St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-04
SENATORIAL SlFTINGS,

the w aShDurn headquarters, following
the declaration of the governor, Hon.
Loren Fletcher went to the Merchants
to break the news to Mr.. Langdon and
the men in charge Of the Wash
burn annex there. After that he
came down stairs and. contrary
to his usual custom, did not stop III the
lobby to converse with those present.
He walked out of the Third street door,
with his head down, and evidently IN
deep thought. He was not seen about
the lobbles much during the day. but
late last evening mingled with the
throng. He had evidently recovered
from the trst surprise, although he said
that he was not surprised that the gov
ernor entered the field. He expressed
satisfaction that the governor had come
out into the open prairie to fight like
white man, and had not remained In
the bushes to fight like an Indian.
EX-Lieut. Gov. Y ale was seen by
GLOBE reporter soon after his inter-
view with Gov. Nelson yesterday morn
ing. He looked little pale, but did
not appear disturbed when asked for
the result of the interview. He de-
clared that he felt better satisfied to
make fight Oh the open prairie than
under cover. He had gone to ask the
governor TO give his support to Mr..
Washburn and had DeeD answered by
the governor to the effect that he was a
cand date himself aid mad made up his
mind to be an avowed and open one.
He said the interview was brief, and he
had been there but few minutes when
Senator WaShburn entered the outer
room and was announced. The senator
and the governor held short inter-
view, in which the governor repeated
his statement.
Private Secretary Bixby stated last
night that the Nelson headquarters
would be formally opened this morning
in parlor of the Windsor, and possibly
they would alSU have rooms at the Mcr-
chants. Mr.. Bixby had very little to
say concerning the candidacy of his
chief further than that the senatorship
was All honor for which any citizen had
right to contend, Gov. Nelson or any
one else. He made no claims and gave
out no figures Or estimates, but i'll his
quiet way remarked; I'VE are in the
hight aud will do the best we cam" There
was note a twinkle in his eye or a
trem0r in his voice when he added:
"Of course, we are not politicians in tile
sense of being sllrewd managers. aud
can only make plain sort OF a farmers
campaign"
Congressman McCleary, accompanied
by his sou, mingled with the throngs
in the lobby Of the Windsor last even.
ing. He stood the siege OF callers and
committees all day who went to try
to induce him to withdraw from the
race. Last night ne was feeling cheer
full, and still had his banner out. His
rooms are among the most elegant III
hotel, and they were thrOnged during
the day. He arrived early in the morn
ing, and shortly after his name was en-
scribed OH the bulletin board as having
Parlors 4 and 5. There Is still room
LETT on the banner for one more candi-
date for the senate, and this morning
the name of knute Nelson will fill up
the space.
Representative A N. Dare, Of Elk
River, was one of the members who
were free to speak on Nelson's candi-
dacy. He was inclined to view it as
favorable to Washburn's prospects. ut
simply clarifies the situation,' he said,
land shows us where we stand. We
can make a better fight when we know
what we have to do. hardly think
the governor concluded to become a
candidate OH only few hours notice,
but that makes no difference. He Is a
candidate. and will be defeated"
E. P. Wade. the governors able as
sistant, brought cheer and comfort to
the hearts of the capitol crowd in the
Windsor when he appeared about 2
O'Clock in the afternoon. and. assuming
the true Pickwickian attitude, an
nounced in clarion tones, with a Ches-
terfleldlan air and q gymnaStic gesture,
"Gentlemen, FUN thi spresent moment
to de last day In de mawnin' we are
strictly in it."
G. A. French, of Monticello, candidate
for enrolling clerk of the senate; A. NJ.
Wickwire. of Duluth, for first assistant
clerk of the house: s. Nj. West. OF Fari-
bault, tor sergeant alarms of the sem
ate; NJ. Fl. Dixie, of Big Lake. for assist
ant sergeant-at-arms Of the house, and
S. A. Langum. of Preston, for secretary
OF the senate, were 4 few of the thou
sand or less candidates in the lobby yes
terday.
Senator Frank A. Day, Of FairmOnt,
declined to discuss the senatorial QueS-
ton until all the candidates are In the
field" He is. however, one Of the
closest observers of the progress of
events, and will ultimately take posi-
tive stand. At present he Is more in
terested IN the candidacy Of his friend
and colleague. Dan She'll.
Robert &. Evans was in the lobby Of
the Windsor soon after the return of
Mr.. Washburn from the interview with
the governor. His face was flushed
little. and perspiration was standing
upon his forehead. He said, when asked
for his views, that he had nothing to
say at the time. further than that he
was satisfied with the situation without
going into the details.
Senator Allen J. Greer, OF Wabasha,
stated publicly last night that he would
vote for and support Senator WASH
burn. He says he is impelled to this
course by considerations of party policy
and motives Of personal friendship.
One of the senators, who was asked
what position he would take on the SEN
atorship, got off the best thing Of the
campaign. He said: "This is one of the
cases where silence is golden-fgura-
lively and literally
j. M. Bayer. of Clay county, is in the
city pushing his claims for sergeant at
arms of the house. He came near Sc.
curing the place two years ago, but was
prevented from completing his canvass
becausr of illuesS resulting from rail
road accident.
Senator E. D. French, OF Redwood
Falls, said that the situation has been
complicated, and he could not determine
as to the probable outcome. He has not
tied himself up to any of the candidates
yet.
Senator ]. W. Lloyd, of Lloyd, has
not taken stand on the senatorial mat
ter. He is in favor of the township
school system and the good roads move
ment.
Senator Hits. of Chaska, seemed
pleased with the growing interest in the
senatorial contest. but declined to take
sides for the present.