The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-29
MINNESOTA POLITICS

admirers, both in and out of Hennepin coun-
ty While he has not consented to the use Of
his name, his friends believe that when the
time comes he will not refuse to consider
the honor.
1t is agreed that Mr.. Smith would add
great strength to the ticket In the first
place, he Is not only successful in business,
but popular with his business associates, and
possesses their confidence. Of Swedish ex-
traction, his people are proud OF him, espe-
clally since he is not too proud himself to
associate with poor men of his own national
ity. His benefactions have made his name
known all over Minnesota as the leading
Swedish philanthropist.
Swedish republicans have had serious trou-
BILE for the last three campaigns to hold their
people within the party. Probably no man
in the state would be stronger magnet to
keep them in the ranks than C. A. Smith.
His friends claim that his name on the ticket
would result in carrying Hennepin county
for the governor against Lind or any other
candidate, by a large margin.
While MI. Smith has never held a political
Office he has always taken a deep interest
in republican success, and has given freely
to campaign funds His name has been men
toned for governor, but even If the coast
were clear he could not be forced into the
fight for that Office. 1t would mean too great
business sacrifices. The lieutenant gov
ernorship would mean campaign, but after
that was over it would only require three
months time in the winter
Peter E. Hanson is sure of denomination as
secretary of state, and with Smith and Han
son on the. ticket, 1t is urged, the Swedish
American votes would be once more cast
almost solid for the republican party.
The Smith boom reached Mankato the
other day, and Editor Hunt of the Mankato
Free Press commented on it as follows:
Ancther Hennepin county gentleman who
mas been mentioned of late by his many
friends in connection with the lieutenant gov
erorship is c. A. Smith, the well-known Min
neapolis man. He is one of the leading bust
ness pen OF the -four city, popular with all
from Door boy by his own exertions to a
place among the prominent business men of
the state. He is man of strict integrity
genial and eomDanioneble. and should the
second place upon the ticket he will add
strength to it not only in Minneapolis, but
in all quarters of the state well. It de-
tracts nothing from .the good qualities of the
other gentlemen named in connection with
the position to say that Mr.. Smith would
probably prove one of the most popular can
didates throughout the state that Minneapolis
could name for that position.
Naturally, what the administration wants
the anti-administration republicans are OPP
posed to. Believing that Governor Van SAINT
wants an early convention. his enemies with
Il
in no hurry, and see no reason why any one
else should be. The Taylors Falls journal
says:
AT meeting of the executive committee of
the republican state central committee, last
week, it developed that the Van SAINT element
possible What's the rush? A five months
campaign would be a long one. 1t may be
they are anxious to find out whether con-
gressnlen can deliver the delegates as con-
tracted.
Sam Langum says in the Preston Times:
An early state convention is urged in ad-
minis tration circles. Better wait till the at
mosphere clears up bit. Making haste SLOW
ly now may save a lot of trouble later on.
Everything possible should be done to bring
the republicans together by convention time,
after which the ammunition should be re-
served for the enemy. The latter part Of July
or the first of September Is early enough for
the state convention this year.
The Winona Independent prints a rumor
mentioning Senator T. V. knatvold as
candidate. against Tawney In the congress
sional convention" II it really was a con-
vention this year the opposition to Tawney
would probably force Knatvold into the field.
His friend Swentngsen says, however, in the
Austin Register:
Senator Knatvold is too level headed man
to chase after shadows. He says he will
not even for state senator, which he can have
for the asking, and hence Is not going into
congressional campaign against Tawney.
He knows it would only be waste of good
time.
The Thief River Falls News, commenting
on recent reference In this column to Rep
resentative C. G. Rapp, says:
The republicans of this legislative district
surely have reason to be proud of the record
Mr.. Rapp has made His vote was recorded
in the interests Of the people every time, and
never for the corporations. If there were
more men of MIR. Rapp's stamp in the legis-
lature it would be better for the state and
he certainly should be returned by the peo-
pie.
The Redwood Gazette proposes to reap
whatever advantages accrue to the country
newspaper from the primary election law.
Editor Schmahl announces tariff Of $40 for
each candidates initial declaration to the
voter. Subsequent "pufs' can be had at
regular advertising rates. the only limita
ton being that it shall be free from abuse
reference to other candidates
L. E. Putnam Of Blue Earth City, county
attorney Of Faribault county, will contest
with w. D. Smith of Winnebago City for the
honor Of representing the county In the state
senate J. A Armstrong Of Winnebago City
Ments another term as representative, but
will be opposed by S. J. Abbott Of DelaVan.
H. C. Hanke writes as follows:
l notice that in the political column Of
last nights issue Of your paper you mention
candidate for the Craftsmanship of the
campaign committee to be elected this year.
desire to advise you that you are misin-
formed. I am not a candidate for that or
any other thankless political Job. l believe
the Craftsmanship should go to the man who
in the judgment of the executive committee
(Which represents all the republicans of this
county, is the best qualified and best fitted
for the work when the time comes.
I note further that your informant in the
same pipe dream discovered me one Of
Ray W. Jones managers in his supposed
aware that Mr.. Jones Is carrying on cam
paign. If he Is, he certainly is very capable
OF looking after his own affairs. He has not
yet announced himself a candidate: But
should he decide to enter the race, would
deem it privilege and honor to assist Mr.
Jones and his many friends in placing him
frankly state that 1 am only one Of many
hundreds of Mr.. Jones' friends who are per-
sistently urging him to become candidate
for the office. I believe that Mr.. Jones is the
one man around whom Hennepin county re-
publicans can rally and go to the state con-
vention unitedly and with solid 'front.' and
then command the respect of the state.
believe that Mr. Jones would be the strongest
man for the ticket in Hennepin county and
throughout the state. Abe~- all things. let
us have harmony in Hennepln. with mar
mony the watchword in Hennepin county,
we can win even greater victory this year
than two years ago. I believe Hennepin coun-"
ty should be represented on the state ticket.
James W. Nash, who was mentioned in
conjunction with Mr.. Hanke, says ditto to
all that Mr.. Hanke says about Mr.. Jones.
&C. B. c.
NEEDED TOOLS
Representative Conry OF Massachusetts, re-
Gently sent out a general consignment OF