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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
INCOMING DELEGATES
Who Say Ames Has Beaten Doran's
MarshaIS and Doodle.

The Nicollet house, Minneapolis, pre-
sented yesterday morning such scene
as troublous political times alone can
bring. The lobby swarmed with politi-
clans from all parts of the state, and for
once the headquarters of the war were
transferred to Minneapolis. Delegates
poured in on the morning trains, but
they were not alone: their Demo-
cratic brethren accompanied them,
and in equal numbers. They
were en- route to the state
convention at st. Paul, and stopped off
at Minneapolis to post themselves and
go to the capital brimful of important in
formation. Their presence indicated
one of two things: Either the incoming
delegates are all for Ames, or else the
Ames men stopped Off here and left the
Doran contingent to go on to st. Paul
alone. Certain it is that nothing but
Ames was heard and nothing but Ames
was talked. If the sentiment thus eX-
pressed is general, Ames will have a
walk-away in tO-morrOw's convention.
Among these incoming delegates were
few war horses, and, as one of them
said, ''they were simply everyday dele
gates expressing the sentiments of their
community"
''Have you any idea as to figures of
strength" asked GLOBE reporter.
mo, never put it on paper, and l
judge only by the sentiment of those
counties am familiar with. There was
no work done for Ames, and the result
is spontaneous uprising in his favor
as against DOran and his workers."
"What do you mean by that?"
81 mean that Doran has sent out dep
uty marshals and used the entire fed
eral official force of the state in his be-
half. He has money and he has patron
age and he has used both without stint.
Ames had neither, but he will get
there just the same. But one thing can
save Doran, and that is the lavish use of
money when the delegates arrive in st.
Paul."
"Why do you support Ames?"
because he has borne the brunt of
the last great fight and deserves some
recognition. Besides, Mike Doran has
been altogether too arrogant and has
forced this fight on Ames. l look at it
that Ames will be the next candidate
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
AFTER THE BATTLE.

Immediately after the convention W.
ii. EuStis, who had just begun to suffer
the pangS of defeat, assembled with a
number of his fellow-workers on the
corner of Third and Nicolet and held a
post mOrtem. The evidence was of a
mixed character, and it was with diff
Guilty that they could agree. Mr.. Eustis
said: 1.-The moment that S. LowenStein
was elected chairman l threw up the
sponge and acknowledged defeat"
Eustis thought that capital was respon-
Sible for Langdon's victory, and further
more he said he knew that eighteen del
egates, who would have voted for him,
were bought over. At this moment
Freeman Z. Lane came flying up the
street throwing cigars at bOotblackS and
waving his hat. To the above remark
Freeman replied: ''Mr. Eustis, you
should secure men who think enough Of
you SO that they cannot be bought"
1t was a little singular to see the
Eustis crowd take up Dave Clough. 1t
had always been supposed Clough was
a Fletcher man, but now he stands
marked as Pillsbury striker.
John Day Smith made The speech of
the convention, but it fell like rain onta
ducks back. 1t was too late for even
Blaine to galyaniZe the corpse into life.
ooliil Ddy SlilltIi idS utterly ruined
his chances for political preferment.
Men cannot forgive and forget what
passed yesterday.
Ed Stevens and Will Philips laughed
so heartily at some of Lowenstein's
decisions they had to be carried out on
StretcherS.
When Lowenstein was elected John
S. Pillsbury moved far back in the hall
and the glad light died out of Eustis'
eyes.
The chair seemed to know what he
was there for, and he did the proper
thing every time-for his side.
j. G. Wo1rall spoiled new silk hat
when Langdon was elected, in throwing
it to the ceiling.
Blaine is a strong man. but there are
loads that even he cannot carry.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
convention had degenerated into how

convention had degenerated into howl
ing mob, and half the delegates had
shrieked themselves hoarse. In the
midst of the throng lowered the burly
form of E. +. ComStock, of East Mime
apolis, who was yelling out that he
would and must get one peep at
Freaney. But he couldn't get it, so he
shrieked out motion to adjourn until
s o'clock, so that Freaney could be
found. The chair would not for mo-
ment entertain it. There's nothing
before the house," he declared, land
your motion is out of order"
"iTain't out of order!" yelled Com
stock.
''Sit down.
81 WOn'tdo it,"
Here a Ramsey delegate whispered to
the chair, and he decided to put the mo-
ton, declaring it lost almost before the
negative was heard. Then order was
restored and the ballot ordered, but not
until the chair had made last appeal
and threat that he would 'send out
for the police commission" which was
received with demoniac shrieks Of
laughter and derisiOn.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
Who WINSTODAY
Gathering Of Republican
Henchmen for the State
Convention.
Blaine Sentiment Apparently
Has a Lead Over ALI
Other
The GpeshamiteS Lack Con-
fidence and Are Not a Unit
for Their Man.
Candidates for Governor
Thick as Bees, But for
y Peace, Not War.
Interviews, Cosby Chat and.
a Glance at the Political
@ Situation.

