St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-02
RLEGISLATIvE CONVENTION.
Nominations Made by Demo-
m cratic Delegates From
,,g the 31st District,
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The Hennepin county Democrats are
clearing the decks for action. During
the past few days the fog of discomfort
and half.heartedaess has entirely dis
appeared. The position taken by Pres
ident Cleveland has given tile Henne-
pin Democracy renewed vigOr and con-
tidence. all of which 'bespeaks victory
this fall, at least 50 far as the county is
concerned. The general sentiment
seems to prevail that there must be no
middle ground taken by the Democracy.
TIE Hennepin Democrats want nothing
but pure and unqualified principles.a and
that none but tried and proved Demo-
Gratis shall he named for public offices.
Some of the weaker-kneed politicians
who hold office above principles were
Inclined to practically desert the
straight Democratic plank for the sake
of securing few votes from the POpu-
lists. but since they have discovered
that the stalwart Democrats will swal-
low no such talk there has been a
change of front. The leaders are en-
phatic in their opinions that there
should be no wavering from party lines.
The attitude of the Hennepin dele
cation In the state convention will dem
0nstrate this fact beyond all question.
The Hennepin county Democrats are
loyal to the cause. They stand by the
position of President Cleveland aim ost
to man. and are ready to follow any
"unalloyed" Democrat that may be
named for governor. The approaching
campaign will prove that the Democ-
racy of this section is TO be depended
upon when Democratic principles are
at stake.
For while it seemed that there were
some who were inclined to be led away
by Populistic fall cies and vagaries,
but the danger has passed. There is no
doubt that the Democrats will at least
elect part Of their ticket. SO much is
conceded by the Republicans, and many
of the leading Democrats claim that
there will be an election OF the entire
Hennppin county Democratic ticket. 1t
has been matter of general comment.
regardless Of party. as to the personal
qualifications of the Democratic num-
inees, what strengthens the ticket is
the fact that the Popuilsts nominated a
Tot OF nOndescriDts of whom nobody
ever heard and of whom it is most
Hkely nothing ever will be heard. The
POpulists became carried away by their
own imaginary Importance, and now
awake to the fact that the Republicans
by some sort of Influence" have
worked" them.
AS result, it can be safely figured
that the Democrats will lose practically
nothing by the POpulst vote.
lgTMs campaign will be one of clearing
ont the spurious and sO-called Demo-
cTats. and the discoveringtof where
we are at" With certain local pOliti-
clans. 1t beho0ves all Democrats who
are ambitious for political preferment
to so conduct themselves in the present
campaign that their Democracy will
never be questioned. 1t certainly also
behooves all Democrats to observe the
movements of their co-workers in the
party and keep record Of those who,
for the sake of some petty ambition. are
ready to sacrifice the principles Of the
party to the shame and discontinue
OF the sterling Democrats who hold
principle above everything else.
There is really no dscordant element
to pacify in this county, and If harmony
goes for anything Hennepin county can
be counted as thoroughly Democratic
and in earnest. The nominations, so
far as they have been made, have proved
to be exceedingly wise ones. Oliver I.
Erickson Is very popular with the
masses. He is man of brilliant intel
lect, thorough gentleman. and has
none of the qualities of the ward healer
or sleight.of-hand politician.
The Democratic judicial ticket is
still being discussed. The Populists
appear to be trying to play breakdown
move In sundry ways. PROBABLY prompt
ed by Republican influence. The Dem
ocrats are becoming somewhat disgust
ed with the tactics pursued by some Of
the aspirants for judic ial honOrs. The
old line Democrats propose to nomi-
nate straight Judicial ticket, consist
ing Of Democrats only, and with such
men as MonrO, Frank q. Brooks. Ben
Davenport, Judge Mahoney and Judge
Iceland, the people can make no mis-
take in voting the straight Democratic
judicial ticket.
The Democrats assert that such men
as these stand on their merits as law
yers and respected citizens, and are not
corporation tools. The judicial con-
vention. which will lie held Sept. 6. will
no doubt nominate tour of the above
named gentlemen.
The Republicans manifest consider
/ able uneasiness, which is hardly con-
sistent with the claim made by many
that the Republicans expect ALI easy
time of it. The Hennepin county Dem
Ocrats will. III all probability. present
the name OF Judge Seagrave Smith for
the nomination Of chief justice at the
state convention. Taking it all in all,
: during the past week they have had
every indication that should serve 10
encourage hope for success all along
the line. ~
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