St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-12
Opinions Collected in St. Panl.

Opinions Collected in st. Panl.
As the GLOBE reporters casually met gen
tlemen yesterday afternoon the question was
naturally asked, what do you think of the
nominations at Chicago? and the result is
given in the paragraphs below:
DEMOCRATS.
Col. A. Allen affirmed that he always had
been a Cleveland and Hendricks man, and
thought it would sweep the country. He has
great faith in Cleveland and felt this was the
beginning of a new era. He was happy and
LETT last night to meet the boys and congrat
ulate them.
Gen. ]. W. Bishop thought the nomination
was very satisfactory. He expected that the
defeat suffered by the Tammany element
would prove a help to the party.
J.J. Hill is very emphatic in his champion
shipo Cleveland He looks upon the nomina-
ton as the wisest measure possible, and sure to
receive the support of the best business men
OF the country.
Judge W. B. McGrorty-''It suits me to
the letter"
Sheriff Henry O'Gorman-''It could not
be bettered in my way of thinking"
NJ. Koch-''It pleases me very much.
Cleveland is the best man, and he will be
elected by an overwhelming majority"
J. G. Donnelly-''It suits me. Cleveland
was my man, and he will be elected"
Gustave Heineman says it is the right
thing, and he is confident that Cleveland is
going straight to the White House.
J. H. AIlen-''Clevelandi is by all odds the
best man, for he is evidently thoroughly
good man. He has the confidence of all the
people"
John Observation-Disclosures We will elect
Cleveland"
E. Lytle-'A thoroughly satisfactory nom
ination. Believe he is a good man."
William Dawson-"The nomination of
Cleveland is the best thing that could have
been done. 1t puts John Kelly out of sight.
Cleveland viii get great many Republican
votes in New York"
F. r. DelanO: The nomination Of Cleve-
land in, dominates Butler and Kelly out. 1t
buries Blaine. A very strong choice.
Jacob Mannheimer predicted the grand
success Of the party with Cleveland.
Capt. G. W. Hall claims that Cleveland
known in the United States. He has shown
himself the man to appreciate not only the
value Of capital, but of labor. He will be
popular candidate
Frank Skerrett: Cleveland has been his
first choice all the time. He considers it a
great thing to clean out the Kelly crowd.
James Smith, Jr., said he thought the con
,-oDt;o,, had in, cbooaiurr ClayaIau1 dnna
the wisest thing possible. He believed that
he would cary New York in spite of John
Kelly and the Tammany cohorts. He
thought it was understood that Mcdonald
should be second on the ticket.
r. B. Galusha was satisfied that an excel
lent selection had been made, and thought
that Cleveland could be elected without
Tammany's aid.
Uri Lamprey believes Cleveland will win
Eyeryvote Kelly gets away from him will
bring many in its place, but Butler and Kel-
IL are heavy load to carry. Whatever
Cleveland has done he has done well.
William Lee-Decidedly the best nomina-
ton that could be made. He looked upon it
as a great victory to set down on Kelly, who
bad now lost his grip and could not materi-
ally hurt the party. He thought the Mime
sofa delegation had done itself honor.
Col. John S. Prince thought the nomina-
ton a strong one. The harmony in the con
vention was a good sign. He felt it was a
great thing to overcome Kelly, who is an in
jury to the party and whom the people dis
trust and fear.
Orlan Cullen thought the nomination
good one but felt that Thurman would have
been stronger.
Albert Armstrong preferred Thurman but
looked upon the nomination as strong.
George C. Squires was glad of the nomi-
nation but predicted a hard war in New
York
G. Willius-The strongest nomination that
could be made.
II. J. Strouse thought Cleveland would
prove as strong in New York as Tilden did
in 1876. A sure victory.
p. T. Kavanagh liked the ticket hut thought
that Hendricks gave the most strength.
J. B. Cook was enthusiastic, and claimed
that the Democrats now had sure thing.
w. L. Breckenridge, Of Rochester, one of
the most prominent men in his part of the
country, says he is entirely satisfied and
thoroughly, that day is last breaking for the
Democratic party.
GEN. II. II. SHELLEY.
General Sibley was found at his pleasant
residence ON Woodward avenue, and when he
was informed of the nomination of Clcve-
land he ut once declared that he was very
glad indeed II have always had high
g h., I
knew of him in public life, and even before
that think him an upright and honorable
man, and one that If elected will follow
pretty much the same course that Tildeu
Fould If he had been elected. All that | am
afraid OF is that the Tammany men may
form some combination with the Republicans
10 try and defeat him, and
knife him in the dark, as
they did Gen. Hancock, but hope not.
see it stated that Kelly SAYS he will not OPP
pose Cleveland. There ought to be no diff
Guilty for Cleveland to carry New York pro-
vidiug there is no uuderhand buying or sell
liugbv unpinciped men. With Mr.. Hen
drieks for vice president it is a very strong
ticket nGeed, and viii secure to the Demo
cratic IArty the states OF New York aud In
diana, and consequently the election OF pres
ideut OF course, all know of Mr.. Cleye-
land is what gather from his public record,
aud what have heard in regard to him from
men who have known him well, both in pub
lie snd in private. was for a month or
more in New York, and
saw good many business
men. and there seemed to be a general hope
that Cleveland would be nominated. His