St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-13
low Wilson and Merriam Are
Looked at by IFiShmen.

Looked at by Irishmen.
The following editorial clippings are
from the last number of the Irish Stand
ard, the organ of the Irish people in
Minnesota:
Nv. Il. Merriam, the Republican nom
inee for governor, is comparatively a
young man. being thirty-nine years old.
He was born in New York state. and
when twelve years Old came to Mime
sofa. He soon afterwards accepted Il
minor position in the First National
Bank OF ST. Paul. and in a short time
afterwards accepted the position of
cashier in the Merchants National bank,
of which he is now president Though
of a generous disposition. he is not the
man 10 make a successful campaign
His candida y has made him many enc
mics, VINO will support the Democratic
ticket i'll consequence"
What contrast there is between the
canvass made by the different RepubIi-
can candidates for governor and that
OF the Democratic nominee. Hon. +. NJ
Wilson. Never in the history of the
state has there been more disgraceful
or degrading fight for a nomination
than that made by McGill, Merriam.
CcUtntI anu NTliHdll. II has tCllDSHu
anything on record. A party of such
pretended angelic modesty as the Re-
publican party of Minnesota, has good
reason to blush for the conduct of its
leaders in the deadly struggle that has
Just come to close. Noisy mObS have
gathered from time to time in the
Washington rink in this city to witness
bloody fights between some noted DugI-
lists, bnt such gathering was as uiet
as a Bible class when compared with
the way Minnesota Republicans be-
haVed themselves is ST. Paul during
the week. 1t was anything to win. no
matter what the means employed were,
whether honorable or otherwise. The
labOring men of Minneapolis and of
the state at large will not find it diff
cult to ascertain which of the leaders
of the two great parties deserves their
support. In their declaration of prin-
ciples and necessary qualifications for
Othce, the labOring men OF Minnesota
through their representatives declared
that they would not support for gov
ernor any man who sought the Office for
which he was nominated. In what pO-
Sition do the gubematOrial nominees of
the Democratic and Republican parties
find themselves to-day on this point?
How discOuraging indeed il must be to
w. X. Merriam and what a source OF
qualification 10 Hon. L. NJ. Wilson. \
few days before the Democratic state
convention Mr.. Wilson informed his
friends that he was not seeking the
nomination for governor ana would not
make any effort TO secure il. But if his
party should honor him by making him
its standard bearer he would willingly
accept and make vigorous and con
scientiOus campaign. Compare the pO-
sitiOn taken by Mr.. Wilson on the mat
ter with that Of the Republican candi-
dates and nominee. For six mouths
past these Office hounds have done moth
ing but lay wires and perfect plans for
tn ir nomination. They did everything
that money, gall and an Unsuitable thirst
for public Office could accomplish.
Since the moment the Democratic
state convention nominated Eugene Nj.
Wilson as their standard bearer for the
highest position within the gift of the
state his popularity has gained ground.
Democrats of all shades congratulate
themselves that they have a man whom
the Republicans, after a most diligent
search. cannot find blot on his political
escutcheon. The adage that the office
should seek the man and not the man
the Office" was never more strikingly
eXemplified than in his case, and when
he was nominated he accepted the honor
without the brag and buster which. I'M
fortunately, is a characteristic of many
politicians. 1t was at this juncture that
MIR. Wilson showed his good sense.
There is no Disgusting the fact that at
the time he was nominated dissension
ran riot in the Democratic camp. A
spark would have ignited an unQueneh-
able flame. Mr.. Wilson Immediately
set to work to reconcile the petty differ
ences. and to-day the Democrats OF this
state stand forth an impregnable fort
TeSs. All the factions realize this, and
will show their appreciation of this
man of peace" by bestOwing on him
their unqualified support. -c.
But MIR. Wilson's cOneiliatory policy
will bear good fruit in another diree-
ton. Many Republicans are disgusted.
and not without reason. at the manner
in which the Self-constituted leaders of
their party are conducting themselves.
These dissentients are contemplating a
change of tack. /" and the straightfor-
wardness of Mr.. Wilson has already at
traeted many OF them to his side. They
see in him man who is no partisan
where question of right and justice is
concerned. and ii is not. therefore. to
DC Cd al bildb Vi l4lCitl nave
already pIoffered him their support.
Taking it all in all, the chance for
Democratic snceess in this state was
never so hopeful as at the present tine.
With the Republican party absolutely
torn into shreds with dissension, and
the harmony prevailing in the ranks of
the Democratic party, Minnesota will
redeem herself in November.