The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-08-03
Railroad Giants Are About to Engage in
Great Conflict.
WILLIAMS FILES;
LID" THE ISSUE
Former Coroner Enters Race for
Mayoralty Nomination
= Against Jones.

DR.. U. g. Williams will oppose the
denomination Of Mayor David P. Jones
in the republican primaries. He filed
his affidavit today as a candidate for
III have nothing to tell you," said
DIR. Williams to Journal report
er, "except that I have filed, and that
1 will open headquarters right away
after the Grand Army encampment, in
charge Of Thomas H. Salmon .r
"Haven't you any statement to
questions2'
"No, I am not much of talker, you
know. I think the man who talks least
Is the best talker.'
eff elected mayor, would you keep
the saloons closed on Sundayq'
ooh, I would enforce the laws, Of
course. A mayor has to enforce the
laws. have nothing more to say.''
Foes Of ''Lid" Rejoice.
News of DR.. Williams fling spread
rapidly in the downtown district, and
was received with rejoicing by the elee,
ment opposed to the Sunday "id"
and other close restrictions, such as
abolition Of public gambling. These in
terests have been active in working up
Williams sentiment. It is expected
that the former coroner will put up a
lively campaign, and will have plenty
of financial backing. He withheld his
decision for some time, and it is under
stood he would not consider being a
candidate unless assured liberal sup
port. .-s
DR.. Williams was one of the candi-
dates against Mayor Jones in the re.
publican primaries two years ago.
Shortly after DIR. Williams filed today
he met on the street Thomas Lally
president of the Minnesota State Retail
Liquor Dealers association and two
years ago a democratic candidate fol
mayor, before the primaries.
nWell, Tom, I've done it, = said DIR
Williams.
- Hoorayl" cried Lally, waving his
hand.
Plan Of Jones Campaign.
DR.. Williams formal appearance. al
an aspirant for the mayoralty nomina
ton marks the real beginning Of the
republican contest. Mayor Jones is al
ready in the field, and the first direct
statement Of his plan Of campaign was
made today bysA. M. Geesaman, who is
managing the Jones forces.
| 1T is my Judgment that municipal
politics is BUSINESS said Mr.. Geesa
man. "Therefore the plan Of the Jones
campaign will be along the same lines
ization will be made as thoro and com
prehensive as it is possible to make it
There will be distinct advantage ove1
the conditions in 1904, in that we have
positive platform Of things accom-
! plished upon which to 20 to the public
: The record Of the Jones administration
r speaks for itself, and without claiming
for it perfection, / believe it must b.
4 conceded by it's severest critics that i
i marks new era for all that is RICH
}. and proper in city government. Their
- will be attempts by the opposition t.
;, cloud the issues and sidestep the vita
! propositions involved, but these will b.
!: met at every turn by the facts and fig
!. ures Of actual accomplishment which W
3 have at hand. The voters Of this cit,
!: will know exactly what they are pass
!: ing upon before they 60 to the polls.
s cat the present time I can see moth
. ing discouraging in the outlook TO
!: success, but the supporters of Mayo
s Jones should understand that the cam
): paign promises to be strenuous one
!. and every voter in this city intereste
!. in the reelection Of Mr.. Jones mus
!. be made to feel the personal RESPONSE
. bility that attaches to him in orde
> to obtain the result desired. So far a
s we are concerned, personalities will b
!: avoided, and the fight will be KEEP
!: sQuarely on the middle Of the road