St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-03-03
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nd advise him OF

walt on Mr.. Cullen and advise him OF
his nomination.
The following was adopted by the con-
vention, which, as will be seen, is SIM
ply a declaration of principles:
The independent Democracy of Ramsey
county believes that the bitter experiences Of
the past few years have demonstrated to the
voters and taxpayers the soundness of the
old-fashoned Jeffersonian principle of honesty
and economy in the administration Of public
affairs.
Committed to this doctrine by it's former
declaration of principles and it's subsequent
action during the campaign of 1894, the lnde-
pendent Democracy has nominated Hon. o.
o. Cullen for mayor of this city, in further
testimony of its fidelity to these principles,
feeling sure that his character and record
make him the logical candidate of any party
having for its object a wise retrenchment.
in the administration of public affairs. His
record as public official demonstrates his
ability, not merely to denounce extravaganza
and corruption in the abstract, but to sue
cessfully cope with them in the concrete.
During an era of senseless and reckless ex-
travagance, he, alone and unaided, fought a
good fight in the interest of honesty and
economy. No mere paper reformer will be
able to accomplish the task with which the
next mayor of St. Paul will be confronted;
powerful and INSCRIPTIONS interests will
combat every move for reform, and the head
Of our city government must be unfiinchinG
in his resolution to do everything that lies in
his power 70 promote the prosperity of our
citizens.
The past record of O. o. Cullen is sufa-
cient guaranty that he has the courage of his
convictions, and that, IL elected, he will not
betray the best interests of the people at the
dictation Of those powerful and unscrupulous
interests.
We hereby pledge him our enthusiastic sup
port from now until the close of the polls on
the 5th of May.
In harmony with our former declarations,
we also ndorse the actions and doings of the
n ia rpdU iOn Of
salaries and recommendations regarding pub
lie expenditures, and we stand pledged to do
the utmost In our power to carry out the
same.
The Independent Democracy came into ex-
istence party after the election of 1894
At that time 1t nominated candidates and
secured them O place on the county ticket
after the manner prescribed by law, as it
was not a recognized party at that time.
The law provides, however that in order to
become party. per cent of the total vote
must be cast for its nominees. AT that elec-
tion, however, its candidates polled thou
sand votes, which was much more than was
necessary to give it the recognition required
at this time. Its organization is different
from that of the other parties in that it selects
it's delegates Immediately after a campaign
on the basis of the votes cast Accordingly
after the election of 1894, delegates were
chosen for the convention which was held
last night: and after the coming campaign
delegates will be again selected for the next
one. The principal object of the party, it's
members claim, is to select good, honest men
for office, and they claim that this is what
they had in mind when they nominated Mr..
Cullen last night.
Mr.. Cullen was seen by | b reporter
at the Windsor last night on his return from
the theater and was considerably surprised
when informed that he had been nominated
for mayor.
''Why, had no idea that meeting was to
be held tonight" said Mr. Cullen, "and l am
greatly surprised that any such action should
be taken in view of the fact that my determi-
nation has been well known. and nothing has
been said to me about changing my position
on the question:"
care you prepared to say whether you will
accept or not?" was asked
''I do not care to say anything in advance
of the official information as to the action
that has been TAKEN" was Mr.. Cullen's only
response.