The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-03

ficting advice Of friends as to whether
his duty lies at the national or the
state capitol. And that also is why the
political interest Of the country once
more is conferred in Wisconsin.
The governor, in his message, may
confess great mistakes in the framing
Of the primary law and propose radi.
cal amendments, so as to provide for
coparty convention under certain
conditions, or at least supply means
other than those now legalized for the
selection Of nominees, when no, candi-
date receives an absolute majority by
popular vote. ... La Toilette has the
nerve and courage to do this, relying on
the people to back his views, as they
have without any exception in the past
May Remain Governor.
b If nothing can be done to change
the existing situation and relieve the
conditions within his own organization
Governor la Toilette will not go to
the United States senate now. And if
there be matters that need adjusting, in
his opinion, and the semi hostile state
senate prevents adjustments, there will
be another appeal to the people next
fall. ..~~~ .,~s -.
If the special session completes it's
work, the cry of 'bossism that has been
raised against La Toilette by the oppo-
sition faction time and again is likely
to find more semblahce of foundation
than ever before. The charge has been
made that the governor is greater des
pot--a more arrogant dictator-than
, any of the political bosses against whom
! he has waged relentless war. They say
now that he wants to dictate the cleo
i ton of the next governor; that he is
| hypocrite, and that all his talk about
the Fright Of the people, to push theil
j candidate for office: is the veriest cant
| ... What Enemies Will Say.
What will be said when the bold
political stroke in prospect is made, per
haps thru open recommendations in thu
legislative message, easily may be con
jectured. 1T will be said, for one thing
that Hthe boss'' does not dare trust tn,
people to nominate under the direc
primary law. -: - -
But La Toilette will not care.ewhat il
said. He has that supreme confidence IL
the people which makes him dare to d.
bold things. He believes the end JUST
ties the means, and he now finds himsel
| in situation where he must assume re
sponsibility for probably the boldest O.
| all the strokes he has attempted. I.
In the tangle the names Of three men
besides La Toilette IS, are mentioned
Isaac Stephenson, millionaire lumber
man, aspires to the senatorship. Irving
L. Lenroot, speaker Of the house, wants
the governorship,. and w. D. Common
chairman of the republics state com
mittee, has aspirations like Lenroot s
! In this web is involved the future
course Of Governor Robert La Toilette
| :. Legislature Would Elect.
Should Governor La Toilette declin
his seat as United States senator, tn
legislature will have to elect a man t.
take his place.
This is the opinion given by Attorne.
+ General Sturtevant, who says:
ssThe call is broad enough and tn
duty Of the legislature is to elect, j
Mr.. La Toilette declines. In severa
of the states the governor has mad
the appointment of the United State
senator, but this is only in cases wher
the legislature is not in session. =