The Irish standard., 1904-10-22
LIND'S LOGIC
Brilliant Democratic Statesman
Opens Campaign.
An Immense Audience Listens
to Argument for State Ticket.

Monday night. He practically carried
the city by storm and his sharp thrusts
at the many evidences of the unftness
of the present Republican nominees for
Office created sensation which bids
fair to spread to the uttermost points
of the state.
Unlike his addresses on former occa-
sions, Mr.. Lind used manuscript, but
apologized sincerely for doing so. AS
his speech progressed and he brought
to bear dates, figures and proven facts,
the value of the manuscript became
evident
Long before the hour set for the
meeting the entire lower floor of the
spacious church was crowded and the
gallery was we'll filled before G. D.
O'Brien, chairman, made his initial
speech. The large throng of Demo-
Gratis, many ladies also being present,
remained throughout Mr.. Lind's adj
dress, which was of almost an hours
duration. Particularly good shots ut
his friend the enemy evinced prolonged
and appreciative applause, and, in
fact, when he was introduced to the
assembly it was several minutes be-
fore the enthusiasm had confined itself
to such state that the honorable rep
resentative of Minnesota in the ma
tional congress could be heard.
Mr.. Lind opened with the remark
that on March next his career as an
officeholder ended, and stated emphat-
fcally that never again would he seek
OF accept public office All his politi-
cal ambitions had been satisfied and
he is now content to lay aside the robes
and cares of office and take up his du-
ties as a private citizen and to use
his efforts towards the putting of good
and honest men in the offices where
tie nation places its trust.
The national situation from Il Demo-
cratic standpoint was not spoken Of.
MI Lind confined his remarks to the
state campaign by John A. johnson and
his associates, and of the honest effort
being made by all good Democratic cit
liens, as we'll as many Of the other be-
lief. to down the aspirations of Robert
e. Dunn, whose reckless actions
while state auditor have been so unfor
tunatc for Minnesota. In fact Mr..
Lind said, recklessness marked Mr..
Dunn's official actions to such an eN-
tent that he is not Il fit candidate for
the governors chair.
Changing from the Dunn topic for Il
short time. Mr.. Lind took up the NOM
ination of Ray w. Jones for lieutenant
governor by the Republican state con-
vention. He brought up the old suit of
the United States against Mr.. Jones
and his associates in the timber tres
pass deal, where over S115.O0O worth of
government timber was appropriated
by the Minneapolis man and his COM
pany, who settled the difficulty in court
for a trillc over $4,000.
G. -. OBrien Otliciatcd as chairman
of the meeting and introduced Pierce
Butler as the first speaker. Mr.. Butler
ht'Nolti w ltif, lthhti NJ w
the judiciary and the nominees of the
Democratic party for the supreme
bench. working in some remarks on
the proposition OF milking the Judiciary
nOnpartiSHn and cleansing il from the
strife and filth of party puiIcs
Mr.. O'Brien then spoke for the state
ticket and added II few remarks for
the county nominees for office. after
which he introduced John Lind After
the latter had finished il was quite late
and bat few of the people who origin
ally entered the building remained to
hear the closing remarks of H. j. Me
Dcrmott. candidate for attorney gene
raj. and John S. erode.
MIR. LIND'S SPEECH.
Mr. Lind said:
come before you tonight not to ask
your votes as on former occasions. On
the Sd of March next my political ca
reer will end. l will never again seek
or accept public Office. l have no polit-
zeal ambition rngrattied-no desire eN-
cc)l uS II clllItil 10 uiu itu'l dSSlSl NY
fellows in furtherinS the cause of good
government.
Men differ in their views of life.
Out of these differences have grown
political parties. But | venture to say
that good government, honest admins
tration by clean men is what we all de
sire at heart and no good citizen should
permit party zeal or party pride TO
silence this patriotic impulse.
The legitimate end of party organza-
ton is the welfare OF the state. When
citizens uctuated by common cOnvic-
lions form party organization to effect
their purpose it is not only laulnbc
but necessary. In organ cation there is
power-blt in power there is danger.
if devoted to selfish or personal ends
instead of the public good. BY fraud
sharp practice and corruption the will
of the few is substituted for that of
the many. The decree of the manipu-
lators is put forth as the Judgment Of
the whole body. This is what has hap
pened to the great Republican party
fo J. ;,,