The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-08
PRO AND CON OF FUSION.

II there was anything in the Democratic
party not sacrificed to the Popuiists yes
terday at Minneapolis, 1t does not appear
in the record book.-Duluth News-Tribune.
1t is hard to see just what that body
gained by turning out Dan Lawler and Messrs
regularly elected and their turning down
will doubtless cost the Popocrat ticket sew
eral thousand votes-Mankato Free Press.
Lind is a good enough man, but he will
not make better or safer governor than
Clough while the gang to which he must
owe his election has been the bitter and un-
relenting foe of Republicanism at all times
Preston Times.
This will be fair distribution Of the
offices and will, without doubt carry the
state. The ticket is very strong and will
harmonic matters Observation-Disclosures Bull
letin.
BY this fusion of the Democrats, Populists
and silver Republicans, united front of
all the free coinage elements Is presented
to the enemy in this state.-St. Cloud Times.
The most sensational feature Of the con-
vention was the expulsion of Messrs Lawler,
Cutcheon and MeCaferty three delegates
from st. Paul with gold affiliations These
gentlemen who had previously indicated their
opposition to the national ticket were willing
to support the state ticket but not the electors.
The delegates had no disposition to recognize
Guiding them passed by very decisive
vote. Under the circumstances the occur
renee is to be Observation-Disclosures Review.
Lind is Republican and strong protec-
ZIONIST but has gone with the silverites and
the Democrats placed him in nomination be-
cause they believe he is strong man and
will draw a large Scandinavian yote.-Still-
water Gazette.
D. W. Lawler. the Democratic candidate for
governor four years ago, and member of the
national committee, was refused a seat in
the late Democratic convention, to which he
had been elected from Ramsey county. Polit-
ically speaking, it was great mistake
Hastings Gazette.
The result will be that the fusion ticket will
very probable elect it's candidate for governor
but nothing more.-Houston Chief
Some of John Lind's cid speeches denounc-
ing the Democrats and Populists will make
good campaign reading this fali.-Winona Re-
publican.
The selection of John Lind is due to the
pressure of public opinion In favor of clean
man. one whom any Republican. Democrat
or Populist cheerfully support regardless
of party considerations. Gazette.
We congratulate the Democracy of Mime
sofa on its conversion to the principles of
protective tariff. It's nominee for governor
was one Of the most Incorporating cham
pions in congress for g. high protective tariff.
The Democratic candidate for congress in the
second district is also high protection advo-
cate. and we all remember what valiant
champion Of protection is C. A. Towne. who
will be the Democratic candidate for con-
gress in this district-St. Cloud Journal
Press. -
The nomination Of John Lind touches a pop.
ular chord which will respond in the hearts
of all good and true Democrats, all Popu-
lists, and all honest right minded Repub-
leans who know what Cloughism has stood
for in the state during the past two years.
and what it will continue to stand for should
his reelection be forced upon the people OF
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