Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-09-22
Hon. Edmund Rice Proposed as Demo.
cratic Candidate for Governor

Hon. Edmund Rice Proposed Demo-
cratic Candidate for Governor.
TO the Editor of the Globe:
The impending political contest demands a
Democratic leader worthy Of the great cause
which he represents. No time-serving trick
ster nor unstable and treacherous demagogue
can command the confidence of the party, nor
lead the Democratic hosts to victory.
The candidate of the Democratic party for
governor should be a man in whom nobility of
soul, courageous and unselfsh devotion to
principle, untarnished integrity, fand COM
manding talents are conspicuously united.
We shall 90 no mi ustlce to any other Demo-
GRAFT, whtn we affirm most posit gely, no other
Man in the party more fully answers the
lofty requirements which we have enumerated,
than Edmund Rice. Mr.. Rice is by nature
and education a thorough gentleman. While
his tastes are elevated and his character is
pure he has . cordial sympathy with the great
masses OF tho people, which partakes in no de-
gree of selfish pride or arrogance, and renders
him an object of affectionate respect among
all classes of our citizens.
HIS education and professional experience as
| lawyer, confer upon him especial qualitca-
tions for the ardous duties of a position like
that Of governor, the incumbent of which re-
quires knowledge of law as we'll as extensive
ment upon the many trying aud difficult qucs-
lions presented for his decision.
With Edmund Rice as governor, we shonid
no longer endure the humiliating spectacle of
chief magistrate SO grossly ignorant and dcs-
titute OF ideas as to depend upon the
pare every document or COM
munication emanating from the executive
Office.
Under the administration of the candidate
we have named, the time honored Democratic
principles of honesty, economy and retrench-
me mt would S be enforced in every department.
OF the State government, all abuses would be
speedily reformed, and every law upon the
statute book faithfully enforced.
During the past twenty years Mr.. Rice has
been prominently identified with railroad
management, and in this connection has ever
labored zealously for the development of all
sections of Minnesota. He has now, however,
Withdrawn from all connection with rail-
way system, and has declared his intention to
devote his abilities and tho experience gained
in his long career as railroad manager to the
duty of opposing the unrighteous monopoies
which certain corporations are endeavoring to
establish in our State.
The people Of Minnesota will find
no ADLER or Drawer champion in the
coming struggle against the hostile
railroads that the man whose name we
have proposed as candidate for governor.
IL lAiu VIC uaJlOuaA DaIlk system WILL ma q
determined and vigorous antagonist, while 80
far as the influence Of the gubernatorial office
can effect national affairs, Mr. Rice viii,
ploy his best efforts to aid in the substitution
OF a revenue tariff for the present ubiquitous
system Of protection.
These are the principles and policy of the
candidate whom we have suggested, and they
commend him to the cordial support OF every
Democrat. In the hour of prospective triumph
the Democracy should elevate to thes.station of
leaders those men who have upheld the party
banner throughout long years Of defeat and
not confer its honors upon men whose political
creed comprehends no higher principle than
selhsh greed for office, and who are consistent
IN nothing but an ardent affection for the win
ming side.
The present campaign must be fought I'M
Ger our old banners and under the direction
OF we'll tried and trusty leaders.
In adopting the suggestions of this letter,
the Democracy will place in nomination for
the office of governor lifelong Democrat, and
man Justly entitled to the appellation of
'Chevaliey sans pe,t,' ct sans yeproche"
We advocate the nomination of Efr Rice in
the belief that his candidacy will tend to unity
and strengthen the Democratic party OF the
State, will command the respect of all classes
of the people, and will in the highest degree
promote the success of our cause. The Dem
ocratlc party will rally as one man to his sup
port, and like the white plume borne by Henry
of Navarro at the battle of Ivry, the name of
Edmund Rice will lead the Democratic cohorts
to victory. MARCELLUs.