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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-25
THE CAUCUS.

Was it truiSm uttered by Senator
BUCKMAN, in the Joint legislative con-
yention last Wednesday. when he said
the caucus was the best and most sacred
inheritance handed down by the Re-
publican party? We are inclined to the
opinion that the Benton county states
man allowed his partisan zeal in this
instance to warp the truth of history.
If the caucus is the best Inheritance
the Republican party has to leave pos
terity, then posterity will have just rea-
son to curse the day that the Republican
party was born. Although we speak
from an opposite standpoint, sense
of truth and justice impels us to say that
the Republican party has much better
record than Senator BUCKMAN comedies
it. As matter OF fact, the Republican
party is responsible for the caucus sys-
TEN, and yet that fact is dark blot on
the Republican record. The evils OF
the caucus system are too apparent to
need recapitulation in this connection.
Its value as an aid to preserving party
organization is admitted. That was its
single virtue in the beginning, but that
has been lost in the vile defilement to
which the system has been subjected III
latter days. The abuse of the caucus
system is now so far in excess of its
uses, no man who has regard for
the proper administration of public
affairs can consistently attach any
sacredness to it. The truth is, the eau
Gus has become the most potential agent
in debauching the civil service and in
lowering the standard of official integ-
rity. 1t is the instrument by which
rings and monopolies control party or
ganiZation and dominate American
politics. They inculcate the false doc
trine that caucus action is binding upon
the consciences of individuals, because
it is to their advantage to do so. Thus
loyalty to caucus is rapidly supplanting
that higher form of patriotism, loyalty
to the best interests of the country, re-
CARELESS of party OF party policies. The
evil effects of such system are ap-
parent in the ring-ridden and monopoly
oppressed conditions of the American
people. To the caucus system we are
largely indebted for those imperium in
imperio masters Of America-the great
corporations. To the caucus system we
are indebted for the part that money
plays in controlling local, state and ma
tional politics. 1t is largely by the
operation of the caucus system that the
ingenious emprise and lofty aims of
the American youth are being crushed
out. The youth of the country are
being taught by an observation
of the practical workings of
the caucus system that wealth
alone is the requisite for elevating them
in the estimation of the public. Seeing
that no regard is paid to the man of in
tellect or virtue, they care not them
selves to become wise or virtuous. With
the evil fruitage of such a pernicious
system always in sight, it is incompre-
hensible how any person can bring him
self to speak of it as the best and most
sacred inheritance of any party.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-25
DAKOTA SENTIMENT.

Is there any good reason why the Dakota
men at Washington cannot concentrate their
efforts on the senate, secure the amendment
of the Springer bill in some of its most OBJ
iectionable features, and help it to become
law? There Is danger in delay.-Mitchell
Republican
The Democrats. in passing the Springer
bill, have done justice. as far as in their
power, to four territories and to Dakotians.
They have given the right to say whether
they want their power as one great state pre-
served and to protect themselves from double
taxation.-Aberdeen Republican.
The people of Dakota, from all the reports
thus far received, seem well pleased with the
provisions of the omnibus bill in SO far as
they relate to Dakota. ana the senate should
be urged to pass the bill just as it came from
the house. The ILL. in so far as it pertains
to Dakota. is all right, judging from all that
can be learned of it at this time, and every
effort possible should be brought to bear
upon the senate to pass it without amend
ment Aberdeen News.
The bill is unobjeetionable TO great ma
jority Of the people of the territory. 1t pro-
yides for vote on the question Of division.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-25
NIENDING THEIR HOLD.

In view of the prohibition campaign
that will soon make the sluggish old
Keystone State boil. Senator Quay is
now credited with the declaration that
The liquor interest can go to thunder.
The Republican party IAN get along now
without it.
That theory was not advanced by the
chairman of the Republican national
committee during the campaign. nor did
the diurnal orator at Indianapolis hint
at such a destination for an interest that
was contributing freely to the party
treasury. What is known as the whisky
ring is believed to have been mainly on
the Republican side, and it is very GER
tain that dissatisfaction with the anti
prohibition elements would have
changed the result i'll New York. Indi-
ana, Ohio, Illinois and several other
states.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-25
WHITNEY'S WISDOM.
1t Is Conceded by the Chairman
OF the Committee on Naval AT


Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-Chairman
Herbert, of the honse committee on
naval affairs, has sent the following let
ter to Secretary Whitney:
have the honor to acknowledge the re-
ceipt of your letter of Jan. %, calling atten-
ton to the importance of making
the appropriation of 100000 for the
haTbor of Pagopago, Samoa islands, asked
for by your letter of Jan. 21st, arising out
Of the fact that just at this time the whole
question of the relations of this govern
ment to the Samoan islands and to the other
powers having treaties with them, has been
referred by the president to congress for it's
consideration and action. There has been
no meeting OF the naval committee since the
letter was received and no formal
action has been taken, but speaking
for myself, 1 have no doubt the wis
dom of preparing by decided action for what
feeling of such individual men,
bers Of the committee as 1 have
been able to consult. Appropriate repre-
sensations will be made to the house
of representatives when the matter
shall be before it. In accordance
with the suggestions Of individual men,
bers of the committee, 1 request that
cent reports from the officers of the
vessels stationed at the Samoan Islands.
showing the condition of things; and
the request of the department for
the announcement of definite pol,
icy, referred to by you in you letter
cords of the department l should be glad
to know if any further enlargement of the
appropriations of your department should be
made in view of the existing conditions.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-25
THEY STILL TARRY.

Democratic otfieeholders are receiving
a good deal of advice from their party
papers, not. however, of uniform char
acter One would have them all resign
promptly on the coming in of the new
administration, while another says hang
on until you are forced out. This is all
partisanship, and not the realization
that public Office is public trust and
not mere private snap. A general
stepping-down of those familiar with
the official routine would cripple the
service and the public would suffer.
That is bad advice. as every man who
has an office worth keeping can see
without spectacles. The true spirit is
that of the Apostle PAUL. He was
ready to go, but quite willing to stay,
and while he did remain he was going
to keep right on saving wood, as it
we're. 1t is believed that most of the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-25
THE MILD WINTER.

There is an old weather proverb that
winter coming in like lamb is sure
to go out like defeated candidate, so
that before February has come and
gone we may reasonably expect an in
stallment of ice-laden Zephyrs. But
they will come too late. for the mild
winter has knocked the bottom out of
business. 1t is not only so in this 10.
cality, where the present winter is an
exception, but it is so III the sun-blessed
climes of California aud Florida, where
mild winters are the rule. The Califor-
MIA newspapers report the dullest WIN
ter season ever known in that
salubrious climate. The mildness
of the weather in the Eastern
and Northern states has checked the
tide of winter travel, and California and
Florida are without visitors. In COM
munitieS whose population live Oh fish
and strangers, it is easy to imagine what
a drawback the mild winter has been.
The Eastern cities complain of the fall
ing off in the winter Jobbing trade. The
wholesale stock of articles laid in for
winter use are not in demand. In this
section the most serious result of the
mild winter has been the interruption
to the lumber business, and it has been
s eriouS enough.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-25
SWELL STUDENTS.
Hamline University Seniors Re-
ceive Their Friends.

ceive Their Friends.
The social interest of the city's col
leges was centered in the annual senior
reception of Hamline university. given
in the university chapel by the class of
1880 last evening. The faculties and
students of the State university and
Manchester college were we'll repre-
scented, swelling the number of those
present to about 400 The sOmber old
chapel and halls presented gay
scene. StreamerS of the cOlOrS of 'S9
were used in great abundance, and the
baniSters of the main StairwayS leading
to the chapel were completely hid be-
meath gay colOrs.
The chapel had been transformed
into an immense reception room, dec
grated with draperies and cut flowers.
The rostrum from which the students
have been accustomed to receive the
frowns and admOnitions of the faculty,
was hid, with all its unpleasant MEM
cries, by large bank Of flowers and
ferns, and from behind this floral
screen came sweet strains of music.
furnished by the orchestra of Grace
M. E. church. The reception commit
tee was composed of four members of
Cne class, Misses MaDe1 hanson ana
Mary Bennett and Messrs. Ker-
foot and Slocum. The gentle
men were attired in the conven-
tional Prince Albert style, with white
ties. Miss Mabel Ransom wore a cos
tune of black faille Franchise. with a
vest of white spangled tulle and cor
sage of Marechal Mel roses. Miss May
Bennett wore ecru silk with red roses.
The guests were introduced by Miss
Martha Clark and W. II. Morgan. Miss
Clark wore amber cashmere and white
MORE with yellow roses. The costumes
of the remaining ladies of the class
were as follows: Miss Margaret Share,
black silk with pink roses; Miss Elsie
Bushnell, black faille Franchise with
cream roses.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-25
PHELPS IS NOT A FOOL.
The American Minister Furnishes
Reporters With Copies Of His

