St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-17
SIGNIFICANT.
A Strong Voice From the First
District on Democratic Nominal

A Strong Voice From the First
District on Democratic Nominal
tiOns.
The last issue of the Record and Z nion
OF Rochester contained the two follow
ing editorial announcements:
FOR CoNGREss-wLsoN.
If the First district could spare Congress
man Thomas Wilson from his present posi-
ton, there is no question but what it would
present his name for the governorship, sup
ported by such Endorsements as only public
men of high honor and ability can receive.
His record IN congress as an orator, his posi-
ton ON the tariff, his consideration of the
minor wants of his constituents have already
given him high rank, and he will return to
people willing to elevate him again to the
seat he vacates. There is no question but
that Congressman Wilson has confounded
his opponents and made his friends all the
more earnestin their desire to keep him where
he is He cannot be spared for the guber-
material canvass this year. The tariff cam
palgn now opening needs not only his voice
at home, but the weight of his convictions
and oratOry at Washington. He represents
in his tariff views the best sentiments of his
district, and it is well that he should make
the good fight again, and defend the faith OF
the laboring and agricultural classes of this
state again: MIR. Doran's name has been
mentioned for the governorship, but we are
assured on the best of authority that he
would not take the nomination He would
be acceptable, and make dashing canvass,
creditable to his years of honorable service
for the party. Eugene N. Wilson is I'M
douptedly the choice of the Democrats Of
the First district for governor. Wilson for
congress and Wilson for governor would
make combination too strong, too popular
for the disintegrated Republican forces of the
pediency, availability. popularity. tariff re-
form, all demand that such nominations
shall be made this year.
WORTHY OF 1T.
While it is an admitted fact in politics that
measures and not men are the most potent
factors i'll insuring party success, yet, as
everyone knows, not a little importance must
be conceded to the selection of the right man
for the right place. We think the people of
Rochester were highly favored in this regard
III the selection of Andrew Nelson as mayor
of the city. His well known public spirit,
his assured integrity and high sense of honor
nave won the respect and esteem of his fell
low cltlZenS IN no ordinary degree, and his
success in the administration of the affairs of
the city has given evidence of executive
ability which would adorn position
of still higher responsibility. While
Mr.: Nelson makes no claim for recog-
milton for important party services,
and has no political ambition, we have rea-
son to know that he has received more than
favorable consideration for the nomination
of lieutenant governor and that his name
will be presented to the Democratic state
convention for the second place on the ticket.
Andrew Nelson is Scandinavian, a
Democrat, a radical tariff reformer. His
nationality can turn the scales in Minnesota
this year for q tariff on the basis of the presi-
dents message,if proper and due recognition
is made by the Democracy. There are good
reasons for believing that Mr.. Nelson would
be strong selection for the nomination OF
lieutenant governor this fall, on the Demo
ocratic state ticket. The Republicans will
tender that nomination to A. E. Rice again,
and duly recognize the Scandinavian ele
ment in doing So The name of Mr.. Rice is q
tower of strength, but its power might be
seriously affected by the nomination of Mr..
Nelson. Scandinavian Democrats would
then have no reason to complain of lack OF
recognition, nor excuse to vote for Mr.. Rice
because of his nationality. Rochester and
Olmsted county would be honored next fall,
by seeing him standing shoulder to shoulder
with Eugene M. Wilson, fighting for tariff
reform and good government.