St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-07-14
CONVENTION NOTES.

Senator Orrin Mott occupies the most I'M
enyiable place man can fall into. At the
close OF the lase session he declared Don
nelly scamp. and remarked that he pro-
posed TO show him I'D to the people of Lyon
county. Yesterday. to make himself solid,
he made public private letter, as dishonora-
bic trick as man can be guilty of.
Some wicked individual or individuals
stole bunch of tickets to the convention
during the afternoon,and Chairman Meighen
seemed fearful lest some of the Alliance men
should use them to secure admission last
evening. and, therefore, moved that all votes
be bT counties.
If Sergeant-at-Arms Wells represented an
alliance his people ought to feel proud of
him. AS sergeant-atarms he arrogated to
himself the privilege OF insulting nearly
every one who presented ticket before they
were allowed to pass IN.
Senator Lommen silly poked up the Sage
by asking whether all members of the legis-
lature in the convention were to be shut out
of the convention by the resolution resolving
against olficeholders holding positions in
political organizations.
Secretary Louis Hanson tried to pull down
several such chumps at Sergeant-at- 4 rms
Wells, but he could not handle them before
they had made exhibitions of themselves.
Before Pat Rahilly began mis- justification
he inquired the lame OF the man who had
assaiied him. But the Wabasha statesman was
turned down as a discordant element.
Delegate Montgomery, of Lincoln gave
Hon. Pat Rahilly nut-brown roast and the
gentleman from Wabasha subsidized for a
good half honr.
Did the wicked railroad corporations get
in their work ou the committee on resolu-
tons! Senator Donnelly said their agents
were on hand.
Doe Fish forgot to mention how MANY
bushels Of wheat he used to sell on Chicago
change. The delegates appreciated his for
bearance.
The temperance people were not in it at
any stage of the platform fight The tenn
is. ~ 49, 49, "
Gen. Baker came out ahead in his conflict
with Senator Mott, and the rich brown roast
the Lyon man got will last him some time.
Photos of Pat Rahilly, while Montgomery
roasted him. can be had three for a quarter
and they are cheap at the price.
Occasionally Donne1iy would take the con-
vention out of his vest pocket. address few
words to it and put ii back.
The recent change of Representative Cur
rier. of Blue Earth, on the subtreasurU plan
excited criticism. Last January he was on
tie other side.
Doc Fish was not in it at any stage of
the game. Bill Erwin outdoors had more in
fluence than the sulphurous doctor on the
fuor.
Is the state of Minnesota so well governed
that there are no state issues for the Peoples
party to push forward?
The Sage made plea for funds last even
Ing. If he does not get money, will he do as
he did in 1888?
Chairman Stewart worked as though he
were making hay, and he held his job down
in good shape.
This is the hardest days work I ever put
in, remarked sun-browned farmer last
evening.
There were number of round men slip
ping around in square holes at the convel-
ton.
The platform is short, but it required a
score of resolutions TO interpret it.
Maj. Hotchkiss. the veteran Preston editor
was one OF the Fillmore leaders.
Pat Gildea helped to call Pat RahilIy down
after the Montgomery incident.
Editor Carpenter made hit in his nomi-
mating speech. 1t was short.
Tom Lucas kept quiet during good
part of the day.
The hreyity of the platform surprised the
delegates.
Chairman Stewart has voice like a bull of
Bashan.