St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-21
President Harrison's Law
Partner Chats on Politi-
cal Matters.
A Poor Outlook for Republic
can Success in the Hoo
sier State.
Senator Squire, Of Washing
ton, Caught on His Way
to the Coast.
He Thinks His Senatorial
Fences Are in Fairly Good
Condition.

Indiana Republicans are not over
confident this year. according to Hon.
John b. Elan, of Minneapolis. Mr..
ELAN, who is tall, portly and decidedly
handsome gentleman, reached st. Paul
yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Elan,
and tomorrow will go on to the coast.
Up to the time of the election of Presi-
dent Harrison Mr.. Elan was the law
partner of the present chief executive
of the nation, and had the reputation of
being by far the ablest lawyer in the
firm. He is an interesting converse
tionalist, and delights to talk about the
politics and politicians of his native
state.
1.-The coming election is one of the most
important in the history of Indiana" said
Mr.. Elan, land the Republicans will make
a great effort to carry the legislature. This,
however, is almost impossible owing to the
Democratic gerrymander the state. Speaking
of gerrymanders, said Mr.. Elan laughing
ly, Il think the Democrats of Indiana are
clearly entitled to the first place for an
artistic and thorough job of this kind. This
extends to both its congressional and Iegisla-
tive districts. In 1888 when President Har-
rison carried the state the Democrats elected
ten congressman and the Republicans only
three. no carry the legislature this year the
state would l. I've to be carried by from 10, 900
there is little cniince Of anything of the kind
happening.
rs it true that Gen John c. New has been
summoned nome 10 manage the Republican
campaign:i asked the reporter.
Gen. New is probably in indianapolis by
this time" was the reply although l do not
think he will do much in the way of active
campaign work. He will, of course, counsel
brought him back from England. 1t has now
become q very easy thing to make a trip
across the water. Gen. New will rem ain at
home to vote and then go back TO his post of
duty. The campaign will be managed by At
tOrney General Mlchener''
rs tia fact that Mr.. Kitchener is to take
Mr. Clarkson's place as first assistant post
master generai?'
Il think not replied Mr.. Elan. g! know
that report has been in circulation some time.
but no stock is taken in 1t down in Indiana
Il do not know but that l may be taking a
pessimistic view of politics." continued Mr.
Elan, with smile so broad and hearty that
one would wager almost anything that he
would be about the last man to take pessi-
mistic view of ANYTHING, but it does seem to
me that the best and abIeSt men of the coun-
try are no longer being elected to congress.
The Indiana delegation is a very weak set
men with the one exception of Gen. Browne
who is in such poor health that he will not
accept another election. The contest through
which man must go to be elected
is always more or less unpleasant and
from pecuniary standpoint there is
no money in it. The expenses of living at
the capital and making the campaign ought
not to be so high as to make it impossible for
a man to lay aside anything for his family.
But such is the case, and, until there is
very decided change the best men in the
North will keep out of politics..
Turning to Minnesota politics, Mr.. Elan
inquired about Senator Davis, and. on being
told that Gov. Merriam would be candidate
for the senate against Mr.. Davis in 1892
said:
How these wealthy men do like to get into
senate. Well. | suppose that they are about
the only ones who can afford it. Politics 10
them is a diversion, and as such they can
make the sacrifices
This morning Mr. and Mrs. Elan will at
tend the House or Hope church and hear DR..
Christie, who years ago was the Latin teacher
of the distinguished Indianapolis lawyer In
the afternoon drive to Minneapolis by way
of Fort Smelling and Minnehaha Falls has
been planned Mrs. Elam is a charming
lady, who taxes deep interest in the ques-
tons of the day as discussed by her hus-
band and evidently agrees with him i'll the
opinion that there is very little glory or salts
faction IN the game of politics. They will
return to indianapolis about Nov. 1, in time
to allow Mr. Elan an opportunity of casting
his vote for the Republican ticket.
Senator Watson c. Squire, of Washington.
reached st. Paul last evening en- route to the
coast. where he will spend some time in
looking over his senatorial fences. He is one
of those jovial men whose popularity with
the people is not at all difficult to under
stand. He is as unaSsuming in his manners
as though he were not worth dollar instead
of his millions. Rather short in stature and
just little inclined to be stout. his good hui
NOR fairly bubbles over in converslng with
friends and acquaintance. On being asked
about his chances for re- election last evening
he produced a half dozen or more kilograms
from different parts of his state. all of which
ran the same way: "Our delegation is solid
for you
Il have nothing to say against Mr.. Calk-
ms, said the senator, in response to a ques-
ton. He located in Washington just few
weeks before the Inauguration of President
Harrison, and was soon after that event
made an associate justice of the supreme
court of the territory. When we became
state he went out of office, of course and has
will make him better known through the
state, and l presume that is its object |
haven't word TO say against him, however.
| shall go Oh West Tomorrow continued
Senator Squire, IF my wife is well enough.
l am very tired myself. A ten months session
think it is nearly over now, as an adjourn
ment will be taken a soon as the tariff bill is
passed. which will be in few days.
How about the political situation in Wash
ton is a protection state; that it is solidly Re-
publican, and that we are going to keep it
SUCH"
Editor James c. Warnock. of the James
town, n. D., CAPITAL, is registered at the
Clarendon. Mr.. Warnock Is one of the war
horses of Dakota journalism, and has long
been one of the leading newspaper men in
that section. He has plenty of faith in Da-
kota, and declared that everything is looking
first-rate in his portion of the state.
Alfred Spttprlap6 nf Wheaton oop,a an ~