Blaine's name retains its magical
charm in Minnesota. The delegates to
to-day's Republican state convention
who arrived in st. Paul yesterday, with
but four exceptions, had strong words
to say for him. But -. A goodly
majority of them take him at his word,
believe that he is not a candidate,
and turn to Gresham. The Blaine men
will have majority in to-day's con-
vention-a small one-but it looks very
doubtfulif they can elect an instructed
delegation for him. They may, but just
now it seems as if the delegation to be
elected to Chicago to-day would be un.
instructed but composed of two-thirds
Blaine me and one third Gresham. The
convention assemblies at high noon at
Market hall to-day. There will be $50
delegates entitled to seats in it. The
indicat ions are that it will be mildly
harmonious.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
THE CHAIR GETS THERE.
1t Asserts Itself and Makes the
Convention Feel 1t.

III aSSSFtS 1tSefl anu MAKES TIC
Convention Feel 1t.
After recess, the list of delegates en-
titled to seats was read and approved.
On motion of Emerson Cole, the tempo
rary organization was made permanent.
A. II. Hall moved to take an informal
ballot for one delegate to Chicago. j.
w. Griffin amended by making it a
formal ballot for both delegates. Chair
man Lowenstein then came out in force.
He asserted himself. He took the con-
vention by the body and he ran
it to suit himself and he ran
it in a highly original style.
1t became eXcruciatingly funny. He
refused the original motion and put the
amendment, declaring it carried, though
the negative vote was thunderouSly in
the majority. He gave nobody a chance
and would permit 10 division. The
convention Missed and laughed and
cried out "Sick 'em!" "Sick 'em!"
Men held their sides and laughed and
Shrieked. The body was utterly de-
mOraliZed and business ended. But
above the uprOar rose the ponder0uS
form of LOwenstein, serene and calm.
with no trace of anger or of
laughter. He was utterly oblivious
of anything save himself and the i'm
pOrtance of his position. 1t was finally
decided to try it all over again, as the
chair and convention were entirely too
snarled to hope for extrication. A mo-
ton to reconsider was tried, but failed,
and the body finally got out of the
founder with an original motion to elect
two delegates to Chicago by formal bal
lot. This was about as rich a scene as
a convention often enjoys, and the crowd
of Blaine clacquers and the galleries al
ternately laughed and howled itself
hnarca
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
FIRST DISTRICT.
The Delegates Not Instructed, But
Presumably for Blaine.

Special to the Globe.
OwATONNA, Minn., May 15.-The Re-
publicans of the First congressional dis
trict of Minnesota held their conven-
ton here to-day for the purpose of
electing two delegates and two alter
mates to the national convention at Chi
cago. Delegates W. II. Yale and John
NJ. Keyes, of Wlnona, arrived in the
city yesterday. 1t was reported that
Mr.. Yale was a candidate himself. and
came early to look after his interests.
The convention was called to order at
Columbus hall by DR.. a. c.. Wedge, and
Hon. w. III. Yale and G. Barnes were
Immediately chosen chairman and secre-
tary, respectively. In taking the chair
Mr.. Yale thanked the convention for
the honor, and expressed himself as an
earnest supporter of Blaine for the
presidential nomination. He was, how
ever, opposed to instructing or binding
the Chicago delegates in any way, leav-
ing them free to act as they thought
The mention of Blaine brought forth
hearty round of applause,
which Indicated the sentiment of
the convention. The committee Oh
credentials reported seventy-eight dele
gates entitled to seats in the conven-
ton. After the appointment of COM
mittee of five on resolutions the con-
vention proceeded to elect its delegates.
An informal ballot for first delegate re-
suited in James O'Brien, of Houston
county, receiving SO votes out of rs
cast. A similar ballot for second dele
gate gave George B. Edgerton, of
Dodge county, 49 votes, and by unan-
imous vote both these ballots were
made formal and the two delegates de-
clared elected. Oscar Ayers, of Mower
county, and A. j. Grier. of Wabasha
county, were chosen alternates by a
| unanimous acclamatiOn vote. The del
egates are to go uninstructed, and an
attempt to get the feeling of the con-
vention by a vote for presidential can
didate after considerable discussion
an expression might be considered an
implied instruction to the delegates.
The convention then instructed the
delegates to the st. Paul con-
vention to use their best
efforts to secure the election
| of Mr.. Yale as delegate at large to the
national convention. The committee
Oh resolutions then presented the fol-
lowing report, which was at once
adopted. The first section was furnished
| ready-made:
| heSOlycu. Uy lHe hepuDllcdnS OF Un6
| First congressional district in cOnven-
ton assembled, first, that while we
favor careful and judicious revision of
the tariff in the interests of labor and
| the producing classes, especially plac-
| ing lumber, salt and sugar on the free
| list, we condemn the partisan and sec
tional tariff bill which the Democratic
party are attempting to impose upon
| the country.
Resolved, That while we recognize
the eminent abilities of Hon. James G.
Blaine for the Office of president of the
United States, the Republicans of the
First district of Minnesota are thankful
that the Republican party is not like
the Democratic party, compelled to the
choice of one man only, but have in its
ranks twenty other eminent men, to
any of whom, if selected as our stand
Continued Ola Fourth Page.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

