St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-21
SAINT PAUL.
CAUGHT In THE CORRIDORS.

ure pledged to Washburn, but the peo-
pie generally favor Sabin, who | think
will be elected to succeed himself. The
state could not have better repreSen-
tative in the senate than Mr.. Sabin. He
has opportunities for seeing that the in
terests of Minnesota receive fair share
Of attention from the government. and
his close association with the president
elect is something not to be lightly cast
aside"
A. K. Teisberg is spoken of as likely
r. secure the position as secretary to the
Railroad and warehouse commission.
He is at present clerk to that body, and
thoroughly converSant with its opera
tions. Secretary Warner gives it out
cold that he does not desire to be reap
pointed to that position. II have made
contract" he said, whereby l shall
have sufficient work on my hands
from and after Jan. 10: and the sooner
my successor is appointed the better
will appreciate the act. Teisberg is,
undoubtedly the man for the position.
He knows the work thoroughly, and any
other man could not secure the same
knowledge within twelve months"
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Yesterday was field day at the
Merchants, and politicians from all
parts of the state eibowed one another
In an endeavOr to reach the register.
The senatorial situation was eagerly
discussed by all, but majority of
those who we're Intercepted upon that
much-mooted topic protested to be
seeking information themselves, and
consequently had none to impart. A
consensus of opinion, however, indicates
that astute politicians place but little
in horses
and think that equines of sable hue
will not be put upon the track, save in
the last extremity. A deadlock might
cause such method of procedure, but
compromise candidates stand little
show if the impartial Judgment of
astute politicians counts for aught.
A desire on the part of any candidate
for an election by caucus indicates real
or supposed strength on his part. A
careful examination of the political
pulse Of the rotunda gossips yesterday
afternoon indicated that the Sabin fol-
lowing desired caucus, while the
WashbUrn adherents were averse to
such methods of procedure. The
leaders in each camp were chary of eX-
pressing preferences on the manner OF
election, and outsiders are responsible
for these rumorS.
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Clark Chambers, of Owatonna, was
inclined to think that the senatorial
contest would be short. sharp and de-
cisive. "There are really bnt two cam
didates." said he, Though of course
DOnnelly has some strength. l think
that the sage will be able to hold his
men together for few ballots. and then
when the break is made he will 20 over
to Sabn. His antagOnism to Washburn
is well known, and rather than see that
gentleman secure the nomination he
will throw his votes to Sabin, when he
sees thai he cannot secure the coveted
plum himself"
81 came to the city on business" said
Hon. 9. A. Gilman, land am taking no
interest i'll politics save as spectator.
Donnelly undoubtedly has some follow
ing, but place but little reliance in the
reports of dark horses" Notwithstand-
ing the implied statement that the eX-
lieutenant governor is out OF politics,
he spent the afternoon in the lobby,
had warm shake of the hand for the
many who approached him, and talked
earnestly with dozen politicians.
"The delegates from Winona and
Rochester favor the candidacy of Judge
Start" said j. }. Randall, of Winona.
The Judge, however, thinks more of his
judicial position than the vicesstudes Of
political life. 1t is reported that Mr..
Randall is a strong Sabln man, and that
Winona and Rochester will east their
ballots with the present senator when
the proper time comes.
w. j. Underwood, of Minneapolis,
was at the Merchants yesterday, for the
first time since his return from Wash
ington "The Republicans are aycrSe
to calling a special session of congress"
said he, "but fear that they will be
obliged TO do so i'll self defense. The
Democrats are adopting filibustering
attitude regarding the admission of the
territories. and the opposition feel that
they must act decisively." Touching
matters nearer home, Mr.. Underwood
said: THE Hennepin delegation is all
right for Washburn, and Freeman Lane
will swing into line when the proper
time comes. He only likes to kick over
the traces little
r. G. Evans made his temperance
after an absence of several days. He
spent the afternoon in conference with
men of the most pronounced WaShburn
type, and when he left for home he
seemed pleased with the result of his
days work.
Robert Deakin, candidate for the
chief clerkship of the house, is about the
lobby every day, and makes friends
with all he meets. There. Is an inn
preston that Mr.. Deakin's chances in
crease daily on account of his acQuaint-
ance. noNledge of the state, and his
fitness for the Office.
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H. W. Lightly and f. S. Hoppin, of
Mower county. were both in the city
yesterday. The twain are warm sup
porters of Senator Sabin. and unhesi-
tatingly acclaimed in his favor. Senator
+. G. Holmes, of Detroit; Senator James
Compton of Fergus Falls, and Repre-
sentative f. w. Hutchinson placed their
autographs on the Merchants register
also. Though noncommittal, gOSsipers
stated that both senators favored Wash
burn, while the gentleman in the lower
house would probUbly note for Sabin.
"a
Senator Hoar, of Montevideo, was
among yesterdays arrivals at the Mer-
chants. While the senator is Wash
burn man. he does not care to be claSSed
as an enthusiast. He mildly eulogiZed
the Minneapolis man, and said his good
deeds While IN congress indicated that
he would grace the United States SEN
ate, and credtably to his constituency.
-"
J. B. Hompe, representative-elect
from Otter Tail county, stated yester-
day that delegates from the northern
part of the state would support Col.
Graves for the speakership. He, how
ever, declined to express an opinion on
the senatorial question.
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