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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-08-03
COUNTY POLITICS.
The Situation As it Appears Today. Little In.
terest Being Manifested.

Notwithstanding the fact that the state
tickets were named nearly month ago,
there has been but precious little stir in
the political circles of Brown county.
In fact, the senatorship is the only po-
sition thus far to attract even the slight
est public attention.
For this honor, if such it can be called,
Geo. W. Somerville is the only avowed
candidate, George wants the place as a
stepping stone to higher honors, and he
no longer hesitates to say so.
But his saying so doesn't necessarily
mean that he is destined to win out.
To be sure, he is reported to have
Redwood county's solid support IN his
vest pocket, but Brown county, with an
equally large presentation, is not so
certain. On the contrary, there is good
deal of doubt about it.
Sam Peterson isn't quite ready to as
sist in the organization of a new regime
in Brown county, with Geo. Somervil le
as master of ceremonies, and the shrewd
observers are confident that Sam is lay
ing the wires to encompass Somerville's
defeat. That he can dc it if he wants
to, few indeed are those who doubt. He
has turned down politicians in Brown
county, as shrewd as Somerville, before
this, and he can DO so again.
The last convention, held month ago
in this city, was but straw Indicative
of the direction of the wind.
Peterson, Silverson, Krook and others
were members of that convention. The
Sleepy Eye leaders concluded that an
effort would be made to swing the con
vention for Van SAINT or Clough. So
they marshaled their forces early in the
day, just the same as if there was to be
a battle royal, and went into the conven-
ton prepared to defeat and turn down
every thing that didn't wear the brand of
William Henry Eustis.
The caucus slate absolutely ignored
the New I'm leaders.
To be sure, Peterson's name was once
suggested for place on the state dele
cation, but he would have been sum
marily turned down if he hadn't declined.
This we have from one in authority.
Silverson, a member of the state CEN
trail committee, was treated with even
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-08-03

