The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-27
MINNESOTA POLITICS

J HOInaS Lowry consents to Be MADE a
Candidate for Delegate at Large-Demo-
| Gratis Discuss Presidential and Governor
/ ship PossibiIties-Parker Seems the Fa-
vorite, Tho Little Is Known About Him
| buchanan Is Out In the Open for Dunn.
Thomas Lowry has made formal state
ment of his candidacy for delegate at large
to the republican national convention.
Mr.. Lowry is still in New York. Before
leaving he indicated to his friends that he
would appreciate such an honor, but that
he did not care to make a fight for it. At
that time it was understood that Thomas
IL. Shevlin did not desire to go, and sew
eral of Mr.. Shevlins friends then declared
themselves in favor of Mr.. Lowry Last
Wednesday Mr.. Shevlin announced himself
a candidate. Republicans who were not
satisfied with Mr.. Shevlin as their repre-
sentative, and. preferred Mr.. Lowry, were
anxious to know just where matters stood
TO find out General W. D. Washburn wired
MIR. Lowry in New York, saying:
MANY of your friends would like to
send you as delegate at large to the
Chicago convention. Have you any objec-
tions?" .,l
The reply was as follows: .s
e"W. D. Washburn, Minpeapolis-No OBJ
jections On the contrary I should be
highly pleased if thus honored by the
party. Thomas Lowry"
Mr.. Lowry has stated that he would not
serve as national committeeman for Min
nesota. However, it is a general feeling
Of republicans who have expressed them
selves on the subject, that he is the man
to represent the metropolis of the state
at the convention, as one of the big
four" His admiration Of President Roose-
welt has been often expressed, and he is
known to be heartily inefavor Of the presi-
dents nomination. t..r
There was a good deal of sentiment at
the democratic committee meeting yester-
day i'll favor of sending as delegates to the
st. Louis convention the following .'big
four: John Lind Of Minneapolis, T. D.
O'Brien of st. Paul. L. A. Rosing Of Can
non Falls and Mayor NJ. B. Cullum Of Du-
luth This would recognize the only demo-
cratic congressman from the state, the ma
tional committeeman, the last candidate
for governor, and the newly elected demo-
cratic mayor Of a republican city.
There is little talk of candidates for
governor. The leading democrats do not
intend to cross that bridge until they come
to it, Like Artemus Ward they are will
ing to sacrifice any Of their wives rela-
lions, but no one so far seen is willing to
become candidate himself. John A. John
son Of st. Peter is fayorite, but has
turned it down positively. The same is true
of Frank "A. Day Of F'airmont, C. o. Bald
win of Duluth. H. l.. Buck of Winona
Frank D. Larrabee Of Minneapolis and
others mentioned. L. A. Rosing will not
take it under any circumstances.
In groups clustered in corners, there
was some discussion yesterday Of the pos
sibility Of drafting liberal republican
to take the nomination. If no one can be
found available, it is proposed to name
some good clean democrat like Captain
Marcus B. Fay Of Virginia, who can help
out with the campaign fund and keep the
party organization going.
{ While some little Hearst sentiment has
been worked up among the Minnesota
democrats who are strong Bryan men, the
talk of committee members as rule de-
clared against the yellow journal" candi-
date. Democrats of this state do not
know much about Judge Parker except by
'hearsay, but they. are inclined to think