St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-11-03
NEXT WEEKS ELECTIONS.

elecClOQS Will De nelQ d
week from today in the states Of Iowa,
OHIO and Massachusetts. and the party
managers are now engaged in the final
roundup of the voters, and making es-
Inmates of the strength of the several
candidates. Yet the campaigns have
been Of such a peculiar character that
great difficulty is being experienced in
arriving at satisfactory conclusions. 1t
is probable that never before in the his
tory of these states have results been
more uncertain than at present, and
the prophets find themselves completely
at sea.
The campaign in Iowa has been II
of unusual animation. Gov. Boies, the
candidate of the Democrats. has the
prestige OF two previous victories in his
favor. His opponent is a disgraced and
disbarred pension attorney, who repre-
sents the worst element of the Repub-
lican organization. He has been repudi-
ated by the prohibition wing of the party,
while lie regular Prohibition party is
running a ticket of its own. and direct
ing particular attention to the Repub-
lican ticket, which it is anxious to &C.
feat. There are no issues other than
prohibition involved, aside from the
personal character of the candidates.
Gov. Boies' conduct in the executive
Office has met with general approval.
1t has been conservative, honest and
economical. No suspicion of malfeas-
apce has attached to any officer of the
state since his first term began. The
governor is, besides, personally popular
with the people, especially in the farm
ing communities. He has been thor
oughly democratic, easily approached
by the humblest citizen, and has given
to his official duties his entire time
and the closest attention. The financial
condition of the state is excellent, and
even the most partisan of his critics do
not hesitate to acknowledge both his in
tegrity and ability. His chances for re-
election are excellent.
In Massachusetts the contest lies be-
tween John E. Russell. Democrat, and
f. L. Greenhalge, Republican. Both are
practically untried in public affairs, al
though each has a credltable business
record. The present state administration
is Democratic, and all its members are
lending a hearty support to Mr.. Rus
selPs candidacy. The result, however,
is in doubt, for, although Gov. William
E. Russell was elected by a small major
ity last fall, the state is naturally Re-
publican, and cast its electoral vote for
the candidates of that party on the ma
tional ticket. 1t would surprise no one
if the Democrats were defeated next
week.
THERE seems to be a wide difference
of opinion among the Chicago lawyers
as to whether. or not the city council has
a right to elect a mayor ad interim or
not. Some hold that the comptroller is
empowered to act; others that the presi-
dent Of the council should hold the
office, but the majority are of opinion
that a vacancy will exist until all cleo
ton is had. The latter view seems to be
that of the men best qualified to pass
upon the question. To settle this diff
Guilty Gov. Altgeld will probably call a
special election for mayor. to be held
early in December. In the meantime,
executive business will be deferred as
much as possible.