The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-08-16

C10uSC UcCduSo. while IL
does not in the least begrudge the
Governor his triumph, it feels sure
that it will not last. His excellency
made several promises before his
election-possibly because, up to the
time of the poll, or until within a
week thereof, he did not count upon
succeeding Clough. He has paid
some of his debts and in more than
one instance it would have been bet
ter for him, personally and politically,
if he had repudiated the promises.
OF course it would have been infn-
itely better if he had never made
them.
AS to the Clausen affair, we sub
NIT that the impression left upon the
public mind cannot fail of being in
imical to Mr.. Lind, and we say this
the more respectfully in that the Gov
ernor has ability, personal integrity
and many other qualities valuable
to and in a public man. The Gov
ernor and his leading friends openly,
persistently and emphatically &C
cused Clausen OF dishonesty. Clau-
sen is Endorsed by the railway COM
missioners, resigns, giving as area
son the very proper one, that he
could not fill the position of CHIEF
grain inspector acceptably if he was
to be deprived of the support of the
chief executive. Then the chief
executive indorses the resign
ing official in terms as strong as can
we'll be imagined, and volunteers the
statement that he does not expect
the successor ''of one of the ablest
if not the ablest wheat man in the
United States, to escape criticism
Not one hint as to the alleged dis
honesty of Mr.. Clausen. Several
broad statements of high praise If
Governor Lind is sure Clausen is
dishonest, why should he volunteer
such unrestricted commentator? If
he is not sure, why displace the
''ablest wheat man in the United
States until he can find out as to
rectitude or the reverse?
Unfortunately we all know-farm-
ers, millers, grain dealers, business
men, bankers and politicians best of
adjust what the root of the whole
matter is. Governor Lind owed the
Populist party recognition in some
notable way and he made it by die
tating the appointment of Mr..
Reishus. If the Times was par
tisan opponent of Mr.. Lind it would
say eve wish you joy of your bar
gain" and this without disparage-
ment of Mr.. Reishus who, for aught
we know, may not only be an
estimable man, but good judge of
grain. But he cannot be a good
chief grain-inspector without ex-
perience, and the grain men in Min
neapolis are almost doleful in their
apprehensions. They deprecate the
change, especially at this time, on
the eve of a new crop and when by
reason OF many removals and ap-
pointments the whole inspecting
force is more or less apprehensive
and disorganized.
AS to the grain producer, they
know, of course, that the ipse dixit
of one man, no matter what his
politics, will not suffice to retain
Minnesota grades their status in the
principal markets and depots in the
country. At present Minnesota
grades practically govern, because
from this State comes the highest
grade known to buyers, and all
others must be comparative and
relative. Can a new man with a
new force attain the authoritive and
valuable position our grain now
holds, as to grades, in outside
markets? We hope he can, but
doubt it.
The Times is not upholding Mr..
Clausen. AS stated repeatedly, if
he is dishonest, it should have been
proved and he dismissed. The OBJ
lection lies against the admixture of
grain inspection and politics. 1t is
an adulteration bound to work for
harm, and Governor Lind will realize
it later.