The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-04-27

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Fargo, N. D., April 27.-Congressman
Spaldng is sure to have his home dele
cation to the state convention, matter
which faction dominates in Cass county
politics. Some time ago it was announced
that the Kennedy faction was for Spald-
ing and the Haggart faction might sup
port Banker T.. B. Hanna. The formal an
nouncement of the withdrawal of Hanna
from the race has been made. Mr.. Hanna
recently underwent an operation for ap
pendicitis. He is still in the hospital and
1T will be a month or two before he can
get into the political game with any vigor.
By that time everything will be over but
the shouting, and it was decided best for
him to remain out of the race this year.
All factions in the county will support
Spalding for denomination and it Is mere
ly question Of who shall be on the dele
cation.
cass County and White.
The Kennedy faction has generally been
classed with the supporters Of Governor
| White, but this is not a correct view of
the situation. The Kennedy men favor al
lowing Congressman Spalding to name the
Cass county delegation to the state NOM
mating convention at Grand Forks. If
Spalding wants to go in with White, that
will be an incident to the combination and
not necessarily an issue in the preliminary
| fight in Cass county.
The other side is opposed to White at all
stages Of the game and are enthusiastic
| in support Of Sarles Of Trail county for
| the governorship. If that faction wins. the
| delegation will be selected by Spalding
and be for him at all stages, but will also
| be for Sarles for governor and the fight
) will probably be made along that line.
| Hanna's friends may ask that he be
named as one of the state delegation to
the national convention at Chicago, in
view Of his withdrawal.
"Machine" Men for Sares.
1t is a foregone conclusion that the men
who have formerly arranged the states in
North Dakota politics are for Sarles. The
| candidacy of White is not seriously con-
sidered by them because Of the third term
idea. to which so much objection has been
made White has many personal friends
in the party and he will no doubt be cared
for, probably as chairman Of the proposed
board of control. His nomination is ex-
tremely unlikely. and at this stage Of the
game it is Sarles against the field.
The talk Of the nominat ton Of Porter.
secretary Of state, has been dropped, and
the old-time war horses seem to have de-
termined on Sarles as the most available
candidate. This is partly the result of an
agreement at the last state convention,
when Sarles was told If he would retire
and make good showing during the
campaign, he would be in line for renom-
ination this year. Sarles accepted the re-
! suits and worked hard for the ticket dur
ing the campaign.
1t is understood that Alex Mckenzie
} Jud La Moure and other sate-makers IA
vor the candidacy Of the Trail county
: man.
Not Much Comfort for White.
Some of Whites friends are enthusiastic
E over results in Morton and Stark counties
E but an analysis of the situation thers
scarcely seems to bear out their claims
| Ac IF tha Ooop ronof.o in Mort
Q Gilbreath was permitted to select the del
e egation to Grand Forks. They are fol
his nomination for insurance commission
er first last and all the time, but because
he is one of the present state administra
ton, it Is not a foregone conclusion tina
I he will cast his fortunes with White.
In Stark county, where COMMISSIONS
r Turner was generally regarded as TIL
r leader of the administration forces, Tur
IS ner was badly defeated, even losing hi
9 home precinct at Gladstone. This is
= black eye for the White Shouters. Forme
l. State Senator McGillivray of Dickinson i
6 the recognized leader of the Sarles me-
- in that section. He was mere successful
% than Turner and carried his precincts
Il The chief issue in Stark was over the Sc
e lection of delegates favorable to j. Z
~ Phelan as state senator and the guberna
torial scrap was a side issue.
7. McGillivray and Simpson. despite tn
q fact both are to be selected as the of
= flcers of the new Dickinson land office
D. are scrapping for local control, and thei
ID little fight has complicated the guberna
,t torial situation somewhat.
Combination in the Valley.
n There is more evidence than ever of
n combination this year of the valley coun
s. ties. Holmes in Penbina. Stockwell i
4, Walsh Cooper In Grand Forks, Sarles i
r Trail and Shea in Richland are sure
* have their respective delegations. Wit
this as a nucleus and with any kind {
= unity the rest of the slate could be NIGEL
y arranged and an invincble combinatio
err made. There appears to be little locs
g jealousy in the valley and the leaders
~ each county show more indication
an getting together than in former years.
There seems to be no opposition of an
Importance in any section of the state
ld the denomination Of Marshall and Spal6
. ing. Judge Young, while former res
tn dent of Pembina county. has lived in Fal
a go a part of his term and seems to be ger
= orally slated for denomination. Glaspe
" of Jamestown had been mentioned as
er probable opponent, but his failure to ST
ar cure the delegation seems to have put hi
ep out of the running. If Judge Lauder
he Wahpeton should have control of tt
Richland delegation it is probable that
will make combination with the 9th
w counties in his district and be a cand
of date for Young's place. Unless he max
re- fight Young seems secure in his renom
Tue nation.
- wAHPEToN. N. D.-Great satisfaction is fl
a. In the success of Senator McGumbers effoi