The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-04
MANKATo FREE Press.
THEY nEET.
The Second District RepuOli-
can Senators and RepreSen-
tativeS Have a Meeting.

senators and representatives helo
a meeting in parlor "A, Inc
Saulpaugh Friday afternoon in
accordance with the call lssu-
ed some days since, the purpose OF
which was to discuss matters OF legls-
lation and organization. The follow
gentlemen were present:
Senator f. A. Day, Fairmont; Sen
ator John Peterson, st. Peter; Senator
Geo.T. Barr, Mankato Representative
J.P. Burke, Wells: Representative
Gilbert Gutterson, Butternut valley;
Representative d. e. Cross, Amboy;
Representative Nick Juliar, Manka-
to; Representative Thos. Torsen,
Madelia; Representative Daniel
Shell, Worthington; Representative
VIM. O. Lockwood, Edgerton; Re
preventative Ole o. Holman, Slayton;
Representative E. J. Meilicke, Win
dom, Populist; Representative Nels
Christianson, Brown county.
The meeting was called to order by
Senator Barr, and Senator Day, OF
Martin county, was selected as CHAIR
man, and Gilbert Gutterson OF Blue
Earth, was chosen secretary.
Senator Day stated some facts as to
the manner in which the Second dis
trict had been treated in the distri-
button of offices, and showed the ne
cessity of organization in order to
protect the interests of the district.
Senator Barr said that inasmuch as
the call had been made to discuss
matters non-political as well as polit-
ical, no distinction had been made in
the case of whether member was a
Republican, Populist or Democrat, and
he was glad to see at least one
gentleman present who, while
not a Republican, came to the meet
ing and he was heartily welcomed, land
invited to at all times join in any mat
tiers of legislation which might come
up for action affecting our district in
pdI UlCu1dI'
Mr.. Lockwood spoke enthusiastically
of the candidacy of Mr.. Shell
9 speaker. He was one of the
- to come out for the support
Of the Second district man and should
continue so to the end. He believed
that the members should organize and
continue their organization through
out the session.
Mr.. Gutterson then introduced the
following resolutions:
WHEREAS, The Second Congressional
District has always furnished the
largest and most reliable Republican
majOrities of any district in the state
and
WHEREAS, 1t having received but
scant recognition in the distribution
of political favors, and especially so
in the selection of candidates for Off
GERS in the last state convention; and
WHEREAS, 1t now presents in the.per-
son of Hon. Daniel Shell of WOrthing-
ton a man who is prominently quail
fed by experience and ability for the
position of Speaker of the House of
Represen tatives; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That relying upon the
fairness and sense of justice OF the
Republican party, we have the ut
most confidence in his success, and
pledge to him our steadfast and I'M
faltering support to the end.
RESOLVED FURTHER, That this or
ganization be perpetuated during the
coming session of the legislature, and
that meetings of the same, whenever
such may be desirable for the interest
of the district. be called by the presi-
dent and secretary.
Senator Day spoke of the import
ance of the speakership, showing that
the power vested in that official was
great. If the Second district was to
have ANY voice in the speakership
contest it must organize and make It's
demands. The northern districts are
demanding everything. They will
come down with flood of appropria-
tion bills and the southern part of the
state must put up. If we are to get
anything we must make unqualified
demands, and see to it that we get
them. He went on to show how much
depended upon the speakership who
made up all COMMITTEES. The senator
warmed up to his subject and con-
cluded by appealing to his colleagues
to stand united for Shell for speaker.
Mr.. Barr said that the question of
speakership was one for the house
members to consider, but it met with
his hearty appreciation.
Mr. Burke said that he was in a
somewhat embarrassing position, as
he was partially committed to sup
port Mr.. Gibbs before he knew of Mr..
Shells candidacy. But inasmuch as
the district was organizing for the
Second district he felt very much in
clned' to stands with the organiza-
tion.
Mr..TorSen said he was for Mr.. Shell
and wanted to see every member in
the district stand by him. Mr..
Meilicke said that while he belonged
to another party he was nevertheless
glad to be here and he hoped to be
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