St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-08-21
A 7Triune of Nominations Be-
slowed on the Sage Of
Nininger.
A Sharp Contest for the Democratic
Endorsement, but 32 Beats ~.
Judge Wilder and Some Compatriots Demur,
While D0nnelly Accepts,
And Invites Everybody to an 'All Hands
Round" Dance over Major
Straits Grave.
Especial Telegram to the Globe

GLENCOE, Mimi, Aug. 20.-The "Peo-
ple's' convention assembled here to-day at
II a. m., pursuant to call which was signed
by over one thousand voters Of the Third
congressional district.
The call was the result of popular meet
ing at Hasting, which appointed committee
of which Hiram Giilett was chairman, and
he, July 18th, issued the call which by means
of circulars sent all over the di strict as be-
fore stated, was numerously signed.
This is the second in the series of three
which concluded with 'Democratic'' held at
12 m. to-day, and the Farmers" which
transpired yesterday. 1t is seldom that any
city becomes the focal center for the gather
ing ofso many organizations OF political
nature. 1t is seldom that so many discor-
dant elements enter into the political situa-
ton as now vex the politics OF the Third
congressional district There is strong
sense of dissatisfaction felt and manifested
by the people Of this district at
continuing to run its politics
forever in the interest of one man and
toward granting supremacy to the G. o. p,
est in the feelings and interests of the peo-
Pile. Whether justly or not, the people feel
as if they had no representative whatever,
and that the bankers, manufacturers and
monopolists of all kinds were forever determ-
ined to misrepresent them and to control all
matters of legislation. This uneasy feeling
is growing day by day, and has now assumed
most imposing proportions, as these two pop
ular conventions will evidence 1t bodies no
good to the party which has so long controlled
the affairs Of government, and the 1ndlca-
tions are that this fall will demonstrate that
fact to their entire satisfaction.
THE PEOPLES CONVENTION.
Mr.. H. Gillett read the call and the con-
vention organized by the selection OF a. w.
Tiffany, of Carver, as chairman, and d..
Gillett, of Dakota, as secretary.
On motion Of James Greeley, of Renville,
the chair appointed committee OF five on
resolutions as follows. F. j. Whitlock, w.
P. Christensen, H. Gillett, G. o. Woodruff
and James Greeley.
Judge Whitlock then moved that as there
was to be another convention at IL M, at
which many of those present wished TO De,
that all preliminary matters be dispensed
with and proceeded to nominate Hon. l..
Donnelly, of Dakota, as the candidate of this
convention for member of congress. The
nomination was seconded by Mr.. Greeley, OF
Renville, and was carried by acclamaton.
On motion of Mr.. Whitlock the chair ap-
pointed F. ]. Whitlock, c. o. Woodruff and
James Greeley as committee to wait upon
Mr.. Donnelly and notify him of his nomina-
ton. The convention then adjourned to
meet at the G. A. r. hall at 3 p. IN. to hear
reports of com mttees.
| At 3 a. m. the peoples convention re-as-
sembled at the G. A. r. Hall, when the
committee on resolutions reported a plat
form which is the same as the one adopted
by the Farmers convention as published
Yesterday, with the addition of the following
resolution:
ReSol0ed, That the defenders of the gov
ernment should have reasonable pensions.
| After the adoption of the platform Mr..
Donnelly was introduced and briefly thanked
the convention for the honor conferred upon
him, and promised, if elected, to fulfil every
trust. The convention then adjourned.