St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-02
WITH GOOD MEN NOMINATED,
AND WILLIAM DAWSON AT THE
HEAD OF THE CITY
TICKET,
THEY THINK VICTORY is CERTAIN.
Induced to Accept a Nomination
and Report Saturday.


evinced was the very embodiment of en-
thuslasm. The meeting would have been
revelation to the Republicans in another
respect. Confidence in Democratic success at
the coming election was noticeable in the nj
terances of every man who spoke. Coupled
with these expressions of confidence. and
characterizing the meeting from opening to
closing, was the assertion that the Democrats
OF st. Paul demand an irreproachable ticket
ana Will support nothing less. Laborer law
yer and capitalist gave emphatic expression
to the determination that the very best avail
able men must be chosen for delegates and
they IN turn must give to the people candi-
oates who will constitute a platform and be
guarantees to the voters that their wishes for
clean, economical administration shall be re-
garded and put into effect.
j. Z. Michael was chairman and A. S. Hall
secretary. Mr.. Michael stated the object of
the meeting to be consideration of what had
better be done to get the Democratic yot-
ers aroused to the vital need for beginning
their work at the primaries in order that
they may build well in the convention.
Then began a full and free discussion of
The fact was emphasized that the ideal con-
dition in politics now confronts the local
Democracy, because the Office will seek the
man and not the man the Office. 1t was held
TO be imperative that candidate of unblem-
lsned name and proved business ability
should head the ticket as candidate for
mayor. That man was held to be William
Dawson. The mention Of his name was
enthusiastically received. 1t was the opn-
ion OF each speaker that with Mr.. Dawson
at the head Of the ticket and competent re-
liable men nominated with him for treas
urer and comptroller, and these backed up
with good list Of candidates for assembly
and the board of aldermen, that they could
sweep the city, 1t was, however, pointed
out that in order to accomplish these OBJ
jects citizens must interest themselves earn
estly In the primaries and see to it that the
strongest delegations 1t is possible to Sc
cure are sent to the convention.
After at least dozen gentlemen had talked
IN this vein, motion was passed that
committee be named in each ward to see to 1t
that proper men are put on the different del
egatdons. The representatives of the wards
present were empowered to attend to this part
OF the work. and they accepted the duty
cheerfully. They viii at once proceed to can
vass the situation and sound the sentiment
city. A report Of progress in this direction
is to be made next Saturday evening. At that
time whatever further steps that may be
considered necessary will be taken.
The chief discussion last evening, however,
involved the question Of a suitable and sat
isfactory leader. There was q unanimity
of opinion in favor of William Dawson, al
though the name Of J. J. Parker and 9TH
ers were mentioned. But the meeting
wanted Mr.. Dawson, If he will accept the
honor and the responsibility It was ac-
cordingly decided to appoint a committee of
one from each ward to wait on Mr.. Daw-
son and secure permission from him, if pos
sible, to allow himself to become the nom
1nee OF the party. This committee will wait
upon Mr.. Dawson today and report the re-
suit at the meeting to be held next Satur-
day evening.
In case Mr.. Dawson declines to accept the
place, the committee will canvass the stu
alton and recommend some other good man
who will command the support of all citi-
zens who are aroused to the necessity of a
faithful and economic administration of the
city's affairs.
There were number of the members of
the Democratic city committee present, and
they were freely and actively in accord with
the sentiment and action of the meeting,
+. b. Doran, Postmaster Castle, City Comp
troller McCardy and Assemblyman w. R.
Johnson talked to the members of the First
Ward Mckinley Republican club at their hall
on Payne avenue and Wells street last night
Ialked to" is the proper expression, mas
much as each Of the speakers prefaced his
remarks with the statement that he had not
come out to make a speech, but Just to say
a few words.
Assemblyman O.. H. Arosin, the president
OF the club, in his opening announcement
called the attention of the club to the quar-
tette OF Republican war horses occupying the
platform.
You know them,' said Mr.. Arosin. The
applause In response to this observation indi-
Gated that the First warders were well ac-
quainted with the four gentlemen Mr. Aro-
sin introduced f. B. Doran to the assem-
blage. AS the stalwart Sixth warder ad-
Vanced to the front Of the platform he was
greeted with hearty applause.
When was invited to come out here" be-
gan Mr.. Doran, II didn't expect to occupy
the platform in company with such able or
ators as I see here. Speechmaking is not
in my line, but now that am on my feet
there are few things 1 would like to say
to you. / am frank to say that have heard
my name mentioned few times as a candi-
date for certain Office, but took no notice
of 1t until few days ago, when daily news
paper Of this city admonished all citizens that
only handsome, well-formed men of more or
less distinguished and digniied bearing
should present themselves candidates for
the office in question. Since then 1 have
been giving the matter serious consideration.
Capt Castle and myself, you know, are hand
some men. Naughter.) l have always prided
myself on my personal appearance as to form
and feature. Oaughter.)
Mr.. Doran then proceeded to trace the
history of the Republican party in national
affairs. and to eulogize its principles. He
characterized the policy of the Democrats
as that of imitators, and in support of this
statement cited their action in nominating,
at various times, alleged military heroes for
president Of the United States who in Mr.
Doran's opinion, were not entitled to the
distinction In Its true sense. Passing from
national to local affairs, Mr. Doran admitted
that st. Paul had been, in the MAN, DEM
ocratic city, but, in his opinion, it had been
badly governed, because of lack of proper
Leadership.
In conclusion Mr.. Doran complimented the
First ward upon it's Republican enthusiasm,
as evidenced by the large attendance.
Assemblyman Johnson was the next speak
err. Mr.. Johnson disclaimed any oratorical
attachments or designs, but before conclud-
ing. he perpetrated few metaphors in a
tone Of voice suspiciously forensic in char
acter. In the course of his remarks Mr..
Johnson. as other Republican speakers have
been known to do, alluded to the late I'M
and said something about the
Republican party striking the shackles from
the beautiful figure of Liberty. Mr. Arosin
had announced that Mr.. Johnson would have
something to say about the city govern
ment for the last two years. but this subject
Mr.. Johnson begged to be excused from
touching upon. He said he had been too
closely in touch with city affairs himself to
discuss the topic.
Capt. Castle said that he had never made