St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-21
WHIRL OF POLITICS,
Michael Doran Thinks Demo-
cratic Harmony May Be
Assured.
May Have to Advertise Yet
For Suitable Judges of
the Election.
StoneeuttepS Incensed at a
Misleading Advertisement
for Men.
Manchester ReSoundS With
Eloquenee at the Orator.
ical Contest.

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gentleman in compIacent frame of
mind. On being asked his views re-
garding the prospect of harmony in tho
Democratic ranks he expressed himself
freely. He said;
81 have no hesitation whatever i'm
saying that if the City HalP Democrats
want harmony and united action, they
can have ii, $50 far Us can aid in bring.
ing it about by merely accepting the
very reasonable terms that were offered
to them and rejected by them one year
ago last fall, and which are now again
presented to them in the address of the
so called NO. q Democratic organiza-
ton. SO far as l am concerned, my
contention now, as it was then, is for
reformation of the methods practised
at the primaries, by which q
clique or ring of office holders
and their attaches, once in control of
the party organization, were enabled To
disregard all the rights and will of the
majority, and who, for their own per-
sonal and pecuniary interests, could
perpetuate themselves in power, in dis
regard of the best interests of the party
and public. We have statute pre-
scribing the method of holding the pri-
maries, and which was passed for the
very purpose of preventing the identt-
cal abuses we complain of. This law,
and our request for compliance with
it, has in the past been ignored. and if
the same counsels and spirit that has
actuated our city hall friends in the
past shall prevail now, / very much
fear that the result will be even
more disastrous than heretofore.
If, on the other hand, as l am some
what assured that it is probable that our
advice may be needed and the law gov
erning the holding of primaries is COM
piled with, and that both elements or
organizations of the party in the city
are recognized, as Is suggested by the
address referred to, then, in my Opin-
ion, there can be no occasion for di-
vided action. and a ticket thus fairly
and legally selected, whether headed
by Mr.. Smith or Mr.. Kelly, or whoever
else, will deserve and undoubtedly will
receive the earnest and united support
of all elements of the Democratic party
of the city. That this will be the out
come of our contention Is my sim
reform such as is indicated and
contemplated by the law in holding the
primaries for the selection of candi-
dates and their election under our lately
adopted Australian system strictly
observed, will result III correction OF
alleged administrative abuses, which
very naturally Obtained, and was part
of the VIGOROUSLY bad system. which
often permitted the very worst elements
in our large cities to control the selec-
ton and election of the administrative
and legislative officers. who, as conse-
Quence of their dependence upon those
elements for their positions, are too
often unable to resist their demands.
If. therefore, we succeed in securing
the adoption of legal and proper meth
DDS for the holding of our primaries aud
elections in place of the scknow lodged
bad methods which have heretofore pre-
vailed, our contention will not have
been in vain, and will, | doubt not, DO
hailed by all good citizens of whatever
party, as a substantial advance in the
direction of a long-desired reform in
municipal government, only desire to
add, that i'll all have said or done in
regard to this question, have had no
personal motive to serve except that |
desire the affairs of the Democratic
party conducted in manner to com
mand respect and assure success, and
L firmly believe that the future
success of any party will depend not
only on an adherence to sound prln-
cipleS of political economy and public
policy, and an honest and faithful dis
charge of confided public trusts, but
also upon correct conduct in political
methods. do not think it necessary
that should say more at this time. and
hope 1 have made my position sufficient
ly plain. so that there can be no further
excuse for either misunderstanding or
misrepresenting me-"
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The demand upon the council for the
selection of Young and capable men as
Judges of election has been quite
general, and the several aldermen have
been casting about them to make the
best selection possible. at is fact"
said prominent member yesterday,
"that we are having the greatest diff
Guilty in securing suitable men. There
are plenty OF old stagers who would
serve again, but for my part | want to
see the Australian law given its first
test under the best auspices and not
hampered by fogy, slow and querulouS
Judges. think, also, the public is en-
titled to know the result of the election
at the earliest moment. and | want
Judges in my ward who will complete
the count before the second day after
election. But good material, that is
willing. is very scarce. L don't know
but we'll have to advertise for them
yet"
Henry O'COnner, of the Second ward,
last evening telephoned the GLOBE as
follows: AT largely attended meet
ing of the most prominent Democrats OF
the Second ward, held at $40 East Sew
enth street, Fred w. Bott was unani-
mously chosen as candidate for the
Democratic nomination for alderman of
this ward. j. w. Gallaghan presided,
and +. Garrelle acted as secretary.
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The Ninth Ward Democratic club
has organized, with membership OF
$50, and will meet every Saturday even
ing at p. nj. at sol Mississippi street,
with the following officers: President.
ID. J. MeEvOy; vice president. Henry
Klosterman; secretary, James B. Cav
anaugh; treasurer, Patrick ii. Nc
Mahon.
The Eighth Ward Democratic club
will hold meeting at 1880 Saturday
evening, March 90, at 619 Edmund
street, corner Ddle. UOOu speakers
will be present to address the meeting
in German and English. All are In
vted to attend.
Merriam in Montana.
Special to the Globe
HELENA, Mont, March 20.-GOv. Mer-
riam. of Minnesota. and Messrs. Cakes,
Thrall, Mellen, Mcknight and W. G..
of the Northern Pacific rail
way, stopped over in Helena to-nightOn
their WAY 70 the coast ThiS iS Coy