The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-01
point out in captivating terms "the
duty of the hour" that NOW Is the
time for all good men to come to the
aid of the party

point out In captivating terms 'the
duty of the hour" that now Is the
time for all good men to come to the
aid OF the party
VIM. e. Lees name will not go before
the convention. Late last night Mr.. Lee
authorized the Globe to make this state
ment. While he would not state 1t in
SO many words, it was plainly indicated
that he would consider the presenta-
ton OF his name as in some sense en-
dorsing the campaign conducted by the
Clough men.
Lees present state of mind is easy
and philosophical. "Mr. Lee" said
Col. Montfort. 'T have been saving
headquarters for you. but could not
find you to proffer them"
What should I want headquarters
for?" retorted Lee. laughingly. "You
cannot find any evidence that I have
been candidate for governor"
The Lee voters will go against
Clough. largely. but not entirely.
At meeting of the state central commit
tee last night 1t was decided not to present
any candidate for temporary chairman of the
convention. Let the delegates name their
CHOICE" said Tams Bixby. to the reporters
The Clough men have practically agreed ON
candidate, however. He is Ellsworth Ben
ham, OF Duluth. While 1t is possible that
most like be the man to boss the delibera-
uons of the convention.
1t was agreed by the state COMMITTEES that
If contests are presented from Morrison and
kanabee counties, the two sets Of delegates
will be allowed half vote each in the tenn
porafy organization proceedings. This is
one OF the conciliatory moves of the CIough
managers to smooth the ruf1ed feathers of
the "antis:''
Eb Huntington, Of Window. and Senator
III. Il nf Inv Aoxz
VIII sit as delegates. These are two of the
most hostile anti-Clough nen in the state,
ana both own and edit powerful Republican
Mr.. Huntington said he isn't taking back
awning he has said in his paper and that
means means shere are lots of Republicans in Cot
David. Mr.. Huntington expects there will
De some plain talk indulged in today.
Senator Miller was asked how he felt, and
Iranh1y nat n !, fepllea; Ms, y feel Tight but am
cause the Clough people were laughing glee-
fully last night over the fact that the COVER
nor Will receive at least four. and possibly
ballot. The CIough delegates are Simmons,
Oldre, Jacobson and Halvorsen. The two
possibies are Phinney. and Kennicott.
Henry Brown, Of Minneapolis, walked into
the Windsor last evening serene and smiling
as usual. Ex-Gov. Merriam was holding a
levee when Brown approached. Merriam at
once broke away to shake hands and say:
How are you, Henry. ] want to see real
boss" He uttered the words laughingly and
in loud tone; and while the crowd smiled
very broadly, the two men of power stepped
aside for few words in private.
Ell s. Warner was chosen chairman of the
Ramsey county delegation last night, and
Fred Zollman was made secretary. For The
were selected: Resolutions, Stanford Newell;
credentials, Shell Blakeley; permanent or
ganization, Sam Lowenstein. George w.
Walsh was substituted for Joseph A. Whee-
lock- from the Seventh ward. Mr.. Wheelock
declined to serve resolution was passed
that the delegation cast its vote for Attorney
General Childs as long as there is a chance
to secure his nomination.
Ex-Congressman Comstock will nominate
w. B. Douglas for attorney general, but in
case Comstock should fail to arrive either
Henry Feig or ]. F. Jacobson will do the
honors w. M. Plymouth. Of Mankato, will
speak for Ben D. Smith; Burdett Thayer, of
Fillmore, will nominate Nate Kingsley. Mr..
Childs had not decided last night who his
spokesman should be, but his friends said the
populace will nominate him.
Tom Martin, of Carlton county, expects st.
Louis county to present his name for secre-
tary Of state. Albert Berg has a walk-away
on the face Of things however. So has Aug.
of his name will do, so he has selected no one
to nominate him. Aug. Anderson will prob
ably put Mr.. Berg's name in nomination.
Seventh district delegates will caucus this
morning at 10 o'clock on attorney general.
The Douglas men have always been willing
the strongest and most available candidate for
the district to support. For time the Houpt
men were also willing to caucus, but latterly
they have been holding off. 1t is expected a
decision can be arrived at this morning.
Delegates from the Second district met in
caucus at o'clock last night. The fee In
the bonnet had reached the good people who
were already here from the district. They
wanted a place on the ticket, and they had
candidate for attorney general in B. D.
Smith, of Mankato.- When the caucus was
called there were many Childs and Doug
las men present as Second district delegates
The room was cleared to give Second district
delegates chance. and the outsiders grace
fully withdrew. Alex Fiddes, of Jackson
county, presided and L. P. Hunt was the
secretary.
Mr.. Smiths friends held the guage from
start to finish. No speeches were made that
were not favorable to the candidate. The
chairman made matters easy for Smiths
friends. Clever people that they are, a
vote on the sentiment of the district was post
poned until the caucus meets again this
morning at 10 o'clock. The delegates of the
district would like to have their man chosen
but. Lord! how can they with the pledges
that have been made.
The following is the official list of delegates
entltled 10 seats In the convention:
Aitkin-Eli Lamers D. L. Young, John
Swedberg, o. G. Peterson, G. P, De Laittre,
A. B. Ferris. A. t. Merrill, Peter Hanson.
Anoka-C. T. Woodbury., ]. Eastman, G. w.
Swank, G. H. Wayman, J. H. Cook, H. q.
Leathers, A. eGiddings, G. e. McGlanlin, Orin
Snow, John Hunter. G. A. Nelson
Becker. H. Smith, Ed Holmes. Peter
Eudser, D. E. Bjerg, A. H. Wilcox, S. II.
Dahlen, ]. D. Siegford Henry Selkirk, George
w. Grant, W.. Settingten, G. K Day.
Beltrami-
Benton-J. A. Sem, ]. Williams. R. T..
Russell, George w. Martini John Colson. W.
William Gruner.
Blue Earth-Bennett Williams. J. G. Fow-