St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-06-01

ents continue their organization with as
much vigor as they are now exercising,
expect to see them draw enough votes
from the Republicans to place us in
position to feel pretty independent. for
careful campaign can be mapped out
that will give the state TO the Demo
Gratis. We are gaining forces from both
parties on the tariff and personal liberty
questions"
South Dakota, like Iowa. is prohi BIZ
ton state, and that issue will be an i'm
portant one until it is resubmitted to
the people. 1t was forced into the con-
stitutIon, and adopted by the constitu-
tional convention, and presented to the
people for their approval. The people,
being afraid that the matter of state
hood would not be settled at once, voted
for the constitution as it was, prohibit
ton and all. The Lite legislature was a
very conservative one. and though the
question of reSubmiSSion cut an
important figure, it did not win.
The Resubmissionists won in the house
by a majority of six, but in the senate
two of their men were sick and the bill
failed. The Independents are inclined
to oppose this plan, and if they take
decided stand they will help the Demo
Gratis. The feeling throughout this state
appears to be against prohibition, and
the battle will be Waged on that line
until it is wiped out from the conStitu-
ton. The result of this agitation may
not give the state to the Democrats, but
it will strengthen them gradually until
they are at least on an equal footing
with the other parties.
The great wealth in South Dakota is
in the Black HIPS region, although the
entire section east of there is farming
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celled in America. Naturally enough
the silver section is frantic on the free
coinage question, but the rest of the
state pays little or no attention to the
subject. Of course, a free coinage bill
would meet the approval of the masses,
but the Issue with them is the reduc
ton of tariff, and the party making
fight on that question will get the Suf-
frage of every sensible voter. Owing TO
the position of Grover Cleveland on that
matter the Democrats of this state have
all along stuck to his banner and will
not listen to the mention OF another
name in connection with the Demo
cratic nomination in 1892. There are
many strong men who admire Gov. Hill
because, as they say, he has done noble
service for the party in his own state,
but careful survey of the situation
fails to reveal any marked strength for
al Eastern candidate outside of Cleve-
land. But the leaders declare that they
will oppose the nomination of New
York man if there is any strife among
candidates from that state. If
Gov. Hill secures solid delega-
ton in his favor they will very likely
submit without protest, but a divided
delegation Will undoubtedly cause them
to favor a Western candidate. Should
BoieS be elected governor of Iowa next
fall he will have the solid delegation
from this state for first place on tue
ticket. The Iowa governor is regarded
both here and in Nebraska as man of
exceptional power in the West. Demo-
Gratis say that his name would create q
feeling in favor of the party which
would cause the unihcation of indie
pendents and Democrats and re-
suit in carrying Iowa, Nebraska,
South Dakota and one OF two
other states this side of the
Rockies. 1t is trifie enthusiastic and
may appear like rainbow chasing, but
things have changed nightly since 1883,
and these Westeners say they are able
to do something for Democracy.
Under such circumstances it is no
wonder that the Democrats OF South
Dakota are now confident that the
future promises much, and they are
preparing for the next campaign with
more vigOr than was ever known be-
fore in their ranks. Between the indie
pendentS and themselves perfect har-
mony reigns. In brief, both parties
feel that the general good of the state
demands an early retirement of their
common enemy, the Republicans.