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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16
DRIFTING DEMOCRACY.

One thing which concerns many for
mer Democrats, is what to do with
their party. or rather the remnants
that were left. OF course those of the
Cleveland stripe wish reorganization
upon the basis Of the old traditions of
the party, with every vestige of
Organism torn therefrom, But there
are others who would not go so far
Horace Boies says to simply drop is to
4. Hoke Smith, of Atlanta, who was
Cleveland 8 secretary of the interior
says the party is not dead therefore
needs no reorganization. Senator Nor
gan says the same. Former Senator
Villas, of Wisconsin, and JohnG.
Carlisle both favor reorganization,
dropping all features of Organism.
Henry Watterson says the future hope
of Democracy is in the excuses the
Republican party will commit, while
wild with its great victory. BY far
the most breezy statement comes from
r. c. Catchings, of Mississippi, who
says:
drop free silver. drop fusionism.
drop the cry of government by injunc-
tion, drop the cry of Imperialism and
militarism, drop all discussion about
the Philippines until peace has been
restored, drop appeals to the passions
and prejudice of the idle and dis
content Revive the fundamental
question of taxation. teach the Demo-
cratic doctrinet hat people cannot be
made rich by taxing them, assail the
favoritism and wrongs of a high pro-
tective tariff, stand for the control of
trusts and combines by methods not
oppressive. demand enlargement of the
powers of the interstate commerce
commission and the liberal improve
ment of harbors and insist on local
self government, and let the next presi-
Dental candidate remain at home
during the campaign.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Otto Carmichael. the Minneapolis
Times correspondent from political
headquarters in Chicago, sends his
paper the statement that Bryan will
not go to the senate from Nebraska,
even with fusion legislature. He
says he has it from reputable
source that Bryan would not accept if
offered, and that it will not be offered
by the fusionists if-in their power This
statement is supplemented by letter
from Bryan published today. in which
he says he is not candidate for that
position.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16
/ VARIOUS OPINIONS.

Fairfax Standard November has
mt been very cold 80 far, but oh, what
q frost there was Tuesday for the
Democrats
Fergus Falls Journal: sImperial-
ism isn't worrying the Democratic
politicians half as much as it did be-
fore election. They seem to have for
gotten all about their big bugaboo,
now that it has failed to brighten the
people
Winona Herald The Amer lean
union now contains six states, each of
which is shown by the recent census
to contain a larger population than
all the thirteen original colonies when
they commenced doing business as a
nation. These states are New York.
Pennsylvania. Ohio Illinois, Mis-
souri, and Texas. Each of these re-
turns q population Of over 5. 600. 000
Owatonna Journal: Mr.. Bryan is
doubtless quite right in attributing
has defeat to the satisfaction of people
generally with existing economic con-
ditions- The paramount issue in the
campaign was doubtless the prosperity
issue, but nevertheless the death blow
has been dealt TO the silver heresy,
and the copperhead has learned that
this country climate is not conducive
TO his longevity.
Saltwater Gazette Minnesotians
have very wisely concluded to return
her seven consressmen to their labors
at Washington, it being generally con-
ceded that the longer q maa remained
in Office as congressman the more valu-
able he is TO his constituents This ID
the theory on which the conservative
Eastern states work and there is no
denying the fact that the East has al
ways had little the best of the West
ON the good things, until during the
past few years We now realize that
q continuation in Office of our seven
true and tried congreaamen Is q wise
move.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Great is Tammany and Croker ia
its prophet. And discarded pro-
phet he L. Croker today is about as
discarded as is Bryan. He predicted
100, 900 plurality in New York City for
Bryan. he did not get third of it.
Tammany may not be killed, but
Croker. it's chief has lost his reputa-
ton as a POLITICAL prognosticato.r BE
is not in it little bit. Like Bryan
he is among those whom the public has
no confidence in politically. and worse
than Bryan he has no reputation per-
sonally.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

1t keeps on growing. Mckinley now
has over TO-, 900 plurality. With 49,
600 less votes cast than in 1896, the
president has an increased plurality
over Bryan of more than 1000. If
the full vote had been out it is safe to
say that Mckinley would have reached
a plurality of 80, 600. AS it is, he re-
ceiyes the largest majority ever given
a presidential candidate in the history
of Minnesota.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

When it comes to the congressional
delegation in this state. its members
are all returned by handsome plurali-
ties. The second district led the state.
The people have done well. The dele
cation is a strong one and its in
fiuence at Washington the next two
years will be greater than ever Min
nesots is becoming power at the ma
tional capital because of the wise
policy it has adopted regarding its
congressional delegation. and it should
be wise enough to continue it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16
BOARD OF TRADE.


