The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-11-11
Minnesota Politics
Jacobson Seems +. Occupy the Center Of
the State Political stase-The outlook
for Him In Convention, as Viewed by
tho Politicians johnson In
vIted to Turn Republican.

i$s One Jacob F. jacobson OF Madison is |
the most talked about man in the co.- |
uMns OF Inc state press today There Is !,
every indication from the weekly news |
paper comment that he is already a car
d1date for governor, but as far as can he
learned ne has not opened his mouth on
the subject. Mr.. jacobson is not given !
to concealing his opinions or his inten-
lions, and can be depended on to let peo-
pie know If he decides to ask for the
nomination. His friends, however, are
going right ahead to work up sentiment
in his favor.
Among the newspapers that have de-
clared themselves friendly to Jacobson
are the Madison Independent Press, the
Hills Crescent, the Mora Enterprise, the
Paynesville Press, the Fairmont INDIE
pendent the Clara City Herald, the Thief
River Falls News, the Fergus Falls Free
Press, the Elbow Lake Herald, the DaW-
son Sentinel, and the Alexandria Post
News. A number Of others have given
prominence to his name and indicated a
Willingness to see him nominated. It is
Jacobson's candidacy would stir things
up, especially in the western section Of
the state, and that he would command
large following in the convention. B.: I
The usual comment is that Jacobson
could be elected easily enough, but that
he can't be nominated. This is based
partly on his failure to land the auditor
ship In 1902 The state convention that
year was full of men who hated Jacob
son. and their name is legion In his
aggressive career as a lawmaker, cover
Ing several sessions of the Legislature.
Jacobson rode roughshod over a good
many people. He had no hesitation In
jumping on men who blocked the way OF
reform legislation, and used to make some
broad intimations as to their motives.
Whether deserved or not. they were al
| ways bitterly resented, of course. Aside
from these PERSONAL enemies, Jacobson
has been looked on by all moneyed inter.
ests as dangerous man, and they left
no stone unturned to beat him for auditor.
They would do 1t again it he ran for gov
ernor Such influences are more powerful
in a convention than at the polls, and
for this reason politicians consider Jacob
sons chances for the nomination slim.
He is objected to by some on nationality
grounds. AS he is a native of Norway
and Governor Johnson is Of Swedish de-
| scent. q The critics say his nomination
| would emphasize the split between the
two elements. ~ .> 49,
! p. It will not do, however, to count Jacob
son out Of the governorship race on any
| AAAeI1NS'
him g. big factor, and it is more apparent
every day that politics are ''mighty un-
| certain business" o. 49,
| Sam Langum thinks there will be no
difficulty In ,electing a republican gov
ernor next year, if republicans Will cut
out. their ''senseless quarrels. He
touches up the question in the Preston
Times under the head of "A Scrap of His
tory" After reviewing the Clough. Eus-
tbs and Dunn contests notable historical
SCRAPS the Times says: ..
/ The record Of the republican party in this
state is good Take the leading question OF
the day for example. The power to fix rail
| road rates, which President Roosevelt insists
shall be given to the interstate commerce COM
mission, has long since been conferred by re-
publican legislatures upon our. own railroad COM
mission. In fact the republican party of MIN
nesota has taken advanced ground upon this
| question, and state railroad commission has
vastly more power than President Roosevelt Is
struggling to give to the Interstate commission.
/ The republican party off this state is in thoro
accord with Roosevelt, and as a party it pos
sesses the confidence lef the people. Our troubles
are of our own making. Upseemly scrambles
| for nominations and thoughtless disregard of
the rights of the minority have created fac
| lions which ought not to exist We appeal to
republicans of the state to pass up all questions
of personal ambition and forget individuals.
! Close up the ranks and show our democratic
friends what a united republican party in
/ Minnesota can do. Give every man who aspires
| to the gubernatorial nomination fair treatment.
I Do not condemn any man upon the state
| ment of some wild-eyed partizan, to whom poll
| tics is personal game. Weigh the claims Of
all candidates carefully. Criticize in kindness
and reprehend with candor. Nominate the most
available man in an absolutely fair manner and
we will roll up an old-time republican ma
jority. ~ -
It is Rock county's turn next year to
have the senator in the sixteenth dis
trict, and there are two candidates in
sight already, Colonel Harrison White of
Luverne, who has been commander OF
the Minnesota G. A. R., and Knudt &.
Oldre, also of Hills. The Luverne Journal
says Representative Neils jacobson has
/ declared himself thru with legislative life,
but that strong pressure Is being exerted
to get him in the race.
The Battle Lake Review takes a chance
on securing reputation prophet by
saying: t-.,--~ -s-.- F.. ... -
Anybody that happens to see Peter E.. Hanson
Of st. Paul these days may see the next COVER.
nor of Minnesota without seeing double.
!; The st. Cloud Journal-Press has a new
| solution for the governorship problem. 1t
would have John A. Johnson accept
the republican nomination, and thus In
, sure the party's success. The Journal
) Press says: o. - -@ = "
;, The Anoka Free Press Dunn democracy wants
Governor johnson to ''go over to the republican
party" Good suggestion. If John A. will
accept the nomination as republican, the pres
emit complications will be smoothed out. and
jority -, - !
, What would become Of the democratic
party? The only thing left would be tt
appoint r. T. O'Connor receiver. y .