The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-21
THE ST. PAUL GLOBE. sUNDAY.FEBRUARY 81 1904

and Bradley streets. Edward Peterson
was chosen chairman and A. W. Nord
secretary. A committee was appointed
to take charge of affairs and secure
good candidate for alderman. 1t was the
expressed belief that the Democrats can
easily carry the ward in the spring. as
hundreds of Republicans are disguised
with the effort of outsiders to interfere
with First ward matters. 1t was openly
claimed at the meeting of the Democrats
that the local Collins machine is attempt
ing to seize the First ward Republican
organization and dictate who shall be the
local officials. 1t was reported that this
has aroused the independent voters to
such an extent that they are begging the
Democrats to put a good man in the
field. Further meetings will be held on
Monday, when 1t is expected that the
Democrats viii fix upon the aldermanic
candidate. In accord with this action
Axel landmark, who filed for the as
sembly, announces that he will withdraw.
John Wagner last night virtually de-
clared himself Republican.
DO you intend to file for the Demo-
cratic nomination for mayor" he was
asked
mot me. 1 never had any intention of
filing. 1t is well known to the people in
power that induced Gieske to file. This
do you intend to file as an independ-
ent candidate after the primaries?'
THAT is highly probable But / tell you
that the Republicans are to be compli-
mented upon having secured as their
candidate such a good man as Col
Wright. While the Democrats have a
good assembly ticket, / must compliment
the Republicans on the fact that they Sc
cured such good men.
yes 7 am going m LET my friends know
that am opposed to the present city adj
ministration. That does not mean that ]
will openly support the Republican ticket
at the polls, but intend to do something
that win benefit the Republican ticket"
"And remain a Democrat?'
"Of course. Did not tell you that /
am supporting Gieske for the Democratic
nomination for mayor. And he will get
more votes than some of the fellows
think. For the present it is better to
keep those fellows waiting than to tell
them that will be an Independent candi-
date. If / run, of course / do not expect
to be elected, but will make II lively for
the Democratic party
VIII not such an action virtually drive
you out of politics?" he was asked
81 don't care if it does, If 1t also drives
those fellows out OF office. / will have
revenge for my defeat for clerk of courts
and when the proper time arrives will do
my very best to accomplish this purpose.
They are saying that have been associat-
Ing with members of the Republican city
committee and consulting with the lead
ers Of that party. Suppose that have. 1t
is no disgrace to associate with Republic
ans. 1 prefer them to the fellows who are
in office"
Throughout the interview Mr.. WAGNER,
by various easily interpreted acts and in
nuendoes, strongly conveyed the idea that
II he was at this time taken into the fold
he would gladly forego the revenge he
had planned.
Speaking OF ageners proposed candi-
dacy yesterday Mayor Smith said:
Yes, suppose WAGNER will be an in
dependent candidate, but / do not believe
that he will poll enough votes to count -
John B. Covington yesterday filed
for the Democratic nomination for the
assembly. He resides at 81 West
Tenth street, and is fuel dealer. Mr..
Covington has lived in st. Paul since