The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-05
What the Editors Say

AC Gill CIIiCHl VI wv. OTIAA4ltuSE
from the city editorship of the Journal
Press, in the near future, to accept the
position of political gossip writer on
the st. Paul G | o b e, will be a distinct
loss to St Cloud journalism. AS
chronicler of local events he has few
superiors. His knowledge of state pol
tiles and politicians, acquired by long
years of editorial service, as well as by
personal acquaintance, eminently fits
him for his new position. The
q 10 b is to be congratulated. The
newspaper fraternity of ST. Cloud
one and al-will mingIe regret at Mr..
Grimmer's departure with the most
sincere wishes for his future success,
wherever his lines may be cast.-St.
Cloud Times.
A. w. Litehard, of Rushferd, N. Y,
former member of the New York leg
islature, says that the Minnesota farm
er, on account of his energy, sturdy
character and eagerneSs to learn the
most improved methods of farming, ex-
cells the farmer Of any other state in
the Union. This is very great COM
pliment for the Minnesota farmer, COM
Ing as 1t does from a man of national
reputation, and from one having tray
eled over numerous states as a lecturer
for farmer institutes. The compliment
is no more than our country brethren
are entitled to.-Chatfield Democrat.
The embryo statesman who repre-
SCENTS this congressional district in
congress made his debut before that
body recently by introducing bill de-
ciaring the Minnesota river unnavi-
gable above LIE Sueur. The matter was
referred to the secretary Of war, who
made report to congress in which he
criticiseS adversely the proposition
contained in the bill. Congressman
Davis should devote the remainder Of
his spare time for the next few months
to keeping Salt creek navigable, for he
will have to take a trip up that stream
next Observation-Disclosures Pilot.
The Minnesota representatives in
congress are becoming somewhat ex-
cited over the reports which are gaining
currency that John -Linds reciprocity
ideas represent those of the people of
Minnesota. Mr.. Lind has taken prac-
tically the same stand as the Cum
minis wing Of the Republican party ex-
cept that he emphasizes reciprocity re-
lations with Canada and the insincer-
ity of the Republican party in it's prom
ises to effect reciprocity.-Cr ookston
Times.
1t Is not a creditable record for the
Intelligent state of Minnesota to have
as that contained in the statement
that there is standing room only" in
both the reformatory at st. Cloud and
the state prison at Saltwater. An off,
cial report says that the state prison
population is now $50, with more than
a score sleeping in the corridor await
ing the completion of the second addi-
tion.-Winona Republican and Herald.
1t was Attorney General Childs who
brought action against the railroad
consolidation himself without consult
ing the governor. The governor has all
along been trying to make the people
believe it was through his Watchful-
ness that the interests of the people
were being looked after. Things will
come to light; give them time.-Lake
Crystal Union.
Harangues about mergers and anti
mergers are not going to elect a gov
ernor this year, even though delivered
with brass band acconpanirnents, You
can't fool all the people all the time,
even though you have succeeded in
fooling all of them some time and some
of them all the time.-Anoka Free
Press.
John Lind's speeches in congress are
keeping him much before the Mime
sofa public. This needs watching by
the Republicans of the state. Mr..
Lind is thorough politician and there
is no knowing what he will be up to
next.-Litchfield Saturday Review.
. John A. Johnson, of st. Peter, is re-
sceivfng encouragement from various
papers of the state to become the
Democratic nominee for governor. He
is the most logical man mentioned so
far for that place.-New UIm Review.
Few political friends of either will
allow their sportsmanlike instincts to
carry them so far as to banker after a
gubernatorial racing match between
Mr.. Dunn and Mr.. Lind.-Duluth News
Tribune.
Jake Jacobson visits the state in
situations, like thief in the night, I'm
announced and unexpectedly
Union.