St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-24

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to the district, Mr.. Barto closed with, IT pre-
sent the name of Hon. Knute Nelson, and
ask that he be nominated by rising
yoten
The governor spoke clearly and forcibly,
and his remarks were greeted with consider
able applause. The rising vote resulted al
most unanimously. 1t struck a delegate
that there was not sufficient enthusiasm about
this business, SO he proposed three cheers,
after which the chairman remarked, s'Mr.
Nelson is nominated"
a. NJ. Burdick, a delegate from Clay
county, next addressed the convention,
vehemently denouncing the railroads and
rings, and demanded protection for the
farmer.
C. a. Gilman next read the following re-
port of the committee on resolutions:
Resol,ed, By the Republicans of the Fifth
Congressional district, in convention assem-
bled at Fergus Falls, Mimi, on this 23d day
of April, 1884 that we again affirm our faith
in the principles of the Republican party, and
point with pride to its past as a guaranty of
its future.
Resolgea, That we hereby endorse the adj
ministration of President Arthur, and view
with satisfaction and approval the able and
dignifed manner in which he has discharged
the arduous duties of his position, which
were assumed under such sad and trying cir
cumstances to the country.
Resolged, That with malice toward none,
and with desire for good fellowship with
all, regardless of any differences that may
have heretofore existed, the Republicans OF
this district, through their representatives
here assembled, cordially invite the co-opera-
ton of all persons who uphold the principles
and desire the success of the Republican
party, to the end that harmony with its at
tendaDt benefits may be secured.
Resoloed, That Hon. Knute Nelson fills
the Office of representative in congress with
honor and credit to this district and to him
self, and the best interests of the
district demand his reelection.
Resolyed That we believe that the ques
tlon should receive the careful consideration
of our legislature, and our tariff be so adapt
ed as to relieve the agriculture and produc-
ing interests of all unjust and unnecessary
burdens, and we take this occasion to hear
tily endorse and approve the action of Hon.
Knute Nelson in his vote to consider the
tariff bill, known as the Morrison bill
WHEREAS, Under republican form Of
government, fairness in conducting caucus
es and conventions is essential to the proper
exercise of political functions, and any i'm
proper course in political leaders is a virtual
suppression of the popular will; therefore be
it
Reso1ged, That it is the sense of the Repub-
licans of this district, in convention assem-
bled that all caucuses and conventions should
be conducted in a spirit of fairness, and that
fair and impartial vote and an accurate
count thereof should never be refused.
WHEREAS, We recognize the fact that the
agricultural interests form the basis of our
national wealth and prosperity, and believ-
ing that the husbandman is justly entitled
to the fruits of his industry; therefore be it
Resol0ed, That the legislative power should
be enacted to protect the agricultural and
producing interests as well as the interests of
the consumer, against any encroachments
upon their rights by any corporations, mo-
nopolies or other combinations of capital
whereby unjust discrimination or any I'M
reasonable charge in carrying grain or other
freight is made by railroads, or whereby I'M
fair grading of grain is practiced.
Following the committees report came a
discussion as to whether or not the district
committee should be appointed then, which
was settled by Tote that the chairman
should appoint the committee and announce
it at the Moorhead convention.
This concluded the proceedings, and the
convention adjourned, most of the delegates
taking the 5 O'Clock train for Moorhead.
AS to what will take place tomorrow it is
almost impossible to predict. There seems
to be a very general desire among the dele
gates that harmony should prevail.
It is said Gilman desires to run in Gov
Barto as delegate to Chicago with Kindred
and he has aroused the ire of the Otter Tail
delegates, who think Stearns county has al
ready had its share of political favors, and
are determined that an Otter Tail man shall
go to the Chicago convention if possible. To
this end they are probably willing to make
almost any combination to accomplish their
purpose. The various factions, Gilman,
Kindred, Nelson and anti-factions, are each
trying to accomplish their particular ends,
and any prediction as to the outcome
amounts to little more than testing.
The complexion of the Otter Tail county
delegation to the state convection is decid-
edly Blaine, and the same can be said of the
other delegations, with Edmunds as a second
choice.