The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-14

by the Democrats at the West End Coliseum
Tuesday. ard that was that a better mu-
nicipai ticket had never been presented in
ST. Louis for the suffrages of the people.
Democrats We're practically unanimous n
approval OF the work OF the convention. ara
Republicans In all cases said that not
word could be said against the character Of
the men collectively or individually, AMI
that 1t was a certainty that the ticket would
win at the polls April 3 unless the Re-
publicans should nominate u ticket OF equal
merit. and even then IL was doubtful II
they had 4 chance of success.
Such confession from Republicans
means much more than appears on the sur
face. and. reading between the lines. IL IS
a clear admission that the Democratic ticket
Is q winner
All classes of Democrats spoke in the
highest terms Of the work OF the conven-
tion Many OF the former supporters OF
Tinker called at the Wells headquarters
and announced their determine ton to give
the ticket their hearty support. We exer-
cised the right" said one that every Dem
ocrat enjoys OF supporting any man he
chooses before the will of the party In
recorded In convention. The convention ha >
spoken. and has recorded the verdict against
US. We heartily acquiesce In the will Of
the majority. and. from this time until
after the election. will give to Mr. Wells
the same hearty and faithful support we
would have given to our man II he had
been nominated"
Harry b. Hawes was the recipient of con-
gratuatfons from all sides The independ-
ents called to convey congratulations and
Mr. Wells. the candidate for Mayor thanked
him in person for the work he had done in
obtaining the honor of the nomination for
him.
STEPS TO REoRGANIzE
THE OLD WELLS GUARDS"
In the general chorus OF approval OF the
ticket men of all ranks and stations In life
Joined. The Independent Republicans. the
Gold Democrats the old rockribbed wheel
horses who have borne the brunt of hundreds
OF political battles. all commended the tick
ct and declared their conviction that Il
would sweep the city.
Steps were taken yesterday to reorganize
the old Wells Guards" an organisation
that existed way back in the seventies and
flew the banner OF Erastus Wells. the dis
tinguished father Of the candidate for May
or In its day IL was recognized as one OF
the strongest political organiza tions in the
city
Its members are now nearly all gray-head-
ed. and many have answered the last roll
call. but those that remain of the old gua-d
are preparing to revive the organization and
hight Tor the son under the same banner
they carried In triumph SO often for the
father. The work OF reorganization IS in the
hands OF Tim Danaher, John Massett and
Captain Mathew Kiely. -
The following are some OF the opinions
expressed In regard to the ticket yesterday:
F. n. JUDsON, TT Is
THOROUGHLY REPRESENTATIVES,
+. n. Judson. lawyer: "The ticket NOM
mated by the convention for city offices is
exceptionally strong and thoroughly repre-
sentative. The excellence of the nomina-
tions Is an illustration Of the controlling
power OF public opinion. The nomination of
such n ticket nearly two months before
the election was the sure way to demon
strate that an independent ticket was not
needed for the good OF the city. for such
ticket as this answers all demands OF
good government, and the good faith OF
the party managers In calling a convention
at such an early date has been fully justi-
fed.
Mr.. Rolla Wells is an ideal candidate
for Mayor. and the Council nominations
show that at least one branch of the Mu-
nicipal Assembly will be conducted I'm the
public interest 1t IL not easy to secure the
consent of good men to become candidates
for Office. and the party managers are en-
titled TO great credit for this result.
"N. lille the other important nominations
are all good. must say a word specially
of the Candidate for Comptroller, Mr.. James
Y Player. Mr.. Player IL a nephew and
namesake of our distinguished fellow-citi-
zen. MIR. James E. Yeatman. He was for
many years connected with the Board of
Education. succeeding the late Milton g.
WASH as secretary. and he was elected
twice to that ONCE. although he was op-
posed In politics to a majority of the board.
His experience as the financial officer Of
the Board Of Education was just the, kind
TO Mt him for the duties OF the ONCE OF
Comptroller. As was four years president
OF the board while he was connected with
the secretary's ofice. can bear hearty
testimony. which. know. will be concurred
In by other ex-members of the board. re-
gardless OF p61itics, to his character and
exceptional efficiency a. q public odicer.
The convention made no mistake in this
Office. and think Mr.. Player will add
strength to the ticket.
The action OF the convention in nomi-
mating q nonpartisan School Board ticket,
composed Of two Republicans. Messrs. Moore
and Johnson. and two Democrats. Messrs
Dula and Rusz. II worthy Of special praise
and the thanks Of the public are owing to
Messr8 Festus ]. Wade. Nicholas NJ Bell
and Colonel w. H. Swift for their strong
seconding of the efforts Of President John
A. Harrison OF the Board OF Education in
favor OF this action. This Is the third elec-
tion held under the present School Board
law. and this action OF the Democratic Con-
vention - very Important, as Indicating tina I
the present high level Of the board will be
maintained by the force of united public
opinion"
II. r. KENT: II SHARE FULLY
IN THE GENERAL REJOICING"
Henry T. Kent. lawyer: 81 share fully in
the general rejoicing of all good citizens
over the result OF the Democratic Conven-
tion. 1t Is In response to the Independent
sentiment OF the. city demanding a clean
businesslike administration Of municipal af-
fairs. No candidate. no matter by which
party nominated. with this sentiment ix-
nored. can be elected. The Democrats. rec
ognixing this. have put before the people a
ticket which. in all essential parts, COM
mends itself to every independent thinking
person who values the good of his city
above all other considerations. Not for
years has there been such a municipal tick
ct put up. and every good citizen. irrespec-
tive of party. has the opportunity to relieve
the city of the curse and blight Of Ziegen-
heinism.
'.Rolla Wells Is capable. clean and cour-
ageous. with an abundance of backbone and
as a Worlds Fair Mayor will prove an hon.
or to the city. 1t is privilege to vote for
such q man.
IT want to say a word for Mr.. Joseph l..
Hornsby, nominated for President of the
Council. and who may be called to act as
Mayor. Some years ago 1 served in the
State Legislature with Mr.. Hornsby and
EARNED to know him intimately. He has
the very highest conception OF the obliga-
tions OF g public trust He Is an ideal man
for the position He will be broad-gaugeti
and liberal In dealing with every interest.
but there Is no influence. however great.
that viii make him swerve hairs breadth
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