At the board of trade Monday
the following resolutions were adopted !:
Resolved. By the board of trade
of the city of Mankato, that we recon-
mend the plan to make new national
park of Minnesota forests and lakes at
the head waters of the Mississippi
river and respectfully request that our
members of congress do all they can to
favor the passage of a bill for the es-
tabli shing of such a park
Resolved, That copy of these
resolutions be sent to our member of
congress, Hon. ]. T. McCleary.
This was an endorsement of the posi-
ton taken by the ST. Paul Commercial
club which was presented to the board
at its last meeting.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16
The trouble in China is long way

The trouble in China is long way
from being settled. Ii Hung Chang
says that he despairs of settlement.
and that it is useless to expect the
Chinese court to-conduct the execution
of Yu Hsien and Tuny Flu Hsiang. He
also says that it is equally vain to ex-
pect that the powers will moderate in
the least their demands and so the
matter stands. He says the Chinese
court is preparing for further flight to
ward the interior. In the meantime
the situation in some of the provinces
is becoming more critical.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Now that. election is over there is
the usual looking from the crumbs of
Office, The reports from Washington
state that there are not likely to be
any changes in the cabinet. 1t is said
that when he was nominated the presi-
dent told the members of his cabinet
that if elected, he wished them to re-
main with him through the term.
Two or three members, it is said, de-
sire to retire because of the personal
sacrifice they are making. but are
likely to remain at the presidents re-
quest. On the other hand it is said
that Secretary Hitchcock. of the in
terror, will retire therefrom on March
4th next, and that Senator Wolcott, of
Colorado, is slated for his successor. If
there is any one man in the Republi-
can party whom the president should
reward, that man is Senator Wolcott,
who placed principle above personal
ambition and stood for sound money,
when he knew it meant political death
for him in his state Wolcott has been
nothing of the trimmer, but has given
the administration hearty support
from the first
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Charley Towne says he made great
mistake when he thought the Ameri-
can people were going to defeat Nc
Kinley. He says be depended too much
on their intelligence. He says the
trouble was that his premises were
wrong. Yes, and they are wrong yet
There is no danger from the evils he
looks upon as sure in coming. The
people have not sold their birthright
for mess of pottage, as he intimates.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Washington reports are to the effect
that Great Britain will be asked to
suppress the Filipino junta at Hong
kong. and that vigorous campaign
will be prosecuted in the Philippines,
the rainy season now drawing to a
close, which will allow operations to
be resumed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

The latest returns from Nebraska
show a plurality for Mckinley of from
1000 to 5000. The Republican state
ticket is probably elected. by from
200 to 2, 900 and the legislature is
close. 1t is not likely that either party
will have more than two or three
majority ON joint ballot.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

1t is said that Mayor j. G. Donavan,
of Tracy, the well known hotel man,
won about So, 900 on the election OF
Capt. Van SAINT. Several Twin City
parties are said to be ahead sums rang
ing all the way from 81. 800 to $21,-
600 as the result of election bets.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Ii was something of a hard tussle,
bat Minnesota did extremely well in
breaking loose from Organism this
year 1t is to be hoped it will be full
forty years before it will try to change
arair
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16
RESIDENCE PROPERTY SOLD.

Judge ]. o. Andrews today pur-
chased OF Mrs. Harriet e. Thurston the
latter's residence property st the cor
ner of Byron and Pleasant streets, for
about "a, 100 Mrs. Thursson reserves
the rear fifty feet On Byron street, and
may conclude to bald there. Judge
Andrews has secured one OF the desir-
able residences Of the city, in "A ex-
cellent location. He Is already in pos-
session. having SONS tina ago leased
the place.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

According to the latest returns re-
ceived last night, the next house
will consist of 203 Republicans
and 153 Democrats and Idaho dis
trict still in doubt. The senate will
consist of 40 Republicans, 81 Demo-
Gratis and Independents. with two to
be elected from Delaware and two
from Nebraska. If the Republicans
should get these four, they would have
90. If the Democrats should be sue
cessful it would increase their number
to 81.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

