St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-04-04

these local meetings It is suggested also
tnat the Christian ministers call the atten-
tlon or their people to the meetings of the
primaries, and urge them to attend these
meetings, and to use their influence posi-
lively for good. The character of our city
government for the next, two years, the re-
Spectability OF our public officials, the eff
nclency and economy of their administra-
ton, and the safety and welfare of our peo-
tention to this primal duty of every Amer
lean citizen. AS the Christian Citizenship
league, and representing the independent
element in all parties we feel that we ought
not 10 be compelled to nominate candidates
Tor of1ce, but have a right to call upon the
regular parties to nom = tie good men, that
yet not stultify our conscences. We have
a right to choice, not Of one from a num-
per OF PAD men, or one from several men,
pad ana good; but we should have a chance
to take our choice out of as many good men
as there are political parties. The attend
ance OF good men of all parties upon their
Ing this result.
A. quiet movement is ON foot to spring WILL
laIa j. Donahower Republican candidate
Tor alderman in the Fourth ward Mr. Dona-
mower Is lawyer in the. Germania Bank
building. and his friends say he is banking ON
some Democratic support.
County Committeeman Lowenstein last night
Vsntured the prediction that Castle will be
nominated on the first ballot, and will have at
least 100 votes.
Thoroughly representative of the estate to
winch Republicanism has fallen was the meet
ing or the Third Ward Young Mems Republic
can cluo last night. The speakers were men of
Aiteingence and education, but they talked
nonsense The officers Of the club were Demo-
Gratis whom Aid. Joseph Ehrmanntraut refused
10 countenance as applicants for office
FRANK b. Doran was called on to open the
meeting. He had finished lust as the
o be reporter entered. "What did Mr.
Doran say?" was asked of an intelligent look
ing man. "Damfno' was the Iaconic re-
Cumberland the reporter asked no more uues-
tons.
Then Fred G.. Stevens, who hopes to can
ture Congressman Kfefer's plum, rose I'D and
Drought his high notes into play. From the
TENOR OF his remarks, there must be a very
tangible fear among the hungry ones that
they are not only to lose in the city election.
but every office they now hold besides. Mr.
stevens talked on national issues entirely
except IN one sentence when he said: This
Is prosperous city"-then corrected himseIf
quickly mo, 1t would be prosperous citv
II the Republican party was in power" He
insisted they would cut down all salaries of
nlen puphe officials; but City Clerk Jensen.
comptroller McCardy, Sheriff Chapel Clerk of
courts Rogers, Register of Deeds Weber
treasurer Edmund or Assessor Seng were NOT
present to hear his virtuous utterances on
this point o-A
W. b. Brewster followed, and for almost an
nour rang the changes on "The great McKin-
ley, You and T. with tragic information
anu several times returned thanks to- God
that ne had been "born Republican" Home
Oh political preferment bulged through all the
utterances of the young gentleman-so much
so mat blunt old Terry Kenny said to John
harris, What Internal nonsense" and Harris
eoaiu not nnd words to reply. Mr.. Brewster
is me elocutionist, and gave William l.,
wilson most patriotic tongue-lashing. But
ne never once pointed with pride to Mayor
Wrignts administration; and the only thing
he promised for the future was that Re-
publican victory in st. Paul would increase
wages, I'LL vacant stores with tenants and
make people happier He neglected to specify
the number Of people. His financial views
are too good not to be recorded: ''The finan-
cial problem is Democratic scheme to hood
wink the people. The only question before
the people is Mckinley protection
One man was bold enough to take exception
to this statement, as Brewster sat down; but
Il. A. Jaggard was Immediately introduced
and endeavored to ridicule the kicker by tell
Ing funny baby story. Then he, too, took
up the song Of protection and the plain,
common people," One Of his most emphatic
statements was that "Lincoln died at the
hands Of Democracy" Mckinley, he believed,
is called for as Lincoln was, because ''the
Democrats adore the house Of lords" nota-
BILE climax was the assertion that free trade
is now In force in this country. Mr.. Jaggard
lectures to law students at the state univers-
ity.
When the audience realized that no one was
going to talk of local affairs many left the
room and the rest called for Mr. Kenny, but
he excused himself on the ground that he Is
not speechmaker.
The reporter asked Col. Lowenstein why the
speakers did not discuss city affairs. cts
hard to talk before the candidates are nonli-
mated, /" said the wise Samuel.