The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1888-10-18
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to the farmer for ii.

to the farmer for it.
"And, inasmuch as legislation and the
administration of public affairs affect the
welfare of the ~agriculturalist just as they
are beneficial or injurious to his interests /;
therefore he should move in politics with
the advantage of cooperation, where that
opportunity is afforded through the alliance)
regardless Of party, and in that direction
which he deems will lead to his greatest
prosperity.
"And, whereas, of the nominations of
candidates to the council and legislature As
made by the several conventions held in this
2lst legislative district. those Of the demo-
cratic convention, held at Langdon, being of
actual farmers, who are well and creditably
known, and closely connected with the far
mers' alliances Of their respective localities,
deserve our first and favorable consiiera-
ton.
"And, whereas, the said nominees, viz :
For the council, Peter Cameron of PembinA
county; and for the legislature, John Bid,
lake of Cavalier county, and George Niche
Of BottiEeau county, have pledged them
selyes to support the declaration Of princi-
pies just adopted by this alliance.
Therefore, be it resolved, That this Botti-
neau County Farmers Alliance, represent
ing the several subordinate alliances OF said
county, endorses the candidature of Peter
Cameron for the council, and John Bidlake
and George Niche for the legislature, here
by plsdging all alliance members to use
every effort to secure the election of the
gentlemen named. and recommending them
to fellow agriculturists as being worthy of
their confidence and support.
4 motion tn endorse thu can6idacv nf.cnp-
tam individuals for county offices was voted
down.
1t was decided that next meeting be held
on the third Saturday Of December in Bot
~t;ueau, at IL o'clock a. M, and that the
provisions regarding representation and
credentials shall be the san as heretofore,
proxies to be allowed.
President Niche, who had loft the meet
ing shortly after calling it to order, returned
ard being informed Of the action of the
alliance in endorsing the candidacy of
Messrs. Cameron. Bidlake and himself, he
took the platform and in a short speech
acknowledged the honor conferred upon
him and his fellow nominees, promising if
elected to the legislature, to show himself as
sent him there. Referring to Messrs. Cam
OAV" oAN DAAAhnCS Nc SoAu NAdG LAG WAC PCi
soualiy acquainted with them, and
knew them to be gentlemen in every sense
of the word. He then took up the subject
of Prohibitory Liquor Laws, going fully into
it, after which he touched briefly upon var
ious political topics of the day.
The seed wheat committee Of county ALI
ance met and appointed j. A. Greig, chair
man and James Cudhie, secretary.
It was resolved to find out how many acres
would be sown next pring, and the number
of bushels required by those who are not
able to purchase seed.
The county was divided amongst the COM
mittee, each member to canvass. in such
manner rs he thinks best, the townships
apportioned to him, and to report to the Sec
rotary before Nov. LIST 1st. How many
acres to be cropped next spring End.
low many bushels wheat for seed required
ky those who cannot buy. Bird. Give name
location, and acreage of those requiring
seed wheat. The secretary was instructed
10 write for information on the subject.