ID. Bryan makes his usual cry Of
fra5d and the use Of money in the cleo
tioi. II Mr.. Bryan were at al wise
he would eco the foolishness Of the
cryin the widespread uprising against
him And again. it III becomes man
tobay much about frand and the nee
ofmoney whose own party followers
ar practioing such frauds - have
cone TO the surfsce In Kentucky. and
wlp win use money ~ freely - win
Bo# Croker.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Debs has turned prophet and says be-
fore McKinley's second term closes
there will be great panic and blood
shed as the result. Debs should re-
member the fate of certain prophet
who has his home in a city on
Nebraska's prairies
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

The town of Emerald, Faribault
county, gave Mckinley 139 votes and
Bryan 5 1t gave Lind 10 votes. 1t
is a scandinavian town. This will
not Justify the oft repeated statement
that the Scandinavians all followed
John Lind.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

The Duluth Herald remarks that it
was the silent vote that did the bust
ness. And yet it was not so silent but
that close observers got on to the fact
several days before election that the
"silent vote was all right for the
republic, and the maintenance of the
flag where it is where it is planted by
the boys in blue.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Some of the boys of st. Peter
are contributing literally to the ex-
chequer of Mankato "boys. st. Peter
will be little shy next time in its
eagerness to run up against the metro
poEs of Southern Minnesota.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

The next Minnesota legislature will
have Republican majority on joint
ballot of &C. The senate, which holds
over stands 46 Republicans and II
Democrats The house will stand oil
Republicans and "a Democrats. This
ensures the reelection of Senator Mel
son to the United States senate
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Geo. Fred Williams, of Massa-
chusetts. has hopes that if our institu-
tions can survive four years more of
McKinleyism, that there may be a
chance to build up the fallen hopes of
Democracy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

!. The Redwood Reyeille thinks our
elections are too frequent, and would
like I'd see them about six or eight
years apart That would do with a
good administration. But think about
a poor one. The four years from 9S
to '97 were long ones indeed, and no
one wanted them heightened The
fathers of the country planned things
very wisely.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

The Chicago American says that
through the haze of this overwhelm-
ing defeat the Democrats can see the
victory that might have been. Well,
possibly. But one of the most unsat-
isfactory of all things is might have
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

1t is-one of the greatest opportuni-
ties ever given by the American people
to one Of its distinguished sons, and
his record OF the past three years and
a half point to the fact that it has
not been misplaced.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

In the four northern states which
Mr. Bryan carries, he gets about so.
900 plurality and 10 electoral votes,
against 292 for Mckinley. Bryan
stands the worst beaten man who ever
made the run for the presidency.
Democratic leaders will do we'll TO take
this into consideration when consider
ing plans for reorganization of their
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16
MANKATo FREE PRESS

on governor this year. Two years
ago Mr.. Lind carried the county by
upwards Of 800 this year Capt. Van
SAINT carries 1t by an even hundred
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

NJ j. Bowling, who selected a
member of the lower house of the
legislature from Renyille county, has
announced himself as candidate for
speaker of that BODY.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Doubtless Coy. Lind now sees his
mistake by not standing by his state
ment made last winter that he would
not be candidate for reelection for
governor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

The population of Nevada has de-
clined to about 40, 900, less than many
a County in the United States. and yet
1t has two United States senators and
three electoral votes. II IL is pos
sihlel Nevada ought to be obliterated
as q state and annexed to Utah or
Idahy. Duluth Herald.
That Is what ought to be done. But
howIis it 10 be accomplished without
the consent OF the people of that state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Last nights Minneapolis Journal
says that Senator Davis physicians
now consider him out of danger. His
fever has left him and he has nc
further pain
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

The present is the first real cold
wave of the season. and has extended
as far South as Tennessee. 1t was
simply the frosting of the various is
sues " Bryanism.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Mr.. Mckinley has been elected
nearly week and still there is no en-
pire in sight. Bryan and Charlie
Towne must have been sounding a
false alarm
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

