St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-16
THE FRIEND Of THE poor.
A Republican 1elis Why He Will
Vote for Becker.

Republican 4 ellis Why He Will
Vote for Becker.
To the Editor OF the Globe
Nearly half century has passed
away since the advent into this state of
then a young man. endowed by nature
with great gifts of mind and body, who
after long and eventful LIE, has been
placed in nomination by the Democratic
party Of this state for governor; man
who by his public life has endeared
himself to the citizens OF this great
state regardless of nationality, creed
or party, who proved himself friend
to the early settlers of this state. When
he was president of the st. Paul & Pa
cific railroad, now the Great Northern
movement was made to dispUsSeS
some of the settlers who had opened up
farms and homes upon ladns claimed by
the railroad company. 1t was then he
proved d friend 10 the settlers by advo-
eating their cause. 1t was then he
made that memorable declara-
ton which will live longer
than monument of granite TO his
memory. Nearly twenty years ago
George l.. Becker said in the presence
of Hon. Dillon O'Brien:
Zone thing l am resolved upon, no
poor man settled upon our land, and
honestly laboring to secure IA nome for
himself and family, shall ever be dis
possessed while L am president of this
company" a..
When those words were uttered there
stood III the presence of Gen. Becker a
man i'll humble garb and of lowly hien. J
whose heart Sweiied at the sound of
those words. and i'll whose memory they
made a lasting impression. He went,
forth thinking that the world was made
better and brighter by the life of Gel.
Becker. Little did the author of Frank
Blake" think that in years after he had
gone to his reward. one of his (tAen)
little boys should do him honor by
voting for his faithful friend. -
This one act OF Mr.. Becker should
cause every farmer and working main
who loves home and family to stand Nv
him In this campaign as their friend,
regardless OF party ties. Politicians
! have no use for honest. men. They
want tools for use. What spectacle!
! A party nominating a man for office
simply on account of his birthplace; No
other qualifications required. Surely
modern democracy has reached US.
Political tools are used when required
by wealthy men as stepping stones to
nigh places, who have no ambition but
to gain power and place at the expense
of the public. With lofty mien and
senselesS twaddle they go forth with
flying colors to be elected as political
ornaments devoid Of truth ard honor.
1t is time tor men of all parties
to make common cause to better
their condition. A rascal of one party
is no worse than of the other. Men
make parties. The voters of this state
have an opportunity to cast their ballots
for an honest, efficient and faithful
public servant, who is not an Office
seeker, but believes duty demands and
the unanimous call of his party requires
him to labor for the success of the best
interests of the state.
As Republican, appeal to every
man who tolls for living to vote for
men rather than party. principle before
policy. The right of voting for your
choice is priceless gift OF this great
nation. Conscience should dictate such
an act.
Gen. Becker has all the qualifications
necessary to make model governor of
this state. To KNOW him IS to admire
and respect for his sterling worth. who
is the friend and benefactor of the poor,
who as man has but few equals and
no superior. REPUBLICAN.
st. Paul, Sept. Is.