The Minneapolis journal., 1902-10-27
BARBECUE AT FOSSTON
Many Enthusiastic Campaign Meetings
In Various Parts Of the State.

FOSSTON, MINN.-The republicans
moved In force on this place Saturday
afternoon. Governor Van SAINT, Halvor
steenerson, Mayor Hitchcock of Crooks
ton and many other representative men
end candidates, together with the Crooks
Ton band, arrived here about noon. The
bad weather forbade the out-of-door
plans made, 50 the barbecue was served
in a. large hall on Harrison avenue. A
1.O0O-pound OK had been roasted, 22O
pounds of boiled ham provided, and with
Minnesota bread and butter delicious
sandwiches were made and served with
relishes and coffee.
At 1880 o'clock the speaking began at the
opera house. AKaiser presided as chair
man and first introduced several Of the
county nominees
AS the governor arose a prolonged burst
of applause greeted him, which was sew
eral times repeated during his address.
He called attention to the presence on
the platform Of Halvor Steenerson, whom
he declared to be a fearless leader q fear
less man, the persOnifcatiOn Of integrity,
learned In the law and student of public
and national questions.
Turning to state finances, a description
was given Of the admirable condition Of
the state funds, due, the governor said to
the republican board of control. which by
the law Of the legislature has succeeded
thirteen OF fourteen institution boards has
made saving In the single year Of it's life
Of $1,000, without any deficit in a single
institution, a condition before unknown
Mr.. Steenerson made q masterful ad-
dress upon tariff revision, the trusts and
other national questions, showing famil-
iarity with the topics.
An excellent meeting addressed by Gov
ernor Van SAINT and Mr.. Steenerson was
held at Mcintosh Saturday evening. The
clt1zens there were heartily responsive to
the sentiments expressed by the speak
ers, and democrats In the audience Joined
In the applause.
CHATF1ELD, MINN.-An enthusiastic
republican rally was held In the A. O. II.
w. hall. Judge Anderson of WinonaL and
Congressman Tawney were the speakers
and were introduced by DR.. c. M. Cooper
president Of the republican club of this
city. Mr.. Tawney stated that he was in
favor of the removal Of the 81 tariff ON
rough lumber and that he was also in
favor of a limited tariff revision. but by
no means radical revision. He stated
he Is still opposed to the 20 per cent re-
duction on Cuban products and said his
plan was to collect the full duty and to
return the 20 per cent to the Cuban
planter. An immense audience was pres
ent and music was furnished by the Chat
field band.
WINONA, ,MINN.--Congressman James
A Tawney Is meeting with a most hearty
reception wherever he is appearing in the
tlrst district. Saturday evening he was
at Rochester, and the meeting there was
Of the most enthusiastic character Mr.,
Tawney presented the issues at some
length, and the applause given evidenced
his hearers stood with him. His appoint
ments for the first part of this week are
AS follows: To-day, Meriden and Blooming
Prairie; Tuesday, Glenville and Alden;
Wednesday, Mantorville; Thursday, Aus
tin.
Tomorrow Governor Van SAINT will visit
Winona, accompanied by S. G. Iverson. the
republican nominee for state auditor, and
Julius Fl. Block, the republican nominee
for state treasurer Arrangements have
been made for two roustng meetings. one
in the west end, and the other at Polish
Dramatic hall in the east end. The gov
ernOr will speak at both meetings.
WINDOW, MINN.-W. IL. Eustis OF
Minneapolis addressed a large audience on
Saturday night and went to Heron Lake
city he was entertained by his old New
York neighbor, John Hutton. Van SAINT is
sure to carry this county by a large ma
jority The democrats are making no
flghtoin the county. and thus far only one
speech has been made. -.
ALEXANDRIA, MINN.-Senator Knute
Nelson and James A. Peterson Of Minne-
apolis, spoke here Saturday night. The
day was rainy, windy and cold and the
roads were very muddy, but the hall was
filed and the meeting was productive of
good results. .s-' .''. 'E' -r.s'' -. -t"fz.F