St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-02-08
ANOTHER WATER HAUL.
Democrats at Springfield Still
Solid for Palmer.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb. THE joint
assembly went through the form of TAX
ing two ballots for senator this morning.
The +. M. B. A. members were not
present and the dozen or more Repub-
licans refrained from voting, leaving
101 for Palmer. There being no quorum,
the session adjourned. Among tie
bills introduced in the senate was one
prohibiting pool selling and bookmak-
ing within the limits of the state. The
full Democratic membership was pres
ent in both houses. but there were only
two Republican senators present and
only about one-ffth of the members of
the house. In view of this, Carmody
Dem.). of Cook county. introduced in
the house resolution setting forth that
members who are unnecessarily absent
or refuse to vote upon Important queS-
tons are not entitled to compensation at
such times. 1t was referred to COM
mittee.
s'Were German to be nominated,
what would Cleveland'S supporters do.
the mugwumps especially, who are his
bodyguard and main reliance? Would
he not like Cleveland lose New York?
Could he carry Indiana or New Jersey?
I1S III VIII III wv VI IuCOC
but what one Of the new states. with
their thirty odd votes all Republican,
could he expect to carry? In fact, with
these new states solidly Republican
what hope would any Democrat have?
''Then you count on the Republicans
presenting solid front in support of
their candidate%
81 certainly do"
And that candidate will be --?o.
Name him yourself"
s.Well. suppose Blaine is the man.
how would 1t be?'
'.All right. Why is not Blaine the
best man for the Republicans? What is
the matter with Blaine? Come, tell me-
| do not say he is, but | ask you why he
is not'
Would Pennsylvania be for him for
the nomination.
THAT would depend on whether
Blaine wanted The nomination. 1t he
did, he would have Pennsylvania at his
back. DO you think Mr.. Blaine wants
the nomination." fired back the senator
What say you?" was the counter fire.
The senator hesitated and then said:
Il see no reason why he should not
wish to be president as much as he ever
did. Deeper than ever before in public
vffairs, and managing great questions
to the satisfaction of the country, it is
probable that he thinks less as a pOliti-
clan than at any previous time in his
career. 1t would be only natural that
his present employment cause the presi-
dency to be natural desire, stronger
than ever before. though he may find
less time to manifest the feeling"
ssThen were Mr.. Blaine to ask for the
nomination you think Pennsylvania
would second the motion?"
Undoubtedly she would. Why
should she not?"
''How far will the new elements that
have come forth bear upon the future
influence resultsH
What do you refer top
Reciprocity, the Farmers Alliance,
new ideas about currency, and SO on
.Undeniably. in my belief, the coun-
try is thoroughly disposed to welcome
reciprocity. and on that account Mr..
Blaine is something different. if not
better. than ever before. As to the ALI
auce outbreak IN certain Republican
states. it doubtless cuts deep. Precisely
how deep it c:ltS there is at present no
knowing. Important changes may take
place before the nomination is made,
but Jerry RusK is likely to be the choice
in his own state at least"
"Do you intend, senator. to stay in
Washington till congress adjourns?'
did not political questions keep ME,
[ would be off Tor Florida tomorrow.
My physician has placed this command
On me- -