St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-21
MILWAUKEE LETTER.
A View Of Things Political in The
Cream City.
How The Manufacturers Banks Affairs Will
Turn Out.
A Railroad Clerks Foolish Aot--The In
fant's Home, etc.

since the nomination of Cleveland and Hendricks
at Chicago, and your correspondent has had suf-
fcient time to fairly weigh the sentiment of Mil
yankee Democrats on the ticket. Last weeks
letter gave favorable view of things dining the
height OF the nominating enthusiasm this weeks
opinions are based on seven days of observation
among the workers after the flush of qualification
had subsidized. The Irish Democratic voters up
on whose alleged alienation great stress had been
placed by the Republican press, as true to
Democratic principles as Of yore. They are not
changelings, or Hessians of political autocrats,
but vote early and always Democrats. The
truth OF the matter is that the Irish Nationalist
IN the Democratic party are placed in position
where silent action is prudential Blaine, the
Republican presidential candidate, has been
Landed a close relative Of Roman Catholic
ism and defender of the liberties of Irish-Amer-
lean citizens. Ii he has the least claim to credit
for special interest in the children of the Elmer
aid Isle, it would be ungrateful in the Irish to
dispute it even by implication.
The Irish are not ungrateful,
and MIR. Blaine will be spared the severe personal
analysis to which candidates are usually subject
ed. But at the poll. the Irish ballots will drop
as thick as snowhakes for Cleveland and Hen
bricks. The Catholic Citizen, religious paper
of this city, edited by Edward Bray, fair mind
ed and conscientious Irishman, has spoken in
clear and honest language for the nominees of
the Democratic party. 1t does not press them
on voters with partisan heat, but offers them
with calmness and dignity. And it's recommen-
dations are given more weight by the fact that
after Blsine's nomination it spoke of him with
the respect due to one who has attained high
position among men of state.
THE GERMANS.
The German vote is an unstable political ele-
ment. Like a certain troublesome parasite,
when you place your finger on it, it is not there.
For some years past Milwaukee Republicans, by
hook crook, have succeeded in corralling the
Germans; but now, just as they are beginning
to count their Touton friends sure allies, there
is sure to be change. The German has more
than vague idea of reform, and spacious cam
paign arguments will not catch him. Economy
is bred in his bones and economy he will prac-
tice as well preach. To him econ
omy and reform are close allies,
and as Cleveland and Hendricks stand for both,
on a solid platform, he can support him and feel
like dutiful citizen in SO doing. The Freie
Press, the rabid prohibition paper of the
city, still continues to throw hot verbal shot at
the Republican candidates 1t has not yet spoken
clearly for Cleveland and Hendricks, but the
vigor Of its work against the opposition implies
a strong endorsement of the Democratic candi-
dates. Der Herolu, Editor Colemsn's great daily,
seems to be straddling the fence. For a time it
seemed as though it must drop squarly into the
Democratic lines. 1t strongly criticized the Re-
publican nominees, but continued to temper its
remarks by saying it would await the appearance
of the letters Of acceptance of the different can
didates before declaring its position fully. Now
that Blaine's letter has appeared it objects
strongly on the ground that the document con-
tafns nothing about temperance or personal lib
erty; but it says nothing squarely favorable to
Cleveland and Hendricks. Coleman may approve
of this vacilating course, but the readers Of his
paper must become Disguised. Nothing catches
sympathy like editorial vigor. The average
reader looks to his paper like mariner to the
north star. Der Herold is throwing away golden
opportunities by its yacillating course. 1t may
be Democratic and it may be Republican; but if
1t waits much longer neither side will care much
for its opinions.
THE CAMPAIGN.
Skirmishing is now over, and heavy guns for
hotter work are being numbered on both sides.
The Republicans, OF course, have the start.
From their sanguinary headquarters at the cor
ner of Wisconsin and jefferson streets the state
is b eng flooded with documents and stationery
for Blaine and Logan clubs. The pace at which
they are forcing their work is evidence that they
have fears for the result in Wisconsin in Novem-
Der. They are pushing things on the hurrah
principle, aud hope to keep up the excitement
until after the ballot. are cast. The funds ne
csssary for the work come from mysterious
channels The committee unmasked its guilty
conscience by statement that Office holders
were not looked to for any of the '.soap,'' but
its story will do for the marines. The sins will
suffer hsroic bleeding to avert defeat, if possible
A Republican worker said the other day that
their campaigns have often been run on the ridi-
culously small allowance of So COO, but that $685.
600 has been spent in the same field to insure
victory. The Democrats are quietly arranging
the prelminaries, and will open their head
quarters on Broadway, between Wisconsin and
Michigan streets early next week. Chairman
Anderson understands the situation thoroughly,
and comprehends the extent of the field to be
covered Cleveland and Hendricks clubs will be
found all over the state, and work put in with a
vigor that will make the old Badger state hum
with political caloric from now until the Ides of
November. The campaign purse will be made up
by contributions from the faithful. The sum of
$1,000 win be raised Immediately, and if neces-
sary further calls will be made. Last Saturdays
ratification meeting on Market Square astonished
the most sanguine The time for preparation
was so brief that thousands OF people never heard
OF the plan; and yet, when the speakers began
their work the crowd swelled until at least 1900
people were for a time gathered on the square.
Allthings considered the Cleveland and Hendricks
ratification meeting was more successful than
the carefully prepared and long advertised boom
for the man from Maine.
MANUFACTURERS BANK
Interest in the condition of the defunct Manu-
facturers' bank has been.sharpened by the an
nouncsment by Receiver Geilfuss that he viii
have statement ready on Monday. His silence
during the time he was figuring, and the length
Of tins it took him to get at the totals strength
ems tia suspicion harbored by many that there
had been bad work in the management of the
bank Tbi: will probably DE plain when the
statement is given TO the press. Bat those who
look Tor crookedness viii &c disappointed. Reck-
lsssness in making loans will be the worst fea-
ture Of the case. The GLOBE correspondent,
after watching and waiting, is able to give fore
cast OF what will take place after the receiver
hiss made his report. The report will show bad
loans, which, IL pressed, might lead TO suspen-
sions and less; also that some OF the securities
held By the bank have sunk to q very low level
Were this paper and these securities counted out
the deficiency would be heavy, and
depositors would not realize over fifty
per cent in the clear up But right here Presi
dent Como, Mr. Hasbrouck and other wealthy
men OF the bank viii step in and take the ques-
tionsble paper and the low securities and give
depositors the cash necessary TO secure them
against loss. While this will apparently be
great sacrifice, the officers hope TO be able in
time. by patience, TO recover almost the face
value OF to. paper and securities. This sketch
of the situation came To your correspondent
through good source, and may be accepted as
authentic Il wiIl be a relief to the friends OF
the officers Of the bank as well as to the de-
he SHOT FOR GLORY.