The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-01

earnestly commend the project to the consid-
Grafton OF our representatives in congress
10 GOV. Cleugh and to all members of the
present state administration for their fidelity
TO duty and efficiency in the public service
We express our obligations.
we return thanks to Senator Nelson for his
interchangeable interest in behalf OF the ma
tlonal bankrupt law, a great public need and
congratulate him on the success which has
crowned his efforts in this and all other mat
tiers OF national concern.
In view of the coming senatorial ele ito,
We Jake this occasion to express anew our
confidence in the distinguished ability, high
character and invaluable public services ~
the hon. Cushman X. Davis, the senior seaa-
tor from this state.
During his entire congressional career he
mas reflected honor on the state and nation
Inc matchless skill and Judgment which he
mad shown in dealing with the difficult prcb
l zen winch now confront the nati5n have
chal!enged the admiration of men of All
part!es and given him an established positi0n
IN tne front rank Of American statesmen.
5eieving the highest interests of the state
ana nation would be subserved by his re-
electlon to the national senate we. the rem
resentatlves OF the Republican party in the
STAT state convention assembled, hereby present
Hln 10 the incoming legislature as the only
candldate OF the Republican party of Minne-
so5 @o fer Srut United States senator,
we further recommend practical legislation
%nlcn snail arrange for better HIGHWAYS
throughout the state.
The foreign policy plank was the
most popular in the platform The ref
erence to the money questions scarce
dy caused a ripple of applause.
EUSTIS HEARD FROM.
Mr.. Eustis was brought onto the platform.
and the band played Hail to the Chief
He is always happy speaker, and he was
not at fauit when the applause subsidized He
was quite happy and brief.
Two years ago." said the nominee. al
hearo a voice calling me, l thought but |
was wrong. Another was called. | hear I.
again and now | understand the call. As
Samuel said, of old Here am l. -
He referred to the past campaign as a do
mesuc row that was all over and done with
now. There must be no dissension in the
Republican camp. The opposition has named
man who is serving his country answer
ing the claims of patriotism
From the character of the man selected
by the opposition" said Mr.. Eustis. Il am
inclined to believe that the candidates will
sit in the background and let this cam
paign be fought out on the principles that
are involved. The spirit of envy is ignoble
but feel that the envy that | feel for my
opponent is forgiyeable, for he is able to serve
said that he expected 10 be elected. and
that he hoped in good time to give an &C
counting that would be satisfactory of the
trust that had been imposed upon him.
Capt. Van SAINT was made to deliver a lit
tie speech when Eustis had retired, and ne
made. the best short speech of the day. He
complained that he was not prepared to make
a speech of the kind that expected.
THE, speech l had prepared would not
quite NJ tnlS occasion, said the captain
amidst burst of laughter.
Judge Collins was also sent for, and made
few remarks.
Jacobson of Lac Qui Parle. made a wild
eyed speech about the greatness of the Sec
ond district. and put L. A. Smith in nom-
nation for lieutenant governor.
ID. w. Meeker, OF Clay. moved that the
rules be suspended and the nomination OF
Mr.. Smith be made by reclamation. The
motion prevailed.
Then came another fight. Albert Berg
was nominated for secretary Of state w. A. e
Filter, of Ramsey, seconded the nominat'ol.
w. e. Todd, of Fillmore, nominated $ m
A. Langum, Freeborn county, nominated J.
W. Peterson.
The roll developed a surprise at once.
Langum strong enough to be stcictly in
the race. and Berg was astonished The first
roll call gave Berg 1858. Langum $685. Peter
son ISL Hayes. of Sleepy Eye, u; Mattson %.
Hennep.n and Ramsey saved Berg the
second ballot. Hennepin gave him 80 votes
and Ramsey gave him every vote in the dele
CATION, with one exception. The ballot result
ed in giving Berg ass, almost enough.
The third ballot was ordered, bat it was
not finished. They went to Berg so fast TIA.
Langum withdrew and moved the unanimous
nomination of Berg. He was nominated. The
vote was as follows:
BALLOTS FOR SECRETARY OF STATE