St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-15
POLITICAL POINTERS.

A pretty well-defned rumor comes
down from Hennepin county that, de-
spite the most emphatic denial that he
is candidate for any position what
ever, A. G. Haugan's adherents are per-
sisting in quietly laying the wires for
his nomination as state treasurer. "Mr.
Hougan may deny until the very day of
the state convention. if he will" ex-
claimed a prominent party man last
night, land, with all that, predict that
the Hennepin delegation will come
down and cast its vote as unit for Mr..
Haugan'S nomination. l don't pre-
sume," pursued the speaker qualifiedlv,
''that Mr.. Hougan will have majority
, of the convention, however. Col.
Bebleter is popular gentleman,
competent official and shrewd
politician, and he has not allowed any
unnecessary grass to grow ben cath his
feet. Besides, the southern portion of
the state is clamorous for the post ion,
especially if Senator Ives does not re-
ceiye the nomination for lieutenant gov
ernor. Another favorable thing to be
taken into consideration in the colonePs
candidacy is the potent fact that he is on
the Merriam slate. Let me add, pre-
dict the colonel will be renOminated."
The most interesting internecine
struggle is promised in the fight for
supremacy among the candidates for
lieutenant governor. Should Minneap-
oils concede Col. Bobleter's renomina-
ton, as many of the faithful allege they
will. the candidacy of Senator ID. M.
Clough will be urged with vigor for the
second place on the ticket. 1t is now
established beyond question that Mime
apolis will no longer espouse the cause
of Hans MattSon, who is seeking re-
turn to the secretary of state Slnecure.
The glories of Hans erstwhile popular
ity are said to be fast fading into dim
and misty uncertainty. His legion of
Scandinavian cohorts, who have done
yeoman's service III his behalf for 10
cooling and they are supposed to
be in quest of another more favor
able son of the land of the
midnight sun whom they purpose
foisting upon the party for the position.
To this end they have turned their eyes
toward the Zenith city, and they fancy
they have discovered an Achilles in E.
G. Swanstrom, Duluth's eloquent states
man. But there is liable to be serious
hitch in this little coup. as Mr.. Swan
strom is reckoned among Mr.. Matson's
stauncheSt friends, and it is feared on
some sides that he will betray his sup
porters into the hands of the PhiliStineS
when it is too late for them to retreat.
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But, as to the lieutenant govern Or
ship. AS was indicated above, Dave
Clough is in the lists, eligible and likely.
He has considerable favorable prestige,
and is backed by the most powerful
oOpfinnont IN bia ma rtv fThpnsCidp0n
Ives, of st. Peter, has already promis-
resents the granger element, and is sup
posed not to be in the least antagOniStic
to the alliance platform. This is
mighty factor; and, should he be able
to secure the alliance on his staff, he
will be able to make any rival feel, with
Josh Billings. that Doubtful things
are mighty uncertain" There is quite
anelement of speculation in Joel Heat
wole's position. While he is keep
ing as dumb as an oyster
upon the topic, those who
are very near him through association
and political affiliations, are giving
widespread currency to the reports that
he is out for the race. They base their
claim upon the theory that the Third
congressional district has been ignored
by the manipulatorS who have been the
architects of the state ticket for long
series of state campaigns, and it is
right that they will press without con-
dition or qualification at the convention
July "a that Mr.. HeatwOle'S name grace
the position next to Gov. Merriam's.
There is triangular contest outlined
that may breed serious disSensiOn be-
fore 1t can be settled.