Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1886-06-09
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1856.
Who is to be the next Governor o

Who is to be the next Governor OF
Minnesota? This question is certain
ly an important one. 1t has been dis
cussed in spasmodic way for some
time by the press and people OF the
state, but nothiL like definite an
swer has as yet been given. AS the
time for the conventions approach III
terest increases. The various candl-
dates are being very generally and,
In some instances, vigorously DIS
cussed. In this discussion, the TRIB-
UNE has as yet taken but little part
but will deem it a dnty to take Il
more active interest in the matter
hereafter. For this week we Will
simply give few remarks upon the
general characteristics of the more
prominent candidates. The most ag-
gressive candidate and the one who is
working most persistently to secure
the position, is G. A. Gilman. After
investigations, covering considerable
time and various portions of the state,
we fail to find where he has any
strength among the people. Evidences
of his we'll known ability as a"shrewd
politiciann are to be found on every
hand and is certain that he has the
support of the "machine.h If reports
can be depended upon, his agents are
we'll supplied with passes and tunds
and are well equipped for EMISSION
ary work" in all parts of the state, IL
is also said that Gilman is arranging
for the payment ofall the expenses OF
his delegates and in other ways to be
generally agreeable. The machine"
may secure his nomination and cleo
ton, but the people do not wish 1T ana
1T is brought about large sized
shadow will be thrown over all kinds
of reform legislation.
John l.. Gibbs Is another active
candidate. He has some strength
among the people, but Oil the whole
is regarded as weak man. Heseems
to be afraid to declare himself and II
is hard to tell positively whether to
place him upon the side Of monopoly
or upon the side of the people. AT
present he is an indefinite and I'M
certain quality. The farmers, or at
least many of them, are afraid to
trust him and he has not the support
he might have by pursuing different
course.
Albert Scheffer, of st. Paul, is also
prominently mentioned and has a
considerable following. He is n
banker, has bar'l and is regarded as
royal good fellow. Just how he
stands upon the important questions
of the day is not positively known,
but it is feared that his interests and
sympathies are not with those of the
majority of the people.
The name ottenest heard for the
position among the farmers, OF
Northern and Central Minnesota is
we think that Of Gen. Barrett of this
county. He is regarded as an able
man and it is known that interests
are wholly with the people. Gen.
Barrett is not himself seeking the
position but the people who know
him are strongly advocating him and
as he is a man who ranks higher
and higher the more he IS
scrutinized and as his boom is rapidly
growing, it is more than possible that
he is the coming man. This and adj
joining counties will send delegates
who favor him and don't think these
delegates will be all lonely in the
state convention.
The four gentlemen named above
are Rebublicans. Among the Demo-
Gratis, Geo. L. Becker, E. M. Wilson
and Thomas Wilson have been
mentioned. Each of these three is a
man of Integrity, ability and has a
clean record. The only objection to
any of them is that they are not in
sympathy politically with the MAORI
ty i'm this state, but this is not as
much of an objection now as it has
been in the past. Party obligations
rest very lightly upon the average
Minnesota voter, and if the Republic
cans do not make a suitable nomina-
ton, it is not only possible but prob
able that one of these gentlemen, if
nominated by the Democrats, will be
elected.