Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-10-04

greatest amount of enthusiasm. The gentle
man claimed not to be so narrow. minded as
TO advocate Donnelly in the interest of St.
Paul, nor oppose Washburn because he was
from Minneapolis. He wanted Donnelly
elected because he was broad
minded man of comprehensive intellect.
On the other hand Washburn failed through
his contracted prejudices to comprehend the
issues OF the day. In the near future. the
speaker saw contest on the part of the
West and South against the East. At such q
moment st. Paul had vital interest in the
matter, and it were we'll to have the proper
representative to seize advantages for his
constituency. The gentleman then pro-
ceeded to explain that every slight appropri-
alton for the improvement of the West had
to be dragged out of the East. But now the
West and South had the supremacy of pow.
er, and such coalition would, if properly
represented, demand and obtain from the
government the improvements of its streams
that its products might find a direct and re-
munerative market. The gentleman fol-
lowed in long and exhaustive statement of
the benefits to be deprived from opening
the Mississippi to thorough navigation,
and by this means he saw the country, the
vast West, bio ming like rose. To this
end, to accomplish so much for us, he want
ed great man, one who was equal to the
emergency, and in Ignatius Donnelly the
people would have such an advocate.
Mr.. Washburn wasn't capacious enough.
His mental calibre was too small.
Mr.. Washburn was we'll enough for some
minor Office, but as an opponent to Don
nelly it was absurd to hesitate moment.
The gentleman then drew happy contrast
between the working power of the two men.
If measure were to come for the interest
of the people, Mr.. Washburn may say a
few calm, dispassionate words in its behalf
and that's all. Ignatius Donnelly, on the
other hand, would talk vigorously and work
energetlcally. Applause. Why, when
here in our legislature, he favored a meas
ure, Mr.. Donnelly carried it through the
Senate and went to the House and made
them pass it. Laughter. If he opposed
it, he killed it, Laughter.
The gentleman concluded by saving be
knew Mr.. Donnelly was the man for the
place, and the strongest vote should be
called out for his election.
Mr.. Willis,president of the Jefferson club.
was called upon and responded by saying he
fully endorsed Mr.. Donnelly, but must de-
cline to make an extended speech.
Mr.. McGrorty made few remarks full of
assurances that the Democrats would win.
Reform and retrenchment had won for the
party the control of the House, and it was
leading towards full control of the whole
government.
BUSINESS MANS VIEWS.
Mr.. Ansel Oppenheim being called out
stated he could only talk from a business
standpoint, and in this connection stated
these propositions as desirable:
First-The repeal of the resumption act.
Second-The entire reconciliation of
silver.
Third-Legislation to curb the extension
of the vast corporations.
Fourth-The repeal of the national bank
system.
Upon these few subjects the gentlemen en-.
larged, and met the high approval of his
audience. The speaker referred to the de-
pressed condition of business, how everybody
was mortgaged, and that debt contracted
years ago required double toe al. cunt to nav
it now. This was brought about by the
false legislation of the Republican party.
Out of this despairing state of
affairs we need the help of
such 81, men as Ignatius Donnelly. Applause
The speaker closed by saying he knew he
would be elected. Applause
Mr.. Q. B. Stanley said he fully en-
dorsed the sentiments uttered tonight.
The speaker looked upon Ignatius Donnelly
as statesmen equal to the times. If he
were elected he would be a representative of
the people. AS such he would support him.
Applause.
On motion the meeting then adjourned to
meet at the same place next Thursday
night.