St. Paul daily globe., 1886-08-29
THE POLITICAL CRIB.
Intimations by ssRamb1er'' Of Those
Who May Nibble at 1t.
Dignity of Ames and the Knife of
G1enn--A Hasty Glance.

have noticed with no little interest the
hustle and furry in the political camp in
Hennepin county during the past week
much of the excitement apparent during
that time having originated from my OBJ
servations published in last SUNDAYS
GLOBE.
To an impartial spectator there are many
strange and injudicious occurrences con-
stantly presenting themselves, and it is not
detrimental to the party's good that such
events should bear their comment, and, if
erroneous, before their influences shall
bring evil results, the courses which lead to
descriptions should be abandoned and bet
ter line of policy adopted, that the party
may be benefited, though some personal in
dignity may go unavenged.
The Democratic party is large institu-
ton, and it is safe to say when thoroughly
aroused, is incapable of being controlled in
the interest of clique. Anv few persons
who may imagiue that they can do just
what they want to are very likely to learn
that such conceptions are transitory, and
those who follow them under other impress
sons are sure to learn the folly of their
steps 1t is an old party and has within it's
ranks men who have clung to its principles
through lifetime; under vast train of
adversities it has retained its identity, and
though strained by numerous repulSes has
grown in numbers and power until it has
reclaimed its own. the control of the great
government whose laws are founded upon
the principles of Democracy. While local
matters occasionally withdraw the attention
of the members of the party from these
principles and temporary success may fol-
low such local agitations, the loyal Demo-
crat will always adhere firmly to these
rock-roOted principles, remembering that
wrongs will be righted and dangers averted
by strict application of the greatest
Of all political doctrines, Equal and
exact justice to all men," The
settlement of the great question
of the hour, if ever settled, will be adjusted
upon the application, of this principle. The
existence in power for long number of
years of political party whose administra-
tion of laws has been guided by favorit-
ism to the capital of the country without re-
gard to the rights of the laboring classes. has
made the conflict between capital and labor
necessary. The laboring people have judg-
ment;they are not lead recklessly like flock
of sheep by bell wether. And it is their
Judgment that suggests hope for relief
from the Democracy. That party whose
history has made it possible for the rich to
grow richer, and necessary for the poor to
grow poorer will appeal in vain for the suf-
frages OF an outraged people. That people
has risen as one man and asserted their
claim to recognition before the law-making
powers They must look to the old Jeffer-
Sonian doctrine that their wrongs may be
adjusted and the power of capital curtailed.
The great success of the party last spring
in this city was due more to the assertion
of this sentiment than to the personal popu-
larity of the leader-thought that popular
ity is almost unbounded. The same results
may be expected in the coming election,
yet not without harmony.
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DR.. Ames, as the true friend of the labor
ing people, has no occasion to be alarmed
| concerning the nomination for governor,
and his election, with their undivided sup
day is that of the foremost man
in the state, and with his
surroundings it is expected of him by his
| fIiends. and the whole public have right
| to expect the same thing. that he will hold
himself upon that dignity which the emf
nent position he occupies demands of him.
An interference in the county affairs is in
| imical to such dignity, and while do not
credit the statements of some would-be
| candidates for local Office, who attempt to
make capital on the publication of the
statement that he is urging them to run.
[ have heard unpleasant remarks made
| toward such would-be candidates for thus
compromising the doctor.
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While had much confidence in the iudg-
| ment of my friend, whom | quoted last
| week, am now in an uncertain condition
Of ind frN+
solution of some of the situations which
| time will present. Col. Glenn has made
known his position, and many good Demo-
Gratis are sorry to learn that he has so en-
! phatically declined to be candidate for
Office. His willingness to have accepted
place on the ticket would have solved the
most serious difficulty now staring the
party i'll the face. There is no question
but that Matt Walsh, next to DR.. Ames. is
the most popular man in the Democratic
party in the county. His denomination is
demanded by more people than any man
talked of for Office, and | hear, with many
| regrets, that Col. Glenn has issued his
edct that Matt shall not2be renominated.
The wherefore is exclusively of a personal
nature, such as should be entirely ignored
in times like these but the knife is whetted
and unsheathed, and having said it, the
COloH6l Will 90 lOrlH 10 scalp In6 SWarthy
son of Erin. This is all right if the
colonel will cease his warfare after the
convention. should Matt win, and everything
will continue to be serene. Let him but do
this. and he will gain a confidence among
many people whose esteem will do him no
harm.
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The declension of the colonel leaves the
| field open to one of two other men who
have been canvassing for the place.. p.
| Fitzgerald of the Sixth ward. and Mace
EuStice, the eX-sheriff. Mr. FITZGERALD is a
young man who has strong following in
his own ward. He has been raised in the
city, and has spent most of his early life
among the laboring men. being machinist
by trade. and is member of the Knights
of Labor. In this respect he will make a
good substitute for Col. Glenn, and in no
way would be an Objectionable candidate
for the office. Of Mr.. Eustce, little need
be said Probably no man is better known
in the city.
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I have heard nothing additional on the
subject of the authorship since my previ-
Gus dissertation on these matters. and
Grethan still appears to have it his own
way.
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Judge j. B. Quinn is making an effort to
procure the nomination for the probate
judgeship, though it does not seem likely
he can obtain his desire. Not that the
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