days last week, but is now able to attend
to his duties again.
The Twelfth holds the record for
shooting IN the third division and stands
second in the division review.
Company A was assigned to duty at
Lytle few days as provost guard and
was highly compllmented by the citizens
of that place for the good order they
maintained. Company A was the first
Of the volunteer companies to stand
guard at Iytle, all the other provost
guards being regulars.
Secretary Kane of the democratic state
central committee announces the names
Of the executive committee appointed
by Chairman Rosing as follows: Win
ston of Minneapolis, O'Connor of Rea-
vile, Hudson of Duluth, Allen of Vino.
na, Mosier of Stillwate. and Willis of
st. Paul.
| We fail to find in Admiral Simpsons
report any evidence Of desire on his
/ part to deprive someone else of the cred=
it Of victory. On the contrary, Samp-
son recites the incidents of the battle
just as they occurred, and in the distri-
button of praise treats all alike. Where
all did SO well, he says, it is impossible
TO laud anyone in particular. schley
himself admits this, and says that he
SIMPLY executed Simpsons orders. Why
then, should he be credited with the glo-
Try of the achievement any more than
Clark, Evans or wainwright. This prac-
tice Of sounding only the praises Of the
commander-in-chief is altogether un-s
American, and Sampson IS deserving of
thanks for not having followed it.
The London Daily Mail says: "With
the remarkable speech of Senator Davis
at st. Paul two people have buried the
past. Senator Davis speech is a FINAL
and complete answer TO the speech of
Mr.. Chamberlain. England has no need
to 60 whining for an alliacce. For
some years, until her navy has been
strengthened, the over-sea possessions Of
America must be held more or less on
|safferance, but with the certainty that
tIa Rrif;sh Acct is Ann fha s;da ~ am &
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4. - II
partisan tickets it will not be in the
province Of the Review to say that they
erred. We advise as we do at this time,
for the simple reason that such plan
OF general endorsement would be alike
acceptable to the better element of the
county and to the officers now serving
the county to the satisfaction of all.
just consider the situation closely.
The division at present, as far as party
lines go, is as fair as could be exl ected.
The Republicans have Vogel, Larson,
Anderson and Laudenschlager; the fu-
sionists have Pfaender, Schwertdfeger,
Runck, Steinhauser, Berndt and Rothen-
burg, besides the representative. Is there
much possibility that any of these can
be beaten, providing Vogel and Stein
hauser are endorsed? Very little, indeed.
Schwerdtfeger's strength around the
county IS well known. Besides, this is
his first term and he is in justice entitled
to another. Merit and an accommodating
disposition only add to his claims.
Runck simply cannot be beaten by
anybody. All Brown county is satisfied
with his work and will insist on retain
ing his services for an indefinite mum Der
of terms.
And so on with the rest. Why not
use a little common sense, therefore, and
get along without a scrap2
The Republican senatorial committee
in this district is completely in the hands
of the politicians OF Redwood county.
Chas. L. Roos and Oscar Erickson were
the Brown county members appointed
four years ago, but neither of these gen
tlemen at the present time are partici-
pants in Republican councils -
Candidates for Legislative honors in
Nicollet county continue to increase in
| number. The list of those who would
like to be representative is at present as
follows: Ole Peterson of Bernadotte,
Sven Swenson of New Sweden, Sever
ance of Belgrade, Currier of CRANKY and
Bean of Nicollet. Peterson has never
sought office before that we know of
| unless it be that of county commission
er, and for tina: reason will undoubtedly
stand we'll before the convention. Sven
son was in the house years ago and now
seems to think that the party owes him
nomination. On that score however
he is doomed to disappointment. Sever
ance probably thinks that the family
name is absolutely necessary to the glory
of Nicollet county in the legislative halls,
and he therefore willingly offers himself
| as a sacrifice on the altar Of ambition.
Bean and Curr1er ale old-timers and
hardly vigorous enough to make win
ming campaign. L
For the senate Hon. G. r. Da.
Wis, Henry Moll, Prof. Carlson and
G. A. johnson are prominently before
the people in the hope of being nomi.
mated and it's difficult matter to say
who will be the successful one. The
Democrats are talking only of Editor
johnson of the Herald.
There were over 5000 application.
for government bonds from Minnesota
and more than million Of dollars o1
them will be allotted to this state. Th.
total issue will be held by nearly quar-
ter of million Of people, making tie
average less than $1,000 each. Not {
bank corporation gets any Of the bono
issue from the government -Mankatc
Free Press. s5s''
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poorer grace. Instead of sending him
to the convention at St. Paul, the crowd
in control thought Mankato would be
good enough.
Thus it was that bad feeling was en-
gendered among men who have ever
been tower of strength to the Repub-
licans of Brown county. Hays and his
Sleepy Eye followers may think that it
will all blow over, but we are inclined
to question their right to be known as
good guessers. They may think, too,
that they can get along without the aid
of these men, but more foolish dream
never produced nightmare. They will
probably find it out at the senatorial
convention; perhaps not till later. :
At any rate here is the threat made by
prominent New Ulm Republican :aHays
has attended his last state convention
Somerville will never 60 to the senate"
On the other side oe the house all is
peace and harmony. Nobody is clamor-
ing for the position, and yet there are
those who are willing to take it.
The most likely of those mentioned up
to date is Oscar Erickson of Springfield
Oscar was at one time Republican,
but he drifted away with hundreds of
others when the party proved false to
its former principles, and he is now a
staunch and enthusiastic advocate Of re-
form. He is able, conscientious, con-
servative and popular with the people.
He would make creditable senator and
one upon whom the people OF both
counties could rely to represent their
best interests. Should he he nominated
by the fusionists of the district. Somer-
Vile, or whoever the Republican candi i
date may be,will find that he has to deal
with mighty strong man.
Editor Hodges was once spoken of as
possible aspirant, but We have recent
" been informed that he stands ready
and willing to make it unanimous for
Erickson.
Fer representative there is a univer-
sal sentiment among the fusionists that
Henry Helmerdinger should have anoth-
er term. During the last session he
served his county faithfully and with
intelligence, voting invariably on the
right side of every question that was
presented for consider alton. Another
term, it is conceded, will insure the
county two years more of honest repre-
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tending his influence and usefulness.
The Republicans, it might be added, have
not yet found man who is anxious to
offer himself as sacrifice in opposition
to Mr.. Heimerdinger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-11
WAR AND PAR7ISANSHIP.

