St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-30

corner of Harrington and University ave-
nues, under the auspices of the Cleveland
and Hendricks club. This club was organ
lied by Mr.. Normandin, who is the presi-
dent of it, and it is largely owing to his per-
, sonal efforts that the Democracy of that part
OF town is so well organized. There were
between five and six hundred people pres
ent, all OF whom were earnest and enthusiasts
tic.
MIR. NoRMANDIN,
the president of the club, stated that as pres
ident OF the club it was his duty to open the
meeting. He felt very much reioiced to see
so many present, and promised to do his
best as president, aud to see to it that every
thing pertaining to the club was managed in
straight forward manner. lie then intro
duced
GENERAL JOHNSON,
who began his speech by giving a his
tory of the organization of the Re-
publican party, stating that it
sprung from the ashes OF the old Know
Nothing party, and identified Mr.. Blaine as
one of the original projectors of it--as such,
Mr.. Blaine did all he could to have every
willing that they should contribute their time
and money to build up the country, but
wished tn deprive them of any voice in say
ing who should control the country. Now
he is their great friend and asks them to
support him. The general then gave his at
/ tention to the Mulligan letters, and showed
that Mr.. Blaine's correspondence showed his
/ unhtness for the position of president
10 1aIt 70,
| between the parties on the tariff, and de-
noUnced the use of the term ''free trade'' as
not representing the stand of the Democratic
party on that question. Both parties believe
! in protection. The Republicans wish tariff
so high that burdensome taxation will pro-
| duce surplus of one hundred millions an
nually, thrS taking from the people one hun
| dred millions which, should be left in their
! pockets The Democrats wish to protect
| only TO the extent of the necessities of the
! government honestly and faithfully admins
tered. The general then traced
up the political record of the
two candidates, showing that the
election Of Cleveland was a necessity in or
| der to wrest the government from the greedy
hand of corruptionists and stock jobbers.
The general then went on to state that when
the nominations were made the Republicans
felt sure of every northern state, admitting
that New York and Ohio were the only states
in doubt. The doubtful states are now very
nRihcrous. New York, Ohio, Visions sin,
| New Hampshire, Michigan, Iowa, COnnecti-
cut and New Jersey are now doubtful, with
the chances in favor of Cleveland
| This is a favorable circumstance for the
Democrats, as the opposing party will have
| to divide their speakers and money to such
"a IN ri ,,1la on, ne
cannot, as in $780, hurl all their money in
one state and carry it by soap The people
stand fair chance to have their unbought
sutfrages count as the sentiment of the coun-
try demands. The general gave the most
encouraging account of the prospects of the
party derived from the most reliable sources
showing very clearly that the people fully
understand the corrupt record of Mr.. Blaine
and the admirable record of Mr. Cleveland
and that they will elect Cleveland on Nov. 4.
The general then introduced Judge Hall, the
son of the late Judge Hall, of the district
court.
JUDGE HALLS REMARKS.
The speaker, after explaining that he had
not had an opportunity to prepare himself
to speak as he would like to, opened by de-
claring that during the years the Republican
party had been in power there had been no
parallel in jobbery, thieving and
general rascality. In this con-
victon he reviewed with much severity the
Mulligan Fisher letters, the star route bust
ness and many other matters that have
occurred during the Republican administra-
tons. The Republican party had at last
reached the climax Of degradation by putting
in nomination Mr.. Blaine He declared
that 1t was notorious fact that time and
again the Republican papers throughout the
whole country had denounced him, but now
since he had been made the candidate of the
party they were compelled to eat their own
words and were now all singing his
praises. Blaine has started out with two
ideas, first to deal out sweetness to the Irish.
and, second, tafIy to the Germans. Mr..
Blaine's record when he was secretary of
state gave the lie to any claim to favor at the
hands of either the Irish or Germans Mr..
Blaine has been in congress for twenty
years, and. as it seemed to him, had all that
time been engaged in some scheme to make
money for himself He has helped to put
bills, through congress for railroads and other
corporations, and used his Of
fetal position to carry them
through. When that Irish patriot, ParnelI
came to this country Blaine was invited TO
attend an Irish meeting, and did not even
make reply to the invitation. He coun-
seled all to go to the polls and work and
vote for Cleveland and Hendricks.
ARTHUR G. OTIS
was the next speaker. He opened his re-
marks by saying that he had been the
city but about a year, and was unknown,
personally, to the audience. After compli-
menting the remarks made by Gen. John
son and Judge Hall, he argued that the peo-
pie ought to understand and discuss politics.
1t is well known that there are two parties.
For over sixty years the Democratic
party was in the possession
of the government. During all that time
that party gave to the people or this country
a steady, economical government After
eulogiZing the long and faithful administra-
ton OF affairs by the Democracy the speaker
urged all to &C to work faithfully for the cleo
ton of Cleveland and Hendricks. Grover
Cleveland is well known. He never filed
an Office that he did not honor The people
of Buffalo were suffering from various causes
the evils that flow from poor government of
the affairs of that CITY, and
caused Mr.. Cleveland to run for MAYOR.
He consented to the use of his name
and was elected. The consequence is that
he gave the people of that city the best gov
eminent they ever had. He was subse-
quently elected governor OF the state and to
this day lie is performing the duties of that
Office with the utmost faithfulness. How is
il on the other side. Tue Republican party
is corrupt party and never gave the country
anything like an honest administration.
The administrations OF Grant and HAYES
were full of star route and other similar cor
ruutions This was notoriouslv .ba