New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-11

vnoesope restrictions upon them does not him
now from taking the fed against thern whcE IL 10 pop
uar 10 do So falsely accusing them OF many wrongs
Of which they not guilty. He was Prosecnoniss
antl be became convinced that protective tarm
were becoming unpopular this state and then he be-
came Free-Trader. sad repeat the sonnisues
Of that class OF political economists as sby a. ans man
ever heard don't think he be said 20 nave much
influence among the farmers they see, through every
thing does the demagogue. and discover bis nordi-
nate ambition for political Advancement And yet he
an entertaining speaker. and one OF the few VINO are
willing or able give their time 70 the Advancement Oh
this cause.
INDEPENDENCE OF THE FARMERS CONVENTION.
When the Convention met, yesterday morning.
thought that IL would do nothing but register Mr. Don
nelys wishes and desires HIS candidate for the Gov
ernorship, Mr. Darymple, seemed likely to be nomi-
mated DonneIly himself was agreed upon a. temporary
Chairman and reading speech that t must have
required week OF research 70 prepare, appointed all
the committees. 70 one Of whom he handed over ne
PLATFORM already prepared. But the Convention turned
out 70 be composed OF mem who had opinions OF their
own. Mr. Dalrymple not the kind OF farmer thAt
these wanted. Why" said one OF the Delegates 70
me, "he's landed aristOcrat He owns, don't Know
how many Thousand acres OF wheat land and ais whole
policy opposed the interests OF the 40 So or Ieaere
farmer. ST. Paul is market, and never 20 70 Town
that don't him riding through the street on the
back seat OF his carriage dressed broadeoth. ping
nat aud kid gloves sitting up straight as yard
stick and turning his head this way and the other 10
see how many OF us farmers are awed D
his greatness. What does be care for Wf
Why, when the harvest began. the farmers In
my neighborhood thought they would agree on
fair price pay harvest hands, 80 that there should
be an understanding among IL. Our price was g. SO q
day; but Mr. Darymple had plenty Of money he paid
s. day. and got them all ay from u.s." The platform
reported also not Douneys although one or two or
his resolutions we're added by the Convention.
The farmers nominated Mr. Dixie for state Treasurer,
ana there is a possibility Of his eec ion. He Is Re
publican but Will be asked either TO approve the
resolutions Of yesterdays Convention formally TO
accept the nomination. HIS election would stu further
demOralze the Ramsey Ring as the scandinavians
would probably hold the Republican party responsible
the defeat of Mr. Grinaser and would take early
opportunity retaiate. That opportunity might be in
electng antIRamsey Representatives 70 the next Legs
laure The remainder OF the ticket Is probably about
as strong any Democrats ticket would be. II was
selected mainY for the purpose OF drawing Democratic
aud, II adopted By the Democratic Convention,
receive a respectable support. How far Republican
farmers will support It have no means OF judging In
he portions OF the state have visited have seen no
evidences OF extensive detection from the Republican
ticket. There may he more in the southern counties
THE CONVENTION A PARTA. FAILURE.
Il seems 70 Inc that the OwatOnna Convention wasa
partial failure for reasons rst there growing
dissatisfied The Republicans all over ths State
"A dissatisfaction with the who have managed the
party, and degree with Its policy. The tme Is
evidently approaching when old organizations Will be
dissolved and formed. The Owatonna Conven-
tOn presented TO honest refOrDers opportunity 70
take advantage OF this dissatisfaction, and TO lay the
cornerstone party to DC composed OF the best
of botu the old But the managers Of the Con-
venton instead of making merit, honesty, and ability
the their ticket stopped 10 the old trick OF ths
politicians and made available ticket, which the
Democrats would be likely approve, except IN their
nomination Of Mr.. Dixie, who chosen because he
was supposed he the popular man in the state
for place. While there no scramble for the Of
fees, the Convention seemed to place success above
principles. The cIoven foot showed itself when AI.
Donney the platform had been reported or the
ticket nominated introduced resolution pedging all
persons participating il the Convention 10 abide by and
sustain It's action at polls. The Convention failed,
secondly taking untenable position on the railroad
question. Railroads have Rights which even farmers
are bound to respect and Il done believe party can
succeed even In West, takes the ultra ground
OF the following resolution:
That we viii not aid in elevatlng any 10 any i'm
portant public position whatever who Vii either deny
object the exercise ny ne Legislature OF the power
revoke and annul at any chartered privilege
sCalled vested rlg1t, privilege claimed " 90
involved charter 10 any cooperation, rGiroad or
otherwise, watch experience has shown = or NAV be ex-
tioBs to tie detrinient OF the public welfare.
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