Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-01-18

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Law makers who represent the PEG
pie OF the state met at Pierre lasl
week and duly organized and in joint
session heard Governor Crawford reac
his message. 1t was a brilliant audi
ence that heard him. and every bit OF
space In the House was occupied.
The message is a proclamation
clarion blast, sounding the death
knell OF bossism. 1t was praised foi
Its clear, vigorous language and de-
mands a square deal for all.
The pleasure from reading such q
message is great, but If you could
have seen and heard our gallant
champion reading that document
with all the eloquence and force OF a
great orator, you could have said
truly that Governor Crawford never
before seemed half so near and dear
to the people. He is the chosen lead
er Of a great reform movement In
South Dakota, and the people have
found In him a man with a true heart
and dauntless courage, and there are
none among the obstructionists and
character a~ssassins who dare openly
question his sincerity. The people
have absolute faith in their governor,
and the machine element is powerless
to stay the triumphant progress OF a
man thus trusted, thus honored.
The writer has known all the gov
errors. carpet baggers included. since
the stirring territorial days Of 1870,
and the writer wants to 60 on record
now in stating that Governor Craw-
ford is the first genuine, fearless, able
champion the people OF Dakota have
ever had with n exception. He IS
broad and liberal In his views and
takes the executive chair free to per-
form . plain duty, free to deal with a
corporation or a farmer on a basis OF
absolute equality, free to demand a
square deal, tied to no unholy or
secret alliance, free to denounce
character ~assassins and corrupt Off
cials. able to champion the cause OF
reform At Pierre or at Washington,
In all a servant of the people whom
he Is proud to serve.
The tenth legislative session began
business under most favorable con-
ditions. Able impartial men preside
over the senate and house. Lieuten-
ant Governor Shober as president OF
the senate and Speaker CLANCY OF the
house are well fitted ~todischarge their
responsible duties. Their chief clerks
are men Of experiences wonderful
help In the dispatch OF business, and
all the minor position are filled with
competent men.
The state 0fficers are all able busi-
ness men. and are all first termers
with the exception Of Secretary OF
State d. d. Wipf, q gentleman who
enjoys the confidence Of the new state
oflcials. He Is q worthy successor OF
the able men who preceded him
whose pictures adorn the walls OF his
ONCE, towit: Secretaries Ringsrud,
Thorson, Roddle, and Berg. Secre-
tAry Wipf was conspicuous In his
efforts TO render assistance to the
new Officers, and Is one OF the most
accommodating gentlemen at the
capital.
Hon. G. H. Ca&ill, our own Charlie
from good old Lincoln, took posses
sion Of the financial end Of the gov
eminent and greeted his friends with
the saIne genial smile that made him
popular at home. He will make
the most popular treasurer the state
has ever had, and his popularity at
home may BE fairly estimated when
state that : few Of his friends
furnished his bond OF s55O,00O. As =
iinancier he has no superior in the
state. He enjoys the distinction Of
being one OF the ablest and squarest
republicans Ia the state, and like
Governor Crawford stands for what
ever Will benefit the people. He IS
genial, diplomatic and generous and
II trouble u TO be met and overcome
you Will always find him on top OF
the enemy's b~reastworks when the
smoke clears away. He ID great
worker and enjoys tho benefit Of q ro-
bust constitution and the Leader
feels proud that It had the honor OF