The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-02

we are standing in front of this great con-
fict, and l want to warn you against be-
ing beguiled. We have before such con-
hict in this state a nation never saw. Do
not be deceived because of the chaotic con-
dition of the opposition. l say to you, gen
tlemen of the convention they will unite
The character of this campaign is such, and
the issues are such, that they will come to-
gether, and all who in distress will fee
to it as place of refuge. Again, l say that
you unite. You cannot avoid 1t. Silver
men, Populists, Democrats, unterrifed Demo-
Gratis, yes, and terrified Democrats, too, and
they are most of them afraid to go to Chi
cago, and a great many more afraid to stay
away. They will be united with the Anar-
chists, and with the Socialists, and we can
not afford to lose single vote in Minnesota.
What kind of man should we have Tor
candidate to carry the banner of Republican
ism to triumphant victory next autumn?
have in mind the kind of man we want. and
/ bring before you the name Of Capt K. ).
Van SAINT (Applause)
Judge Simpsons speech was listened
to very respectfully, although the old
gentleman exceeded the time limit.
When he mentioned Van SAINTS name
the applause was vociferous and long
continued. Cries of time" followed
this outburst, but the judge only said
Never mind your time. I'm going to
be heard, and you might as well listen"
He went on with his speech, but was
interrupted again and again with
shouts of time" until finally he APP
pealed to "the gentlemen of the ma
jority'' to be a little lenient with him.
The old man persisted amid great con-
fusion, but he stuck to it until he had
said his full say, closing with few
sarcastic words of thanks to ''the gen.
tlemen of the majority" An ovation
greeted the sturdy old veteran as he
left the platform.
MR.. GIBBS NAME.
ty, nominated John L. Gibbs as the
farmers candidate, in the following
words:
From the field and farm have come the
issues, the thoughts and labor that has con-
verified the wilderness into cultivated farms
and the meadows and has converted this great
state and commonwealth into fine lands. We
have that same industrial class which has built
up that great commonwealth and it asks this
convention that it be recognized in the history
of this great Republican party before the close
of this great 18th century. 1t will present to
you a candidate which every Republican of
this state will be proud to vote for, and make
you an ideal governor. Today for the first
time they think they ought to be represented
for that position. They present to you can.
didate known to every part of the state of
Minnesota. He is possessed of all the quail
ties necessary for an excellent governor. Clean
IN his record a public man. a of lib
eral education, he could discharge every duty
incumbent upon the chief executive with credit
to himself and honor to the state. We reed
Il Hldn OF strong character, q man WIN a
clean record and one who appeals to the COM
mon people in this campaign. Let US not now
be misled. 1t is not well for US to be sailing
along on placid waters believing that we have
nothing to fear. l believe it is due to the Re-
publican party, due to you and the people you
left at home and who sent you here today.
have the pleasure and the honor to present to
you for your consideration the name of John
L. Gibbs. of Freeborn. (Applause.)
Mr.. Gibbs name was received very
quietly, when first mentioned, perhaps
because Judge Simpson had declared
there is no demand in Southern Mime
sofa for lieutenant governor He
had asserted, too, that Gibbs did not
want the place. Knatyalds closing ref
erence to Gibbs was given a generous
measure of applause.
Gov. Cloughs nomination was sec
onded by Delegates Carlson of lNicol-
let; Smith, of Becker; Blackburn, of
Hennepin, and James, of Scott
Seconds for Van SAINT were Delegates
Whitford, of Dakota; Rockwell, of Fill
more. and Senator Greer, of Wabasha.
The latter made a red-hot appeal for
Southern Minnesota, which, he said,
was clearly entitled to the nomination.
For Gibbs, seconds were lacking.
AS soon as Mr.. Feig began the roll
call on the first ballot for governor the
Clough men opened with applause. in
a mild sort Of way. They grew more
boisterous as the call proceeded. and
when we'll known men rose UP to cast
the votes of their delegations for the
governor there were bursts of cheers.
but not of very soulful character.
The votes of Goodhue, Hennepin and
Ramsey were given special greetings