The Minneapolis journal., 1901-01-01
THE STATE PRESS AND
THE SENATORSHlP

the form OF a we'll defined boom. Things are
coming his way, and the republicans all over
the state rejoice thereat
St. Peter Free Press-If good stiff claims
count for anything. Bob Evans Of Minneapolis
isrpractically out Of the woods in his contest
for the United States senatorship, and all
that remains to be done now is to keep the
promised support intact until the official rati-
1cation, to be had next month. Bob's man
ayers are very active and display considerable
ingenuity IN making mis- candidacy popular
with wavering country members.
( Hubbard County Enterprise-The sentiment
among the people of the state continues to
grow stronger every day in favor of Robert
G. Evans for United States senator. The
people like him because he is clean, brainy
and vigorous. II their choice is respected by
the members OF the legislature he will be
easily elected
jackson Republican, man Of small caliber
can take the place made vacant by Senator
Davis death. Minnesota must send a man
who by nature and education will be able to
hold up the high standard which has been
raised by Minnesota statesmen 1t is the
state and not a little corner of the state
which must be represented in Washington
Minneapolis happens to be the home of such
man. and it would be unfortunate indeed
II the location of mans home would inf1u-
encc legislators against a man who is other
wise eminently qualified Those who know
Bob Evans will not be Influenced against
MIN because he lives in Minneapolis. Those
VINO don't know him should learn something
more against his candidacy than that he
happens to live in Minneapolis
princeton Union-At the present writing it
seems as if genial Bob Evans of Minneapolis
was Few laps ahead in the race for the
senatorship. He is a clean, able man and
naught can be said against him. But the
Union hrst choice is and will continue to be
until tne END OF the chapter Moses E. Clapp
AhoKa Herald-The managers of the senate
rial booms of Evans and Clapp have devoted
considerable time during the past week to
taking about each other, each claiming that
the other side has not the support it claims.
But as the days go by the avowed supporters
OF the Minneapolis man multiply and from
present indications in the game of tag (which
the contest is more like than a senatorial
hght) Mr.. Evans will eventually find himself
''it''
Buffalo Journal-Robert G, Evans seems to
nave things coming his way for United States
senator. Every day there are a lot of new
pledges, and his campaign is conducted on
and IS reaching the band-wagon stage IF
MS present gait is kept up the members of
the legislature will be climbing on in a few
Gays. Judge Alley of the Wright county dele
CATION is on record as favoring Evans.
Lamberton Star-Those who always hang
back to see which way the band wagon
starts nave commenced to crawl onto the
K G. Evans vehicle Judging from the lively
hustle in that direction it would indicate that
the Hennepin county statesman was going TO
make the trip without stopping for food or
drink.
Hubbard County Clipper-Honest Bob Ev-
ans will be elected to succeed the lamentad
c. X. Davis
ST. Cloud Journal Press-Without dispar-
asement IN the least degre to any other OF
tne asplrants, we sincerely believe that Mr.
evans should be elected and that without
any prolonged struggle. His record is abso-
lutely clean, he is man of pure character
an able man, trained lawyer and a citizen
OF strong convictions, fearless and honest.
Fut MIN IN the senate and he would soon be-
come one of the most influential members of
that body, and he would always be found
loyal to his country and his state We be-
lieye that if the people could vote directly
ior senator Evans would be chosen by
large majority.
Dawson Sentinel-Robert G. Evans Of Min
neapolis Will be elected United States senator
to succeed the late Cushman X. Davis That
is it should be.
Norman County Index-The senatorial fight
to succeed Davis is getting hot now. with
Evans clearly in the lead Clapp has strong
support, and if Tawney becomes a candidate
Evans may lose the prize
Kenyon Leader-Robert G. Evans will m
doubtedly succeed the late Senator Davis in
the United States senate I,ea0ing o,,+ II
consideration the favorite son campaign the
contest IS between two of Minnesota's most
aple and talented men, Robert G. Evans and
Moses T. Clapp, with every indication that
Evans will be an easy winner.
Sauk Center Herald-The candidacy of Roh-
ert u Evans for the senate meets with favor
throughout the state. 1t is too much to hone
tnat ne viii be elected without struggle
but 1t is evident that he is far and away IN
the lead, and his defeat if he shall he de-
feated. which is improbable. will he tbe ra
SUIT OF cmooination amounting almost to a
cohspracy-a combination of all other asni-
rants VINO nave no higher motive than to de-
feat the best and strongest man. because he
Is the oest and strongest-a motive wholly
unworthy. Jealousy in politics is as despica
BILE as in private life.
brown County Journal-There is no rnistal-
ing the fact that Robert G. Evans of Mime
apolis, who is personally known IN man, os
the Journal readers, is at present the most
conspicuous candidate before the state leefs
Iacure to succeed the late Cushman K Davis
as United States senator from Minnesota.
OrtonVlIIe Herald -Star-Indcations now are
lhat tne ngnt Tor Senator Davis toga is over.
sellteu nearly Two weeks in advance of tbe
SUING OF the legislature by the selection Of
nooelI " Evans or Minneapolis. This is not
only good selection, but it is a most fortnS
nate thing for the state Of Minnesota thai -
lncmentous question should be settled with
out so much as hint at any undue ineu-
ehces having been exerted and without in arv
way disturbing the party harmony Surely
minnesota republicans are to be congrat,,,
lated NonslaIu-
Moorhead ndependent-Robert q Evors
snouio De elected United States senator to an
nc uheApreu term of Senator Davis Mr.
Evans IS IN every way qualified for the nosi-
ton Of United States senator and NIL, 1 po1-
a representative who will be a credit 70 Nj
neso.a. lie has always been renuh1ican
ahu nds never been at variance with tba min
cipieS OF MS party. AS to his ability there i
no question, for he is one of the ablos+ 49,
in the northwest. "Oies' men
isahu county Press-It is Nelson and Evans
SIGNS are misleading Fate has chosen
i.oDeI1 10 u Evans for senator, and that subtle
innuence winch the dollars and cents Iaois1o-
tor does not control is at work for tho ,1ie
neapolis man - 'ne Mlh-
Owatonna Chronicle-Amone tbe raa,,,.o-
circumstances surrounding the Tawney candi-
uacy' not the least significant is the fact +ba+
annons tnose advocating his entry for tba
senatorial race are some whose friandsbin
Snouiu arouse suspicion 1t may be that his
canoioacy is urged by some who have other
TVS ~ view tnan his election to the senate
Inc republican representative from SteoIa
county should be sure that his vote renra-
sents MS constituents. and is not used to fur
tner the designs Of willy political schemers
hutchinson lndependent-The republicans
oL minneapolis, in naming R. G. Evans as
%nelr candidate, have come as near as tbev
could, with home material, in selecting a man
capable OF filling the place made vacant bv
,ne ueatn OF senator Davis. He has been
nard student in his DrofesSion. bo i; -.