The Irish standard., 1900-07-21
AMER1cAN1sm RAMPANT
Characterizes the Attitude of the
National Democracy and Its Allies.
Reform Press Bureau,
ST Pau1 T,1Iv If 100


impressions OF the distinctive character
istics of the Kansas City convention,
one OF the ablest state leaders said:
Patriotism, enthusiasm, earnestness,
Observation-Disclosures rampant. +"
From the moment of the reading of the
Declaration OF independence to the
closing cheers at adjournment, closing
a convention OF great labors and ire
mendous interest, Americanism was
the dominant sentiment. In the
speeches, in platform declaration spe-
officially, in candidates offered and not
chosen, in the wild scenes of the con-
vention when the national emblems
were universally used, patriotic senti-
ments, at times almost frenzy OF such
aervor, predominated. The national
airs brought the thousands to their feet
invariably, as references to the Lin
coins, Jacksons, Jeffersons and Wash
ingtons in ideals, brought cheers and
rcdoubled enthusiasm. And over and
above all was the convention American,
In the ticket made, placing the greatest
of living Americans first, as he is in the
hearts OF his countrymcn, and in choos-
ing as Bryan's companion on the ticket
that noble American, the tried and true
son OF Illinois, ex-Vice-President Ste
venson.
The country over has caught the SEN
timent at Kansas City, and American
ism promises an overwhelming victory.
The wisdom OF the platform in all its
parts is now conceded, attesting anew
the judgment and wisdom of Our great
leader. With few and rare exceptions.
such as the St. Paul Globe, the Demo-
cratic party is reunited. Its allies,
Populists and Silver Republicans, have
fallen into line. For the first time in a
generation the lines OF battle are SOL
idly drawn for the contest as to whether
the people shall run their own govern
ment. Who will doubt the result in
such an alignment?
1t is this sentiment inspiring the car
toon this week, OF Uncle Sam present.
ing Bryan to the people at his immense
meetings, What contrast with the
meetings that the Hannatcs will run.
Democracy led by Uncle Sam, Rcpub-
licanism by Boss Hanna.
And along with Amcricanism Dc
mocracy takes possession of the flag
this year. Democracy will wave the
flag against the Teddy hat.
For Minnesota the outlook is inspir-
ing in great degree. All reform ele-
ments accept the Kansas City action as
wise and worthy OF approval, and for
the first time in many years will all such
forces be found supporting single cleo
toral ticket nationally, as they will
doubtless be found doing as to state
officers after the state conventions
called for Sept 6.
Was there disappointment as to Mr..
Iownc? Possibly with few, until they
realized what he had gained personally
from his candidacy; that from repre-
sentative of a state as mere candidate,
coming from one OF the allies, he has
risen to a position OF actual leadership
OF the great Democratic party, destined
to great future, how great no man can
forctell. Charles A. Townc week ago
hailed from Duluth and Minnesota.
Now he lives here but halls from the
nation at large.
At this writing the sounds of the
rough riders" can almost be heard
coming up from Chicago for the St.
Paul blow-out-tle snort of the war
horse Cor steam bullgine), the sharp
crack OF the champagne bottle. In the
distance can almost be seen Teddy's
dental exposure, overspread by the halo
from National Committeeman Shcvln's
lambrcquins. But what disappoint-
ment there will be if Teddy has not re.
covered from the sprain of his voice
that he got out in Oklahoma
Speaking OF Governor Roosevelt hav-
ing sprained his voice, Dairy Commits
sioner Bowler says he is reminded of the
accident to one OF Colonel Liggett's
famous cows. The animal slipped and
strained her milk.
Speaking of Governor Roosevelt's
presence here, perhaps he may drop
some information as to what he has
done about the Democratic mayor Of
New York for owning ice trust stock,
along with what he knows of the 10 out
OF IS Republican members OF the board
OF directors OF the trust, as we'll as the
president and vice-prcsidem OF the trust
who are also prominent Republicans of
New York. Still, Governor Teddy may
omit mention.
Since Roosevelt's nomination the Chi
cago Times-Herald is more and more
dubious OF the Republicans being able
to carry New York.
Not content with snubbing Hennepin
county Republicans in the state conven-
ton, the Ramsey managers snubbcd her
again and declined to let her have the
Roosevelt horse show. That Hennepin
deems herself better than mere snub-
bling post will be shown in November.
St. Paul is tickled that Hanna vetoed
the idea of big parade for Roosevelt.
Was Hanna afraid it would be fzzle,
or that St. Paul people would get