St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-14
A GOOD APPOINTMENT.
THUS rs sEDE'S GENERALLY CALLED
IN ST. PAUL.
REPR OPINIONS.

While Bede's appointment as
Marshal Was a Surprise to St.
Paul Democracy, 1t Is Quite
Generally Satisfactory = Many
Democrats Think 1t a just
Recognition of Baldwin.
The appointment of J. Adam Bede as
United States marshal for minnesota,
though complete surprise, has met
with quite general satisfaction among
leading Democrats of st. Paul. Most
Democrats look upon it as a recognition
OF Maj. Baldwin and the Sixth district,
which is deserved by the major. not only
on account OF his sterling worth as a
man, but because of the brave stand
he has taken on the tariff ques-
ton, and deserved by the district on
account of Its Importance. Mr.. Bede is
not well known to the rank and file of
st. Paul Democracy, but the great
majority of those who do know him
have only praise to utter. The first ST.
Paul Democrat to speak upon the sub
ject was William NJ. Campbell, who, as
Is well known. was candidate for the
office. Mr.. Campbell SAID:
II am more than we'll pleased with it.
L regard it not only as good politics. but
as good appointment in itself. | know
Bede. He is bright, intelligent man,
who is very much more than the humor-
lst in which character he is most gen.
orally known. No, sir, am not a bit
| disappointed. l did not make the appli-
cation with any expectation of get
ting it, but for the accomplishment of
much larger and more important pur-
pose, one relating to the welfare of our
state party, and, am happy to say,
that l can see indications that was not
wholly unsuccessful. Mr.. Bede will
make an excellent marshal, and l have
sent him my hearty and sincere con-
CALCULATIONS"
The next one to talk was e. D.
O'Brien. He said:
While l was not one of the supporters
of Mr.. Bede, and while 1 did advocate
the candidacy of other gentlemen. l
wish to say that aside from my regret,
natural at the failure of the man l
wished to see appointed, l regard
the appointment of Mr.. Bede
as a most excellent one. He Is
personally man of very high charac-
Ter, first.rate ability and high-class at
talnments. His appointment comes
from one of the most importa mt sections
of the state. and is. politically, very
good one. 1t is a most creditable ap-
pointment of most creditable gentle
man. And while l was not his advocate
and did advocate the appointment OF
another equally competent gentleman,
my disappointment and theirs is en-
tirely personal. for tho public service
will be efficiently and faithfully carried
on by Mr.. Rede.''
Hon. Michael Doran made the re-
mark: "Bede is all right"
E. w. NJ. Cutcheon. chairman Of the
state Democratic central committee,
said: at is my opinion that it is good
| appointment. L was committed to Mr..
| Campbell and, of course. was very sorry
| to not see him appointed. Leaving Mr..
Cam pbell odt of the question. the ap-
pointment was as good a one as could
have been made from the list of appli-
cants. And | was very glad to see Maj.
Baldwin and the Sixth district recog-
nized in some suitable way"
Hon. ID. w. Lawler said: II think J.
Adam Bede's appointment was a
splendid one. He is staunch Demo-
crat and successful business man. His
appointment will be considered COM
pliment to the young Democracy of
Minnesota
Coroner Whitcomb is acquainted with
Mr.. Bede and had this to say: II can
say heartily that l think it is good ap-
pointment. 1t is a deserved mark OF
respect TO that part of the state. Bede
is not as old as marShals of the past;
but. young though he is, he will
fill the Office all right. He
wrote his application to Mr.. Cleve-
land OIL piece of birch bark.
and closed his remarks with this
characteristic expressions: If l do not
get the appointment. l am still able to
paddle my own birch canoe Mr.. Bede
is one of the brightest young men in
| the state, and l am glad 10 see him re-
warded for efficient work in the inter-
ests of the party"
Ansel Oppenheim made the remark
~ am satisfied"
j. j. Furlong, of Austin, was seen in
the city. He signified briefly his salts
faction.
George j. Mitsch, of st. Paul, said
II am of course surprised by the ap-
pointment of Bede. l am satisfied,
however. 1t is deserved compliment
to Baldwin"
E. L. Danforth, Secretary of the Com
mercial Club-Mr. Bede is fine gen.
tleman, and is scholarly and bright. |
am glad he got the appointment. He
will be good man to have in st. Paul
as citizen.
j. l.. Stack-Everything Cleveland
does is just right, and the appointment
is good one.
Elmer H. Dearth-I hardly think
Mr.. Doran had anything to 90 with the
appointment, and it will disappoint
some Democrats.
Paul A. Lavallee-It was surprise,
and is not what Democrats generally
asked for. They wanted party soldier
in the place.
There was general litter heard
among Republicans. some of them re-
marking that Mr.. Cleveland is making
Republicans in the state by his appoint
ments. But from appearances they are
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