The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-12-28
MADE 4 STIR FOR EVANS
SUPPORTERS OF THE MINNEAPOLIS
CANDIDATE TRYING TO
SCARE =OLAPP
THE BLUFF DOES NOT WORK
Friends of the General Promise a
Surprise Party, and Are Not
Afraid-Tawney's Entry
Will Hart Evans.

Yesterday was what might be called
Evans day in the senatorial situa-
ton. Supporters of the MINNEAPOLIS man
made great displayrIof their candidate
strength, and claimed to have completely
discoura ged the ClaPp men The latter
do not appear to- have been the least
Disconnected, however, by the big stir
and are more hopeful than ever. They
deride the idea that Evans has put Ciapp
cut of the race, and insist that the st.
Paul man can show more pledged votes
now or at the proper time than any
other candidate. While not minimizing
the relative Importance of Tawney's ap-
pearance in the contest Clapp men co
not by any means concede that the First
district representative las weakened their
candidate. But, upon the contrary. tney
assert with emphasis that it has had lust
the opposite effect Instead of being
weakened by Tawney, ciapp. they main
tain, will be materially strengthened. for
Tawney will take votes away from
Evans. which will work to the advantage
of Ciapp. Capt Whitney is one Wno
holds strongly to this view He, Oar
Reese, Senator Sheehan and others as
stronger candidate now than he has ever
yet been.
Gen. Clapp spent yesterday in some of
the rural districts of the state. His mis-
sion was to stir up action among eut-of-
town politicians, and his guardsmen at
home say that when the general returns
he will have good tidings to relate. You
talk to Clapp tomorrow said one of the
leaders of the Ramsey county contingent
and you will find out some things which
will not only interest you, but will
startle a few of those fellows who are
talking through their hats about Gen.
clapp being out of the race"
1t is a part of the claim of Clapp back
ers that their man will be able TO capture
the major part of the delegation from the
Seventh district and they BY no means
concede defeat in7ttffe Sixth. Duluth
house and senate members are doing
some pretty tail work. for Evans. but II
is argued by the Clapp forces that what
St Louis county doeSswill not affect tho
rest Of the district. Al Ferris, speaking
OF Clamps chancesain the northern part
of the state. said he believed he would
make a good race with the Seventh els.
trict legislators. It is believed that the
general is locking after sorle of this
territory personally. Senator E. II.
Young is said, by the CIapp forces, to be
the only prominent Republican in that
delegation pledged against Clamp.
The sentiment generally around the
hotels, where most Of the political news
is bred, favors the idea very strongly
that Thomas Lowry will find an opepine
somewhere big enough to admit him into
t fight. Clapp men are cry much i'm
pressed with this view, but they do moi
pretend to say where that opening will
he or what part Lowry will actuall, take
in the fight. They are unable to figure
out a possibility Of success for the trol,
ley magnate. The natural belief with
them is that he is opposed TO Evans and
Will consequently enter as the opponent
OF the recognized choice of the TIennepln
delegation. Some kind of a deal is be-
feved to be on between Lowry and
Tawney, but the exact nature of this
combine is a puzzle. Tawncy is said 10
have made a visit TO I.owrys office yes
tefday and to haYe-scensulted with h III
upon the senatorial propositions
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The First district senator's ard repro,
sentatIyes will caucus here today A
great deal of interest centers in this meet
ing, for upon it depends TaN11ey's course.
But the result of this meeting has been
already foretold in tho past two DAYS and
It is generally accented that Tawney will
tonight formally declare himself candi-
date. If he goes in, he will stay until
the finish. it is believed, and win make
a strong fight