Some people whose hatred for Republican,
ism is much greater than their desire for
peace that, though they feel compelled to cham
pon the Presidents conservative policy. they
cannot resist giving comfort 10 Bailey and
Lentz when they try to put the Administra-
tiOn in n hole" are making much Of Congress
man GrosveDor's remark in debate the other
day: This war will be fought under the ban
"ner of the Republican Administration Of this
Government. or 1t will never he fought at
all" There is an attempt 10 construe this as
n declaration that the Cuban difficulty will be
made a party question by the Admlnistra tion
that it will deal with the problem from a par
tisan point of view. and IL trying 10 turn a
great humanitarian movement to the glory OF
the Republicans II Is assumed that the Pres
ident is following the old plan Of European DIES
pots, who, when internal troubles threatened
them, got up the diversion OF a foreign war;
md since with this class Of critic an assump-
ton is as good as conviction, the Admlnlstra-
ton and the Republican party are blamed as
severely for wlckedly making war as they are
by others denounced for not having made war
onhand a month ago without taking any steps
to reach a peaceful solution.
Let US see exactly what Mr.. Gr0svenor did
and how much ground there Is for the charge
that he Is trying 10 make a partisan war. The
President has been steadily resisting pressure
10 precptate hostllitcs before all honorable
means for peaceful solution were exhausted.
Thinking that popular feeling outran the Pres
idents pace some Democratic newspapers be-
gan campaign OF outrageous abuse Of Mr..
Mckinley the members Of his Cabinet and Re-
publican leaders in Congress; and some Demo
cratic Congressman tried 10 force trouble and
rob the Administration Of support in the House
OF Representatives. 1t must in justice be said
that they were few in number and able to &C.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-11
THREE PRESIDENTS.

What empty echoes Of the past are these de-
nuncations Of the President with which a por-
ton of the press now rings, They bark back
more than hundred years, TO the time Of the
first war fever with which the young Republic
was afflicted il was in 1893 and the few years
following There was faction that wanted
to get this country into war with England in
behalf of France. 1t succeeded in putting a
serious strain upon relations between the two.
But the President resisted war and strOvc for
peace, and by wise craftsmanship managed TO
preserve the peace with honor. For that he
was abused. denounced ana vilihed As few
public men in this country have ever been. He
was called un American. c0wardly, hcsitaing
a peare-at-any- price man. ana other things far
worse. But lie ouiliyed the storm. and Is TO
day remembered with gratitude and praise by
millions TO whom the names Of MS dctractors
are unknown. That President was George
Washington.
only generation ago there was another out
break against the President. He was rallied a,
for indcclsion, lack Of candOr, lack Of patriot
ism. He was in terms accused OF trying TO de
lude the public in order TO further the schemes
Of Wall Street Spectators. He was called self
sh. Inconsistent. blind, mbecile There j.
scarcely an adjective in the vocabulary Of
abuse that was not applied TO him. Yet he,
too, outlived the storm, and his very acts that
then provoked vuperation now shine in his
tory as purest patriotism and unchallenged
wisdom That President was Abraham Lin
coin.
Is third name to be added TO the list? The
most enthusiastic friend Of any man might
hesitate to put him In such company. II has
been reserved for William Mckinley to De put
there by his enemies. In circumstances almost
exactly similar 10 those In which Washington
and Lincoln were placed he has acted. and TX
acting, almost exactly "a they acted, and he IL
being reviled and denounced not almost exact
~ but exactly they were. He. too. will out
live the storm. And it may be that before men
who are now young shall have grown old The
parallel will be completed, and 1t Will be seen
that they who strove to place him In "a plory
succeeded only In placing him upon IA pinnacle
OF fame.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-11
THE END or PiTIENCE.