me american M1nlSCef Il ufnIS0eS
Reporters With Copies Of His
Speech.
Special Cable to the Globe.
LONDON, Jan. 24.-Minister Phelps,
in view of Germany's sudden assump-
ton of dictatorship in Samoa, mod
flied his remarks at the fare
well banquet rendered him tonight
at the Mansion house by the
lord mayor. He carefully prepared his
speech beforehand, and gave copies to
the reporters, thus guarding against
being incorrectly reported: Two hun
dred and fifty guests were pres
ent, including Lords Roseberry
and Halsbury, Chief Justice Cole
ridge and many literary and sci
entific men. The lord mayor proposed
toast to MIR. Phelps, who was enthusi-
astically greeted when he arose
to reply. Mr.. Phelps thanked
the lord mayor and those present
for their Kindness, and referred
to the many kindnesses he had
received during his sojourn in England.
He said that misunderstanding might
arise between England and America,
though both governments were anx-
iouS to avoid their occurrence, but
all differences wonld be capable of
friendly solution. He said he did not
know who would be his successor, but
he knew that he would be an American
gentleman who would be fit to stand as
a medium of communication between
the two countries, and he was certain
that Englishmen would give friendly
welcome. The Earl of Dunraven sent
his deep regret at being detained in Ire
land, and therefore unable to he present
at the banquet.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-25
SORROW IN THE SENATE,

The Upper House Also Pays a
Tribute to the Memory of the
Dead. -
Special to the Globe. 80 M -li
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.--1he chaplain
in his prayer referred in feeling man
ner to the death of Representative
Burnes. Mr.. Chandler called attention
to the published remarks of Mr.. Gibson
on his resolution for the Investigation
of the Louisiana elections. He said that
these remarks had not been made in the
senate, and he moved that the Record
be corrected by striking them out. He
withdrew the motion until Mr.. Gibson
should be present. Among the bills re-
ported from committees were the fol-
lowing: Senate bills authorizing the
construction of bridges across the Mis-
souri, river at LeavenWOrth; across the
Mississippi river at La Crosse, and
amending the act granting to the city
of Grand Forks, Dak.. the right to build
two free bridges across the Red river;
house bill to amend the act of March 3,
1885, authorizing the construction of
bridges across the Cumberland and
Caney Forks rivers, Tennessee, was. on
motion of Mr.. Harris, taken up, amended
and passed. After the adoption of res
olutions offered by Mr.. Cockrell. eX-
pressing sorrow at the death of Repre-
sentative BurneS. the senate, on motion
of Mr.. Vest, as mark of respect to the
deceased, at 1885 adjourned.
EN- ROUTE TO MISSOURI.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 24.-The remains
of the late Representative James n.
Burnes left tonight on the 7:40 train
over the Pennsylvania railroad for the
home of the deceased in st. joseph, Mo-,
under the escort of the joint congress
Sional committee and the son of the
dead congressman. Representative
Morrill,. of Kansas, went as a member
of the congressional committee in place
of Representative Perkins. There were
no funeral services here.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-25
DIPS WINED AND DINED.
President Cleveland Gives a State
Dinner to the Representatives
of Foreign Powers


