St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28

ten Of the ablest men, the jolliest men and
the hardest working men ever saw with us
from st. Paul, and I think II we had left a
single man, either from our. own or the SIS
ter city at home we would never have &c.
cured the convention.
He spoke loudly in praise of Van Ant
werp, Washington correspondent of the
Journal, for his efforts with the press
representatives. and said that the sue
cess of the party was largely due to his
efforts. NJ. ID. MUM, of st. Paul, said:
came over here this evening to rejoice
with you was not able to go to Washing
ton as expected to with the delegation from
st. Paul. but as a citizen of St Paul rejoce
over this great victory for the city of Mime
apolls and the Northwest and feel justified
in saying that the sister city stands ready to
help yov in every way in CARRYING out your
grand undertaking. 1 viii not take up your
time any longer. for ] want to hear from
those who did go to Washington. and who
did the work In conclusion. I would say,
however, that we are with you most heartily
i'll spirit in your work, and, if necessary, in
pocket.
The National Committee.
Bob Evans was greeted with round
after round of applause, and said:
am glad to be here tonight, and TO find
that the result which was wired to you last
Monday night was received with thanksgiy-
ing by the entire Northwest irrespective of
party.
1t has been said that thanks are due us.
and we are bearing our honOrs with proper
modesty But who would not work for Min
neapolis, this beautiful city, the queen and
the pride of the Northwest?
He related some of the experiences of
the delegation, and with becoming mod
esty spoke loudly in praise of his fellow
members.
NJ. FaIk Gjertson spoke somewhat as
follows:
L see there are two ministers on the pro-
gramme this evening. and what is it for?
rms IS not prayer meeting, nor is it a
funeral. But it Is wedding. Who is get
ting married? Why Paul and Minnie of
course. and Bill King is giving the bride
away But this is a double wedding, as It
also marks the union Of the Democratic and
Republican parties.
Col. McCrory, when called upon, said:
left my speech at home and nv voice in
Washington. The reasons why we got this
convention are that we have the most health
ful climate in the world the best water in the
world. the largest hotel in the world.
He then read kilograms of congratu-
latiOn from the Republicans of Las
vegas, n. NJ. and Nashville, Tenn,
and one from President William Potter,
OF the council, who is now In Fargo.
My fellow members all did grand work.
Ihere was Washburn working like a Trojan.
Plerce sweating like horse as he labored
with his friend, Col. McCrory. ana Bob
Evans, like Atlas of old, carrying the fight on
his back
On the Way Home.
On the way from Chicago, the Mime
apoliS delegation TO Washington adopt
ed these resolutions:
Resolved, That we tender to the represent
anves of the press at Washington the abiding
appreciation OF Minneapolis for their very
KIND and courteous treatment of Minneapolis
ana her claims. and we especially desire to
express our deep obligation to the represent
atyes OF the Twin City papers, SO constant
ana vlgilant in the noble work now crowned
with victory.
Resolved, That with pleasure and graft
tude we remember the splendid and special
services accorded US by John NJ Egan, presi-
dent of the Kansas City road; for the marked
ana prompt attention to our comforts and
the signal speed with which he returned us
TO the Convention City. We crown him
prince of good fellows, and in railroad cir
Giles king.