St. Paul daily globe., 1886-09-15
ALL FOR .AMES.
CONVENTION CHIPS
Caught on the Fly by 'sGlObeo He-
pOrterS.

HuS0andry and the trades aSSenDHes met II
Workingmens hall at 1l:3O yesterday morn
ing and with the resolutions adopted at the
conference on Sept. l, formally decided to
present them to the convention. Ignatius
Donnelly headed the committee and that was
why he stood so near Col. Glenn when he haC
his little talk with Mr.. Murray.
When the chairman called on all those who
wanted TO see DR.. Ames nominated to rise
Mr.. George K. Shaw, who was in the rear oi
the hall. became so carried away with enthu-
siasm that he not only rose in his place, but
some say, climbed upon chair. Mr.. Shaw
did not intend to vote for DR.. Ames, it is be-
heved, for he is a Gilman man, but it sort of
seemed TO be In the air and came natural.
There was little friction at the beginning
over Col. GlennS motion TO admit District
Master Workman McGaughey'S resolutions
before permanent organization was et-
fected, but the dieculty was due not to any
lndSpoSition to hear Mr.. McGaughey, but
simply TO Il desire to haYe the matter con-
sidered at the proper time.
Ignatius Donnelly-That little trick has
lost AmeS 10000 votes. The knights ot
Labor and Farmers alliance are red-headed
and they will go against him. he can
afford TO lose these votes. 1t would be n
narrow squeeze if he got in, backed by the
entire Democratic party.
Judge Brisbin laid stress in his speech on
the fact that the nominee was one OF the
handsomest men in the state. Ii counted
with the women, he said, and women some
times influenced votes.
Ex-senator WikeSon'S speech. seconding
Ames' nomination, was listened TO with the
earnest attention which the venerable Demo-
Gratis years of reputation and eloQuence de-
served.
Mayor Rice said, in his speech: 81 predict
Mayor Ames' triumphant election, and
Mayor Rice is universally recognized as
gentleman of exceptionally good Judgment
The chair put it admirably when he said:
ut is moved that the chair appoint COM
mittee of seven TO inform A. A. Ames that
be will be the next governor of Minnesota.
Master Workman Locke reached the root
of the difficulty at once when he said it was
law makers not the judge, who should be
held responsible for iniquitous laws.
Col. Glenn gracefully withdrew his motion
with reference to the McGaughey resolutions
when he saw there was perfect readiness to
hear them at the proper time.
Ex-senator Wilkinson never opened his
mouth without saying something worth listen
ing TO. and the convention appreciated that
TACT to the uttermOSt.
Chairman Meagher introduced Mayor Rice
IS 1.-The nOblest Roman OF them all, and the
convention testified very markedly that it
thought so too.
The newspaper profession was remembered
again in the nomination of Luther Jaeger,
former editor Of the Budstikken, as secretary
Of state.
Col. Glenn is an exponent Of the principle
of harmony. He withdrew his motion just
when there was promise of some lively times
Universal regret was expressed that Jay
Whipple, of Winona was not present to in
5roduce his famous resolution about proxies.
Henry Poehler's nomination as state
treasurer called forth merited enthusiasm, and
Viii add tower of strength to the ticket.
Col. Glenn didn't propose to be stranded on
Tho TN1a Nrina nSi6a ant a Ilrp
ferred to take his chances on the floor.
Col. O'Leary made a number of motions,
and demonstrated his capacity to represent
he Avoca district in the state senate.
Chairman Meagher is pronounced Kelly
man. 1t will be well to remember thar he
appoints the state central committee.
Ex-senator Mort Wilkinson was there to see
how the younger blood run convention,
and he did good deal of the talking.
John Frank is a good farmer, and will
make q lieutenant governor uneXcelled. His
fences viii be always in good repair.
The mention of President Cleveland's name
was received with loud applause. Even the
disappointed office-seekers joined in.
Next Governor Ames was heralded with
three times three rousingly repeated when
he came in on Sachem kelly's arm.
1t is asserted by the First district delegates
that Gardners nomination will strengthen
Wilson'S chances for congress.
The irrepressible A. De Lacey Wood got
there with both feet. Cyclones nor spolitics
have no terrors for his soul.
An Ames delegation wore red, white and
blue hats, which they dotted when the con-
vention was called TO order.
Michael Doran was one of the early arrivals.
There was clapping of hands, at which the
genial boss smiled blandly.
Somebody rang a chestnut gong when
Judge Rand, of Hennepin, referred casually
in speech to Grecian art.
Next Governor Ames made telling point
when he said home for old soldiers should
be established in the state.
Mortimer S. Wilkinson has not lost the fire
of his youth altogether. His speeches had the
Old-time ring about them.
A political state convention without a
speech from Donnelly is the greatest novelty
Of the present century.
Delegate Jobuson's eloquent speech in sup
port Of Next Governor Ames was one of the |
best OF the convention.
J. J. Thornton says some of the men who
made afidavits in Watonwan county ought to
be in the penitentiary.
The fight over the manner in which the
state central committee should be chosen
did not materialize.
John F. Meagher made a good chairman
He seemed to take keen delight in sitting
down on the lobby.
j. J. Thornton was in cold sweat and almost
freezing to DEATH
Judge Brisbin looked on as if he had never
felt like kicking at the bosses. He fell in line
with good grace.
P. H. Kelly was there with white plug
hat and occupied the most prominent seat on |
tie front row.
Secretary Buchanan is the editor of the Lu- |
verne Times.
The presence of many excellent bands at !
the convention insured harmony at the very |
beginning.
Kelly was particularly industrious in lead |
ing the applause whenever Glenn's name was |
mentioned.
sertion that they would have something to |
say later?
The Minneapolis men brought their lungs |
with them, and they also had on a full head |
of steam.
Somebody called for Col. Crooks when he |
came IN, Dut the call was not made unani- |
nous.
Chairman Meagher makes a good speech in |
returning thanks for the honor conferred" |
The hall was filed in the afternoon, but the |
crowd thinned out after AmeS' nomination.
a more intelligent looking body of men |
never gathered in convention in st. Paul.
The Minneapolis delegation loomed up in |
great shape, with badges and plug hats.
Doran's rich brogue was q treat to those |
not well versed in the Irish language.
The moving of the platform to the center !
Of the hall was an excellent idea.
Mayor Rice's popularity was well attested. |
He received regular ovation.
Ramsey and Henuepiu sat in the front row.
divided by the middle aisle.
White-winged peace and full-toned har- |
mony hovered over all.
The accommodations for reporters were |
ample and satisfactory.
Gen. Adams, of Dakota, didn't know ex-
actly what he wanted.
Judge Brisbin should have cut his speech |
in the middle.
No member of the female sex ventured out.
HILARIOUS HENNEPINITES.