combined for better or for worse,
which gave the Langdon following an
opportunity to say to Ramsey county:
join me or you are lost" Ramsey
took the hint, and in its caucus decided
to throw its votes to the side showing
the most strength. 1t was then devel-
0ped that the only show in the world
Freaney had was to join the Langdon
forces, and that course was decided
upon. 1t was also agreed to present S.
LoWenStein as chairman.
The EustiS-Eastman faction caucused
and 1t was generally acknowledged that
outward indications pointed to the de-
feat of Eustis. For time it was
thought best to withdraw Eustis and
run ID. Nj. Clough as legatee, but on fur
doned, and it was decided to keep Eus-
It's in the field and advance Clough as
their candidate for chairman. The
Carmen n. Smith ring had drawn in its
horns and retired, leaving the two
double headers to fight it out.
Langdon had the fine workers all with
him. Loren Fletcher. who knows a
hawk from hand saw, was
buzzing about like a veteran
bee, putting chunks of honey
into the Langdon hive and making him
self solid with the Ramseyites. Senator
Eaton, of Wright; Henry A. Castle,
with a proxy from Sherburne; E. p.
Wade, the. colored politician of st. Paul !;
the acute Free Lane, and the entire
aggregation of state weigherS and in
spectors OF grain were all for Langdon,
and their work was invincible.
John S. Pillsbury felt that unless his
side was indorSed he could not hope for
election to-day, and was there in great
force, logging for EUstis. Capt. S. p.
Snlder felt that he must knock out Loren
Fletcher or forever after hold his peace,
SO he Joined the Eustis wing; while f.
+. Latham, of Wright; Louie McCu-
sick, of Pine, and Aleck Eastman, of
Anoka, threw their hardest work in the
same direction. John Day Smith, who
is figuring far ahead, was the Eustis
home guard, with Bert Hall as first
lieutenant.
The only hope of the Eustis people
lay In the magic name of Blaine. They
instructed everybody that Langdon was
anti-Blaine and would misrepresent the
district. This was their trump card,
and they packed the galleries of Har-
monia hall with Blaine men to applaud
when the card should be played. Every
thing worked we'll but the main point.
The Blaine slogan was sounded, but not
Langdon delegate Swerved-not a vote
was changed. The prearranged pro-
gramme was carried out, and its results
will go ringing through the state con-
VentiOn TODAY.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
TOO MUCH DICTATION.
Three Counties Row Over the Po.
sition Of Ramsey.

While the committee on credentials
was out, the delegates clustered to-
gether and indefinitely caucused.
Suddenly there was a cry of Flight!
fightw and the crowd rushed toward a
group in the center, from which issued
loud and angry words, in fierce debate.
1t seems man named S. W. Gilpatrick,
of Anoka county, not delegate, but a
striker, took otfense at the attitude of
the unified Ramsey delegation, and un-
dertood to call them down. He got into
alteration with some of them immedi-
atcly, and being outnumbered, John
Day Smith came to his rescue.
You're liar!" came sailing out of
the crowd.
Gentlemen! gentlemen!" said con-
ciliating voice.
II say it again!f shrieked Gilpatrick.
"What right has Democratic county
like Ramsey to come over here and die
tate to Republican convention?"
"'Taiu't Democratic!" was the an
swer.
''Dry upl You horses rosette!"
shrieked voice Oh the outskirts.
Then the crowd began pushing in and
the belligerents were separated.
"You came over here with that chump
of thing for chairman and you're all
alike" was parting shot as the crowd
pushed in and separated the combat
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
OImsted County Ditto.

