St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-18


attitude upon the tariff issue, and the
radical reform movement is thought
to be well in accord with the proclaimed
principles Of the alliance, but there is
more of the element of speculation,
it is narrated by the oracles, than is
the case with the other two,
although there is not shadow of doubt
connected with his stand on the tariff.
ButaS to the balance of the ticket
Some very wild and. in some instances,
amusing prophecies have been offered.
These are that A. c. Haugan. of Min
neopolis, will be nominated for state
treasurer, and w. w. Erwin, of St.
Paul, for attorney general. These gen
tlemen are uncOmpromising Republican
partisans and would never be induced
to accept an alliance candidacy. Fur
thermore, it is highly improbable that
either would accept a nomination from
their own party. Mr.. Hougan should
be credited with sincerity when he de-
clines with such emphasis, and Mr..
Erwin's practice is too valuable to be
sacrificed. This is the popular estimate.
Daniel Buck, OF MankatO, might accept
a place and it is understood that he is
in perfect sympathy with the new party.
C''There is no likelihood of Mr.. Bier
mann becoming candidate on the al
lance ticket" said prominent Demo-
GRAFT, when the subject was brought up
at the Merchants last night. "There is
no doubt that he is agreeable to DEM
ocratic nomination, however," he con-
tinued. land Mr.. Biermann has too
much political honor to play fast and
loose with his friends. If he is willing
to accept the one he will not accept the
other, and that can be depended upon"
Frank Searle, who graced a seat in
the last house of representatives, from
Stearns county. is candidate for re-
election. He is banker with consid-
cradle means, and, although he vigor-
ously fought the bill for lower rate of
interest on money, and for the aboli-
ton and punishment for usury prac-
tees, he combines many elements OF
popularity in his party. 1t is said by
his Republican constituents to be be-
yond question that he can get the
nomination. In the house he would
figure as an aggressive candidate for
speaker. On several occasions during the
last session, by the grace of Col. Graves
courtesy, he occupied the chair pro
tenn, and lie has taken quite fancy to
it. Mr.. Searle believes the alliance
cannot cut much of figure in Stearns
county, and he is Sangulne OF his ability
to pull through.
The Republican senatorial canvass in
the Forty-slXth legislative district is
becoming heated@ANd exciting as the
days roll by. The fight between Flynn,
of Morrison county, and Lee, of Todd,
10 I'M re 70
perature. MI. Lee has bearded the
lion in his den. Yesterday he boldly
went into Little Falls, the very home of
his rival, to attend an old
soldiers reunion. and it is
unreasonable to suppose that
he will allow any opportunity to fortify
his candidacy to pass by unheeded while
there. Meanwhile, it is related, Mr..
Flynn is planning descent upon the
people of Todd county. Crow Wing
and Mile Laos counties are interested
spectators of the battle of the party
giants, and it is not impossible that they
will unite upon third man for the
place. In that event Hon. Robert Dunn,
of Princeton, who did yeomau service in
the last house, will doubtless be the
lucky man. Bob" is full of those quail
tiles which make a successful legislator,
and he was mighty influence in that ca
pacity two years ago. When he espoused
a cause it was given an impetus that
appalled, the opposition. and vice versa
when he fought measure, it usually
threatened its defeat. Should there
be a deadlock in the convention" OBJ
served a critical politician from the
district last evening, II shall look for
compromise on Dunn. He is man
both factions can easily unite upon."
A. S. Crossfield. he who represented
Traverse county in the lower branch of
the legislature last session. and who
created CONSERVATION and travail dur
ing the waning hours of the session by
inadvertently losing the famous Duluth
and Winnipeg bill, passed through the
city yesterday en- route for Washington.
Crossfield has blossomed out as full
fiedged lobbyist since the halcyon days
of such struggles, and is reported to be
cutting pretty wide swath. He is a
candidate for reelection, and like all
his former coadjutors, prefers the SEN
ate to the house.