St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-25
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mentioned as one Of the new railway
commissioners, is at the Ryan. "The
Fifth district is well satisfied with the
outcome of the recent election" said he
last evening, land | think the people of
the district voiced their sentiments at
the polls on election day. Duluth needs
the bridge over the dam to Minnesota
Point, and when we have obtained it
property on the point wilt treble i'll
value. We are somewhat divided on the
senatorial question, however, but are
unanimously of the opinion that the
Twin Cities have about all the offices to
which they are entitled. In my mind
they become more eXorbitant in their de-
mands every day, and will soon wish to
put fence around the earth. do not
favor the candidacy of w. d. Wash
burn, and think that the people i'll my
section of the state are opposed to him.
AS far as my being candidate for the
railway commissionership is concerned,
/ can only say that / think our
portion of the state is deserving OF re-
cogniton. In my immediate section
the people gave Mr. Merriam a hand
some majority, and it would appear as
though he should show them some re-
cognition i'll return. 1t is my opinion,
however. that the Twin Cities will take
one of the commissioners and the south
ern part of the state the other"
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J. Fl. James, of Ely, owner of the
Vermillion Iron Range, and the local
paper of this town, as well as promi
nentiv identified with the interests of
his section of the Fifth district is with
Mr.. Burke, and warmly ehampioned
that gentlemans cause. Duluth will
have a population of $1,000 Within
the next FIVE years." said he
land why should cur district
not be represented on the
commission. Mr.. Burke is the choice
of all of the Republicans, and has many
more friends among the opposition.
Duluth has made gain in population
of over S5 per cent since the last state
election, and is the most important rail
road center in the state. Now let the
next executive show that he appreci-
ates the Importance of the district by
giving us this appointment, which will
prove eminently satisfactory to all Of
us.
The last day of the week is usually
somewhat dull about headquarters, as
many of those interested in the grind
ing of the political mill leave the city to
spend the Sabbath far from the sound
attendant upon the grinding of the ak
of state, or the noise attendant upon
the pulling down or rebuilding OF the
fences. Yesterday. however, the ex-
Merchants. J. K. Howard, OF
Sank Center. clerk of the last
house, and prominently mentioned
as a successor to himself, was about the
lobby during the afternoon, and was
evidently locating his position for the
ensuing session. 1t is claimed prior to
every legislature that Mr.. Howard will
be unable to secure the appointment,
but, like the proyerbal bee, he gets
there just the same. A consensus OF
opinion gathered about the rotunda
yesterday afternoon pointed toward the
fact that the indefatigable Howard was
likely to succeed himself. Hon. E. w.
Durant. of Saltwater, also dropped in
for few moments and exchanged po-
litical talk with the l0ungers in the To-
tnnda. There was also quite number
of well-knoWn DakotianS who held
down available chairs and talked over
admission. division and other topics OF
interest to the territory.
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81 saw Mellcttc in Chicago" said j.
II. Drake, a well-known Dakotian, land
he was very sanguine over his interview
with President-Elect Harrison. "Our
IeXt president is conservative man,
and will do nothing unadvisedly. am
in favor of calling an extra session of
with the Dakota question, and
also on the surplus. North Da-
kota should have two representatives,
and South Dakota then, but possibly
Gen. Harrison will not care to have an
extra session while he is getting his
machinery of state in order. Dakota is
delighted at the turn of affairs and on
election night | completely stemmed
the tide of enthusiasm at Democratic
headquarters by jumping on a table
and giving lusty hurrah for Harrison.
Our boys took up the cry, and the oppo-
sition were completely routed in their
own camp.
EX-Gov. Pierce, who will probably
succeed Gov. Church, was also present
and said: 1.-The future of the territory
is bright. indeed, and am happy to say
we will soon be able to obtain our just
rights by being enrolled in the sister
hood Of states. Just what appointment
of representation we will have am un-
able to say, but / have no doubt we will
be treated fairly by the incoming adj
mlniStratiOn.
M. Fl. Day registered at the Mer-
chants yesterday morning, and left on
the evening Manitoba train. ''Since
the election is thing of the past" said
he, ''the people of Dakota have got
down to business, but of course the
residents of the territory are interested
in their future, and consequently wait
with anxiety to see what congress and
the incoming administration will do for
them regarding admission and division"
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W. n. Severance, of Appleton, who
was until recently familiar figure
about the Merchants. but who, for the
last two months has been closely con-
fined TO his house as result of his re-
cent accident, is once more in his old
haunts, and breatheS the political at
moSphere of the lobby with keen relish.
Besides taking lively interest in
politics Mr.. Severance is an enthusiastic
advocate of temper ance, and is never
tired of talking on his favorite hobby.
He cherishes no admiration for Blaine,
either, and voiced the sentiment yeSter-
dar that the Plumed Knight might eX-
perience difficulty in obtaining cabi-
net position. 'He is brilliant states
man." said he, but not practical one.
He is a man of ideas, but lacks the sta
UlllIy W Ctily tloli Ou1' thiiih Aiio
past record in the cabinet should prove
an admonition to Gen. Harrison, and
thereby nip his aspirations i'll the bud"
Ell. Baker, of Holden, Mimi, can
didate for enrolling clerk of the house
of representatives. called at the capitol
yesterday. Mr.. Baker feels confident
of receiving the appointment. and he
came within one vote Of securing the
position two years ago.
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