St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-11
MINNIE AND PAUL.

Chicago Tribune
The certainty Of union between
Minneapolis and ST. Paul at no distant
day is emphasized by the friendly and
even cordial manner in which the
newspapers of the two cities are dis
cussing the wedding and arranging the
preliminarieS of the ceremony, as well
as the marriage settlements. They are
approaching each other in a coy and
coquettish manner, but behind it all
there is manifest seriousness of pur-
pose which makes it apparent this is
not filtration, but serious business, to
end in the union of Mime and Paul.
In the correspondence which is pass
ing between the two we hear no more
or the old prejudices and animOsities
which have made these two wranglng
creatures so conspicuous during the
last year or two. Mime no longer ac-
cuses Paul OF lying and dishonesty, and
Paul no longer reiterates his old charge
that Mime is braZep as well as a
padded hussy. 1t is a pleasant spec
tacle. The whole country is given a
rest, and is no longer disturbed by their
vocferOuS QuarrelS. The union. how
ever, is not one of love so much as Of
business. and sometimes these unions
are as successful and permanent as
those based merely upon passion. 1t is
conceded that the proposed union
will bless and benefit both, and that
they can afford to bury all their past ugly
issues III view of the mutual profit
which will accrue. They are looking
the difficulties squarely in the face. AS
to which charter shall be retained, 1t is
proposed to take neither, but submit a
brand-new charter to the people. made
of ba - 10 81
ones. AS to the name, it is only neceS-
sary that each should sacrifice part OF
its old appellation; and 10, there is Min
neapaul, Mime coming first as being
the better half. As to the pOStoffice, it
is suggested that there is nothing 10
prevent the continuance of the two by
making one general and the other a
branch office. The Minneapolis Trib-
une, which has been very vrago in
its treatment of Paul, discusses the
situation in the following amicable
manner:
When once q union of the two cities is re-
solved upon, the details can be easily adj
justed. of course. as the circumstances arc
unique and the city to be created will be
unique, so a city government officers etc,
may be constitute out of the ordinary munic.
tpal line, devised to meet some of the diff
culties which may arise. We might suggest
in this connection, but as they are the of
s%ring of the moment it is perhaps well
enough to refrain from presenting them
when they might be regarded as settled!prop'
OsitOns The main point at prese mt is to
discuss this subject. fairly III good spirit, and
with view not TO immediate but ultimate
union.
The good feeling which characterizes
the above extract shows what radical
change has occurred in the sentiments
of these two proud, ambitious young
creatures, and Paul himself is by no
means slow in reciprOcating the adj
vances of Mime. The two have gone
FAR enough to concede the desirability
OF the union and now are temperateIy
discussing the terms upon which ii may
be consummated. They are engaged.
Let us hope that no qua rre or disagree.
ment will break up the match. Should
any untoward circumstance bring about
such calamity the subsequent wrang-
ling and bowling of the two would be
more than the country could stand. By
all means let the wedding come Oft. 50
that we may nave peace, if for no other
reason. and this great Northwestern
scandal NAV be buried.