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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05
THE EVENING SESSION.
Balance of the State Ticket Named by tn,
Convention.

Balance of the State Ticket Named by the
Convention.
The evening session opened shortly
after o'clock. Nominations for treas.
urer being in order Joseph Bobleter,
Theodore Sander, Albert Scheffer and
Julius Ackerman were nominated. Bob.
Letter was elected on the first ballot.
There were six candidates for attorney
general-Dan W. Bruckart, Frank vii
son of Red Wing, Assistant ATTORNEY
General Childs, Hon. Nathan Kingsley
of Mower county, William Hodgson Of
Hastings, and W. F. Sawyer of Owa
tonna. Childs was nominated ON the
second ballot.
Ex-Governor Yale then moved tina,
Justices Of the Supreme Court Dickin
son, Vanderburgh and Mitchell be re-
nominated by this convention. F.. P
Lane moved that committee of thir
teen be appointed to confer with a sim
liar committee from the Democratic
state convention as to the nomination
of supreme court justices. He held j,
was dangerous to adopt Mr.. Yale's plan
as it might result IN the Democrats nom
mating the man they preferred from ths
three Republican nominees and select
who they pleased from the Peoples
party nominees After an exciting dis
cussion during which several sugges
tions as to naming the candidates werx
voted down, Messrs Dickinson, Van
derburgh and Mitchell were nominated
The convention adjourned at 1880 a. m
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Committees Slow to Report-Speeches by
prominent Republicans.
When Chairman Dunnell raped for
order at 2:l5 not more than half the
delegates were in their seats.
While waiting for reports there were
calls for "Eustis, of Minneapolis" and
he finally consented to address the con-
vention. Mr.. Eustis congratulated the
convention that the "casket of freedom
is not confined to the learned and the
wise alone, but the common man, the
farmer, artisan and toiler have learned
the art Of boxing the compass and thus
make their power felt in such a repre-
sentative body as this" Before closing,
Mr.. Eustis took from his pocket a reso-
luton in which the Republican party
returned its sincere and heartfelt thanks
to that great American statesman, James
G. Blaine in his administration of one of
the most important departments of our
government. The settlement of many
vexing foreign questions, the calling of
the Pan-American congress, was due to
his wise but vigorous policy and he is the
4O4Ci14OoO AAACi1SdA btdICcl1dA VI LILO udy .
The resolutions also rendered the SYM
pathy of the Republicans of Minnesota
to Mr.. Blaine in his Affections. The
resolutions were adopted by a rising
vote and three cheers for Blaine.
Speechmaking continued until nearly
o'clock, addresses being made by R. G..
Evans, ex-Lieutenant Governor Barto,
John Day Smith, Professor McCleary,
Alden j. Blethen, o. D. Kinney and
General S. P. Jennison.
At AIS the committee on credentials,
through j. D. Jones, chairman, sub.
mitted report. The reading of the re-
port was waived, with the exception of
Atkin county, the only contested case be-
fore the committee. The report of the
committee recommended that the regu.
lar and contesting delegation be seated,
with half vote each. 1t was adopted.
Senator Tawney then obtained unani.
nous consent to offer resolution nom
mating Hon. Cushman K Davis as the
choice of the Republican party for re-
election to the United States senate.
The resolution was adopted by rising
vote amidst loud cheers.
Hon. Thomas Simpson, chairman OF
the committee ON resolutions, then read
the resolutions, which were adopted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05
IN DETAIL.
Routine Report of the Proceedings of the
Convention.