81 do not favor an instructed delega,
ton for anybody" said j. NJ. Rowley,
delegate from Rochester, Olmsted
will 90 there solid for Blaine. AS much
as l might favor Mr.. Blaine, believe
we should pick out men on whose judg-
ment and discretion we can rely, and
send them there to use such Judgment
and discretion. / think, however, that
the majority will favor Mr.. Blaine.
Blaine men have the lead at present so
far as can see, but you can't tell any
thing about it. In the convention to-
morrow everything may be turned
around completely. 1t is only guess
work to-day. So far as the race for
governor is concerned, do not care to
say anything about it, though guess
the present incumbent is good man."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
THE GLOBES POSITION.
A Friendly Tip to Factions ani
Bosses.

Bosses.
The following is clipped from the last
number of the Mankato Review:
From this distance it does seem as if
the bitter contest which the st. Paul
GLOBE has successfully worked up and
encouraged between the friends and
followers of Messrs. Doran and Ames is
most unfortunate and uncalled for. An
unfriendly feeling has existed for some
time between these prominent gentle
men, which was famed into an open
fight by the publication of an interview
with Mr.. DOran, in which he stated that
he would not accept position on the
delegation to ST. Louis if DR.. Ames were
placed at the head of that delegation.
published in which he speaks very dis
respectfully of Messrs. Doran and Kelly,
and their business, concluding with an
unfortunate reflection upon adopted
citizens.
These interviews are made the basis
Of a great deal of sensational specula-
ton, published from day TO day, and the
result is a full-fledged and bitter fight
within the Democratic household,
which, like all family quarrels, is more
bitter and vindictive than any possible
contest with ones opponents or enemies.
While the Review admireS the enter
prise OF the GLOBE, it abhors its hurtful
sensational tendencies, which are un-
dermining the character and influence
OF the paper, and if persisted in will
sooner or later accomplish its destruc-
ton. In this matter alone it has done
the Democratic party an injury that
may require its best efforts during the
entire camDaipTi to undO
Brother Wise evidently mistakes the
position of the GLOBE, although it has
editorially been announced. The GLOBE
is not in the business of building up or
tearing down, fostering, petting or
coddling any faction, clique, boss or
individual in the state of Minnesota.
The GLOBE is in the business of getting
news for the people from every source
possible. Its columns are open to any
man on any subject that he chooses to
air over his own name. The GLOBE is
not an organ, but a newspaper recog-
nizing no interests but that of the pub
lie which demands the news. The
GLOBE is Democratic when party prin-
ciples are to be discussed, but no more
nor less. To the advocacy of Demo-
cratic principles it alone owes any
allegiance.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
NO INSTRUCTIONS.
Watonwan County Seeking Com.
nonsense Action in To-Day's
GnIurra

WatOnwan County Seeking Com.
nonsense Action in To-Day's
Splurge.
Hon. William II. Estes, member of
the last house from Madelia, Watonwan
county, was found in conversation with
another delegate. He is pleasant
gentleman and a conservative politi-
clan.
IAN I a Blaine man?" he echoed.
"Well, not necessarily Blaine, or
Greham, either, for that matter. L am
for the best man every time. / am not
in favor OF sending an instructed dele
CATION to Chicago. The delegation
should be sent there to use their COM
mon sense. That is as far, as the in,
StructiOns should go. l have talked
with quite number of delegates and
none of them favor an instructed dele
CATION. There may be fight on that
point, but do not apprehend the slight
est trouble. Everybody wants harmony
IN the convention tomorrow. 1t is the
only way to hold convention.
WHO is my preference for govelnorP
Well, l don't know as l care to say
anything on that subject. You see
may have a very decided preference
and at the same time L am not so rigidly
rooted that / cannot be convinced. ]
have no idols to worship blindly, and
the course Of events may change that
preference entirely. 1t is merely guess
work at this time.
81 will say this, however, for good
genuine tip. Scheffer has no earthly
show in our part of the state. l don't
believe that he'll get a single delegate
in the whole Second district. Why9
Well, there are several reasons, chief OF
which is that they don't want him.
Further than that do not care to say.
fact that so far as [ see now the conven-
tiOn is in for harmony and not in favor
of sending a delegate to Chicago in
structed in such manner that events, as
they may occur, cannot change their
vote. We wa t them to use good COM
mon sense and lots OF it,"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
MIR. DORAN'S SAY.
He Makes His Concluding Re.
marks on the Situation.

