The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-04-23

rz1nes presented MN. Ine .nour was late
and MI. Reese did not attempt to make
any extended remarks. After referring
in most effective terms to the various ele-
ments opposed to Republican success, he
said: IT have no fear Of tho result We
are as certain to elect our ticket as cleo
ton day is to roll around. We will carry
almost. If not quite, every ward in the
city. We could defeat the opposition if
it was united. Divided as they are their
humiliation is certain. The old organi-
cation has been out of power since 1892
and they are very hungry and very
thirsty, but the people know the Repub-
lican party to be debt-paying and not a
debt-making party in the city, as in the
nation and will see to it that this party
is continued in power"
Mr.. Reese then read the following letter
from Mayor Doran, who had been ex-
pected to be present:
Mayor Doran's Letter.
1t had been my purpose to attend to-nights
meeting notwithstanding have not been
free from a serious indisposition during the
past week. but my physician ;.dmonishcs me
that during such an Indictment night the eff
fort might be- very hazardous. But 1t Is rot
hazardous to make the prediction that your
meeting tonight Is but the precursor Of
splendid victory which the Republican party
OF St. Paul will achieve on the Sd OF next
month.
The party is marshalled under it's chosen
leader and Is supported by veterans. Who hav-
ing served the rarty and city WELL are now
presented for endorsement for their faithful
stewardship in reGeendng the party pledges
made two years ago.
That stewardship SO faithfully performed
deserves and will receive the endorsement Of
the, citizens, and tax payers of the city, and
they will, two weeks from tomorrow, set the
seal of thor approval upon its merits.
do not desire to appear boastful Of any
part taken by me In the results, but 1t shall
be my proud thought that the record is an
and no fraud or extravaganza knowingly per-
mitted, not even to save the friendship OF
valued party associates.
1t may he that places Of trust and nroft have
not been sufficiently plentiful to fill the de-
inands of place hunters, and that. as is usual.
the disappointed have gone forth to exploit
their grievances and attempt to poison the pub
lie mind, but the people are with you, and
these drivellers will be slenced by your YER
dict, but will reapDear as soon as they dis
cover the new order has not thrown coveted
places to them.
Then let the Republican party be not dis
mayed it is still the party of progress, as it
has been for forty years; it must need carry
the banner Of reform, of economy, OF patriot
ism, and, above all, of that true Amercanisn
that accepts men for what they and not for
what their nativity or creed may be.
With such a platform nc one need fear the
mission Of the Republican party is finished;
without it none need lay the f1attering injunc-
tions to their souls that it can successfully
dure; 1t must be national in that American
sense that citizenship OF high order of intelli-
gence ana broad charity for all laW-lOVing and
w-abiding people is the only standard for
adoption.
This I feel is the sentiment that feel will
actuate the great numbers who will meet with
you tonight, and feeling repeat that it
is not a hazardous prediction to- say you are
bound to conquer, and to conquer mans to
record the convictions Of our people.
And, finally, regretting my inability to be
with you upon so interesting an occasion, bid
you be of good courage for your reward is
to follow. Frank B. Doran
Controller McCardy spoke briefly. He
referred to the high credit possessed by
the city and to a number of improve
ments over the old state of affairs that
had come in with Republican rule The
expense of operating the schools had been
reduced by cutting off extravaganza. The
entire city is now run for. year for
about what it used to cost to run the
schools alone for two years. The cost of
lighting has been reduced more than %
per cent; the cost of street work more
than 100 per cent; the departments keep
within their allowances; there is money
on hand to pay all bills, and the books
are open for every taxpayer. The bonded
debt had been reduced 100000 in 1897, and
1t would be reduced more than 500, 900
in 1898. All that was necessary to keep
up the good work was to elect Col. Kiefer
and the entire Republican ticket
r. c. Hine said a few words in con-
clusion, pledging to Col. Kiefer the usual
Republican majority in the Seventh ward,
and the meeting adjourned with three
cheers for Col. T"'erer ar' the ticket.