Routine Report of the Proceedings of the
Convention.
At l1:45 Chairman Joel P. Heatwole,
of the state central committee, accom-
panied by Secretary Tams Bixby, Rev.
DR.. s. G. Smith and Major E. D. Libby,
came on the platform and the first ap-
plause greeted their appearance. In
calling the convention to order Mr..
Heatwole said:
The convention viii come to order and
prayer will be offered by DR.. Smith of the
Peoples church.
The reverend gentleman invoked aid
from the powers greater than man in a
most eloquent and. fervid prayer, the en-
tire audience standing.
At the conclusion of TIE PRAYER ME-.
Heatwole said:
Gentlemen of the Convention-You have
assembled here as representatives Of q
great party from great state. It is q
privilege to greet you as belonging to q
party which believes in protection to
American Industries and in dollar worth
one hundred CENTS. have no doubt but
that in the espousal of these principles of
our party we shall carry the state By from
$4,000 to 10000 IN November.
Secretary Rixby read the cal. and Mr..
Heatwoae inquired of the convention
whom It wished for temporary chair
man.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05
NUM- BER 8
THE PLATFORM.

The platform adopted by the Repub-
licans Thursday is good one in every
respect. 1t wastes no words but reach
es the point desired in brief but for
chile manner. 1t approves of the
platform of the Republican national
convention; endorses the administra-
tion of Benjamin Harrison; congratu-
lates the people of the state upon the
prosperity they have enjoyed under
Republican rule, and warmly approves
the administration of Gov. Merriam.
The demand that every citizen shall
have the right of free ballot and have
that ballot counted is true Republi-
can doctrine, as is also is that in rela.
tion of the eradication of the evils
arising from trsuts and combinations.
The plank in regard to the labor
question most clearly defines the
Republican position, and is a most
timely expression. The Republican
party has at all times been watchful
OF the interests of the farmer,
and the demand for such
laws as will give them cheap,
safe and easy obtainable elevators and
warehouse facilities, and the furnish
ing of transportation facilities to all
accessible markets without discrim-
ination, is but the natural outcome
of its desire to protect their interests.
1t also calls for such legislation as
may be needed to regulate the railways
and prevent. all discrimination be-
tween persons and places ;endorses the
Washburn. Hatch anticipation bill, and
favors legislation looking to the sys-
tematic improvement of highways.
Last but not least is the presenta-
tion of Senator G. K. Davis as can
didate for reelection. This is most
deserved recognition of the splendid
services the Senator has rendered the
state during his term, and will bring
the choice for filling that important
office, as near the people as is possible
under the circumstances.
AS one reads the platform, he is
struck with the peculiar aptn ess of
Gov. McKinleY's expression, that Re-
publican platforms say what they
mean, and mean what they say. This
is most emphatically true as regards
the expression of the Republicans of
Minnesota in their convention Thurs
day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05

ernor McGill and Lieutenant Governor
Ives were withdrawn early in the con-
test, the friends of both gentlemen Civ
ing the cause up as hopeless.
Hon. D. NJ Clough, prominent and
wealthy lumberman of Minneapolis, re-
ceived the unanimous nomination for
the Office of lieutenant governor. For
secretary of state the Hon. F. P. Brown,
the present incumbent, was renomi-
mated. Joseph Bobleter, present state
treasurer, was also honored by renom-
ination, and Assistant Attorney General
Childs, of st. Paul, was nominated for
the Office of attorney general.
The most spirited contest in the con-
vention took place over the nomination
of supreme court justices, Messrs.
Mitchell. Vanderburgh and Dickinson,
the present incumbents, being finally
renominated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05

filibustering to defeat the So, 0OO,-
600 appropriation for the World's
Fair, the Democrats in congress are
not adding any laurels for their party.
1t is a disgrace to the republic that
such position has been taken by the
representatives of great political
party. Chicago has done all and more
than the city agreed to. The EXPOSE
tion has been made grand national
undertaking and has far outgrown
the original designs. For Congress to
desert it now upon the verge OF It's
opening, as it were, is shame that
ought to everlastingly disgrace those
who are responsible for the scene that
is now being enacted in the House.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05
THE PLATFORM.


