The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-21
What the Editors Say

The new proposition to have a state
convention present three candidates for
primary nominations is a remarkable
suggestion There seems to be some
waste energy about it, but that might
De good way OF expanding some par
doesn't determine anything definite
seems rather theatrical When the
hlgnest three contestants for an office
all went on the ticket with the same
legal standing, 1t would develop some
strange lights in convention. 1t is
possible that aggressive fighters for
the third place might keep off the
ticket some confident candidate with
out open opposition. This primary
scheme would develop some new tao
tics in politfcS--Little Falls Transcript
Cousin Alvah wants primary law
with three candidates upon the ticket
because he figures that Dunn, Collins
and Eddy will try again next year.
and that Collins will clean up the other
two The plan is distinctly East
manian. AS usual, there is long
string attached. and this is the string
st. Paul Review.
Representative Cole would have the
homestead principle applied to state
iands, requiring settlement and i'm
ProVeplent as condition of sale and
final passing of title. The proposal
comes late. but not too late to save
from spectators the remaining lands.
Ii is strange that with the federal gov
eminent making wise provision as to it's
domain the states should not have fol-
lowed the example years ago and saved
10 those who came to buy, occupy and
improve the increased price put upon
land by men who bought to reap the
unearned increment arising from set
tlement and occupation. The bill is
0hA
head Independent.
1t Is stated that Addicl<s one of the
most corrupt men in the country. one
who has kept the state of Delaware
In turmoil politically for years in his
attempts TO become United States sen
ator, but who, thanks to some decency
in the legislature has been unable to
do so, is TO be given a foreign appoint
ment 10 get him out of the way. 1t
mas indeed come to a pretty pass that
In order to get rid of such scoundreIs
they must be pensioned off by the gov
eminent. and fine precedent for the
country will be established If this is
CONSCIOUSNESS Post Record
The Minneapolis papers, ever ready
TO criticise and rebuke the shortcom-
ings or others, outside Of that city,
vigorously protest when the scales are
turned and the lime light is applied
upon the questionable methods en-
ployed by some of their own industries.
This applies with some force to their
opposition against Mr.. Adams bill
preventing the lumber trust from SELL
ing three-quarter inch lumber for inch
stun. 1t also applies to their relation
with the Northwestern Life insurance
company.
They are great reform organs. those
papers, and no mistake.-St. Peter Free
Press.
Publicity has won another victory
James III. Hyde has surrendered the
control OF the Equitable Life assurance
society to the policy holders. who will
elect % OF the 81 directors Now If the
policy holders will only use their power
TO advantage. at least one life insur-
ance society may be conducted on a
Just and equitable basis. so that the
policy holders will receive the benefits
mat now go to officials-Duluth
Herald.
Some day. when the American people
take enough time from their private
atairs to give serious thought to exist
ing conditions, they will absolutely in
sist upon the election of senator's bv
popular vote. better regulation of rail-
ways, more publicity for the trusts and
various other reforms that are greatly
needed.-St. Peter Herald.
Before the senate passes the new
code the section relating to mechanics
mems should be stricken, out and theJ
old law on the subject restored. The
people have become acquainted with
the law as II exists and have adjusted
their business affairs in accordance
herewith. SO that the proposed change
would be generally Unsatisfactory
Winona Republican, Herald
wouldn't 1T be funny If 1t came John
d. Rockefeiler's way to he ahIe 70 or
swer the question: whats the mat
ter with Kansas" - Duluth News
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