Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-10-28
At Minneapolis.
BY our Minneapolis Reporter. |

Dy our minneapolis h6pOTlers
The great Democratic rally in this city last
night was the largest and
most imposing political demon
stratiOn ever held in the city. Long be-
fore the procession was ready to move, Bridge
square and every street in the vicinity was
closely packed. 1t was utterly impossible to
move anywhere on the street, SO generally had
the people turned out to see the display. There
no end to the enthusiasm.
Cheer after cheer went up, the echoes
dying away in the clear sky of heaven as the
death knell of Minnesota's Washburn. Five
hundred Chinese lanterns were borne by as
many voters and from every quarter of the
city, loyal Democrats turned in to swell the pa.
geant, with lanterns they had themselves pro-
vided. There were great number of banners
in the line. Two of monstrous size were car
ried on a wagon. On one of these was pic
ture of the DeGolyer pavement, Garfeli stand.
ing with rivers of tears flowing down his
cheeks. The other was representation of
dog, with Garfeld's head upon it, going at
full speed, with these words inscribed: Gar
fields Record; time 3:29."
At o'clock the procession marched over
the bridge to meet the train
from st. Paul. The train
was late, however, as it was about impossible
to accommodate the crowd. In the meantime
a club, three hundred strong, came in from
saltwater and paraded the street with band
of music. About 9 O. clock the multitude ar
rived from st. Paul and the heavens were lit
up on the East 81 Ie by the torches. as though
conhagration was in progress. The line was
formed with fifteen hundred strong from St.
Paul in the lead. The procession crossed the
suspension bridge and moved up Bridge Square
amidst the firing of cannon and discharge of
fireworks. 1t was a grand spectacle Four
bands of music were in the columns, which
extended IS far as the eye could reach. Re-
publicaus admitted that it was far the greatest
demonstration ever seen in the CITY, and came to
the conclusion for the first time that Washburn
must go. The procession passed up Nlcollet
avenue 70 Seventh street, thence to First ave-
nue. south, thence to Seventh
street, thence to Third avenue
south, thence to Washington avenue,
thence to Hennepin avenue, thence to Market
hall. The hall was already nearly full. and
the speaking had commenced. A great multi
tude were thus compelled to stand outside.
where stirring addresses were made.
Among the notable transparencies v ere the
following:
"Bancock was a good soldier when the country
needed soldiers."-John DeLaittre
Hancock, English and sbley. AS 1929 Is to
$4,000, so is Credit Mobilier to DeGolyer pavement
Garheld's ofsnse was fundamental falsehood."-
Jere 8. Black
"To lose now is TO lose our Republic"
man."
''The carpet baggers must co."
'Soldiers, follow your old commander
Reform IS necessary"
"a Democratic Congress brought good times. ~
"Hancock's corps never surrenders."
mo intimidation in the work shops"
Hancock gave protection in 1853
isn't this lively funeral
"Garield is in the last ditch"
'What was it from Oakes Ames took,
And then resumed my sanity look? 1929
At what figures did sell out,
And afterwards lie about? 1929.
What was it, when the fact was known,
That desired to call loan? $780,
New York will give Hancock 50,009 ma jority.r
Washington and Hancock our proudest names.'
Look well to your legislature"
"Put down the brakes on imperialism"
Hancock wore the bloody shirt.''
wren Will bosses vote to advance wages?"
"A full vote, free ballot, and fair count"
Indiana will redeem herrelf.n
1--WE welcome the foreign born"
"a free land and free people,
"Dont forget Jim Bryant "
"Vote for Ma o Eustis."
"Hennepin county is Democratic"
without Gettysburg what?"
Corporations have right to any labor wher
they can get 1t the cheapest JAS. Garfield
THE GLOBE" OFFICE.
The spirit of patriotism was abroad, as man
ifested by the brilliant illumination OF man,
of the windows. Particular among the dis
plays was that made by the GLOBE Office, th
entrance to which was brilliantly lit up with
Chinese lanterns and adorned with the nationa
colors.
THE SPEAKING.
The immense seating capacity of Marke
hall was taken up fully two hours before tn
time announced for the speaking. Pendip,
the arrival or those who participated in tn
procession, the audience were treated t
patriotic addresses by several speakers
and just as the procession wa
Ming up stairs loud demands were