How Minnesota Republicans Stand on the
Important Questions of the Day.
The Republicans of Minnesota. through their
delegates in convention assembled, do affirm
and declare as follows:
Flrst-We indorse and approve the platform
of the Republican national convention
adopted at Minneapolis June 10, 1892.
Second-We indorse the WISE pure, firm and
intensely American administration Of Presf-
dent + Garrison.
Third-From its very infancy and for nm
wards of third of century our state has
been managed and guided by men and princi-
pies of the Republican party. During that Pc
Rod the state has grown from a mere. outpost
or scattered settlements to commonwealth
OF 1,5O.OO SOULS prosperous and aggressive.
and equal in moral, intellectual and CONNER
cial vigor to the best of the older states. Such
people so prosperous and so growing have
not been badly governed. Our state admins
trations have been clean, able and loyal to the
best interests of the people. The administra-
ton of Governor William r. Merriam has been
In no way inferior to those of his predecessors.
and may justly be regarded as q model of
falthfulness to great public trust.
Notwithstanding that in some states
force and fraud are used to defeat the express
sion OF the people, the Republicans of Mime
sofa are in favor of all wise means to secure
to every citizen free ballot and fair count.
fnth-Trusts and combinations to control
and unduly enhance the price of commodities
are great evil. the outgrowth of human Gu
pidity, and exists in all civilized communities.
regardless of tariff laws. We are opposed to
the same and are in favor of all proper leeis-
lation to eradicate and repress the evil. In
this connection we refer with pride to the es-
Enlistment and maintenance at the state
prison at saltwater of the manufacture of
binding Irvine, which has been the means of
protecting and defending our farmers against
one of the great trusts and monopolies.
Sixth-We believe in protecting the laborfng
men by all necessary and judiciOus legislation,
and to this end we favor the enactment of
suitable laws TO protect the health, life and
limb of all employees of transportation. mining
and manufacturing companies while ENGAGED
in the service of such companies q the estaS-
hshment of sorae form OF board or tribunals of
Cancellation and arbitration for the peaceful
settlement of all disputes and dtssgruemsnts
between capital and Labor and snch apestions
as pertain to the safety and phystcM and rnoral
well being of the 1aborer; ID the exclusion
from our shores by suitable laws and regula-
tons OF all paupers criminals. Contract labor
and other dangerous classes and. ~ the pres
ervation OF the public domain for actual hnnsa
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.

WASHINGTON, d. c., July 26, 1892.
AS a neighbor of Hon. o. B. Turrell,
knowing full we'll that he is worthy
of the sobriquet grand old man." Tin
fact think first applied it to him:
if not, it was Jul Schmahl,) 1 hoped
he would be successful in his canvass
for the congressional nomination in
the banner district of Minnesota. The
question was submitted to the arbit-
rament of the ballot and the result
(which no one will accept more grace
fully than Mr.. Turrell,) was an ideal
nomination. Prof. McCleary conduct
ed canvass remarkable in the politi-
cal history of the Northwest,-ag-
gressive, clean, fair, manly and able.
Manifestly, it is strong nomination.
Such men are needed in congress. 1t
will be campaign of education in the
highest and best sense. 1t is hope
full sign of the times when such men
as James T. McCleary are willing to
lay aside their professional duties-in
which they have been successful-to
enter the political arena. 1t doesn't
drag them down, but it elevates poll
tics to a science.
Everything points to Republican
success in our district this fall. With
McCleary for congress; Davis for the
senate, and Harrison for the White
House, under the flag of protection,
reciprocity and retaliation, we shall
achieve an old time victory. The
ranks are closing up. Fall in all
along the line! W. L. A.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05
kNUTE NELSON.
Biographical Sketch of the Republican
Nominee.


