The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-25
What the Editors Say

ne piopoSllOn OF GOV. Johnson that
tne term of the governor of the state
be extended to be four wears long and
That that officer be on-eIigibIe to sue
ceed himself is worth more than a
passing thought, as it means more than
simply giving that officer two, years
more to his tenure of Office. The i'm
portant part of the suggestion is that
when once elected, a governor could
not be candidate for reelection, and
hence would give his best thought and
energies to the duties of his office. and
the chances would be that his acts
would be far more Independent than if
ne was always endeavoring to make
himself 'solid'' with the politicians
with view to securing their assistance
When he most needed it-Albert Lea
Tribune.
Steel and metals, hides, glass and
paper and paper pulp are scheduled for
elimination under the tariff act These
articles cover and shield some of the
robber trusts of the country.-Prince-
ton Union
The above is a good deal for a pronli-
nent Republican to admit-and espe-
clally one Of the prominence of Robert
z. Dunn. This is but proof of how the
democrats have forced the dominant
party to accept their principles. Mr.
Dunn, for expressing such sentiments,
would have been termed an anarchist
at the time Mark Hanna declared the
trusts to be good thing, and that was
not SO very many years ago either
Martin County Sentinel.
Ihls paper can see no good reason
iof the existence of normal board
SO long as the board of control is per-
mltted to have jurisdiction over the
financial affairs of the schools. The
normal board, under the present ar
rangement, is more of a -f1gurehead
than otherwise.
Inc normal board is composed of men
OF excellent business qualifications who
nave the interest of the people at heart
ana would be as careful of the states
money as ever the board of control
could be, though possibly not quite so
parslmonious and the normal would be
given a better opportunity to perform
the functions for which they were de-
slgned.-Winona Republican.
The proposed abolition Of the grand
jury system in Minnesota, which is now
made possible by the adoption, at the
late election, of a, constitutional amend
ment, is receiving some attention from
the press of the state. What the legis-
lature may do, or that it will do any
eAAAiiSo ia lAIC way I'll pEONIuluS d SUD-
stitute for the grand jury, remains to
be seen. The Democrat stands where it
did anterior to the election. 1t believes
the jury is safeguard which the peo-
pie cannot afford to give up, and it is
pleasant to note that the attitude OF
the large dailies of the Twin Cities, SO
far as we have observed, are for re-
tanning the grand jury system.-Olm-
Sted County Democrat.
One of the knottiest problems that
will confront the legislature this ses-
sion will be what to do with the statute
code just presented to that body by the
commission who have had it four years
in preparation. In looking it over those
of the members who understand any
thing about the matter seemed inclined
to think the commission have blum
dered in many instances. It will take
some time for a cumbrous body like the
legislature to digest so much food fol
thought. But think of the dryness OF
the diet.-Renville Star Farmer.
Joel p. Heatwole has another defeat
to his score. But one ofsthe things we
like about Joel P. is his ability to look
happy under the most distressing cir
cunstances. He can now proceed tC
defeat Senator Nelson, and he will sue
ceed about as well as he did in turning
down Senator CIapp. The corporations
| do not like Nelson, and Heatwole is
their most obedient servant. But
Knute is strong with the people, and
that is his salvation, as it should be
So mote it be.-St. Cloud Journal
Press.
Why do Republican correspondents
continually write from Washington that
President Roosevelt wants tariff reduc-
ton in a moderate way, and will cal
an extra session of congress for the
purpose, when the latest from Wash
ington is that over 80 per cent of con-
gressmen are pledged to oppose any
tariff reduction.-New Ulm News.