The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13
MANY ARE WORTHY
Selecting Hall of Fame Names a
Delicate Task.
THE LEGISLATURES MAY. SUGGEST
No Other Agency Exists Tor ExpreSs-
ing Sentiment Of the En-
tire State. ,-.

Minnesota is to be represented by two
names in the Louisiana Purchase EXPOSE
tion hall of fame Circulars have been
sent to the leading newspapers OF the
state and to various semi-public civic or
ganizations, such as the Commercial CLup,
asking that suggestions be made, put
there has. been no way of bringing all
these agencies together in the 1ndorse-
ment of the same two, and IN all prop
ability the state legislature will be ASKED
to name the two men to be honored.
The State Editorial association meets
in Minneapolis next week, and as sueees-
tions have been asked for, 1t IS posslple
that the association will request the legls-
lato,re to take the matter up, general
belief being expressed that no other body
could handle the problem so as to rep
resent the entire state.
The living are not eligible, but: beyond
this fact little is known here OF the ST.
Louis plan. Whether 1t Is the intention
to have men of national prominence Sc
lected. or whether the St--Loui autnorl-
ties wish Minnesota to name tue Two
men who have done most for the develop
ment Of the state, irrespective OF ma
ttonal affairs, has not been divulged, ana
this has complicated the matter OF selec-
tion.. However, of the Suggestions a.
ready made Cushman K. Davis is given
a place in most instances. The late Gov
ernor J. S. Pillsbury is faVorlte. Other
names suggested are General henry IL.
Sibley. Ignatius Donnelly, William VIM
dom t1e Right Rev. Henry B. Whipple
and Henry M. Rice When the st. Louis
circular was first received u r :
n a l sum1tted four names, two, those OF
men of national prominence, and two
whose fame rests upon their good WORK
for the state. These names were sCush-
man K. Davis and William Window, Gov
ernor ]. S. Pillsury and the late Blsnop
What Legislators Say.
Members Of the Hennepin delegation IN
the legislature are divided on the adv1s-
ability Of the Legislatures attempting to
name two from this list Of eligibies. me
following opinions were secured this
morning:
Senator George P. Wilson:
/ am of the opinion that, unless 1t becomes
necessary for the legislature to take this
matter up, 1t would not be pruoent 10 40 30.
Any such attempt would, in my opinion,s re-
suit In fight between the friends OF the diff
ferent men whose names might be suggested;
and such q proceeding would certainly be
fundigniied, while it might easily be dis
graceful. believe that Minnesota should
make the selection, and not leave 1t to the
exposition authorities at st. Louis; but |
scarcely think the leSslatufe 10 INC pouy "
do it.
Senator Il. G. Potter-I think the plan of
entrusting this selection to the legislature IS
a good one I don't know where you could
find a better representative body; and the
fact that the Anal decision would rest with
men from every part of the state. would less
en- the likelihood of the selection being af-
fected by local PRIDE My first choice would
he Cushman K Davis. After that ann in
doubt. and would have to think the matter
over very carefully.
Senator e. e. Smith, would be happy
solution Of the difficulty to leave the matter
to the legislature. suppose people might
saw it is none of the legislatures business;
but can think Of no better plan for insur-
ing a satisfactory selection Personally my
choice would be Davis and Donneily.
Representative Carl Wallace-f a request
comes to the legislature so as to make it
nroper for us to consider the matter, think
the legislature will be perfectly willing to
act on the idea and make a selection of names
ia represent Minnesota. We are all interested
in seeing the best choice made.
Representative John G. Sweet doubt the
wisdom Of our attempting to name the Min
nasotans to be given places in the st Louis
hall OF fame Trouble would probably result,
and conflict might be expected that would
prove most unpleasant. The legislature, or
the governor might appoint committee and
intrust the matter to It, It would be better,
however, II the people themselves could be
given an opportunity to express their opin-