The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-05
MINNESOTA POLITICS

~ It Is taken for granted that Moses 3. Clapp
will have opposition when he comes up for
reelection in 1905. Congressman Heatwole is
already laying wires with elevation to the
senate in mind, and Congressman McCleary
is suspected Of a similar ambition.
Current political gossip has it that Thomas
H. Shevlin, the big lumberman and national
committeeman from Minnesota, intends to en-
ter the free-for-all, and that the candidacy
of Ray W. Jones for lieutenant governor is
the first move in the Shevlin campaign.
Shevln and Jones are friends and business
associates, and their interests are closely
identified. Should the latter be elected lieu
tenant governor this year, a reelection in
1904 would follow as matter Of course, and
Mr.. Jones would preside over the senate at
the session Of 1905, when the senator is to
be elected One does not need to go any
farther back than the Nelson Washburn
fight, when D. M. Clough was lieutenant
governor, to understand the influence welded
in such a fight by the presiding officer OF
the senate. He appoints all committees.
This is given as an interesting bit of gos-
sip, for what it is worth. Without doubt Mr..
Sheylin and Mr.. Jones will disclaim any
such idea.
The Jones lieutenants are doing active
work for their man, and he is reported to
be gaining strength. There Is a tendency,
C. A. Smith has not formally declared
himself in the race, and probably will not,
but his friends are taking silence for con-
sent, and there are indications that they will
soon begin an active effort to secure the Hen
nepin delegation for Smith.
From the rest of the state Endorsements Of
the Smith boom are coming thick and fast.
The following are samples:
b Willmar Republican Gazette-C.5 A. Smith,
~ he hon, nr,Sn
ing a boom lately, the object OF which was to
give him the republican nomination for lieu
tenant governor Mr.. Smith is a successful
and popular business man, and on account of
numerous beouests to, worthy objects he has
been, called the Swedish philanthropist of Min
nesota. Minneapolis can hardly name more
popular man than Mr.. Smith for a place on
the republican ticket, and if the city is united
in his support he Is likely to secure the nomi-
nation.
Elbow Lake Herald-Having positively re-
fused to allow the use of his name FOR the
Office Of governor because his business inter-
ests will not permit the many friends OF e..
A. Smith now insist that he give his word
that he will accept nomination on the re-
demand is not confined to Hennepin county,
but comes from all sections OF the state
saltwater Gazette-C. A. Smith has fought
his own way upward. and is now one OF the
leading business men of Minneapolis. VI
Swedish extraction, he is one of the most pop
ular men with Sc.ndinavians in the state
There Is many a laboring man in Minneapolis
whom he has helped directly at one time or
another, and his many benefactlons 70 SWed-
ish colleges and churches have made him a
leader of his people in Minnesota. MT. smith
has not yet consented to run, but his friends,
who are working in his behalf. say he Will
not refuse the nomination for lieutenant gov
ernor. Administration friends expect him to
carry Hennepin county for the republican
ticket, and play havoc with Mr. Lind usual
strong Swede vote throughout the state.
Elk River ar-News-Minneapohs is now
talking c.. A. Smith for lieutenant governor
If Minneapolis would make practlce OF
presenting candidates of the worth OF MT.
Smith, much would be forgiven and people
would begin to think they were getting gooa.
Appleton Tribuhe-C. A Smith; the Dig
lumberman of Minneapolis. Is being men
toned for the position, and he seems TO pc
an ideal candidate. He is personally genial
and companionable man, aphilanthropist and
rs long as John Lind is cavorting on the
political arena Of the state.
Ortonville Herald Star-One would think
the office of lieutenant governor oI.VasI I'M
portance from the amount OF attention belng
directed toward the possible successor to Lyn-
don A. Smith. No one seems to pc at all
certain that Mr. Smith is ready to retire. and
indeed no one seems to have inquired. MIN
neapolis is proposing C. A. Smith,, the DIG
lunlberman, as good timber for lieutenant
governor The suggestion Is an excellent one
and does credit to Minneapolis.
Referring to the last paragraph Lyndon A.
Smith has very decidedly vetoed any propo-
sition to give him another term. He will
be out of the active arena this year. unless