St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-10
THE STATE PRESS.

The Democratic state convention of
yesterday did its WORK with fidelity 10
party principles. ard in the interest OF
the people. In the person of Gen.
Becker. who heads the ticket. Is embod-
led a man of large experience. ripe
judgment, proved integrity and un.
doubted qualifications. He is typical
leader. and his leadership will inspire.
courage and enthusiasm. The cOnven-
ton embraced 7S4 delegates, and more
enthusiastic and determined body OF
men never met in council in this state.
The attendance OF spectators was large,
and it was a matter of general remark
that, in point OF numbers and The spirit
or assurances that preSageS victory, the
gathering compared most favOrably
with the riDg-ruled Republican machine
that set up tine candidates oi the syndi-
Gates ana monopolies. This is ticket
to win with. even in the rOck-ribbed,
tarlii-roDOed, plutocratic- bossed. here
tofore Republican commonwealth OF
Minnesota. -Winona Herald
Now that the Democratic state con-
ventl0n has been held and the candi-
dates for the different state offices have
been named. no Democrat need feel
ashamed OF the ticket placed in the
field. The men, from governor through
the whole list, are men who POSSESS the
respect of the public. IL may be true
that only the hardest kind of n fight
can pull the ticket through. but we can
feel nothing but respect and admiration
Tor the men who lead us in this fight,
and If we 20 down it will he with COL
ors hying.-Swift Co.. Monitor.
Nearly every county in the state was
! represented by full delegations. the
convention consisting of nearly 800 dele
rod
voters OF this state clean, strong
ticket. the leader, Hon. George l..
Becker, being man well known. one
who has resided here since lS49. and
has been actively identified with all its
interests ever since. The people will
be serving their best interests by plac-
lug him in the gubernatorial chair next
NOvember.-Red Wing Argus.
The next governor of the state of Min
nesota Will be Democrat. The Demo-
cratic state convention held in ST. Paul
Wednesday did grand days work. 1t
placed before the voters of the state
grand ticket from top to bottom. If the
Democrats OF the state will rally as one
:uan and support this ticket they will
surely be SUCCESSFUL st. Charles Times.
All in all, the ticket is clean, able,
and enbodieS great personal strength.
1t will unite and bring out a strong
party vote. and. in view of the multi
pIicity of tickets, stands a reasonable
show of success. 1t will grow in strength
as its members are better known TO the
public. -Mankato Review.
1t was not 0ne-man convention, or a
state committee controlled convention,
IL was a Democratic. Self-aSSerting con-
vention. and its work will be strong
before the people. The Minnesota
Democracy has not become ruin, after
all.-Faribault Democrat.
Gen. George l.. Becker was nom
mated in st. Paul yesterday by the
Democrats for governor. Mr.. Becker is
as good man as that party could name
in the state, but his election is at least
oubtful.-Sauk Rapids Sentinel.
There were numerous evidences of
cyclones, but happily all escaped with
their lives. The ticket. as nominated.
contains some pretty good timber, but
| will not he called upon TO fill any of the
otfices.-Stillwater Gazette.