The Saint Paul globe., 1900-06-21


Philippine Islands; for its practice of
criminal aggression under the hyDo-
critical pretence of benevolent assfrfliia-
ton; for its broken lsreplises 10 Porto
Rico. which the government welcomed
to all the privileges and irnInunities OF
the United States, but which the ad-
mtnistration has loaded with burdens ana
the lgEOmtny OF vassai; for the
shameful scandals il the conduct OF the
war with Spain and in the subsequent
3aiadministratlCn Of the islands acquired
in that war. as shown by the investiga-
ton under which Gen EgaR WAS dis
missed; by the disbursements Of vast
SUM-; OF money IN army aGd naval con-
tracts through fSV0T5tiSIn ard cOIlusfou
and by the postal and revenue frauds
in thUse islands which are today af-
for1IHg the people ef the United States
ah object lesson or what irresponsible
and deSpotic government means W hen
mistakenly attempted under republican
institutions; and for unparalleled .x-
travagance in the conduct of the govern
neut whereby the appropriations for the
uScal year 1901 without counting the
Sl3l ,GG0,Ce0 credited to the war with
Spain, which was concluded nearly a
year and a half ago, amounted to $50. .900,-
$40 in excess or our expenditures during
the fiscal year 1928. before the Spanish
war broke out, and without, also, con-
sidering the many millions which every
body knows must next year be apprO-
prated to supply certain deficit created
by the cOWdrdice Of the adminiStrat ton
in not daring TO confess the full extent
OF its extravaganza.
The resolutions concluded with a re-
affirmation of the Monroe doctrine: con-
demninis the civil service policy of the
Republican party, and denouncipg the
Hanna-Payne snip subsidy bill.
The reading Of the resolutions was
puncluated with applause The naming
of Bryan and Towne elected enthusiastic,
cheering. and the declarations against
the Republican administration policy q
ltberatc, its cOllusicn with trusts and i'm
perialistic designs We're warmly iudorseL
At the conclusion Of the reading the
convention rose en- mass and chcered the
whole declaration as voiciug, in admir-
able terms. the sentiments of the Democ-
racy of Minnesota. On formal motion OF
Mayor n. Campbell. of Crookston, they
were adopted.
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE
The matter of a new state central com
nittee was next considered A new plan
was proposed, giving each county one
member except Ramsey, HenueDin and
st. Louis, which are given two, with four
at large, the four at large to be appointed
by the chairman, the others by recon-
meadatiOT of county committees, the
committee 50 elected TO serve two years
on till it's successor IS named by the next
state convention. The plan was adopted
1t was then proposed that as Gov.
Lind was In the city, he be called in for
a few remarks. A committee was sent
IL search of him and while it was on its
mission, Mayor Gray, who was discovered
IN the audience, was called on He said.
Mr.. Charm an and Gentlemen of the
Convention: ! did not come here to make
q speech. | came to hear the delibera-
tions OF the Democracy of Minnesota. 1
indorse the platform you have adopted
All agree on the principles of 1t. All be-
1eve the constitution reaches as far as
the flag or the army. Wherever visible
power goes principles go. l approve the
Endorsement of Coy Lind. l believe his
administration has been the best the state
has had In forty years When the Repub-
hcaus look over it they win hardly find
one flaw in 1t. l believe. in short the
Democracy of the state will reuomlnate
him. (Applauss y. But preceding this
they will meet with others in Kansas
City and by a twO-thirds vote on the
first ballot name William Jennings Bryan
for president. (ApplauseD When these
movements are well started the United
States and Minnesota will have cause to
congratulate itself that the Republican
form Of government and Democratic ad-
ministratfon are not dying out The De-
mocracy is a uniting party. AS the brooks
far up on the mountain find their way
together and flow on in a majestic
stream. so the elements of the Demo-
cratic party ere uniting. and when fully
united, will flow on, carrying the hopes
purity of popular government.
T. R. KANE SPEAKS.
Thomas R. Kane. of st. Paul. was next
called on, and responded in his usual eIo-
quent manner. He said the Democracy
was calling the people to assemble under
the banner of peace and good will to men,
and that Republican militarism, decep-
tion and dishonor would be reproved.
Fred L. McGhee responded to a call for
a speech with a cfeverIy told story, and
predicted Democratic success next fall.
GOV. LIND BROUGHT IN.
AT this juncture the committee returned
with Gov Lind whose appearance was
the signal for most enthusiastic demon
stratlon. The governor spoke very brief
ly, probably in view of the lateness oP
me hour and the fatigue Of the audience.
He said:
Fellow Citizens: This is an unexpec+ed
and somewhat embarrassing pleasure. To
be perfectly candid l will confess thai
TINS Is the first time l ever faced Dem
Ocratic convention. Voice from audience
How do you like it?'O If my friend from
Mcleod county viii keep quiet 1 will tell
nlm- am reConcfled to be In this com
pany when look into the faces Of men
VINO are not apologiztng for the Declara-
t1on Of Independence. Great applause
L guess l will stop right here
And he did, though urged to continue
by cries of Go on"
The selection of delegates and alternates
to the national convention was then taken
up. There was considerable speech-mak-
ing over the nominations for delegates at
large, but De selections proceeded with
out friction. In only one case was there
contest, that being over who should be
alternate for L. A Rosing.
The nominees were Col J. J. Thornton.
of st. James, and L. Brown of Winona
On poll of the delegations the Waton-
wan county man was elected.
The convention then adjourned.