The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-04

Eighth-Bert Fesler, Duluth. 88
Ninth--Martin 0 'Brien, Crookston.
The convention ratified the selection
by reclamation. s-.. -
s>: johnson nominated 'a'''I7
johnson and good government was
the Warcry of the campaign offered by
w. s. Hammond Of st. James, who
formally nominated Governor John A.
Johnson, - I" - IL. ,z#@
In few brief pointed remarks he
placed Governor johnson before, the
convention, and was greeted by storms
"Two years ago. - said he. GIVE nom
mated a man whose character was
stainless, whose ability was recognized.
1t was the unanimous choice. not only
of the delegates of that convention,
but also of the people who elected
those delegates ...,,n.
"a marvellous campaign followed;
Inc Is people Of this st state liked, trusted
take, nor has he. He has done all and
more than was promised. He, has let
light into dark places and has made
a record second to none. We now have
a clean insurance department, and all
departments are on business basis.
We can do no bet ter. We cannot
20 back. One hundred thousand voters
are waiting to indorse our actions.
Let the warcry be johnson and good
government. I nominate John A. John
son to succeed himself"
G. D. Baldwin of Duluth was given
the platform to make a formal second
ing speech Of the nomination of Gov
ernor Johnson. Both were greeted with
the heartiest applause by the conven-
ton. The johnson and good govern
ment' was greeted with storm Of
enthusiastic cheering.
Compliment to johnson.
Following the formal remarks Of Mr..
Hammond and Mr.. Baldwin, Mr.. Win
ston. called Mr.. Day to the chair and
in a happy manner addressed touch
ing compliment to Governor Johnson.
Governor johnson, more loved or
stronger with the democracy Of Min
nesota. honor this man. Two years
ago [ canvassed this state for weeks
with this man and honor him. I
have lived with this man and know him
as few men know him. He is, clean
and safe and his nomination means
cleaner and SAT er administration of
the affairs Of the state. He is man
who will measure his full six feet with
y. ". EtdyH SSg I0Imel. mayor, aQOeO
few remarks to those Of the previous
Locally the support of the Haynes
crowd for Governor johnson has been
questioned and the former mayor
sought the opportunity to square him
self.
The greatest enthusiasm was mani
tested when the motion for the unani-
nous nomination Of John A. johnson
was placed before the house for action.
The entire convention rose in a body.
Every man was on his feet cheering
for johnson. The demonstration lasted
the delegates had resumed their seats.
-. His Running Mate. -~.-,> 50.
Another demonstration broke loose
when II. M. Russell of ~Beltrami county,
who placer in nomination l.. G. Pender-
CAST of Bemidji for lieutenant governor,
spoke of johnson 50 possible running
mate for Bryan in 1908.
Judge Pendergast was nominated by
rising vote after an eloquent tribute
to his services in the old First Mime
sofa. :
Mayor'J. E. G. Robinson Of St. Cloud
nominated Professor P. M. Magnusson
OF the same city for secretary Of state.
lie also was nominated by a rising vote.
H. F. Hoard of Montevideo nomi-
mated for state auditor A. E. Aarnes of
Montevideo, who has been county audi
tor of Chippewa county for ten years.
lie was seconded by Lac qui Parle,
which guaranteed majorities for John
son, and Aarnes. The nomination was
made, but while the delegates were on
their feet a cheer went up, as the mott
fication committee appeared with Gov
ernor Johnson.
Johnson Cheered
Governor .TohcscY was chcered fcr
several minut -. He WIS then present.
ed by Chairman Winston and spukc
briefly. He So. ~ part:
Your committee has notified me
that second time you have placed me
in nomination for governor. Two years
n;g1 l. was given that nomination unso-
my S best sf sorfs Y psag HomXna
ton was ratified at the polls. When I
assumed the office I had but one pur-
pose. That was to, serve the people of
the state to the best of my ability.
80! will not review the work of the
administration now. We are not
ashamed of it, however. We have
taught the timber thieves that it is not
cheaper to steal than to buy timber
which has done great things to make a
proper adjustment of tax burdens. We
have taken a hand in insurance reforms
We have had a hand in scoring q re-
ductlon in freight rates, and I believe
we are entitled to the credit for it. II
is significant that the only two general
reductions, in freight rates the state
has ever had have been named under
democratic administrations. If we may
have state development it must be
along this line.
u am not insensible Of the honor
you have paid me, and I hope and be-
lleve that your choice will be ratified
at the polls.
In my, past service I have done my
best for the people of this state. NV
only regret is that I have not been
able to reward all of you as you should
be for your party services. If I am
reelected, as [ expect to be, I will en-
d5eavor to repay you by giving the state
during another two years the best ad-
mlnistration of which I am capable. -
Pendergast Speaks.
Jud ge L. G.. Pendergast, the nominee
for lieutenant governor, was next in.
troduced. =
II am sometimes surprised,',' said
Mr.. Pendergast, at the VITALITY Of the
democratic party. The old sage that
said truth crushed to earth will rise
again, was right and that explains the
strength Of the democratic party that
continues to rise at each contest as if
victor.
"Right will always prevail. The
principles Of Lincoln and Jefferson
were not 50 far apart. Both were right
and true, therefore both have lived and
will always ive.'