The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1891-07-04

arise about party organization. Th
meeting was organized in the Nicolle
house parlors and was opened by Mayo
Winston 10 the following few vel
chosen words: In calling this gather
ing of Democrats to order. let me say i
affords me great pleasure to extend tt
you the welcome of this Democratic
city. You have acted wisely in select
ing our city, which is so rapidlv coming
into favor as the city of conventions
This gathering of Democrats is, as
stated IN the circular, called for the
purpose of renewing acquaintance and
discussing the political outlook, with
the further purpose of helpiag to place
the Democratic party IN this state in a
position OF power: 1 hope our delibera-
lions will set at rest all talk Of d1ssen-
ton ia the party, and prove that it Is a
unit undivided oy faction He then
nominated Mayor Smith of st. Paul,
for temporary chairman, but that gen
tleman declined and Mayor Durant of
Saltwater was substituted and the sub
stitute was good one. G. A. Moody
was chosen temporary secretary. A
committee on resolu!i ons was appointed
as follows: z. B. Winston, Hennepin:
R. A. Smith, Ramsey; Hardwink, Sher-
burne; Roach, Rice; Stevens, Crow
Wing; Riagwald, Ramsey; Lawler,
Ramsey; Walsh, Hennepia; Thornton,
Watonwan; Moody, Benton; Mcmillan,
Hennepin; Lyons, morrison; johnson,
D. B., Hennepin; Bell, Benton; Stevens
Hennepin; permanent organization,
Lars M. Rand, Hennepia; Kellar,
Stearn; Buell., G. j., Hennepia; Helms,
Waseca; Buell., Rice; Price, Mile Laos;
Leicht, Wioona, When the assem-
blage convened il the afternoon they
met ia Window hall and the committee
on resolutions submitted the following,
which were adopted: Resolved, that
we thank all VINO have been instru-
mental in calling US together for the
zeal they have shown for the cause OF
Democracy, and at the onset declare
the one purpose Of This convention to
be to take steps looking to the unifica-
ton Of the party, and all holding views
ia common with our own, and to the
enc that when the campaign Of '92 shall
open, Minnesota shall be ia condition
to enter the field with we'll disciplined
and thoroughly loyaE army CORPS; and
in so doing we propose to DIRK in full
harmony with the Democratic state
central committee add all organizations
ard committees who desire the success
of Democratic principles in ensuing
campaigns, and ask and expect their
hearty cooperation and assistance.
Resolved, that the Democratic party
being party ever On record as ia favor
of government of the people, for the
people, by the people," should continue
it's good work for the welfare Of the
whole communi y, and disregard and
ignore and refuse TO recognize the ex-
istence of any and all factions, rings or
cIiques desi gned to divert it from its
common purpose to the interest OF any
man or set of men, and that " with NAL
ice toward none, with charity for ali. "
we declare that, true to our principles,
we will continue to LABOR for the com
mon veal and will regulate to the rear
any disturbing or dj5cordant element,
wherever found, that may seek to con
troll the party or dictate measures in its
own interests.
Resolved. that the result in Mime
sofa at the last general election demon
strated the fact that the members OF
the Democratic party ignoring all petty
chickering's and obstacles need only SC
place their shoulders to the wheel, and
keep step to the music of Jefferson and
Jackson and their many worthy coadju-
tors and followers to march forward tC
victory in 1892; to which end we urge
the Democracy throughout the state tC
at once organize local clubs and organ
ize a happy, united and invi acible Dem
ocracy which shall, under properly con
stitl5ed leaders, redeem the state and
aid in placing the nominees IF the Ma
tional Democratic Convention IN the
Presidential and vlce-presidentia
chairs, with a congress which shall
truly represent the people.
Resolved that an pxacntiVa com
mittee be selected by this convention
composed. of n members, OF which fou1
members shall be appointed at large
and three members from each congress
sional district, the president and secre
tary Of this convention to be members
ex-officio, said executive committee te
devise ways and means to carry the
foregoing into effect, with full power
so far as tn is convention can confer the
same, to appoint subcommittee, as
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