Nominee.
Knute Nelson is striking example of
what poor boy caa do in this country.
he was born lii the parish of Voss, Lear
the city OF Bergen, Norway, Feb. =. 1919.
his parents were farmers The family
1nmigrated 10 liz Coiteu States in ls4S.
arriving at New York on July 4. They
Settled a, hrcu i'll Chicago, but in the ;a,I
OF 1859 moved TO " ..lwurth county, Wis.
consin. Here knute entered Aiblou
academy at tie age OF Is, uoiA; chores for
his tuition. When Tue war DroAe cut ne
was still at the acadeIpy :. a'i1so"uh
QUO 40 years OIu ne ennsted' aid Served
until July, 1864, as a private and non-com-
missioned officer. On returning from the
war after three years. service Mr.. Nelson
re-entered Albion academy, from which
he graduated in 1865. In the succeeding
fall he entered the law Office of Hon. w.
F, Villas, now United States senator from
Wisconsin, and was admitted to the bar
In 67. The same year he was elected to
the state assembly and was returned again
the following year. He moved to Alexan.
dria, Mimi, in August, 1871, taking a
homestead of 100 acres adjoining the VII
lage. Mr.. Nelson was elected county at
torney Of Douglas county in 1872 and
elected state senator in 1874 He served
10 the senate four sessions. In 1882 he
was elected congressman from the Fifth
district and reelected III 1884 and 1885.
He refused denomination in 1883 and re-
tired to private life. Mr. Nelson's con-
stituents favored reduction of the tariff,
and he eudeavored to voice their wishes
by voting with the Democrats for the
Mills bill On retiring from congress in
1889 he resumed the practice of law, but
his health failing in 1891 he turned his
business over to another firm and has
since done nothing but superintend his
farm
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05
A TICKET NAMED.
The Republican State Conven-
ton Held in the Peoples
Church, st. Paul.
Knute Nelson, the Farmer-Law-
yer, Chosen for Governor
by Acclamation.
David M. Clough, Of Minneap'
oils, Gets Second Place.
Other Nominees.

ST. PAUL, July 20. The Republican
state convention met in the Peoples
church, st. Paul, and nominated full
state ticket. The proceedings were
marked by the utmost good feeling and
harmony, there being very little friction
or bitterness. For governor, Exon
gresham Knute Nelson, the farmer
lawyer of Alexandria, had everything
his own way from the start to the finish,
being nominated after the first ballot by
reclamation. The names of ex-Gov-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05
A1RERr LEA Enternrise: The nc

ALBERT LEA Enterprise: The nomi-
nation for congress of Prof. j. T. Nc
Cleary, of Mankato, late of the normal
school of that place, by the Republi-
can convention, is certainly a sign
that the party wants good and clean
men for leaders. There should be no
difficulty in eIecting Mr.. McCleary by
a rousing majority. He will make
good congressman.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05
BY ACClAMATlON.
No Opposition to the Nomination fKnute
Nelson.

1SO OPpOeltiOut 10 the NOMINATION OF hnute
Nelson.
The temporary officers of the conven.
ton were made permanent Immediately
after the report of the credentials COM
mittee, and at 4:25 Senator Tawney
placed in nomination Hon. Knute Mel.
son, of Alexandria, for governor. His
nomination was seconded by Frank
Davis, of Minneapolis. Rev. S. G..
Smith, of st. Paul, said the Ramsey
county delegation came to the conven-
ton pledged to the support of ex-Gover-
nor McGill, but, in the interest of har-
mony, would not present his name. The
field being clear Mr.. Nelson was nomin-
ated by reclamation. followed by up
roarious applause. Mr.. Nelson came be-
fore the convention and read an indorse-
ment of the ''force" bill and denounced
both the Democratic and Peoples par.
ties as calamity howlers. David NJ.
Clough, of Minneapolis, was nominated
for lieutenant governor by reclamation.
The first real fight of the convention
came at 6 o'clock, when candidates were
named for secretary of state. Seven
candidates v, ere placed in nomination,
the first ballot resulting in 3s9 votes fol-
Fred P. Brown, of Blue Earth City; 205
for Warren j. Ives, of Marshall; 100 for
Albert Berg, of Chisago; 25 for W. E.
Joubert, of Big Stone; Is for E. j. Os-
borne. of Minneapolis; II for H. E. Glib.
bons, of LIE Sueur and 20 for George P,
johnson, of Watonwan.
On the second ballot an attempt was
made to combine the opposition to
Brown on Ives, but without success,
Brown securing 3S7 1-2 votes, 80 more
than majority of the convention. A
recess was then taken to $50.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05