The whole country to-day awaits the Presi-
dents final word on the Cuban question. win
admirable patience it has borne the strain OF
suspense made necessary by the situation in
Havana and the Presidents praisewOrthy de-
termination TO act only with moderation delib-
Grafton and sober sense OF the gravity OF the
sion. All good citizens have recognized the
wisdom Of President Mckinley in refusing TO
be carried off his feet by righteous indgnatio
over the Maine or by blathcrSkite abuse aimed
10 arouse savage instincts without regard 10
National rights or wrongs. They have also cor
daily approved the humane consideration which
postponed the message last week in response to
Consul General Lees representations Of the dan
gers TO our citizens In Cuba. The American peo
pie are not anxious for war; they have been he
hind the Administration in all its efforts for
peace and all It's work to gain time for adequate
preparation II war must come. Blu, there must
he an end Of suspense: and everybody will
breathe more freely. whatever tile outcome,
when the question is once settled. SO there is
every reason for satisfaction with the Presi-
dents plan to send in his message to-day and
bring the difficulty with Spain to an immediate
issue in spite of the clcvcnth-h0ur efforts of the
Madrid diplomatis,s to prolong discussion.
SPAN mas nau ali me time III cOuu ISk LOT.
The United States has won the admiration Of
European nations for its moderation. The con
cessions which Sagasta hints at making now
might have been acceptable in Cuba and here a
year ago, but they do not meet the ease now not
because the United States is trying 10 force
Spain TO a contest. but because times have so
changed with the progress Of the revolution in
Cuba that what might have brought lasting
peace year ago can only bc the cause of new
struggles now. The object Of this Government.
is to end the savagcry and disorder at our,door
and there Is no use parleyng over schemes
which il is perfectly we'll known cannot bring
peace and civilization. Therefore If we refuse
further 10 talk of order in Cuba. but proceed
10 enforce order there. Ii Is because after long
trial and severe self-restrain', we are at last
convinced that that Is The only short and sure
course 10 pursue. AS Mr. Mckinley said. the
situation in Cuba has become intolerable. Fur
Their waiting on Spanish susceptibilitics has
also become Noticeable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-11
REVIEWER TIE MAINE.

There are many phases OF the Cuban aues-
ton. There are many issues 10 be settled.
There are grievances Of the United States and
woes Of the non-combatants Of Cuba. 1t Is not
selfish 10 say that the former appeal most di-
rectly 10 this Government for action looking
10 redress. And among them there is one SUI
preme wrong. for which fullest reparaiion is
urgently demanded. Whatever else may be
forgotten, il never can be. Whatever else may
be compromised, it never can be. 1t involves
within itself every element of wrong that any
and all the rest contain. and more. 1t touches
at once the financial interests OF the Nation. the
security of property. the sanctty Of human lives
and the honor OF the Nation.
That Is the destruction Of the Maine II Is
10 be kept in mind in whatever OF peaceful ne
gotlations may yet be possible. 1t is TO furnish
the chief rallying cry in war. If war there be-
1t is well therefore TO keep constantly and
clearly in mind the salient and indlsputable
facts concerning it, The Maine was sent to
Havana on a friendly GRAND, and was re-
ceived with seeming hospitality She was
anchored in a place expressly selected and
designated by the Spanish authorities. She
was kept in the best Of order. internally and
every possible precaution was taken FOR her
safety by those on board. She was destroyed
by an explosion, and more than go of her
officers and crew were Killed particularly
patient and thorough inquest held, and
the conclusion reached that she was blown up
by an external explosion, OF torpedo or mine,
by parties unknown to the Court The circunl-
stances were. however such as TO make il
morally certain that she destroyed by some
Spaniard either with official cOnnivance or
through official negligence. The President re
ported the asccrtaned facts 10 the Spanish
Government. and expressed. confidence that IT
would act upon them in accordance with the
dictates OF friendship and justice.
In that confidence he has been disappointed
The Spanish Government has taken no such
action. II went through the form Of an investi-
CATION. but II It has ever made any report upon
the results thereof the fact Is not known 10 the
world. 1t has contented itself with the off
hand declaration that the explosion was inter
nal and with curt expression Of regret ut the
accident" That is ALL OF detailed testimony
tending to support It's contention. OF effort TO
detect the guilty cause. Of sincere attempt al
self-cxculpation from the suspicion OF an awful
crime. Of apology for a negligence scarcely less
evil than the crime Itself. there has been not
word The attitude of the Spanish Government
has been little better than that OF Weylcr when
he sneerngy said the loss Of the Maine was
due to. the worthlessness OF her Yankee crew
To suppose for moment that this country will
tolerate such treatment OF Its most sacred
rights and honor IS to make the biggest blum
der Of the century.
No. There must he reparation for that awful
wrong The 6sher injuries this Nation has SUI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-11
CAPTAIN CiRTER ~ ms OWN DEFENCE

