The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-29
Politics of the State.

chances would be equally good if his sup
porters would work for him in an open
and manly way instead of using the
name and the strength of another man
to further their interests. Nor is it fair
to Dunn. We scarcely believe that he
Will ask for a third term and so estab-
l1Sh very pernicious precedent in Min
nesota state politics. 1t is not white pol
ltlcs to use Dunn as a support to the
governor, and it is regretable that so
good man as the state auditor should
be used whether with or without his con-
sent. We are opposed to third term
for Dunn, and believe there is a strong
opposition to it all over the state even
among Dunn's warmest admirers, and
the Standard is one. of them
Elk River Star-News: The Minneap-
oils Evening Journal says there is no
getting back of the Fact that there is
very serious opposition in Hennepin
county to the denomination of Gov Van
SAINT, and that if strong candidate
should get into the field against him he
would be practically sure of the support
of the Republicans of that county To
be absolutely frank the opposition is not
confined to Hennepin county, but extends
all over the state in a large degree Re.
publicans everywhere concede that the
governor can nave a denomination if he
wants it, but we might as well face the
situation frankly and say that there is
no particular enthusiasm in favor of
such proceeding at the present time
Ortonville Herald-Star: The Window
Reporter thanks God we have gov
ernor We can look in the face without a
blush of shame. We are also thankful,
but heretofore we nave always thanked
Tams Bixby.
Hal The secret is out. 1t was the
support of the ZumbrOta Independent
continued for six years that got Van
SAINT the nomination and election Mr.
Mitchell admits it. And in view of the
governors present popularity it takes
sand to do that
Ortonville Star: We have no sympathy
with the talk that John Lind can de-
feat Gov. Van SAINT next year. How can
he when the governor Will have Fred
Schiffman, A. c. Clausen and Henry
Feig on his staff. No, sir; it can't be
done.
The very sudden change of intention on
the part of Gov. Odeu. of New York
regarding his trip to Minnesota, was not
wholly accidental AS Is we'll known on
the inside, big fight is pending in the
Empire state beween Odeu and Vice
President RooseVent for control of the
state, the result of which will to large
extent determine the future political ca
reer of both gentlemen. Gov. OdeHs
popularity, sudden as it has been. is not
of mushroom growth, and he is too
snrewd politician to nurse it unduly
When he planned to come to Minnesota
he did not know that Mr. Roosevelt was
to be the star attraction in the North
Star state during state fair time. Just
as his coming was being heralded he re-
ceived quiet tip intimating that Teddy
would be the real thing in Minneso ta
for time, and ne did not care to run
the risk of following unsung in Roose-
velts trail, especially since things are
working so advantageously in New York
state for him. Minnesota Republicans
are very grateful that they will not be
called upon to display their preference
even by comparison Oden will probably
come to Minnesota, but when he does it
will be at a time when he will have
the platform himself without any division
of enthusiasm