A STATISTIC fiend has computed
that since the beginning of time 65,-
900, 900, 0OO, OOO 600 have lived on the
earth. The standing room only"
sign must have been hung out down
below long, long ago.-St. Paul Globe.
However, this additional sign of pun
ishment won't have any effect upon
the Democratic free trade writers.
They will keep right on lying about
the Mckinley law as usual.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05

WHILE the Nicollet county dele
gates to the congressional convention
returned home little discounted in
the fight, the boys made a good battle
aud died game. They will now pull
off their coats and work for the sue
cess of the winning candidate, Prof
J. T. McCleary. st. Peter Tribune.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05

THE St. Paul Globe is still trying to
make people believe that Office hold
ers under Cleveland, didn't take any
active part in his campaign for re-
election four years ago. However, the
people have better memories than the
Globe gives them credit for.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05

CHAUNCEY M. DEPEw has sailed
for Europe, and it is currently report
ed that he goes as mediator between
the striking workmen and Carnegie.
If this part of the story is true Carne-
gle will have to succumb. He will
never be able to hold out under De-
pew's persuasive eloquence.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05

THE London Telegraph in reviewing
the Homestead trouble, says there is
nothing new in it to English readers.
Still our free trade friends in this
country would have us believe that
such troubles are unknown in that
paradise of free trade.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05

JUDGING from the trouble at Home
stead, tariff reform is a failure, that is
if the tariff had anything to do with
the matter, at all. The Mckinley
law made large reductions in the du-
ties On the product of the Carnegie
mills. OF this fact most of the free
trade journals seem to be ignorant.
However, this makes little difference
with their arguments.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05

ALL the ST. Paul Globe has to say
about the publication and circulation
of Henry Georges book on "Protec-
tion and Free Trade" at government
expense as campaign literature, is
that the government never made so
good an investment before. But then
it's Democratic steal you know.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05

THE Manchester, Iowa, Democrat
says that the election of 'Grover
Cleveland will put an end to billion
dollarism." The editor of that sheet
seems to be ignorant of the fact that
the present Democratic House has
gone ahead of the billion dollar con-
gress, that Democrats have raved so
about.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05

On the basis of their school census,
Chicago claims 100000 inhabitants.
The Worlds Fair city is evidently
doing its best to equal New York by
1900.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-05

THE great storm which lowered
over st. Paul and Minneapolis the
other night, proved very destructive
to those cities, but the wheat fields es-
capped serious damage.
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MANKATo FREE Press.
TGrmS---$l.OO per Annum in Advance.
$50 If not Paid in Advance.

Z D LODGE meets Thursday eve
~ Z ming of each week in Odd Fellows
Hall, corner Jackson and Second streets, at 8
O'Clock. All members of the order are cordi-
ally invited to attend. 43
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-09-16
There Is No Excuse whatever

Every large land owner in this city
commenced with small investment and
the same opportunity is open 10 you 10
day. Buy two or more of those fine lots
in LONG LAKE AID ugTTex good soil and u
beautiful location, 5 blocks from Beacon
Hill car line and 6 blocks from West End
car line; :he price only $50 each, with
your own time and terms TO pay for them
How does E. 80 per mSa h suit you? Buy
now or never kick because you have u
pay REM. Bay one for your children
Over half of them sold TO good people
Drop me postal and l will show you the
lots. No taxes ~ pay until 1894. w. y
IADLEY. agent, Room Smith block.