The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-05
Crist Of the
Political Mill


The seemingly authoritative an
nouncement that Van SAINT will not be
a third term gubernatorial candidate
has revived the dormant opposition to
third term propositions for any can
didates on the state ticket.
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Both Secretary of State Hanson and
Treasurer Block are affected by this
anti-third term sentiment, but how
much weight it will have only time
will tell. Both Hanson and Block are
candidates to succeed themselves, and
have conscientiously, if quietly laid
their ropes to that end. Both of them,
1t is claimed by their friends, are
keeping religiously away from any
thing like ENGAGEMENTS with prospec-
tive candidates for the gubernatorial
nomination and paying strict attention
to their own candidates..
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That either is giving anything like
the marble heart to any Of the gentle
men mentioned as gubernatorial aspir-
ants is open to question and then some
more. They are, however, tending to
their own candidates. studiously
enough. Both have adopted the plan
OF considering their third term nom
nations a matter of course on the
ground that it is their right and war
ranted by precedent. Then, too, both
will expect to have district claim for
representation on the state ticket.
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The outlook now does not presage
entirely smooth sailing for either The
opposition to Block contends that he
represents the German Americans and
nothing else. They claim some other
German will do as we'll as a repre-
sentative of his blood kindred and lot
more for the ticket. The latter as
sumption is based on their claim that
in neither of the campaigns resulting
in his election has Mr.. Block done any
thing for the ticket. They say he was
assured of election by his nomination,
and that he preferred saving his money
to reckless expenditures in an effort to
roll UP a tremendous majority for the
ticket. All Of this is as it may be.
Most Of it would probably be said about
anyone aspiring to a third term.
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Hanson also has precedent to trade
on, but a rather lively faction threatens
to spoil his claim for recognition as the
sole representative of the Sixth district
A st. Paul crowd that is beginning to
make itself felt in the state organiza-
ton claims to be grooming a Wader6
man for attorney general. His identity
is carefully yelled in mystery that may
be largely hot air, but his sponsors say
he is the real thing, and that his nom
ination will be push-over.
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If the statements of his friends are to
be believed, Van SAINT is determined
not to try for another nomination. One
of his closest friends tells The
G OBJ e that the governor prefers to
quit on the crest of his success rather
than have his majority cut down even
if it were possible for him to secure
another nomination. According to this
same friend, Van SAINTS absorption in
politics has cost him money. His
business, while not running behind, has
suffered for lack of the governors per-
sonal attention. And the governor back
to the money making.
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Frank Eddy left last night for Wash
ington to escort his family back to
Minnesota for the summer. It was the
desire Of Mr.. Eddy to leave his family
at the capital until the close Of the
school year, but the hot weather has
proved too much for the children, and
Mrs. Eddy declined to take the risk Of
another month in Washington,
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Receipt Of the initial number of the
Glenwood Gopher is gratefully &C
knowledged. The new paper is edited
by G. B. Wollan, who, as an officer of
the last senate, made many friends
among the city newspaper men and the
new solons. The Gopheris a handsome
quarto, mechanically far above the
average. and will undoubtedly be as
good in editorial meat.
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The Dodge Count Record announces:
The eloquent and popular ex-cOn-
gresham, Hon. Frank Eddy, will de-
liver the grafton here July 4. AS he is
a prospective candidate for the gov
ernorship, everybody will want to see
and hear him. Make your arrange
ments to celebrate at Dodge Center.
George A. VanSmith.