When seen yesterday by GLOBE re-
porter Mr.. Doran had but little to say.
What he did was to the point. He
said:
my positionsregarding Ames' candi-
dacy, and which has been commented
on. was based upon the fact that 1
found he was quietly but energetically
engaged in an effort to have delega-
ton elected to the st. Louis convention
with himself as chairman, and which
would be subservient to his wishes.
so that he might crafty his egotism by
personally booming himself for the
presidential nomination, and name
the member of the national Democratic
committee. 1t ought not to be neces-
sary to remind the Democracy of Min
nesota of what a ridiculous position the
presentation of such man as the vain
glorious mayor Of Minneapolis for our
candidate for vice president would
place them in. | may not have stated
my position as fully as l might have,
but | said what l meant and meant
what I said. l have no quarrel with
this person, and can have none. So far
as am personally concerned, whenever
the Democratic party of my state
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
LANGDON AND FREANEY.
These Two Get There Easily, OF
the First Formal Ballot.

These Two Get There Easily, on
the First Formal Ballot.
The election was short and sweet.
Rapidly the ballots were deposited and
quickly counted. The result was easily
forecast and was as follows:
R. B. Langdon =. 40 IAlvah Eastman -. Al
". J; Freaney... 40 c. n. Smith. 3
w. ii. Eustis. ....3S
Langdon and Freaney were declared
elected and their cohorts proceeded to
rejoice in wild cheers. This took all
the life out of the convention, and the
rest was perfunct0ry. N. w. Chance,
of Wright, and l.. H. McCusick, of Pine,
were elected alternateS.
John Day Smith made a soothing
speech and offered a resolution request
ing the delegates to vote for Blaine. if
advisable, which was adopted, and the
convention adjourned pell-mell.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
A Cleveland Club.
Special to the Globe.

SpVCIdI 10 IIIt UIUUV.
RED LAKE FALLS, Mimi, May 15.-
A Cleveland Tariff Reform club was Or
ganized here last evening with the fol-
lowing officers: President, j. M. Boyle !;
recording secretary, James Meehan, ,Jr. !;
corresponding secretary, 0. M. Holmes !;
treasurer, W. A. Schreiter. The men,
bership is now 100 and will be swelled
to 800. This place is solidly Democratic
and pledged for Cleveland and tariff re-
form.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

for governor and that Doran will fight
him, even after the nomination. That
scotched right now. Thursdays con
vention will do it or 1 am very much
mistaken.'
This is about the general sentiment
expressed. A Winona man said Ames
was sure of the support of John Lud-
wig and the Winona delegation, and a
COkato delegate said Doran did not have
enough money to buy the Wright
county contingent. Nobody, including
Ames himself, had any figures to show,
but everybody was confident and
happy.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16
Montana Politics.
Special to the Globe

GREAT FALLS, Mont, May 15.-The
first Republican convention of Cascade
county (new) was held here Saturday.
The attendance was large and the pro-
ceedings animated. The delegates and
alternates were elected to attend t2e
territorial convention at Livingston and
a county central committee was chosen.
The delegation goes uninstructed. 1t
1t seems that the convention was carry
ing out previously and well arranged
programme, as the Mckay faction had
everything its own way.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-16

TOOK The TART.
The Fourth District Republi-
can Convention Is a
Corker.
q Gathering Of Anarchists
Could Not Have Been
More Rowdy.
Local Political Annals Con-
tains No Mate to 1t in
Its Uproar.
Blaine Knocked Out and
Langdon and Freaney
Elected Delegates.
John S. Pillsbury Killed for
Delegate and Capt. S. P.
Snider for Congress.
The Eustis-Eastman Combi-
nation Routed Out, Horse,
Foot and Dragons.
D'Bpien and Edgerton Chosen
as Delegates from the
First District.
John Lind Unanimously Re-
nom minated for Congress
in the Second.
The Third Adopts Resolutions
Favorable to Tariff
Reduction.
A Gresham Resolution Voted
Down in the Fifth District
Catherine