St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-26
Fifth District Interviews.

The failure of the regular Republicans of
the Fifth district to arrive at a harmonious
agreement with the opposition Nelson fac
tionists at Moorhead, has stirred up the old
feeling of bitterness, and the course pursued
by the convention acting under the call of
Hon. G. A. Gilman is broadly condemned in
the Republican ranks. While in Moorhead
and returning home the delegates in their re-
marks and discussions manifested clearly
That the breach between the divisions of the
Republican party in the Fifth district will
grow apace. The partizans of the opposition
Nelson wing are arrogant and uncompromis-
ing, while the Kindred leaders think their
overtures for peace were not met in a
proper spirit or decently treated. The cooler
heads of the Nelsonites deplore the events of
Thursday, while, of course, claiming they
could not have acted otherwise. They do
not treat the matter lightly, and it is plain
to see they think a grave mistake has been
made in refusing to accept the proposition of
the regular Republican (Kindred) committee
of conference, looking toward an amicable
adjustment of the difficulty.
G. A. Gilman did all in his power to har-
monte, and if the action of the rump con-
vention defeats Knute Nelson it cannot be
laid at his door,
EX-LIEUT. GOV. BARTO
was interviewed yesterday at st. Cloud. He
said he was very sorry compromise could
not have been brought about and felt that the
action of the Nelsonites was ''leetle'' hasty
He did all in his power for reconciliation,
and would gladly have sacrificed any person
al aims or wishes if by so doing peace
could be obtained. He processes to think
the fight against Nelson this fall can amount
to but little. ''What regret most, ." said he,
lis that a contesting delegation will be sent
to the Chicago convention. This will look
bad for our district and for Minnesota and
will, l fear lessen its influence and
strength"
Gov. HUBBARD,
who was also at st. Cloud said
II think it would have been better if a
stronger effort had been made to harmonic
the factions. l don't think much of fight
will be made against Nelson. Don't think
Mr.. Comstock can be induced to run against
him." think it will depend altogether up
on the manner of presentation before the
committee on credentials as to which delega-
ton will be admitted to the national conyen-
alton Chicago,
II. G.. SToRDoCK
of Rothsay a prominent Fifth dis
trict Republican on the train from
Moorhead said: IT tell you twas mistake.
think we could have much better afforded
to concede more than we perhaps thought
reasonable than to have let this fight 90 on
It's altogether wrong to say as Corliss of
Otter Tail at the convention said, Let 'em
go, we don't want 'em.' 1t is this very
eagerness of certain men to read men out of
the party which is liable to break up the Re-
publican party in county, state and nation.
l don't think it is down in the books to de-
feat Nelson this fall, but if Comstock comes
out as peoples candidate, and the Demo
Gratis make no nomination very decidedly
interesting fight will ensue. I don't know
whether Comstock will run OF not, but
would not blame him if he
did. Comstock worked hard
for Nelson two years ago, used his money, and
in my opinion, helped him quite as much as
Charley Gilman did. In return for all this,
what did Nelson do! Why, in the last state
convention when Comstock came up for
lieutenant governor Nelson worked against
him. Used his personal influence against
him, took off his coat and went around the
hall peddling tickets like pot house poll
tician. No, it would not surprise me to see
Comstock win, and if he does, he'll do well.
Mark my word.''
j. V. BRowER,
one of the regular Republican Kindred) del
egates to the Chicago convention, said: IT
have every confidence that Col. Johnston and
myself will be admitted to the national con-
vention. We intend to present our case lust
as strongly as possible, and 1 think candid
consideration of our claims will result in adj
mission.''
W. W. HARTLEY
Mr.. Hartley was seen Friday at his resi-
dence at Brainerd, He expressed himself as
well pleased with the action of the regular
Republican convention at Moorhead the
day before and, greatly surprised at the con-
duct of the opposition factionists convention
in rejecting the fair and manly proposition
for harmony and deciding that they would
continue the factional opposition to the