The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-15

Eighth ward Democrats will rally
around their leaders tonight at Tschi-
da's hall, 436 Lafond street. John j.
Gleason, c. d. O'Brien, John S. erode,
p. d. Scannell, Adolph Paradis, George
O'Reilly and Aid. Bantz are scheduled
to speak. 1t is proposed to make the
meeting one of the best ward gather
ings of the campaign.
1t is said that the Republican mem
berS of the charter commission have
suddenly evinced a desire to be fair
| and non partisan in their treatment of
| the proposed amendments. Some
months ago, when it was thought prob
able that the amendments would be
submitted at the spring campaign, the
Republicans on the commission showed
very plainly disposition to make po-
lltlcal capital out of their work. Later,
when it was determined not to submit
the amendments and there would
therefore be no immediate prospect of
the Republicans making good with
their schemes, the Republicans became
good and the work of the commission
is now progressing along more bust
ness-like lines.
The Democratic members of the COM
mission are naturally pleased at the
changed attitude of affairs and hope
that the work of the commission will
now come to a more speedy and sat-
iSfactory close.
Senator julius Collier, of Shakopee,
was in st. Paul yesterday. He pre-
ferred to talk about the late spring
and the trouble farmers were eXpe-
riencing in getting in their crops, but
it is well understood that the Demo-
Gratis of the Third district have their
eye on Senator Collier and will prob
ably try to make him a delegate to
the st. Louis national convention. He
said he had been approached on the
matter, but had not as yet indicated
any desire to go to the convention as
a delegate. 1T looks noW,' said Sen
ator Collier, cas- though no other name
would be presented to the convention
than that of Judge Parker, of New
York. Our people down in my country
seem to be very friendly to his candi-
dacy."
Charles A. Towne, of New York, for
-merly of Duluth has telegraphed the
ST. Cloud Times which reproduced a
Washington interview with him in
which he was made to favor Judge
Parker, that he is for an uninStructed
delegation from New York; that he
| agrees with McCarren and Tammany
for an uninstructed delegation, but will
support the nominee.
F. G. Winston, of Minneapolis, is be-
ing urged by his political friends to
become a candidate for district dele
gate from the Fifth congressional dis
trict to the national Democratic con-
ventiOn. Winston is said to favor
Judge Parker for the nomination.
A Smith-Bremer club was organized
at 40 Thomas street last night COM
posed of the younger element of the
Democracy Of that part of the city. The
new club has a membership of over
sixty, and the officers are: Joseph
Klinkheimer, president; John D. O'Con-
nell, vice president; Frank Lamb. sec
rotary; Victor st. Martin, treasurer
The. present administration was in
dorsed and the club heartily Endorsed
Aid. Mat BantZ for reelection. The
club meets again Sunday evening to
perfect its organization and to secure
a regular meeting place.
A. Y. Sarles, Of Hillsboro, N. D., is
stopping at the Merchants. Mr.. Sarles
| is candidate for the Republican nom
ination for governor of his state, and
with fairly good prospects for success.
Asked as to the situation in the state
yesterday, he said: 1t looks as though
Gov. White could not be considered a
candidate. He has held the office two
| terms, and North Dakota people do not
take kindly to the idea of third term
| for the governor. The convention is in
July, and the longer Gov. White main
tains his present attitude the weaker
his position seems to grow. It looks
now as though the race was between
E. F. Porter, the present secretary of
state, and myself, and believe I have
the pole and will win unless I should
be pocketed." A number of North Da-
knf0 OO1Jfini0nC Of 4ha Nov
| chants for some days, and Sarles was
| in conference with them yesterday.
William ]. Preston, who was a can
didate for the Democratic nomination
for alderman in the Eighth ward filed
his expense account with the county
| auditor yesterday. He certifies he got
| away with spending SLABS.
Something of a sensation was created
in Minneapolis political circles by the
publication of letter from Frank NJ
Nye, declining to be considered a can
didate for the Republican nomination
for congress. Nyes friends have urged
him as the only available candidate,
| and have been trying to pull Loren
Fletcher out of the race. Fletcher,
who has never forgiven John Lind for
beating him two years ago, insists on
having another try at the prize. and
Nye realized the futility Of making the
| contest against Lind after a hot pri-
mary election battle. Nye writes a
rather caustic letter in pulling out of
the race. He says:
This district is Republican and
should be represented by a Republican,
| but unless reasonable harmony can be
secured and a bitter contest at the pri-
maries avoided, the election of the nom
| inee, whoever he may be- will be endan-
| gered. Such evidences of harmony do not
| now appear to warrant me in entering the
| race. cannot afford to give up business
and spend months of time and the little
means | have under existing conditions
! 1t is due to the many Republicans who
| are honestly seeking an acceptable can
! dldate to make this announcement in time
| for them to take such action as they
deem best; and therefore take this OPP
| portunity to state that 1 am not a candi-
| date for congress. 1 hope the party will
! be able to yet unite upon some good man
| who is willing to look to the party's well
| fare as Well as his own.
| A unique political club was form
| ed last night at a meeting held at
| Raymond and Hampton streets. st.
Anthony park, in the Tenth ward The
meeting resolved itself into a Robert
A. Smith club, and the new club be-
| gins life with a membership of $50
| voters. Many Of these are Republican
/ in national politics, but they are com
/ mitted to the candidacy Of Robert A.
| Smith for reelection as mayor, and
| they propose to do their share towards
! that end. Another meeting will he