WASHINGTON, D. c.. Jan. 24.-The
state dinner to the diplomatic corps
took place this evening President
Cleveland escorted Nine. Romero, wife
of the Mexican minister, to dinner, and
Mrs. Cleveland followed on the arm of
the Italian minister. The other guests
were Mrs. Carter and the Mexican min
lister, Countess Leopold Won Areo-Val-
ley and Senator Sherman, Baroness
Rosen and the minister of Austria
Hungary, Miss Bayard and the German
minister, Mrs. Sherman and the Turk
ish minister, Countess de Spon-
neck and the Argentine minister
Nine. de Hurtado and the min
lister of France, Mrs. Laughton
and the Japanese minister, Mrs.
Herbert aud the Chinese ministers
Nine. De Varas and the Netherlands
minister, Nine. De Guzman and the Sec
rotary of state. Nine. De Perex ZeledOn
and the Hawaiian minister, Nine. MutSu
and the Spanish minister, Countess
d'Arscot and the minister from Costa
Rica, Mrs. McCreary and the Persian
minister, the Peruvian minister, the
Danish minister, the charge d'affaires
of Belgium, the Gillian minister, the
charge d'affaires of Brazil, Mr.. Nc
Creary, the minister of Nicaragua, the
charge d'affaires of Corea, the charge
d'affaires of Sweden and Norway. the.
minister of Switzerland, the charge
d'affaireS OF Great Britain, the charge
d'affaireS of Russia, the minister of
Columbia,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-25
MEN AND THINGS.

The st. Paul GLOBE is the best daily news
paper published west of Chicago.-The
Farmers Voice.
WAS there boodle?" asks the st. Paul
GLOBE. There was, but that was before we
had to buy coal.-Duluth Tribune
Donnelly is the ahlest scholar and writer
Minnesota has, and if a consulship to some
literary city in Europe would enable him to
pursue his work to better advantage, we
should be glad to see it done. Minnesota has
done a great deal to encourage politicians :;
let it now do something to encourage men Of
letters-Fergus Falls Journal
No doubt the good people Of the state are
pleased to see a brilliant administration, So
cially, one that calls around it gaiety and
happy social lite, rather than melancholy:
but after all, does it not smack somewhat of
toadyism to the money power? Carried to its
fullest extent, what incentive or what mo-
tive is there left to man depending alone
upon merit and ability GAINESVILLE Argus.
Henry Keller, the Stearns county senator,
furnishes more amusement in the upper
house than any other member. The sobri-
quet, 1.-THE funny little man from Stearns,"
has certainly been well earned Keller posed
as jolly refoTmer two years ago, and he is
up to the same tactics again this session. If
Keller sees So slipping out of the grasp of
the state, it has about the same effect upon
him that the Haunting of the bloody shirt by
political stump speaker has upon an audi
ence largely made up of Demoerats.-St.
Cloud Times.
If there is one man in the whole world
whose obituary would gladly be written by
the Pioneer Press that man is H. P Hail.
Hall was supposed to be out of the printing
business for keeps when he sold out to the
Kellogg company, and so the Pioneer Press
company put upNthe price of law supple
ments about 800 per cent and now come Fl.
P Hall again. and, through the Editorial as
ISOLATION, proposes to print them away down
to cost. and the P. P. has donned its war
paint, hatchet ETC., aud proposes to make
fur f1y-Fairmont News.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-25
A HOME WEDDING.
Minnie HendriCksOn Becomes
Mrs. e. A. KOnantz.


Mrs. e. A. Konantz.
The quaint, old homestead of William
G. Hendrickson at Comodale, was yes
terday afternoon the scene of a
pretty wedding. The contracting par
ties were Miss Minnie Hendrick-
son and Edward A. Konantz.
Friends and relatives from Quincy, ILL.,,
Minneapolis and st. Paul filled the
apartments on the lower floor, which
were decorated with flowers appropriate
to the occasion. The bay window of
the back parlor where the bridal party
stood was charming Minnesota scene.
DraperieS of white lace hung with
smilaX, a bell of Puritan roses swinging
between the two curtains, and back
ground OF Towering plants were given
just hint of snow on the white fur
rugs which covered the floor. The bride
and groom entered together, preceded
by tiny maid of honor, little Miss
Stella LyfOrd, tot of four years who
was attired in dainty white gown and
carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley.
The bride wore gown of white Surah,
the corSage and front breadths of the
skirt yelled with silver dotted tulle.
She carried bouquet of Puritan buds.
Rev. DR.. Christie, of the House of
Hope church, performed the ceremony
which was witnessed by the following
guests: W. Fl. Konantz, Masters Orion
and Everett Konantz, Quincy, ILL.,; DIR.
G. f. Konantz, A. Konantz,
Miss Lizzie Konantz, E. A.
Hendrickson and wife, A. P. Hendrick-
son, Mrs. Konantz, Prof Porter and
daughters, Minneapolis; A. Doolittle
and wife, Lorenzo Hoyt and family, DIR.
and Mrs. Quinn, J. G. Bass and wife,
G. III. Hazard and wife. DR.. and Mrs.
Hoyt, w. A. Dana and wife, Mrs. Fair
child, S. L. Hume, Fl. Stees,. Samuel
Deering and wife, W. E. Shuttle and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Gibbs. Mr.. and Miss
Eustis, D. B. Merrill, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mabon, Miss Nellie Mabon, Ernest
MabOn, l.. M. Ayers and wife, Mrs.
Nebbinger, j. f. HOyt and wife, r. j.
Lewis, Mr.. and Mrs. Tyford, Minneap-
oils: Mr.. and Mr.. Biddleman, Miss Bid
dleman and Mr.. Fisher.
An elaborate supper was served after
the ceremony, and in the evening Mr..
and Mrs. KonantZ left for the East.
They will visit Boston, New York,
Washington and other points, return
ing about March 1, when they will be
at home at II South Forbes street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-25
LAUDED TO THE SKIES.
Joe Chamberiain's Tricky Scheme
Praised by the Liberal Press.