In Faribault county Sheriff Macdonald
is defeated for reelection, his oppo-
nent, Freer. who ran as an independent,
being elected. Representative Arm
strong Ia reelected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Pennsylvania gave only 300, 900 plur-
ality for Mckinley. If the Bryanites
had gotten up another strike in that
state. it would have made it half a
million.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

One precinct in Batavia, ILL.,, made
it unanimous for Mckinley. 1t cast
575 votes, giving them all to the Ohio
man.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

The scientists expect a meteoric
shower Wednesday night. They ex-
pected big one year ago, but it got
switched off
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

And Congressman Lentz too, fell by
the waysidet The people seemed in
tent on cleaning house in a thorough
manner
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Senator Wellington, of Maryland,
now understands how easy it is for a
man TO fall, when he once gets to
going.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

There has been no change in the
postoffice address Of Mr.. Matthews.
He can still be reached at Marshall.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Practically complete figures show
McKinley's plurality in Ohio to be a
trife over 70. 00O And Ohio was said
to be doubtful state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Congressman McCleary has the larg-
est plurality of any congressional can
didate in Minnesota. And he deserves
eli he got
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Judge Hughes made hard hit on
Cole. The fact of the business is the
people have been waiting to get a
whack at Cole, and they got it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Nebraska gives Mckinley between
1000 and 5000 plurality. The wreck
Of Organism seems to have been
complete.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Bryan says he is surprised and
doesn't understand it. Well, the peo-
pie understand it, and like it also.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

st. Peter may be ON "Stub. but it
knows that Mankato is on the ssmain
line.''
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

It ia said that about 81, 500. 900 was
bet in Wall street on the recent
election.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

New York and Indiana smashed
the pendulum record this year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Well. the full dinner pail seems to
have been vindicated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

The st. Paul Globe says that Gov.
Lind win not return to New UIm next
spring
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Mr.. Bryan says that he is going to
take long rest. The country viii
appreciate il.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16

Secretary Root has gone to Cuba to
thoroughly acquaint himself with
the situation there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-16
EVERY FRIDAY.

Thanksgiving viii be truly a thank
full day for the nation this year.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-05-31

South Dakota has Just had a rous-
ing republican state convention. That,
state went to the Bryanites in 1896, but
it has been ashamed of its conduct ever
sinve, and has come back to the re-
publican party. Bryan's lead in South
Dakota was 1ss. It is safe to predict
that McKinley's margin in South Da-
kota in 1900 will be ten times as broad
as Bryan's was four years ago. The
republican prosperity is going to
swing many Of the erstwhiie silver
states into the republican column in
1900. Colorado may possibly go TO
Bryan this year by a small majority,
but none of the other states in the
mining region are likely to be carried
by him except Nevada
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-05-31

HpSsf4-EGt SsnGE11TAEEFAE
known as Chinatown. That they died
of bubonic plague was established BY
archaeological investigation by the
city board Of health, and confirmed
by Dr.. Kinyoun, the United States
quarantine officer of the port of San
Francisco.
AT this time there are no known
cases Of bubonic plague in California.
The board Of health Of the city Of San
Francisco is taking every sprecaution
to prevent the recurrence of the di-
sease, with every hope Of success. No
other part Of the state has been MOI is
now affected. Should any further
danger arise we obligate ourselves to
Immediately notify you OF it.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-05-31
THE CONFERENCE.

METHODIST CONFERENCE ONE OF
THE MOST IMPORTANT HELD
IN MANY YEARS.
Chicago, May 31.-Prominent Meth
odist diyines, interviewed after the
close of the general conference, agree
that it was one Of the most noteworthy
since the days when Methodism was
divided over the slavery question, and
has resulted in many radical changes
in the law and policy Of the church,
The conference was the largest in the
history of the church and its sessions
were attended by thousands.
Principal among the important ac.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1900-05-31

The Glendale Leader endorses the
action of the committee in declaring
that delegates to the judicial conven-
tlon shall be elected at a time when
nc other business is to be transacted,
and then it goes On to declare that
the ablest man in the district is
wanted for the place, a man OF exper-
fence in law, not in politics" It
would relieve the rest Of the state a
great deal and head off a heap OF spec
ulation il the Leader would designate
the ablest' attorney in the Fourth
district, who isn't in politics !"
Pretty clever politicians those Fourth
district attorneys-those who are
known in this part of the state at
least