St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-11

was demanded by the masses:was found
in the sweeping victories of the
Democratic party in state and
municipal elections. Such Repub-
lican organs as the Chicago
Tribune and the Pioneer Press advo-
Gated tariff reform in Off years, but in
the midst of national campaign they
asserted that only the Southern brig
adiers or Southern sympathizers were in
favor of lowering the tax. Said he:
Labor has to plead in chains for its
rights, and it is necessary and right that
it should organize for relief" The
Democratic party was characterized as
the champion of the rights Of the laborer.
He asserted that the Democratic party
had a record in favor of the Australian
system of voting, and was pledged to
reform in the ballot. If Gov. Hill was
opposed to it he would parallel him
with the man who had been and doubt
less would again be in favor of purity
of the ballot. He then proceeded to an
explanation of the system of voting to
be shortly tried for the first time in this
city, and gave an opportunity for gener-
al discussion thereof by those present
asking questions. Several ayailed
themselves of the privilege and an
interesting discussion enSued, in which
Frank Laberg, Mr.. O'TooIe alkt others
participated with good nature. Con-
siderable amusement was INDUCED in
by the repartee of the discussion.
E. G.. Ives was introduced and gave
an impressive talk from labor stand
oint-characterizing the Democratic
party as the friend of the laborer.
The cities of the country were Demo-
cratic, because the mechanics and Ia
borers had found by experience that it
is the party that regards their interests.
John Ives made speech, discussing
national, state and city politics. He
could not see why Col. Keifer and his
party should be allowed trial while
the present administration had all the
commendable traits of city government.
A Republican paper had asserted that
its party was In the hands of the boys.
Let the boys have their fun; but he
thought it bad policy to trust the homes
and interests of the poor man in their
hands.
J. f. Curtis, colored man, was intro.
duced, and made fine speech. He
was received with rapturOuS applause
and cheers. He challenged the claim
made at the recent Republican eonven-
ton that the colored men were unit in
favor of that party, and characterized the
Democratic ticket as the best for the
coIored people. Mayor Smith had fol-
lowed the plan of the late Congressman
Rice in the interest of the cOlored peo-
pie. He (the speaker) had been dis
charged from his position as a postal
clerk by Republican because of Of
fensive partisanShip, as no other cause
had been assigned, and he declared
that if he was to be thrown over
board for supporting bis friends he was
willing to swim forever.
A.. Normandin and other Frenchmen
took occasion to say that their people
had been misrepresented in the Repub-
lican convention by an assertion of
their fealty to that party.
Pierce Butler was called for and said
that il he spoke for an hour it might be
summed UP in four WORDS: ''VOte the
Democratic ticket"
The speakers were greeted with fire.
quent applause. The meeting eontin-
ued until after 10 O'clock. 1t was
very enthusiastic throughout.