The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-10-12

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What will the Issue Bet ~"
A. group q politicians gathered by
chance the other day in the corridor Of
ono Of the popular hotels. and discussed
the political situation of today. AL
though the mayorality election Is four
months of, the leading lights are cast
Ing their eyes: about for candidates.
In the conversation among the gather
Ing above referred to, one Of the numb
or, who has been star in several con-
gressional fights. and In no less than
two municipal campaigns, said: IT
I am allowed to make a prediction, let
me say that believe can name the
candidates for the mayors. seat this
year. They will be, Republican, T. W.
Hugo; Democrat, 3. D: Murray; indie
pendent; Watson S. Moore, and Social
list. Edward Kriz.,'.'. A serious look i'm
medfately came over the gathering. and
a general discussion of candidates took
place. f&.>< lz@1' =; 49,
An old war horse said that he didn't
believe Mayor Hugo would have any
opposition at the primaries. One of
the best signs Of this, Is, the opposition
In the Republican party are unable to
settle on any particular man. They are
rainbow chasing after different men,
but have failed to bring out any one
who is acceptable to those not in SYM
pathy with the present opposition.
The Democratic candidates were all
discussed DR.. Murray was credited
with being well in the lead on account
OF the active work being done in his
behalf, Don't underestimate DR..
Murray" said an active worker, "he
has got some Of the best timber in his
party lined up for him. I do not know
how strong he will be at the polls, but
I am inclined to believe that his lieu
tenants will attend to his success at
the primaries"
WELL" cut in an old fossil, IF DIR.
Murray gets the nomination, Watson
Moore will run independent and he will
get a goodly portion Of the Democratic
vote who can't swallow the DOCTOR the
Board of Trade vote, and that portion
over which It has an influence, and
the entire antf-saloon vote. If he does
he will get elected. You bet he will.
you bet he will
Don't forget Truelsen." said anoth-
er, hes back again. and Is willing to
make the race II the people want him.
Don't ever underestimate him in poll
tics. It beats fire how he can stir up
the elements Put him on the agrees.
stve, and he can beat the whole bunch,
hands down" With this every one in
the gather nodded their heads as If to
say. Them's nv. sentiments tew." 4.
Il then turned to the issues. what
will y be this tinne ~ was asked. Oh.
! the police depar tpent ana saloons over s.,
again. or SONG. other tom. foolery'
Whenever they want to dodge q good
Issue. that really concerns the people.
It's an easy. matter to find fault with
the police department, or the saloons.
The minute the opposition gets In bow
er they're just, as bad as the former
administration. Just compare the pre-
sent administration with Truelsen's in
that respect. No difference, just the
same"
WELL" said Republican listener.
IF Watson Moore gets in won't he
close the saloons at the proper hour.
should think he would, tighter than
a cork in a bottle. it will never do.
never do. not in Duluth"
At this. and q few extra whiffs of
their Missouri merchants the wise men
OF the north parted; and this was the
only inkltng we, could get in politics
this week.