St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-08
MINNEAPOLIS.
Additional City News on the Sixth Page
AFTER TITS OVER.

The unexampled and unexpected land
slide in Minneapolis was SO fertile
subject of comment and conversation
Yesterday that it really overshadowed
the national election. There was very
little demand for precised returns, as,
there was no question for moment
that every Democrat was buried be-
meath majorities SO deep that political
resurrection was impossible. Inc re-
suit paralyzed even the Republicans,
and they stood in the attitude
of men who had felt an earth-
quake shock and withstood it. The
election of Babb was considered nine
davs' wonder, and was discussed in
every phase and bearing, ''HoW do you
account for it?" GLOBE reporter asked
a prominent Republican. 81 think Fred
Boardman'S letters did the business"
he responded. lit woke up US old fell
lows, and we put our shoulders TO the
wheel. However, the result is one of
those land-SlideS that sometimes occur,
and for which no one can account"
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Where does the election leave Ames?
This was asked a thousand times yes
terday. Ames SAID, yesterday morning.
with a broad grin: Il don't believe
could be elected pound master now"
The general opinion is that the mayor
has met his Waterloo and must retire toa
political st. Helena. temporarily at least.
1t is certain he threw his entire influence
into the election and evidently desired
WinSton'S election, but there is feel
ing that his support did not add materl-
ally to WinstOn'S strength. AmeS has
also been soundly censured for his
course as regards Wilson, which has
alienated many OF his warmest friends.
They sympathiZed with him, in the be-
ginning. but were better Democrats and
gave to Wilson the loyal support which
ne withheld. Amas is like AntaeuS-
The oftener he Is crushed to earth, the
stronger he arises; but he will have an
opportunity to see if this quality has
deserted him.
There were several very serious
phases of the late election. Two Gle
mentS of the result deserve very careful
consideration. The most importantly just
now, is the religious question which cut
a very heavy figure in the election. At
one time, it was thought there might be
bloodShed in the Sixth ward and the
special patrolmen we're appointed to meet
that very expectation. There was really
no truth in nine-tenths of all that was
said of the anti-CatholicS and what they
were doing. The situation was magni-
lieRfor sinister purposes and the end
was attained. The result in the Third
ward and in the Sixth may be traced to
this very course. The Republicans are
responsible for it, and they are playing
with fire. If it is continued it Will light
religious war that may have very seri-
GUS consequences. 1
Another important matter is that of
nationality, which is more and more
creeping into Minnesota politics. The
heavy Irish, German and Scandinavian
population of the city has bred race diff
ferenceS which are pandered to by poll
Ticians, and many are the evils growing
out OF 1t. Each race is clannish, and
each is jealous and suspicious of
the other, the IRISH particularly SO, be.
cause it is III the minority, and it rs only
Decessary to attend convention of
either party to hear the unreasonable
argument of solidifying a tickt by rep
resenting one Or another of these ma
1ionalties. 1t is dangerous, and will
yet give trouble in Minneapolis.
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State Democratic headquarters in the
Boston block presented yesterday a
curious combination of WORKOUT work
ers in rooms Uttered with papers and
floors covered with mud and cigar
stubs. There was nothing encouraging
about the place. Mr.. Wilson had quietly
given up, and was already busily
resuming his law practice. Chair
man Lawrence said he conceded
.AIr. Merriam $1,000 majority and five
congressman. Tariff reform is not a
winning card in Minnesota he said.
"There are too many specionS argue
ments on the other side and the work
ing GLASSES are too easily terrorized."
During the day he received scattering
returns from Minnesota and several
kilograms from Calvin S. Brice, insist
ing that Cleveland had carried New
York.
Democratic city and county head
quarters were deserted early in the day,
and one glance showed the campaign
was over. Chairman FoOte wore an
distracted air and did not give any rea-
sons for the waterloo. He was only
sorry. Republican headquarters were
very vivacious, and generally crowded,
but they had no figures and no real idea
OF any result. An amusing air of hay
ing known and expected the grand
swell pervaded the apartments. Ed
johnson dealt out information and adj
vice, and George Merchant quietly alb
sorbed all the credit that was going.