The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-09
JOHNSON MAKES A HIT
Tells Travelling Men They Will &c,
Flat Rate.

Special to The Journal. H"14,
Albert Lea, Mimi, June 9.-The
weather has been all that could be de-
sired for the U. @, T. convention. and
the delegates, their wives, daughters
and sweethearts have enjoyed it to the
fullest extent.
The crux Of the whole entertainment
was the address Of Governor johnson
at the Broadway theater Friday after
when he was introduced and was hear
tlly applauded all thru his brief address.
There were addresses Of welcome by
the president Of the Commercial club.
and the representative Of the local coun-
Gil, J. A. Grow, with response by W. G.
Jacobs, grand counselor, and al were in
a happy vein" 52&[1 ~ 2s.l '&.> = u,
Then Eben E. Mcleod, qthe noted
chairman Of the Western Passenger as
s sa;e everybody must go up
against, who desires any CONCESSIONS in
the way Of passenger rates
and very seldom gets any
was introduced and spoke at
some length about the necessity Of keep
ing rates at the present figure, especial
ly discouraging the travelling men from
expecting 2-cent rate.
lie gave figures to show upon what
hypothesis he based his argument and
seemed to make out quote case, but
when Governor johnson got hold Of the
phase to it.
The state q chief executive was intro
duced by Colonel Ira G.. Stark of this
city, general agent for the International
Harvester company Of America, and q
lifelong republican, and there was
some surprise when he declared Mr..
Johnson to be not only the present gov,
ernor, but the next one, whereupon the
crowd tore itself loose.
Governor johnson seemed to be in
| fine fettle and remarked that he had
| pleasant memories of favors received at
the hands of travelling men, and there
was another gentleman in the state that
| remembered them, but in a far different
| manner. III rs. IL .-.s. -... -.
| MI. johnson took up the discussion of
| the passenger rate question and, turn
ing to Mr.. Mcleod, declared that yeal
from now that gentleman would see a
fiat 2-cent rate right here in Minnesota
and said it was but right, and if the
railroad companies cut out Legislative
and other deadheads their revenues
would in no way be reduced. The crowd
! applauded this sentiment vigorously in
approval. -
Governor johnson proceeded to dis
cuss the railroad question at some
] length and said the man in the White
House has lead the fight and no one
should hesitate to follow. This sally
was signal for another outbreak Of
4 applause, and It was some time before
| it subsidized. The states chief execu
/ tive then paid his respects to the pres
ent hotel inspection law and said at thu
4 next legislative session such amend
ments as are required can be made ant
4 he offered his assistance.
!, At the close of his speech there wa.
i another ovation that lasted for severa
minutes and the governor could only
bow his Acknowledgements. He certain
4 ~ made hit, not only with the travel
i ing men, but others Of the city, ant
i farmers who had come in to hear hi
i address.
i Last evening there was grand bal
In the largest room to be found in tn
I city and all who desired danced. Abou
i 10 O'Clock dinner was served to all tn
4 guests and the ball and refreshment
4 were all free to travelling men and thei
ladies. .S
4 The ladies were given reception a
4 the j. A. Fuller residence on Mariners
4 lane in the afternoon, and large mum
s Der were present to enjoy the hospital
i ty Of the citizens and the ladies Of tn
city. This was followed by a launc
ride on beautiful Fountain lake, an
. proved q very acceptable means Of rec
I reation. The gentlemen who were no
. in attendance upon the session of tn
grand council, were given a ride abou
the city and the lakes in the Afternoon
and they were left with few hours t
get tired and homesick