The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-09-30
ST. PhUI COLUMN.
Edited by j. G. HANLEY.
At st. Paul Mr.. j. p. White will re-
ce!ve subs criptionS for THE REPRE-
SENTATIVE, at his office, 249 East
Eighth street.

the 18th. the same day as tNe Democratic
county convention, at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon.
IL was expected that there would be some
friction OH securing an adjournment from
the I'D to the Goth, as there was certain
eiement urging the date. Of Sept. 30tll but
why this date met with favor was not
made known. The county committee NAM
eo the date of Sept. Goth. but it met with
very little favor in the convention, which
adjourned as indicated above to the same
Gay that the DEMOCRATS meet, thus show
ing the zeal and honest desire of the PEG.
pies Party to join in the fusion of their
forces with all other political parties of re-
form this fall.
The convention of the Populists was
succeeded by an able address by Hon. +.
Arnold Reyes. the nominee of the silver
forces of this state for encouragement
and Il strong and popular Peoples Party
man.
Market Hall was filled 20 overlooking will,
an audience who listened attentivcIy ind
applauded enthusiastically every point
scored by the speaker.
Mr.. Reyes is an easy and fluent speaker,
ana handles his arguments with considcra-
Die skill and knowledge of his subject. He
had his references and statistics on hand,
and proved each point of his argument with
liberal quotations from standard govern
mental reports. 1t was regretted by that
vast audience that Mr.. Reyes did not have
more time to present his able address as he
could have entertained the audience by a
speech of over two hours Mr.. keyes made
many friends in his speech, especially
among the labor unions. of whose interests
he is a special exponent aud champion, haV-
Ing for several years been the speaker on
Labor Day cclebra tions in the city of his
home. Among the many points scored by
Mr.. Reyes was this: He predicted the alb
solute wiping OUT of the labor unions of the
nation in case Mckinley is elected by the
following sad but true conditions He said
McKiniey's election will mean the victory OF
all corporate wealth of this nation, which
viii mean the reduction of the wages in ev-
cry factory, mill or railroad in the country,
followed by strikes, the like of which has
never before bcen Witnessed And from the
ranks of the great army of the unemploy-
ed the places of the strikers will be filled,
the strikes will be lost. and labor unions be
destroyed.
This is "a dismal picture to contemplate,
but it is nevertheless Il true one.
Arrangements are under way to secure
Mr.. Reyes to speak again in St. Paul be-
fore the campaign is over. We would most
earnestly urge all union labor mon to hear
Mr.. Reyes when he appears again before
q ST. Paul audience.
The Republicans of Ramsey county met
last Friday, the 18th inst and nominated a
full county ticket. As was anticipated by
both Populists and Democrats their profess
sons of keeping the Judiciary out of poll
tics were all Il sham. as their action in their
convention demonstrates. Instead of nom-
mating the present three incumbents. one
gold Republican. one gold Democrat ana a
silver Democrat. they nominated both gold
standard men. and repudiated the silver
Democrat, Hon. James Eagau, and nomi-
mated in his place Q. ". Lewis, a gold man
of the Sixth ward. to fill the vacant judg-
ship. There was considerable speculation
and disappointment expressed in certain
Democratic quarters at the discovery that
Judge e. T.. Otis was gold bug. And while
we have not heard II denial from Judge Otis
of his gold associations. and as this quail
fication was urged by Mr.. James Markham
in presenting his name before the conven-
ton. we must certainly conclude that Judge
Otis is gold bug, and as such should not
receive any favorable consideration either
before the Democratic or Populst conven-
tons.
1t looks now as though an amicable way
will be reached in the settlement of the jul
dicial nominations between the PopuliSt
and Democratic conventions. Why not
give judgship to each of the reform par
ties. silver Republicans. silver Democrats
and Populists? We believe this manner of
settlement would give satisfaction.
1t was a notable fact that at the con-
ventOn of the Ramsey county Republicans
the name of VIM. j. Bryan was never men,
toned. and it is safe to say that if it had
been it would have received an ovation. as
the silverites of all parties were present
in large numbers. and was deeply interest
ed in the proceedings, and the slurrinG re-
marks and ridicule heaped upon those
'Popocrats' and "Dcmipops' did not settle
very well upon them. and they were anX-
iously awaiting to give vent to their senti-
ments at the mention of Bryan's name.
The position of county commissioner is a
very important office this year. as they
will be brought face to face with the reduc-
ton of the county officers salaries, as tho
law leaves this in the hands of the county
ent able and popular county commissioner
representing the county districts west of
Rice street is a candidate. and has fund
of experience which fits him to be the
proper man to serve in this capacity again,
and being a Democrat. popular in his own
party, and a good vote Setter, intima tely
acquainted with the people and the wants
of his district, he certainly will not meet
with any opposition in securing an indorse-
ment from the Populsts if he should receiv,
a nomination in his own party.
Another excellent man for the position of
county commissioner is Mr.. Peter Ortt, a
strong and popular Populist living on the
east side of Rice street. and representing
North st. Paul, Little Canada and White
Bear. Mr.. Ortt is a prosperous farmer
living i'm the eastern part of the country dis
trict. and a very influential man; also init
mately acquainted with the people and
needs of his district who, if nominated
would beat his Republican opponent by
a splendid majority Mr.. Ortt and Mr.
McCarron would make q splendid team
and could be relied upon to canvas their dis
tricts thoroughly and come in victors at the
wind up.
We are somewhat surprised at certain
members Of the Peoples Party who pro.
fess to be staunch friends of THE Repre-
sentative, assuming a hostile attitude to-
wards this paper, and pushing the Penny
Press with vigor. There are two ST. Paul
papers who deserve some recognition for
the rood work they are doing The St