St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-04-29

A Good, but by Comparison
The Republicans held big. rally at
the Auditorium last night. The meet
ing was large anu it was. as might be
expected, enthusiastic to certain de-
gree. The marching clubs turned out
from all over the city, and the meeting
was credItable to the Republicans when
it is considered that they are a minority
party. 1t would have been surprising
if the hard work done, the furnishing OF
several bands and the fine day and even
ing, as we'll as the chance TO hear the
best Republicans in the getty. had not
succeeded in bringing out good meet
ing. But it was a very evident fact that
the gathering was not nearly so large
nor nearly so enthusiastic as on the
occasion of the rally of the Democrats
last Tuesday evening. Last night there
were hundreds OF vacant seats in the
Auditorium during the entire evening,
while at the Democratic meeting every
chair, every foot Of standing room In
both the main floor and the galleries
were packed to suffocation, and then
thousands were unable to gain admit
lance to the building.
The main floor was reserved for the
marching clubs. and number of bands
lead these into the hall. The most Of
the irregulars and Democrats were
obliged to occupy the galleries. The
speakers put forth their best eloquence,
and with frequent songs by giee club
attired in burlesque costumes the audi
ence was ptinterested so that goodly
number remained until after IL o'clock.
Hon. e. G.. Rogers presided. and fired
the opening gun i'll a scholarly speech.
He INDUCED in some patriotic senti-
ments, as usual. that pleased the audi
ence. When be said "rhe American
people are masters here. No sword of
foreign power rules here" shrill-
voiced little boy in the front row of the
gallery evidently rnistook his senti-
ments. and shouted out so that all could
hear, ''Hurrah for the A. p. A"
A letter was read from Gov. Nelson
regretting that he could not be present,
and in which he assented that the pres
ent city administration mas not accom-
plished all the reforms sought, but ex-
pressing hope for an extension II that
line.
George Thompson, of the Dispatch.
was introduced as the father of reform,
and delivered a polished speech in
which he credited the Republican con-
| greSS and Republican presidents with
| making any reductions that have been
| made i'll the tariff. He concluded by
| saying, ''Do you want protection for
| your homes aud families and to feel
secure when you lay down to sleep,
| then register vote against the gang"
| As he did not say what gang man III
the audience shouted. Vote for Rob-
ert A. Smith," The remark was
| greeted with enough applause TO show
| that there was good many Democrats
| present.
j. J. McCardv read another financial
statement. but on being asked by the
| reporter of the GLOBE for copy of it
| refused to give it for publication. The
| statement differed from his other state
ment, but was equally bogus. and his
! refusal to give it to the GLOBE showed
| that he feared an investigation of it.
William II. Lightner made the same
! speech he has made on several occa-
| sions. and concluded with the statement
that the present administration don't
| allow prize fights. He certainly knew
that there have been more prize ghts,
and more brutal ones, i'll the past two
| years than in the whole previous history
OF the city.
Joseph McKibbin made speech,
| asking business men to support the Re-
publican candidates. Charming Sea-
bury was called for but did not respond.
Up to a late hour Mr.. Doran, who
occupied a prominent seat on the plat
| form, had not been once called for,
aIn "a
| for by the audience. Mr.. Doran was
introduced, and in the course of a short
speech emulated the character of UrIah
Heep. by saying several times that he is
ia very humble Citizen
He spoke of the close Of trying cam
paigu as being near at hand, and of be-
| ing glad CT 1t, whatever the outcome.
He declared again that he had played a
| humble part i'll the campaign, but he
had been aided by such aoie orators as
William II. Lightner, E. q. Rogers.
Oar Reese and Henry Johns. Speak
ing of MIR. Rogers he said: Mr.. Rog-
ers has rendered valuable services, and
you would not do your duty if you did
not at some time recognize him in some
way.'
Hon. Moses E. Clapp made a speech
of considerable eloquence, put it was
brief. He spoke well of Robert A
Smith. He declared No man could
look into the kindly face of Robert A.
Smith and help liking him. [ have
heard his name cheered here. He has
good traits, but L wonder how such a
man as he is can swallow the Demo.
cratic party"
G. j. LOman made a speech, in which
he complimented Z. A. Smith with
being a host within himself and adj
mitted that the Democrats are good
politicians.
Rev r. c. Quarreis. colored min.
lister. was discovered and asked to make
q speech. D. F. Reese had been fire.
quentlv shouted for. and he was turned
loose on the dwindling audience after
the chairman mad promised another
song by the glee club if they would
remain and hear Mr.. Reese.