St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-12-08

tive committee? We have had interviews
with from fifteen to twenty senators
and congressman from both North and
South, and we have found, apparently,
unanimous sentiment in favor of our
city,"
Hon. c. p. McGinnis. of Duluth, said:
We've been here about twenty-four
hours and find stronger sentiment in
favor of st. Paul than we dared to hope
for. From what we have learned ven
ture to say that we really have an eX-
ceedingly good chance of success. The
one question that cOnfrOnts us cOntinu-
ally is as to whether we can accommo-
date the great number of people and
furnish suitable accommodations in
close proximity for the delegations.
This we can undoubtedly show to the
satisfaction of all by documentary aid
tabulated statement. which we will have
prepared by the time the committee
meets to settle the place and date.'
Gov. w. II. Yale, of Winona. said:
''St. Paul is the best place in the United
States for holding the national Demo-
cratic convention. TO see Minnesota at
the season of the year when the cOnven-
ton Is to be held would repay a trip
across the continent if necessary. Half
a century ago Minnesota was peopled
by indians; now there are million and
half residents. Minnesota makes the
finest t1our> and butter in the Union.
and Notwithstanding it's northern loca-
ton, the state took the first premium
on grapes at the New Orleans EXPOSE
ton. All the delegates and their
riends that visit st. Paul, should the
convention go there, will be entertained
royalty"
ID. Sinclair p postmaster and editor of
the Republican, of Winona. accom-
panied Gov. Yale and echoed his senti-
ments: "The people of the state, irre-
specttYe of panty" said he. ARE unan-
lmous i'll their desire for the convention
to be located there. and will be proud
of it,
Sample Argument.
A letter received here today from Raw
W. Jones. secretary of the II. @. Akely
Lumber Company Of Minneapolis. con-
tanning these words: I'VE are proud of
the fact that we secured the conyen-
ton, and don't think we will have any
trouble in taking care of the crowd.
Every one seems to think that, if nee
essary, every home in the city will be
put to the service Of visitors" was read
to several of the doubling ThOmases as
evidence of the way citizens of the
Twin Cities who are not politicians feel
about the convention in their midst.
This was one of the many convincing
arguments that pave the way for ulti-
mate success. If the choice were to be
made tomorrow St Paul would surely
secure the convention is the verdict Of
the members of the committee. What
the intervening weeks will bring forth
is matter Of speculation. Certain it is
that seed has been well and carefully
s9wn in the minds of those committee
men who are in Washington today.
Lewis Baker, formerly member of the
national committee, and Judge Wilson,
of WinOna, formerly member of con-
gresS from Minnesota, have had practi-
cal experience i'll this same preliminary
work, and are in their element here.
Senator German, of Maryland. and Com
mitteeman French, of COnnectcut.were
callers upon these gentlemen in the
Minnesota headquarters. and seemed
much impressed with the claims pre-
sented liz behalf of st. Paul. OF course
the members of the national executive
committee cannot commit themselves at
this time, and DO actual count can be
made now showing progress.