taking sides in the Clark Daly feud and urges the paper to follow prior prudent advice for the benefit of the party and its credibility.
The Leader failed to mention the reception given to W. A. Clark and his party at Big Timber. The frost of the moment aside, the Clark faction’s official organ did not acknowledge their brief stop here.
A reflection on how the meaning of Democrat has changed from a defender of democratic ideals to a broad tactic aimed at defeating Republicans, with party principles seeming lost in pursuit of electoral victory.
The source states Clark intends to contribute one million dollars to the democratic campaign fund and suggests he also donate a million or two to aid the distressed in India, arguing it would do more good than political spending.
Report from Helena claims Tom Hines handed leaders gold bricks and they are ready to join the Clark faction with bag and baggage after previously opposing any party or faction.
The Clark delegation celebrates victory in Kansas City amid Daly supporters retreating. Reported scene includes a band playing I dont care if you never come back as Daly delegates learned their fate.
The message notes a forthcoming anti Daly Democratic paper in Anaconda aiming to advance reform. It urges continued good work and support for the venture as a bold editorial effort.
Democratic platform briefly condemns the Dingley tariff law. The note addsMontana residents should reflect on the tariff issue.
W. A. Clark did not return to Montana with the delegates. He has gone to Arizona and California, but his interests here are being looked after by able lieutenants.
The piece argues the Democratic Party is losing its distinct identity and will soon struggle to answer the question “What is it?” as it drifts toward an uncertain future. It highlights concerns about coherence and leadership direction within the party.
Bryan and Stevenson, noted free traders in America, hailed as a glorious ticket for the people of Montana. The remark frames a populist appeal and signals political momentum for the Pro Free Trade slate.
The assessment book for the year 1900 is in the county clerk's office for inspection by Sweet Grass county Montana taxpayers. The board of equalization meets on Monday July 16 and will stay in session until all business is disposed of but not later than the second Monday in August. J. H. Moors, County Clerk.
Kansas City Democrats last week selected William J. Bryan of Nebraska for president and Adlai Stevenson of Illinois for vice president. Stevenson received 503 votes, Hill 200, Towne 122 with others scattering. Hill declined. The silver plank passed by two votes after Bryan warned he would not run without silver. The platform condemns the Republican administration and labels imperialism the main issue.
Governor Smith urges Big Timber residents to donate to India famine relief. A coordinated plan with volunteer agents and free transport promises every cent reaches India. Contributions mailed to George Stephenson in Butte or Thos Kurtz in Helena, with monthly remittance by the 15th.
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