Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-09-06

I'VE oarlI anu Tie continuance OF only such du-
ties and imports as are needed to produce the
necessary revenue
Slxth-That we condemn the extravaganza and
sectional legislation of the last Republican con-
gress. That we are in favor of the adjustment
OF those taxes which are burden to the people
ana which are creating such an enormous
plus revenue, thereby encouraging public ex-
traVagance and waste of the peoples money.
Seventh-That we denounce the methods of
the leaders of the Republican party in assessing
government employees for the purpose of raising
money to corrupt voters and thereby maintain
themselves in power.
Eighth Resolved that believing the present
administration to be corrupt and tend
ing to Capitalization and believing that the
interests of all would be benefited
by a change We trust that as citizens of the
FIRST congressional district of Minnesota, to see
radical and thorough change and our govern
ment again administered on the Democratic
principles of Jefferson, the greatest good to the
greatest number, protection to all, special priv
llegesto none.
PROCEEDING TO NOMINATE.
The resolutions being adopted, Hon. p.
Fl. Rahilly moved that the convention pro-
coed to the nomination of candidate for
representative in congress. Adopted.
Mr.. Guthrie, ESQ.,, of Steele county,
arose and In an earnest speech nominated
Hon. Thomas Wilson of Winona county as
the choice of that county.
NJ. W. Cole of the same county said that
Steele had sent her delegates to the con-
vention to nominate Judge Wilson. He is
the choice not only of the Democrats but of
large number of Republicans of the
county. His personal popularity, his
spOtless and unblemished character COM
bined with his acknowledged ability pecu-
Early fitted him for representative of the
First district.
The nomination was further seconded by
Capt. Harris, of Houston county, and the
compliment acknowledged in fitting terms
by Mr.. Morrisey, of Winona.
Col. j. r. Jones spoke for Fillmore coun-
ty, and said that Judge Wilson was Fill
more's first last and only choice. APP
plause
Mr.. Rahilly moved that the nomination
be made unanimous by rising vote, which
was carried with enthusiastic applause.
committee consisting of two from each
county in the district was appointed to wait
upon Judge Wilson, inform him of his
nomination, and request his attendance.
JUDGE WILSON APPEARS.
The committee left in body and in a
few moments returned with Judge Wilson.
whose appearance was greeted with ap-
plause and cheers, which lasted for some
time. Quiet being restored Judge Wilson
proceeded to address the convention
in a speech of some length. He
commenced by saying that no language
could express his appreciation of the COM
pliment paid him in the unanimous nom
ination rendered him for the high Office of
member of congress, and if he was differ
emily situated nothing would give him
| greater pleasure than to enter the cam
paign and work until the close of election
for success. AS he was situated, however,
even if you could assure me of an election,
it would be a foolish thing for me to &C
cept. There are other reasons why l should
not accept. l am not good politician.
l am a man of positive convictions, and
those convictions cannot be swerved to
answer the purposes of policy.
Judge Wilson then proceeded to arraign
the present administration of the govern
ment in scathing terms, asserting that it
was run by the money bags of the country
in the interest of the money-bags, its pol
| icy being the protection of the strong
against the weak. He handled Senator
Window and his lackeys including Broth
er-in-lah Douglass, without gloves, and
said that such condition of things was
an outrage upon the taxpayer and dis
grace to the country. Judge Wilson con-
cluded by saying that he could not accept
the nomination so generously ten
dered him in justice to himself
and to others. I cannot afford it. If 1 am
elected itwould cost me every cent of my
salary to perform the duties of the of
flee. No honest man can make money by
going to congress. Thanking you heartily
and sincerely for the honor you have done
me, must beg leave to decline the nomi-
nation.
Judge Wilson's declination staggered
the convention for few moments, when
Col. Jones arose and in few words moved
that the declination be not accepted.
Messrs. Cole and Kinney followed
in the same strain, and the
motion being put, it was adopted
by rising vote amid tumultuous applause
Judge Wilson again attempted to say
something more, when Col. Jones moved
that the convention adjourn, which was
carried with hurrah, and Judge Wilson
at once surrounded by his ardent friends
who would not listen to his withdrawal.