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

Governor &c
Law makers who represent the peo-
pie Of the state met at Pierre last
week and duly organized and in joint
session heard Governor Crawford read
his message. 1t was a brilliant audi
ence that heard him, and every bit or
space in the House vas occupied.
The message is a proclamation-a
clarion blast, sounding the death
knell Of bossism. 1t was praised for
its clear, vigorous language and de-
mands a square deal for all.
The pleasure from reading such a
message Is great, but If you could
have seen and heard u gallant
champion reading that document
with all the eloquence and force of a
great orator, you could nave said
truly that Governor Crawford neyer
before seemed half so nea and dear
to the people. He is the chosen lead
er Of q great reform movement in
South Dakota, and the people have
found in him a man with a r hear
and dauntless courage, and there are
none among the obstructionists and
character assassins 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
ernors, carpet baggers included. since
the stirring territorial days OF 1870,
and the writer wants to go on record
now In stating that Governor Craw-
ford is the first genuine, fearless, able
champion the people OF Dakota have
ever had with one 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
Incorporation 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
lcharacter -assaSsins and corrupt OIL
cials. able to champion the cause OF
reform At Pierre or at Washington,
In all a seRvant OF the people whom
he IS proud . serve-
The tenth legislative session began
business under Hu5t favorable CON
ldftious. Able impartial men preside
over the senate aad house Lisuten
ant Governor Sh0ber as president o.
the senate and Speaker Clancy OF tbs
house are we'll fitted todischarge thefl
Responsible duEfes- Their chief clerk,
are men Of sxpeFbenss-a wonderful
help in the dispatch Of business and
All the minor position Are filled Will
compefent mem
The state ossEesx are all able bust
mess men. and are ali FIRST ternner
with the exception Of Secretary o
Estate D. d. WIpfs . gentleman wis
enioys the confidence of the new stat
0f5ctzhk He Is worthy suczceascr o
the able me Who proceeded hin
whose pictures ad0Fn the walls 81 hi
omcs, to~ft. Secretaries Rfngsrud
Tb0n0u, R0ddIe. and Berg Score
taSy WIFI wss conspicuous IN hi
e60fts TO render assistance To tn
new o6sceu, and b one Of the mos
accommodating gentlemen ~ tn
capitsl-
Hon. G. H. Caaslgy our own Charit
from good old Lincoln, took posses
sion 81 the financial end Of the gov
eEnment and crested his friends viii
the same genial smile that made hin
70 popular a. home He Will max
!, the most popular treasurer the stat
has ever had, and his popularity q
home may be fairly estimated whe
We state that = few Of his friend
Furnished his bond Of s55O,000. As
fnancier he has no superior In tn
state. He enjoys the distinction Z
, being one Of the ablest and squares
Republicans in the state, and lik
Governor Crawford stands for wha'
ever Will benefit the people. He
, genial, diplomatic and generous an
. IL trouble Il TO be met and nverc0m
you will always lind him On top (
the enemy's breastworks when th
smoke clears away. He Il q grea
worker and enjoys the benefit Of a n
bust constitution and the Leade
feels proud that It had the honor {
presenting Mr.. Casill's name to tn