St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-02
Political Notes.

j. j. Thornton: There are as many here
as expected. 1t is creditable turn out.
It's busy time and the farmers couldn't get
here. besides the expense is pretty heavy.
think we can congratulate ourselves on the
result. We have accomplished Just what we
intended to and we did it in good shape. Of
course we expected that there would be some
Kicking. but we got out of it easy
John Ludwig-It was a lively meeting and
showed that the representative Democrats
are determined to fight bosses. I am more
particularly against the principle of bossism
than am against Kelly or Doran, but they
happen to be the bosses at present and of
course our actions point at them.
H.H. Fuller-The meeting was corlzer and
will sound the death knell of the dynasty. We
are as sure of carrying the state convention
as we are sure of death. These men who are
here to-day are representative Democrats and
the people can't sheer at them. tell you, it
is more than satisfactory.
Theodore Hudson, leading attorney of
Duluth, was at the Merchants. and said that
the people in that part of the state were in
dlgnant at Land Commissioner Sparks, eSpec-
tally those whose interests were In the pine
lands and who were effected by Sparks ruling
on the land question.
1gnatius Donnelly-I am very much pleased
with the meeting. 1t has been entirely salts
factory. L was surprised when Judge Cox OBJ
Jected to my resolution, especially as we held
meeting in Mr.. Fuller's Office in the morn
ing and agreed to adopt the resolutions in
the conference.
Mile Bunnell, Duluth Herald-rm going
to roast the whole gang. When the people
up North read the Endorsement of Sparks,
they'll kick like steers. II Sparks were to
make trip through that section, the people
would lynch him.
When Mr.. Donnely referred to DR.. Ames
as Minnesota's next governor the scene was
wild one. Hats went into the air and the
room rang with shouts and yells, while DR..
Ames sat on the stage and modestly blushed
The effort of reading the address caused the
perspiration to trickle down the face of SEN
ator Buck, and he occasionally stopped to
catch his breath, but he got through it in
good shape.
When j. J. Thornton said, ''We are all
Democrats here for q common cause and il
1t wasn't for the expense of getting here
there would be $500 people here" there was
applause
The light-blue voice of Ed Stevens was
heard and he insisted on his motion to ad-
journ being carried with persistency which
indicated that he was getting decidedly
weary.
Col. Sweet: ST am here representing the
ntiment of Benton county Democrats. Not
a kick against anyone IN particular, but to
demonstrate against bossiSm generally"
| Marshal Campbell was not present. He
said: kelly is good enough for me. The
biggest part OF those kickers are mad because
| they can't get an Office
| DIR. Donnelly, Ignatius' son, was in the hall
| an interested listener to the proceedings, but
| he allowed his father to do all the talking for
| the Donnelly family.
Editor Bunnell of Duluth said he believed
| in Jefersonian simplicity, and was the first
man to take off his coat and sit in his shirt
| sleeves.
| Senator Rahilly-I don't see but what we
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meeting. think the ball has got a good
| start.
| Maj. Newson, late Republican candidate
| for city treasurer, was there. He came in
| late and took no part in the speech making.
| Daniel Buck-I think it was a splendid
| meeting. 1t was lively enough, wasn't it?
! We accomplished just what we wanted to.
| Hon. Robert A. Smith, got a ticket this
morning, but I haven't any time. All my
| leisure time is now given up to base bail.
uEd Stevens said he came not to kick but as
| reporter. 81 don't know Whist I'm reporting
for, but come as reporter" said he.
| Fl. H. Fuller took things in a cool, calm and
| collected manner, and only voted when di-
| vision Of the house was called for.
| Hon. ]. ]. Egan-What conference? Didn't
know anything about it. How many will
| there be-about thirty or forty?
L. A. Normandin-You bet I'm here if
there's any kick at Kelly. I've had all l W ant
of his work. I'm tired of it.
Fl. G. Van Leuven of the Spring Valley
Vidette was in the hall, but had nothing to
say excepting on the q. t.
j. T. Wallace, banker, Pelican Rapids
They sent me ticket, but I don't believe in
that way of doing things.
Jailer Spiel-Better wait until they get a
majority in the state. It won't do to fight
with minority.
E. st. Julien Cex-Tm here in white vest,
which signifies that I'm the white-winged
dove of peoce.
E. St. Julien Cox tried to make few if
teen-minute speeches, but the chairman
headed him Off.
Hon. W. P. Murray-Whau conference? IF
they had come to me first they might have got
some pointers.
Ignatius Donnelly carried his pocket full Of
resolutions and managed to get some of them
through.
Democratic nomination for lieutenant gov
ernor.
j. n. Rogers was present, with his bone
headed cane and tall, white hat, quiet OBJ
server.
Fl. A. Castle-I am not Democrat, but
thought I'd drop in and see the fun.
Mayor Sutphin, Duluth: II am here Re-
publican simply TO see the circus"
DR.. Ames: ~ am not here as kicker.
cannot be interviewed now
DR.. Snyder of st. Paul was there wearing a
smile and smoking cigar.
Aid. c. II. Petsch-(He said nothing, but
smiled artlessly.)
Aid. Pat Conley-Don't know anything
about it.
John W. Willis-It is just what we wanted.
Aid. R. T. O'Connor-Oh, it's farce.
A. BierHan-It suits me all right.