Oakes Republican. (Oakes, N.D.) 1898-1906, 1905-06-23

PreSldenC Hill ana Cnere was nalC IN
the proceedings. Hill prefers the re-
tention of Hansbrough to some man the
reorganizers might select. y
Hansbrough's term does not expire
for four years, but the reason of the
present agitation is that the next state
senators will be in the senate when
Hansbrough comes up for reelection,
and each party is endeavoring to con-
troll the nominations.
Hansbrough has always had the sup |
port of the railroads and Alex. McKen-
zie in former fights, but he is no novice |
in the political game himself. He is a
shrewd politician and great organizer. |
The milling organizations are after
him because of his attitude on the
drawback question, but that only makes
him stronger with the people of the
state. His contest for reelection will
results in new alignment of the politi-
cal forces of the state, and the next
campaign or two promises few feat
ures that will be interesting.
Grand Forks.-T announcement is
openly made by the friends of Congress
man A. j. Gronnar that he will be a
candidate for United States senator to
succeed H. C. Hansbrough. Though
not much heard of in state politics prior
to the campaign of 1902, Mr.. Gronna
has since come boldly forward and holds
a position of acknowledged leadership.
By his strong following among the
Films and Norwegians, who populate
the eastern border of Ramsey county,
Gronna was able to give timely aid to
Senator Hansbrough when the latter
last stood for reelection. and it was
but just recognition for these services
that Gronna was elevated to the seat in
congress by the Hansbrough influence.
The firm alliance made with the t'high
powers at that time was the starting
point of Mr.. Gronna's successful politi-
cal career. Since that time no import
ant move in North Dakota statecraft
has been made without his advice and
CONSENT According to well-grounded
report, the congressman has had the
senatorship succession in mind from the
start, and his ambition is said to meet
with approval in the highest quarters.
| While the senatorial fight is a long
way off, present conditions lend favor
to Gronna's candidacy. The failing
health of the veteran LaMoure gives
Gronna an opportunity. For years La
Moure has swayed the destinies of the
Republican party in the state, and has
literally t'run things" so far as north
state affairs were concerned. Gronna's g
stamping ground is likewise in the
north, and the wise ones say he is the
natural and accepted selection for La
Moure's dictatorial shoes.
But Gronna has elements of strength
which LaMoure never possessed. He
is a Scandinavian and has already
formed lasting alliances with his clans
men who control the Scandinavian
league, the Norwegian society and kim
dred organizations.
The long g-standing feud between Sen
ator Nelson of Minnesota and Mr..
IHansbr0ugh will also be strong factor
smiles upon Gronna and rumor credits
him with the firm intention of fostering
the younger mans ambition; with
writing and speaking in his behalf
where such influence will be most felt.
According to Gronna's closest friends,
his plans include denomination for
/ congress in 1906, and then vigorous,
aggressive fight for control of the sena-
tor-making legislature. Gronna is
reputed to be millionaire. He has
practically retired from active business,
and occupies his time principally in
speech-making and in meeting and
greeting his constituents.
AS he has stated to well-known
leader, if he does not reach the senate
it will not be because he is not willing
to work hard enough for the honor.
scandinavian Services.
Services at Clement at IL o'clock q. m
and at Oakes at 4 o'clock pm, June
18th. All are welcome.
X. L. Kleveland, Pastor.