The Mankato free press., 1902-06-27

The Republicans showed that tney
are fuIl of the old time life, energy and
vim at Tuesdays convention to select
twenty delegates to the state conven-
ton. which meets in st. Paul july
1st They turned out in large num-
hers. from every section of the county
and filed the large Athletic nall
The convention was pleasure 10
look upon, being composed from
among the best citizens in the city
and county.
The convention was so lively at
times that Chairman Edwards had
difficulty in holding it down, but ne
sncceeded in Strengthening matters
ont, A strong delegation to st. Paul
was selected, and Gov. Van SAINT and
President Roosevelt were endorsed IN
the resolutions that were adopted.
The delegates were brim full OF en-
tbusiasm. and made the hall ring
more than once. On the whole 1t
was harmonious, and the spirit shown
promises success next fall.
The chairman was compromise
betyeeu the Benedict and Eberhart
parties, to avoid show of strength.
No action was taken on county COM
mittee.
The convention was called to order
at ? 10 p. m. by J. A. Ewing, chair
man of the Republican county COM
mittee, who read the official call.
Col. Widell nominated Hugh Ed
wards for chairman, and he was elect
ed unanimously In taking the chair,
Mr.. Edwards said that he had come to
Blue Earth county forty seven years
ago, and for forty one years had been
a straight Republican, and this was
the first time that he had received this
honor, for which he returned his
thanks.
Jas. A. Howieson was elected secre-
tary. -.
Committees were appointed as fol,
lows:
CredentiaIs-Geo W. Neff, A. l..
Cummins, W. E. Young, S. b. Brush
and b. NJ. Fisk.
Resolutions-C. Laurish. W. A
Funk, R., S. Hughes. Gus Widell snc
Gaylord Lamb.
The temporary organization wai
made permanent. rt.....
While the committee on credentials
was out Gen. Baker was called fol
and spoke eloquently to the conven
ton. He said while he did not intend
ever to be a back number, he did not
intend to again take a prominent par
in politics. He had been repeatedly
honored by state and national Office,
for which he was thankful, but now
he intended to step aside for younger
men, who would take the banner Of
the party and bear it on to further
victories. ,..
1t goes without saying that we are
going to win another victory nexl
fall. Our standard bearer, S. R. Var
SAINT, will be elected again. He il
stronger than ever before. His ad.
ministration mas been of high order,
he is a man of the people and has
pleased the people. and is talked OF
and admired over the whole union fol
his stand on the merger question
The Republican party was never Sc
strong in state and nation as now.
The country was never so prosperous al
now. The stream of prosperity which
is flowing over the land is due to the
Republican party's policy President
Roosevelt lis not, perhaps, the choice
of the bosses, but he is admired by
the people of all classes and parties
He is a remarkable man in every re-
spect He touched the peoples hear
to the very center when he said ht
would carry out the policy of William
Mckinley, and this is what the people
want.
Gen. Baker referred to the birtl
and growth of Republican party, it
great men and its achievements, Lin
coin, Grant, Sumner and others. HI
had known them all. They have pass
ed away, but their principles liv,
and we are their successors and inten(
toSkeep .the party in the pathwa!
which they blazed.. for it in the day
gone.-by.---. No political partv eve
had.the glorious record which the Re
publican party. has. : The party 1
meeting all the great issues as the!
arise. 1--WE propose to reverse the vot
of.Blue Earth county on governor mex
fall ....We...want the administration Q
Republican principles in the state an.
nation, - and are going to have Them
You..swill find me voting your ticket
whoever you nominate, standing firm
ly..for the. banner of ReDublicanism
:. Gen. Baker took the occasion to in
vite all to the semi centennial celebra
tion...
W. A. Funk was called on and spok
briefly, and said that he had been i
the Republican ranks, doing something
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