Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-01-07
UNANIMOUS FOR HANseRoUcH

HltSA oAS
in the history of the state Hon. Henry
Clay Hansbrough has beef unanimous
ly nominated in republican caucus for
reelection to the United States SEN
ate, for the third term of six years.
The young and progressive state of
North Dakota has been singularly
fortunate in the selection Of a repre-
sentative in the United States senate.
And the interests Of the state have
been carefully guarded and promoted
by a man of distinguished ability. ripe
experience. and excellent judgment.
Mr.. Hansbrough would represent
with honor and dignity any of the
American commonwealth. He is a
typical citizen, a native of Illinois, and
inherits the best blood. the sterling
qualities and admirable traits of a dis
tinguished ancestry. His career illus
trated the possibilities of a man of
ability. ambition. strength of purpose.
and great industry. and the right use
of excellent opportunities. In private
and public life he has been progress
i've, energetic and successful. and has
been guided by high ideals and pa
triotic sentiments. He has shown a
commendable interest in public af-
fairs. and great zeal in the promotion
and protection of the rights of the
people.
Senator Hansbrough has shown re-
markable aptitude for legislative
work, and in a body dominated by
men of great ability. has won by sheer
force of native talents, close applica-
ton to duty and aggressive energy, a
position of which any public servant
might be proud. He has given his
state a degree of power and influence
in the senate rarely enjoyed by a
state of it's character and wealth. He
has shown a mastery grasp of public
affairs, a keen perception of the needs
of his constituents, and a large meas
ure of success in conserving and pro-
tecting their interests. Able and sue
cessful in the discharge of his legis-
lative duties. Senator Hansbrough has
shown a remarkable capacity for get
ting things for his constituents, and of
serving them in various ways in
Washington. A man of fine presence,
of courtly manners. and pleasing ad-
dress, he is eminently fitted for the
duties of public life. He is cool, de-
liberate, and conservative, a patient
worker, a close investigator and a val
liable man in committee work, as
well as upon the floor of the senate.
He is in close touch with his party,
n is a r exponent and defender
OF its principles and policies, and is
very popular with his colleagues. AS
chairman of the important committee
on public lands, Mr.. Hansbrough en-
joys a power and prestige of great
value to the people of North Dakota
as well as the Northwest in general
And in the discharge of the duties OF
this position he is able to accomplish
SANot lSSuitS ioI HIS COIStllueulS. ne
also enjoys great prestige. and is able
to exert a large measure of influence
as a member of the finance committee
a place which he won by excellent
service and special fitness. By reason
of his position upon important com
mittees, and his long and successful
experience in legislative work, Sen
ator Hansbrough has won a degree o
power, influence and usefulness which
but few men might attain by a lon.
period of service in the senate. He il
a man whose services are of the great
cts value to his people, to his country
n to his party. and it would hav,
been the greatest folly to have sur
planted him by a new and untrue,
man.
There was peace and harmony il
Bismarck-and the next day Their