St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-05-29


| Mr. Marsh denied the fact in a loud voice. He
cried out 81 know better. Mr.. Scheffer chose
two of the judges
| Mr.. Castle-"I happened to be present. I saw
Mr.. McKusick select the third judge" ZAP
plause and laughter.
Mr.. Barker, in the interest of 'peace and har-
mony," again moved to table the question before
the house, and the vote resulted as follows:
YES NO.
Chisago... ......... Wright. ........ 7
Isanti. -. ........ Hennepin. ......... II
Pine. e................ Isanti. .............. 1
Sherburne. ..........
AnoKa. .............
Kanabec. ....,...
ramsey. ...,,....,.,15
a6 a5
| The fine Italian hand of Mr.. Barker was again
visible, and the Washington county contest went
upon the table for good by 26 to 25.
On motion of Mr.. Barker, the temporary or
ganization was made permanent.
NAMING THE MEN.
Mr. Barker, of Isanti county, on behalf of the
Republicans of the country wished to make a
nomination. He was aware that there were two
| candidates who had waged hard and hot fight
| for the nomination. He believed both were
able and honorable men. As between the two he
had choice. Owing to the strife, he doubted if
either could be elected. In the interest of the
party he wished to present third name, a gen.
tleman from the county of Hennepin; man who
| is well qualified in every respect, and deserving
of the support of the convention. He preseted the
name of the Hon. j. B. Gifllan. Loud applause
by the Ramsey county delegates and severe
silence by the Hennepin gang
The nomination being seconded, F. F. Davis,
| of Minneapolis, desired to make a nomination of
man whose birth place was under the prime
trees of Maine Evidently born out doors. |
| The pure air of Minnesota nursed and
nutured him to manhood. He cast his fortunes
with this state when it was not a state. He
located here in SO. He is a man of NO mean
significance He is known throughout
the length and breadth of the land.
In 1874 he was member of the legislature, and
| the statute books of the state marked by the
fingers of his native genius. Every time he has
stood before the people he has been elected by
an increasing majority, and when last elected it
was by over 5000 majority. He was speaker of
the house for three session. This is the
history of the man whom I would present to
this convention. A man who would
lift the party above the degradation of corrup-
| tion. Let the man who carries the banner of
this district into the coming campaign be one
who has an unsullied political record. If single
stain rests upon him or single spot can be
placed upon his character he will agree to retire
| from the field. The name I would present is
that of Hon. Loren Fletcher Applause from
Minneapolis and severe silence from st. Paul. I
| THE MAJORITY RULES.
The Isanti county men called for ballot by
counties.
Col. Hicks moved that the nomination of the
convention must be made by majority of all the
votes that the official call designates.
Mr.. Langdon seconded the motion.
| Mr.. Barker again took the floor He thought
| the motion out of order as there was already a
motion before the convention
The chair overruled the point Of order and the
gentleman from Isanh moved as substitute
that majority vote of all those entitled to vote
| by the adoption of the report of the committee
on credentials shall be sufficient to effect nom
| nation
| The roll was called and Mr. Barker's substi-
tute was carried by 26 to s5, the vote being ex-
actly the same as the la5 ballot given in detail
| above.
WANT RECESS.
Now was the time when the Hennepin county
| men wanted recess.
Col. Benten-I move we take recess for thirty
minutes.
Gov. Marshall-Oh, its too late We dom t
want recess now.
The chair-The convention has voted to pro-
ceed to nominate candidate for congress by a
majority Of those present and voting, and mo-
| tion for recess is out of order.
NOMINATING.
Mr.. Barker called for the vote by counties upon
the nomination.
The chair announced that he held protest
from the Washington delegation but Mr. Barker
| insisted upon his motion taking precedence and
the chair ruled that he was right.
The roll call was then proceeded with amid
great excitement. Mr.. Fletcher who had been
frequently consulting with the Hennepin delega-
ton, again rushed over to them with evident
nervous agitation. 1t was apparent to him that
twenty-six would beat twenty five and
that Barker held the cards
When the name of Hennepin county
was called, Fletcher, Langdon, Petit, Benton,
Hicks, etc.. had their heads together, and Col.
Benton asked time for consultation.
voice-Go on with the other counties.
The Chair-We won't crowd it too hard There
will be time enough for every one
A moment or two later Col. Benton announced
that the Hennepin county delegation considered
these proceedings improper and would decline to
vote.
When Wright county was called Hon. j. N.
Stacy made similar announcement
When Isanti county was called Mr. Barker an
nounced one vote for Gilfllan and one for Fletch-
er.
An excited Minneapolis man arose and said
that the delegate did not vote for Mr.. Fletcher.
He did not wish to vote at ALL
Mr.. Barker-Mr. Clough is here and can speak
for himself.
Mr.. Clough did not speak, audibly, for himself
but it was again announced that he would not
vote and that was accepted. The roll call then
showed as follows:
FOR MIR. GILFILIAN