The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-05
FUSION IN SOUTH DAKOTA
CONFIDENCE OF THE LEADERS IN
CARRYING THE STATE
FOR BRYAN
MARION BUTLER WILL TALK
Distinguished South Carolina sena-
tor Will Take the Stump
for the Democratic
Ticket.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Oct 4-(Special)
The fusionists of South Dakota entor
the closing weeks of the campaign under
decidedly favorable conditions. Notwith-
standing the confident claims of the Re
publicans that they will carry the state,
the fusionists feel certain of winning a
grand victory over the enemies of the
common people by placing South Dakota
In the Democratic column, where it was
four years ago. From all parts of the
state come reports of old-time Republic
ans abandoning their party and ahgning
themselves with the party which is wag-
ing SO gallant a fight for the cause Of
the people One of the most conspicuous
of those who have recently seen the light
is A. E. Chamberlain, a Huron attorney,
who has for years been prominent in
state political and business circles. Mr.
Chamberlain has been lifelong Repub-
hcan, but states that he is going to vote
for Bryan and Stevenson this fall. I'm
per1alism is the cause of the change
Even as far back as a yeaF ago last
July, in his Fourth of July Grafton at
Carthage, he took decided stand against
expand, and he has not altered his Views
since that time Mr.. Chamberlain is an
orator, scholar and an attorney we'll
known throughout the state, and too
much of patriot to remain longer with
party which would convert this repub-
lie into an empire. He will take the
stump against Imperialism, and labor
from now until Nov. for the success OF
the Democratic and Populist candidates
BUTLER TO SPEAK.
Senator Marion Butler, of South Caro-
lima, has arrived in South Dakota and
will address a number of meetings at diff
ferent points in the state. Unusual inter
est attaches to his visit, as it is expected
that he will be able to arouse the old
time enthusiasm among the Populists of
the state in behalf of the fusion ticket
appointed because Chas. A. Towne, the
vice presidential nominee of the Populist
national convention, was withdrawn from
the ticket in favor of Mr.. Stevenson and
it is to these that Senator Butler will in
particular address himself. The fact that
he has been the chairman of the Populist
national committee for so many years,
and has contributed so much to the Pop
uI1st cause, is certain to render his task
of getting the South Dakota Popuists
squarely and enthusiastically in line for
the Democratic ticket an easy one His
meetings will be well attended, and his
ADVICE to his fellow Populists will be fol-
lowed by the Populists of South Dakota.
RAT.Ty AT CTnT1v r1Ar1o
A big fusion rally will be held in the
Auditorium in Sioux Falls next Satur-
day evening, when the fusionists will
have the pleasure of listening to two of
the best speakers of the day DR.. Crofut.
the distinguished Journalist, writer,states-
man and orator, of Washington, D. c.,
will be one of the speakers, and the 9TH
er will be a former well-known resident
of South Dakota, Geo. c. Cooper, now of
wisconsin. Mr.. Cooper is rapidly getting
to the front in his new home, and is the
fusion candidate IN Wisconsin for attorney
general of the state. He is one of the
bright men of the country, and will be
heard with pleasure by his old friends in
South Dakota. These two men make a
very strong combination, and the raIIy
Saturday night will be one of the most
notable of the campaign.
Inc dates have been fixed for the meet,
ings to be addressed in South Dakota by
Hon Clarence S. barrow, Of Chicago.
They are as follows: Monday, Oct. Is,
Rapid City; Tuesday. Oct. 16, Spearfish;
Wednesday, Oct. II, Lead City, Thurs
day, Oct. 49, Deadwood; Friday, Oct. 1o.
Edgemont; Saturday, Oct 20, Hot Springs.
The fact that vi of these places are in
the Black Hills, where the fusionists were
particularly strong four years ago, but
where the Republicans have expected to
make gains this campaign, shows that the
fusionists are preparing to wage an ener-
getic' fight to retain their old-time ma
1orities in that part of the state.