St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-29
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taken.
At this particular juncture there was
not a dissenting voice, although rip
pie of excitement came later when the
eccentric William Pitt Murray secured
the floor to give vent to his pent up
feelings. But there vas no word or
sympathy-and he was finally converted
to all outward appearances. Mr..
Bakers resolution was adopted by ac-
clamGt on.
Mr.. Baker took occasion to explain
that the venture would require money,
and he had hoped, he added, that his
resolution would have drawn out
more general discussion and all expOsi-
ton of opinions. He estimated in a cur
sorry way that an auditorium would cost
some $50, 600 or S60,000, and this money
must be pledged or assured before
definite and positive move can be made.
This is precisely what other cities have
invariably done in the past, and the
question is, is it too much of task for
loyal st. Paul to undertake? If the
means are not vouchsafpd, it were let
ter to discontinue the aei alton at once
and let the whole matter drop.
Hon. ID. w. LAWYER secured the floor
to move that the chair appoint COM
mittee Of five to make an immediate
canvass of the city, and arrange for the
final coup if it is found that the means
are forthcoming. Mr.. Doran diSap-
proved of the plan Of such small COM
mittee. He moved to amend, making
the committee ten, because he felt that
the duties were too arduOus for five. MIR.
Lawler was agreed, and accepted tue
amendment.
w. NJ. Campbell, chairman of the
state central Democratic committee.
nH IN
sincerely believed that the conven-
ton can be secured by proper
and concerted and harmonious
effort, provided, as Mr.. Baker in
sisted, the commit ee can raise
the necessary funds. He hoped there
would lie no hesitancy on the part of
those assembled to express their senti-
ments and opinions. He wanted par
ticularly to hear from the solid men of
st. Paul-the men of means-to know
what they will contribute to the COM
mon fund. If 1t be practical, he wanted
to know that they are ready to erect
permanent auditorium that will redown
to the credit of the Northwest. He
urged that all the arguments that had
proven SO effective in giving the Re-
publican convention to Minneapolis
were applicable to giving the Demo
cratic convention to st. Paul.
Enthusiastic Speeches.
Mr.. Lawler, responding TO q general call
pledged in few Well-chOsen words the sup
port of the younger Democrats OF st. Paul to
the movement. and Senator Mcmillan, of
Minneapolis, was the next speaker. He sug-
gested that ii was perhaps out of place for
MINNEAPOLIS men to enter too conspicuOusly
in the movement until the same shall have
taken more definite and positive shape but
he could not refrain from adding his testi-
mony of the true loyalty of his city. lie
even went so far as to pledge that an import
ant fund wOuld be raised in Minneapolis 10
contribute to the common fInd; and he said
that the Republicans and all will stand
sturdily by st. Paul.
Capt. II. A. Castle responded to q con-
tinued call. lie was heartily in favor of Sc
curing the convention, and he argued that
the first citizens OF the city believe that it is
to the common interest, and as a Republican
he wanted the Democratic convention to
come here because, he added facetiously, he
had some computations against his party
getting all the presidential.votes in the state.
and it seemed TO him that the party would
otherwise effect just this. He enjoyed a good
healthful fight, and he did not care for any
didn't really see how there could
be any contention unless St. Paul gets
the other convention, and then it might
possibly become interesting and entertain
ing. Politics are nothing without modicum
of excitement. The first question 10 be set
tied is the pTactcablity of erecting a suit
able auditorium Capt. Castle felt confident
that it can be done in ample time for the
event He had never had experience as an
important contributor. but he had often
been i'll active service IN passing around the
hat. and he stood ready to fill that Office. lie
placed his estimate on the cost much be-
low all others, and said that from 81, 100
TO $4,000 will fill the BILL aud suggested
that hall be built i'll connection with the
proposed anniversary carnival, and he was
assured that there are patriotic men enough
n q = a .afl
the main contingent goes to work with de-
teTmined spirit calculated to inspire the nee
esSary confidence. Senator Charles a. Lie
nau profered his services. lie would enter
the list and do his utmost towards raising the
fund. and he had confidence in the pa
triOtism of the city. In less than a
week all the money will be forthcoming He
argued that all that is now necessary is 10
appoint committee TO make thorough and
systematic canvass of the city; and then, he
suggested. there should be n second commit
tee TO lay out and execute another branch of
the work in hand-the influence on the ma
uonal committee. There is no time 10 tie
loSt-not day. He said that IL the city
take the example set by Minneapolis as
lesson there will be little trouble TO encoun-
ter.
Hon. NJ. Doran here arose and was greeted
with tremendous applause as he walked
towards the platform. When in front of The
audience he halted, however, without taking
his place on the stage He took the position
advanced by Mr.. Baker. The crusade will
require money and that must first be taken
care of. The national executive committee,
OF which he is member, Will meet on the
Sth of Dece mber. and he gave his unmitigat-
ed pledge that he Will favor st Paul when
the meeting is held. But. FIRST. he wanted 10
know whether ibis is unanimous movement.
lie hoped there Will be 10 division of seuti-
ment, for that would be disastrous MIME
apolis has secured the other convention and
is better prepared because it has hall st
Paul must build an auditorium or ii cannot
get the convention; If the people Will sub
scribe literally and he had no doubt that
they will, he stood ready TO work for either
of the Twin Cities.
Little Diversion.
W. P. Murray created the only dissention
Of the evening. 1t was a sort of a diYertiSe-
ment from the general spirit of unity and
harmony That had prevailed. He arose to
differ with the Democratic cohorts lie
thought it bad politics because, he argued
Minnesota is irreGeemaply Republican, and
he spoke long time in favor of holding the
convention in some other or Democratic state
for prudential reasons. His remarks provoked
d perfect storm of yells and derisions The
echoes were raised and waited to aud fro,
from side to side, and length to length of the
hall. NO, no! You are wrong" "Sit
DOWN. and the like filled the air. Compla-
cent and undisturbed by the harsh Interrupt
lion Mr.. Murray reiterated his disapproval Of
the gathering. and again he was charged with
disloyaltY TO his party and to his city, He
insisted that the convection must be held
where it will do some good.
Did it do any good to hold it in ST.
LOUISE interrupted Senator Lienau
Mr.. Murray made no answer, but continued
his speech for time.
Mr.. FoOte, of Minneapolis, sprang to his
feet TO reply as the st. Paul veteran resumed
his seat.
Roasted by FOOte.
II am sorry, indeed, to hear my friend Muir
ray give utterance to such expressions He
is wrong and he is old enough and ought TO
know that he is wrong. l am sorry to hear
him express himself thus in this hall-in one
of the best halls in bis city, ST. Paul. and
turning with feeling and excitement to the
no