St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-20

friends that he was still candidate,
and urged them to stand by him to the
end. AS an indication Of the public
sentiment upon which he based his
hopes of ultimate success he read
letter which he had just received from
Ole Knu eson at Battle Lake. The
letter stated that the author was warmly
in favor of the reelection of Senator
Washburn, and believed the sentiment
OF his community was with him. The
senator read the letter to the meeting.
and waving it aloft with dramatic effect
exclaimed: You see, gentlemen,
The Country Is AbiaZe
for US. With such encouragement we
must ultimately win."
Those present did not share the SEN
ator's eXultati0n, but they pledged
themselves to stay by him as long as
there was any hope, which, in view Of
certain recent events, was rather a
vague promise. The meeting then ad-
iourned. and the managers Immediate
/ ly scattered. Your Uncle Loren gave
it up as bad job, spliced the main
brace. weighed anchor and set sail for
Washington. Bob Evans gave it out as
an inspiration that if Senator Wash
burn were defeated somebody
would have to suffer for it-but then,
after all, he may have been alluding to
the senator. Gene Hay declared that
Washburn's friends would fight it out
10 the last ditch, and Marcus Johnson
silently regretted his inability to hedge.
You couldn't get dollar of Washburn
money at any price. Lew Hunt talked
against time, and argued that there was
still possibility of Washburn'S elec-
ton. Frank Day looked sad and had
too much regard for his reputation as
political seer to say much. Senator
Masterman declined to commit himself
further that to say that Washburn's de-
feat would be calamity.
During the day the Washburn men
made bluff at calling another caucus
for Monday evening, knowing that a
majority OF the members were absent
and could not we'll be reached. Senator
Culkin suggested that in the event of a
deadlock Tuesday another caucus could
| be held Tuesday evening, ana this
proposition met with considerable favor
IN various quarters.
The Nelson men took the proposition
very kindly, and silently resolved that
if another caucus was held it would not
be adjourned until the
Fight Was Finished.
Messrs. Comstock and McCleary
seemed indifferent, and, although the
latter still affects to be in ii, there is
sufficient evidence that he is beginning
to come to-" His candidacy has served
well to hold a number Of Nelson votes
in check until they were needed, but
further than this it has been considered
as one of Eli Warmers practical jokes.
The Minneapolis organs of Senator
Washburn have practically abandoned
all hope. The Journal has promi-
nently displayed headline declaring that
Nelson Is Dead" followed by column
showing that Nelson has 90 votes to
Washburn's So. The Times is moved to
remark that it may be possible" to
effect some deal to defeat the Nelson
Clough combination. but fails to offer
any practical suggestions. The Tribune
Just Sulks and SAYS nothing. which is
one of the most inspired "utterances"
yet emanatlng from that source. The
Dispatch, the only st. Paul Washburn
organ, has known for week that Wash
burn was defeated, so is prepared with
all the necessary excuses and eXplana-
tions of how it happened.
The hotel corridors were practically
deserted last night. only few members
remaining in the city over Sunday.
There was a general lull and cessation
of hostilities pending the struggle next
tuesday, There is a good deal of spec
ulation concerning the ultimate location
of the tWenty-siX Democratic and Popu-
list votes. From all sources, and from
an impartial estimate, i[ may be stated
that Washburn will receive less than
one-third of the twenty-SiX If he is ID
the field on the final ballot.
Senatorial Triaes.
S. G. Comstock said last evening that
he had received a number of additional
Pledges of support during the day, and
feels comfortable over the situation.
He feels that he has made no enemies
and can take some support from all the
other candidates.
Congressman McCleary said. when
asked for an interview: You may
.luote me as saying that the battle is
never lost until tits won."
Several members said yesterday, if it
was desired to take up a dark horse
from the country, that the chairman of
the caucus, Farmer Gibbs, would be
popular man and would make good
senator.
Eugene q. Hay says that the law
governing the election of United
States senator provides that majority
of the members present and voting is
enough to elect, and does not require a
majority of those elected to the legisla-
t4re, as is popularity supposed. He did
n6tsay. however, whether or not thissfact
would enhance Mr.. Washburn's chance
Of election.
Henry Feig came out fat-footed for
Cemstock yestesday. He has given up
his preference for John Lind. and says
he Is now for the Red river valley
man.
Ell S. Warner said last night that ne
is still sticking to Congressman Nc