St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
HURRAH FOR We UNS!
Enthusiastic Mass-Meeting
Celebration Held at Armory
Hall Last Night.
Everybody Was Thanked for
Bringing the Convention
to the Northwest.
Bowker and His Home Again
Before the Roard OF Ed
ucation.
Minneapolis Fully in Line
With st. PauPs Conven-
tion Aspirations.

Cities, irrespective of interurban rivalry
and of political differences, assembled
at the Armory last night to do honor to
the delegation just returned from
Washington, which. by its ceaseless and
untiring united and individual efforts.
secured for Minneapolis the Republican
national convention of 1892. and the oc-
casion may be termed ali ovation. The
hall rang with the eloquence Of the ora
tors of both cities and of both political
parties, who elected roar after roar of
applause from the large and enthusiastic
audience which filled every portion of
the building. The meeting was pre-
sided over by the veteran Minneapol-
itan, Bill King, who. at times. found it
impossible to restrain his enthusiasm.
even while others were speaking, and
grouped around him sat the noted
Men of the Twin Cities.
Among whom were P. B. Winston. A.
J. Blethen, w. E. Haskell, Charles Nit
chell, ex-MayOr Z. c. Babb. Charles T.
Haney. Col. McCrory, w. Henry Eustis,
5. NJ. Owen. {. NJ. LOring and Aid. Nc
Gowan, Rand, Brazie, Parry, Kiichle,
Gray. LOye, Peterson, Jockey and
Woodward, of Minneapolis, and Capt.
DOnahoWer. NJ. D. Mum, Dan W. Law
lor, N. w. Fitzgerald, henry Johns, F.
c. Stevens, George Thompson and Aid.
ID. NJ. Sullivan, OF st. Paul. Chairman
King opened the meeting with the fol-
lowing remarks:
Ehe occasion which brings US together this
evening is one Of the most gratifying and
most important in the history of Minneapolis
and st. Paul When William II. Seward
stood thirty years ago upon the steps Of the
capitol at st. Paul and said. within few
miles of where now stand the future of this
country will one day be settled he made
prophecy which is now about to come true.
The political destiny of this Country is now
about TO be settled in this city, and the eyes
of the entire United States will be turned
toward Us. 1t will not be nv part to speak
OF the action of our joint committee. Others
will speak of that but want TO say that they
have performed great work.
The Resolutions
He then called upon previously ap-
pointed committee on resolutions, and
Chairman Ed a. Henderson stepped to
the front and presented the following:
Resolved, That. as citizens of Minneapolis.
we pledge ourselves to redeem in fun every
promise made by our representatives and
friends to the Republican national COM
mittee.
Resolved, That no demand shall be made
upon the resources and hospitality of the
CITY Of Minneapolis for the proper entertain
ment of The Republican national convention
that shall not be fully and cheerfully hon
ored.
Resolved, That the same well directed and
effective enthusiasm which has attended the
effort to secure the convention shall char
acleriZe the further effort that remains TO be
expended in providing all the facilities that
will. be required for the discharge of the
duties of the convention, and for the COM
Portable accommodate of the many thou
lands OF visitors TO whom we extend a most
hearty welcome to our beautiful CITY
To the accomplishment of this grateful
task We pledge our time, our money aud most
faithful effort.
Mayor Winston
was then called upon and spoke as fol-
lows:
This is indeed an ovation, q spirited recep-
ton to those loyal Minneap Olitans who jour
neyed to the East and came hack to US
bearing the banner of victory. From the
great lakes to the Rio Grande we hear moth
ing but praise of this section of country. and
when them say with the Queen of Sheba,
10. the half hath not been told me before"
| shall try to conduct the affairs of the city
so that they may not have anything but
words of commeudation for us when they go
away.
We have met here to accord hearty wei
come to these gentlemen who have done so
much for US. but let not forget our sister city,
who SO nobly lent us her aid, and let US do
all in our power to aid her in securing the
Democratic convention.
st. Paul will be called upon to assist US IN
entertaining the cohorts of this great party,
and know shat she will respond with the
same Open-hearted generosity which has
characterized her actions during our recent
struggle.
st, Paul in Line.
George Thompson, of st. Paul, was
called upon to say a few words on be-
half of that city, and spoke as follows:
We have met mere tonight to thank those
gentlemen who so ably represented US in
Washington. We admire their skill and glory
III their victory, and gladly place upon their
brows the laurels which they have so
fairly won. l believe that the oppor-
tunity will shortly be given you to
sister city of St. Paul. because your mayor
has said st. Paul wants and must have the
Democratic convention. We join with Min
neepolis in pledging to these gentlemen the
fulhllment of any promise made in our be-
half to the Republican national committee.
We can see that all the conventions of the
future are held in the Twin Cities and will
one day unite in presenting to this country
candidate for the presidency. Let US bury
the petty rivalry of the past.
Rev. DR.. Shutter was introduced by
Mr.. King, and said:
'.Ail roads lead to Rome" That was said
q long time ago. The golden mile stone has
been transferred from the Queen city of the
June the saying viii be, "Ail roads lead to
the Exposition building" Minneapolis and
the convention are now more talked about
in Chicago than the worlds fair or pork
packing, and attracts more attention in Mil
Waukee than her largest brewery
1t gives me great pleasure tonight to note
| the kindly feeling on the part of st. Paul
The olive branch extends from the business
center OF ST. Paul to the armory building in
Minneapolis, and ] shouldn't wonder If
somewhere in the vicinity of midway near
the residence of the governor of the state,
the dove of peace were perched upon
The Olive Branch.
When this convention does come here we
can show them the cleanest aud best gov
erned city in the United States OF course
Mayor Winston and hear com plants now
and then, but l believe if the angel Gabriel
were placed in the mayors chair
Here ne was Interrupted by Col. King who
brought down the house with the remark.
HE would resign within thirty DAYS"
think that the selection of Minneapolis as
the city for the convention is a fitting recog-
milton of Western enterprise and Western ac-
tivitv. and I know that when these people
come here to attend the convention we viii
| know how to care for them in a manner to
make them remember US with gratefulness
| D. W. Lawler. st. Paul, said: Uhaye come
here tonight specially commissioned by
| Mayor Robert A. Smith, of ST. Paul, to ex-
| press 10 You his regret at not being able TO be
| with you on this occasion, and to extend to
the citizens of Minneapolis without regard to
| political difference his congratulations. To-
| night we are ali loyal citizens of Min
neapolis. We claim the privilege of
| riding in your triumphal car
| Words are not too strong to express the i'm
| pOrtance of the choice of national conyen-
tiOn. As a member of the Democratic organ
| iZation of the state ] congratulate you here
tonight and believe l speak with the words
| of prophecy when l say that on the soil of