The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
/, p. JENSEN FOR MAYOR
FRANK WILKIN FOR RE-
CORDER.

The above is a winning ticket. The
only thing needful'is that the Republic
can voters of the city do their duty,
which plainly is to drop all personal
feeling or factional differences and unite
solidly in support of the two nominees
who so fairly secured their victory at to-
days convention.
The contest between Messrs. Jensen
and Palmer was very close, which
showed that each held high place in
the regard of Mankato Republicans.
After Mr.. Jensen's endorsement by the
laboring men last week the FREE PRESS
stated its belief that that gentleman was
entitled to the Republican nomination
and had elements of strengths which
made him particularly available. Mr..
Palmer's candidacy at that time was
unknown to us and we are frank
to say he is a citizen of universal
popularity and, showed during a
term in the office that he had the ability
to make first-class mayor. He Is per-
feet gentleman and the friends who
pushed him in Tuesdays convention had
the best possible'grounds for their ac-
ton.
AS to the successful nominee, the
FREE Press believes as previously stated
that Mr.. Jensen has the qualities need
ed to satisfactorily fill the position Of
mayor. He is enterprising, liberal and
progressive, and full of that untiring en-
ergy which is urgent in public Official.
lie has shown great ability in building
up one of the principal manufacturing
enterprises of the city, and will bring to
the service of the city an experience in
business affairs which will be Of much
value. Simply as a candidate there Is
much more to be said in his favor. He
has the endorsement of the laboring
men, who are certainly the standby OF
Mankato, and in his nomination the Re-
publ;cans have fulfilled their promises
SO often reiterated of favoring the labor
er. Mr.. Jensen will get every vote Of
this character, and has other elements
of strength which are known to all.
The nominee for recorder, Mr.. Frank
Wilkin, is also gentleman who has
Justly earned the favor bestowed upon
him to-day. He filed the office several
years and is familiar with its duties. He
is popular with all classes and will draw
a large vote and aid in the election Of
the Republican ticket.
The result of the convention is especi-
ally happy in that it harmonized, as 1t
were, the two factions-if they may be
so called. Mr.. Wilkin, whether 80 in
fact or not, was considered the choice OF
the delegates who supported Mr.. Pal
mer. When the latter was defeated 1t
was very meet that the. loyalty of the
friends of so good man should be re-
warded by a victory in the nomination of
the other candidate. AS before said We
believe the ticket is winning one, but
it all depends upon the spirit IN which
the party rallies to its support. There
is a splendid chance for victory and We
believe such will be the result.
All those who are dissatisfied
with the present conduct Of our
city affairs must give up their personal
preference as to nominees, and come
unitedly together to elect the Republic
can ticket. The friends of both candi-
dates Jensen and Wilkin, will need to
work with ali their might from now I'M
til election day in support of the ticket.
Let all disposition to carp and criti-
else or split hairs be put aside and all
who desire a change unite in favor
of this ticket which is good
all through and whose election viii
mean an administration of affairs that
cannot fail to be satisfactory to the bust
ness and material interests of this grow
ing city.