St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-31
WILL BE THE MAYOR HIMSELF.
f. ID. DORAN,s FRIENDS ARE LOOK
ING AFTER HIS ENTIRE
CAMPAIGN.
IF COMMITTEES ARE AT WORE
He Doesn't Know Anything About
til. ID. Wilkes, Name Mem
toned for the MayoraIty.

i1uiuis WHICH nave peeh circulated that he is
only an understudy for Col. r. P. Wright.
Yesterday he was asked by Globe re-
porter:
'Mr. Warren, Is 1t true that you are re-
naming in the field in the interest of ex-
Mayor Wright"
That story is foolish" said Mr.. Warren.
Il am in for myself alone, regardless of any
other man."
But in case you cannot be nominated. will
you then turn your strength to Col. Wright ?''
i have never been trader in conventions
In the fifteen years that have been active in
politics there has never been trade made by
me. have either won or been defeated, and
1t will be the same this time. You can rest
assured l am in this fight to stay until the
convention has settled It,"
Mr.. Warren also denied story which has
been going the rounds that his ambition is to
be commissioner of public works Under a
law passed by the legislature last winter the
common council can at any time after June
Is OF this year abolish the board of public
works and the mayor would then have power
to name a commissioner Of public works. The
story is that Mr.. Warren had studied this law
and kept 1t in mind after others had over
looked or forgotten 1t. 1t would be position
of power and great possibilities in a political
way, with good salary attached. OF course,
the realization of this plan was to come about
through the election Of q council that would
act as Mr.. Warren desired.
The Fifth ward leader laughed when asked
about the alleged plan to make himself an
all-powerful commissioner. 81 expect to be
serving as mayor before June 49," he said,
"and even If I am not I would not take the
commissionership OF public works on any
terms. My service on the board was suf1-
cient to cure me of any desire for such a
t0Ir0
Mr.. Warren admitted that his friends are
working in every ward except the Sixth and
Seventh. He was also willing to admit that
he expects to have some delegates from all
the wards after the first ballot or two in the
convention.
The final announcement of o. o. Cullen s
determination to absolutely refuse to allow his
name to be used as q candidate for mayor
was commented on regretfully by nearly all
Democrats and many Republicans yesterday.
Mr.. Cullen has such a wide circle OF aequaint-
ances in st. Paul, and Is so favorably known
as q conservative, fair-minded man, that he
was looked upon as a sure winner.
Glob reporter met Mr.. Parker on his
way to take the train for the East last even
ing to be gone a week. He was asked If he
had said to a Dispatch reporter that he would
Darragh should be nominated for mayor.
With unmistakable emphasis, Mr.. Parker
said that he had not.
''I have never even talked with any one
about the matter" said the genial assembly
man, "and what Is more, If l remain in my
present frame Of mind / will probably seek a
reelection, provided the Democrats Of this
city request me so to do by renominating me-
OF the mayoralty Mr.. Parker refused to
to1I hot ha halt tha
Gratis can win with good ticket.
Frank B. Doran the leading Republican
candidate for mayor, was asked yesterday II
there was any truth in the report that unan-
noupoed precinct committees are at work in
his behalf. In the most matter Of fact Eay
in the world Mr.. Doran replied:
"You will have to see some of the politicians
about that do not know enough about
politics to get UP precinct committee, and
I have no money to spend IN that way. Why,
I resigned from the city committee in order
to avoid even the suspicion of trying to iniu-
ence the primaries. Some Of the stories flying
about would give the impression that am a
millionaire, with a bank account as long as
a woman's stocking" And with this blunt
denial the Sixth ward candidate closed the
conversation.
The name Of L. D. Wilkes was being fire.
quertly mentioned yesterday in connection
with the Democratic mayoralty nomination.
In every instance 1t elected favorable COM
ment. Mr.. Wilkes is so well known that no
one had to ask, who is he7" but doubt was
expressed as to whether he could be induced
to make the run. Mr.. Wilkes is at present
a member of the school board, and has al
ways been a faithful Democrat.
The Young Mems Republican Club Of the
Seventh and Eighth precincts of the First
ward will meet tonight to perfect the pre-
cinct organization.
The Sixth Ward Hebrew Democratic club
will meet this evening at 249 East Fairfield
avenue. ALI Democrats are invited to attend
and express their views.
AS the time for the spring election draws
near the meetings of the Lincoln club attract
more members. The smell OF possible reward
is in the air. Last evening there were not
many vacant chairs In the little room in the
Endicott, and even at the hottest point in the
proceedings Doorkeeper Anderson kept an air.
tight cinch on the entrance. After it was ali
over Vice President Warren, candidate for
mayor, assured the reporters that nothing
but routine business was transacted. From
chance remarks dropped by members, how
ever, 1t was learned that the Lincoln club
members are solidifying their organization to
take an active and prominent part in the
campaign, and also that they will insist on
several Of the most desirable places being put
at the disposal of the club in the remote event
Of O Republican victory. G. B. Nebinger, the
new clerk of the probate court. was present
to give some of the youngsters pointers on
how to break into coveted berths in the public
caravansary.
Last week the G said there existed in
the Third ward strong Castle-Doran senti-
ment The Warren men would not admit that
any other candidate than their own would
have any delegates from that ward. But Col.
Samuel Lowenstein says that he is for Castle.
So there's one vote sure for the postmaster,
because Lowenstein cannot be beaten In his
precinct And he goes further, in these
words: 1--WE might elect some of the other
candidates named, but Castle could be elected
without doubt" Lowenstein Is for Doran, it
is understood, If Castle cannot be nominated.
Aid. Milham now declares he is going to
fight the Clausen- Shepard combination In the
Eleventh ward. He rather intimates fear Of
the result when he says, 81 will make a run
anyway" 1t may be merry fight truly,
for while Milham holds the ONCE the other
fellows hold the gun-and it covers the prin-
aries according to present indications.
M. J. Bell. ex-register Of deeds, will be the
Republican candidate for alderman in the
Sixth ward On the Democratic side there
are several candidates. the latest being
George O'Brien. a railroad conductor. Eff
forts are being made to get Anthony Yoerg
Jr. to enter the race. but Mr.. Yoerg does
not care to undertake the campaign. John
F. Krieger, the present alderman. may be
indorsed.
Aid Murphy will formally open his cam
paign for denomination tonight. at Labor