Special Cable to the Globe.
LONDON, Jan. 24.-In his speech at
Birmingham last night, Joseph Cham
berlain made suggestion that
has created much comment, and one
which will add to his reputation of
being trickish politician. 1t was that
the provisions of the Ashbourne act
which enables tenant to acquire his
holding by borrowing from the gov
eminent, be extended to England. At
present the act only refers to Ireland,
where, under its operations, many
landlords have been enabled to sell al
full value. OF rather at their own valua-
ton, farms that were nearly
useless to them. BY this sug-
gestion it is evident that Mr..
Chamberlain desires to further
irgratiate himself with the wealthy
land owners of England by opening a
way for them to unload a lot Of
Improbable holdings an unwary
tenants. The st. James Gazette, i'll
leader on the subject to-
day, gushes over the prospect and lauds
the far-sighted Joseph to the skies. 1t
predicts that the Birmingham politician
will be the future Liberal leader, though
it is not easy to understand upon what
it bases its prediction.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-25

This bill is to come before the senate soon.
If the Republicans are really SO anxious to
see Dakota get justice, let them show their
interest by taking up the bill at once and
passing it within the next week or two. Talk
is cheap, but Dakota people have been talked
to death. Let the senate do something and
let it be done Immediately Falls
Argus.
Never before in the history Of Dakota has
admission been definitely in sight, If the
senate passes the house omnibus bill South
Dakota will be a full-fedged member of the
Union before Dec. l. Just think of it, State
hood an assured fact! All is now with the
senate. Now let us work. Let us give the
senate to understand that while the bill is
not what we would have LIKED we accept it.
Sioux Falls Press.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-25

There was about $4,000 turned into
the conscience fund of the United
States treasury last year, and this is
said to be double. the amount of any
previous year. 1t is singular fact that
conscience never gets hold of the big
thieves. Who ever heard of a man who
acquired millions by any of the short
hand methods returning anything to the
victims? 1t might be of interest to
gather statistics as to the precise finan
cial reach of conscience.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-25
ONE DAYS BLAZES.
The Largest Part of a Nutmeg
Town DESTROYED.

WINsTED, Conn.,, Jan. PA large
part of the business portion of this
town was burned this morning, includ-
ing Writings block, Camp & Lees
block and several stores. offices and
tenements. Loss estimated at S35, 600.
PoRT JERvIs, N. z, Jan. 24.-The
hardware store of Swinton, Sinner q
Co. was burned this morning. Loss,
$4,000.
HARTFORD, Vt, Jan. PA fire this
morning destroyed Pease's hotel, hall
and livery stable, Cones store, the
building occupied by A. l.. Worthen,
and the dwellings of Mrs. Harriet d.
Cone. Allen Pease, and Mrs. Myra L..
Burr. About $4,000 worth of property
was destroyed. Insurance, S21 200.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-01-25
A SUGGESTION.

The Chicago youth whose fortune of
S500,00o is contingent upon his marrying
within certain time, no doubt wishes
marriage WAS total failure. He has
retired to Ann 4rbor and opened an ex-
animation bureau for the swarm of ap-
plicants. conducted on civil service re-
form principles. Why would not per-
manent institution of that sort be use
full? If only those possessed of the
requisite qualifications were permitted
to marry, probably the divorce traffic
would shrink.