Savannah April ic.-Captain o. NJ Carter occu-
pied the witness-stand before the ur-martial in
his own behalf all day yesterday He went into
a detailed explanation OF his intimacy with Captain
Il. D. Green. now connected with the Atlantic
Contracting Company. The letters which passed
between them had no reference Government
work
Captain Garter said he did live beyond his
salary before his marriage. after that his income
was increased through his marriage and his ex-
penditures likewise increased. or the Tiffany bills
introduced In evidence In New-York he said they
all commissions which he executed for Tho
members Of his family or that or his father-in-
law. "
lie gave fun account OF J. W. O. Sterly and
\. ). Cooper the chief witnesses for the prosecu-
ton. Roth OF them wanted to 20 with him on
the Nicaragua Canal Commission work he saii
and when he took other men from the office they
became provoked, and ior this reason made the
sta tcments they did against him
Captain Carter concluded with n positive state
ment that he had never had any relations with the
contractors inconsistent with his official duties
lie VIII be cros~-examined by Colonel Barr to-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-11

IIawaIrs volcano Mauna Toa. stil rumblcs
with subtrrranean thunders. and may become
active at any time. II IL the most trernehio
object Of the kind anywhere known and ito ey
plosons. measured by the volume OF lava dis
charged exceed any on record. In 1850 the food
reached the outskirts OF mo- covering two
hundred square miles To a depth OF one hundred
feet. In 1913 the lava stream flowed west 10
the sea. and half filed the bay Of Kiholo. In
1SSO-'Sl II poured forth a river OF lava for nine
months which ran ffty miles and was several
miles In breadth 1t was again active in 1883
and 1892. and is seldom quiescent FOR any great
length Of time. Its present symptoms are quite
threatening. and are likely to issue In "A big ex-
plosIon any day, greatly increasing the amount
OF lava which shall have TO annex when il Is
all over
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-11

complish nothing From the beginning the
President has been the leader OF the country.
not OF a party and the great body OF Demo
Gratis have recognized the fact and given him
patriotic support But few have tried 70
make party capital Everybody knows that
Mr. Bailey has been playing TO the galleries
and has had no object but 10 embarrass the Adj
ministraton in trying to delay military prepare
tons until he knew there was 10 be- war and
at the same time doing his best To break mp
negotiations and preciptaie war.
Mr. Lentz followed with an equally trans
parent appeal to party prejudice. lie de-
nounced Mr. Mckinley rs the creature OF stock
jobbers. charged that he had deceived Congress
as to the reasons for delay. and had spoken
falsely about the situation in Havana. The
whole speech was full of the spirit OF partisan
opposition TO it Mr. Grosvenor replied in
high strain OF patriotism. denouncng the at
tack. in the face Of probable war. upon the
honor Of the head OF the Nation chastising
those who. pretending that In National crisis
they would stand by the Government. inslnn-
ated that its acts were instigated by criminal
purpose Then. as was perfectly proper, he
made them understand that they could gain
nothing by such courses If they forced war
when Mr. Mckinley might have had peace In
hope of annoying him and gaining glory for
themselves. they would only make war for
him to lead. They might MS well be nobly
patriotic as to carry on partisan opposition
which would benefit nobody unless II was their
opponents. The few men who had been strv
ing TO make Democratic capital out OF marpot
Interference with the patriotic and bipartisan
plans OF the Executive were reminded by Mr.
Grosvenor that there was no Democratic cap
ital in such proceedings, for 'ths war will be
fought under the banner OF the Republican
Administration OF this Government, or 1t will
'nevcr be fought at all" His whole speech
was rcbuke to parisanshIp In dealing with
foreign affairs. demonstration OF the folly OF
il, not an appeal 10 II.