The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-10-29
SIZES UP N. D.
| POLITICAL Fight
GEORGE p. AtJTHlER or MINNIE
APoLtS TRIBUNE SAYS THE
SCRAP WILL TAKE A
WIDE RANGE.

| Writing to hts paper under Fargo
date, George A. Author, star cor
respondent of The Minneapolis Trib-
une, dopes up quite lengthy story
on the political situation In the state
at the present time. Mr.. Author be-
lieves that not only the senatorial va
cancies, but also the state ticket ara
involved In the turmoil following the
sudden death OF the late SEN M. M.
johnson. Mr.. Authors story follows
in full below:
North Dakota Is In political tur-
MOL precipftated BY the death 0S
Sen. M. NJ. johnson. with the an
pointing power in the hands Of the
Democratic governor, John Burke,
Etalwart and insurgent republicans
and democrats are forming into sepa-
rate camps and Governor Burke Is
meeting one OF the most trying ex-
periences Of his rwo administrations
Stalwart and insurgents had ground
arms for a time following the victory
OF Johnson in landing the senatorial
plum. but now that they are about to
join In combat once more and appar-
entity without hope of compromise
anywhere
The insurgents, headed by Thomas
+. Marshall, former congressman, and
Cong. A. ]. Gronna are disposed to
| fight the stalwart action to a finish.
This Will mean not only a fight for the
two senatorial vacancies, but will in
clude a straight stalwart and insur-
gent state ticket for every office in
volved
Cannon" and "Cannonism," CAL
| drich" and Aldrichism," with opposs
ton to the tariff law recently enacted
are to be made the issues on which
the insurgent faction hopes to be
carried into power.
Marshall and cronna.
Neither Thomas F. Marshall OF
Cakes nor Cong. A. J. Gronna have an
nounced that they will be candidates
for the senate, but such formal an
nouncement is unnecessary. To all
intents and purposes they are already
in the race. They will be the candidates
for the places OF McCumber and the
late Senator johnson respectively.
Marshall probably being a candidate
for the long term, or McCumber's
place, and Gronna for the short term.
or the place to be filled by Governor
Burke's appointment.
The stalwart lineup for the senator
ship will be equally mathematical. Sea.
Porter ]. McCumber will be a candi-
date to succeed himself and run
ming mate will finally be decided
upon.
The stalwarts say they have not
held any conferences on the rnatree,
and Senator McCumber will probably
have great deal to say as to the
identity of his running mate.
I Amopg the possible candidates who
have been mentioned are James John
son, chairman OF the republican state
central committee OF Minot; e. r..
Sinkler, also OF Minor, who was a con-
| gressionaI candidate last year; former
Lieut. Gov. David Bartlett. Coopers-
town; Gunder Olson. Grafton, man
who never has held any office, bit
who has always been a prominent fac
tor, and James FL. Mathews. Larimore.
In the meantime, while the polit;
! clans OF the state are meeting for con-
ferences here in Fargo, the real scene
Of interest is at Bismarck, where Gov
ernor Burke is endeavoring to make I'D
his mind. sa
Friends Press Marshall.
The insurgent republicans are en-
deavoring to secure the appointment
of one of their own members, the un-
mentioned member being, Of course.
Thomas r. Marshall.
Mr.. Marshall himself is taking no
direct part in this effort, but tha
strongest possible pressure is being
brought by his friends.
The stalwarts are naturally anxious
that Mr.. Marshall fail in securing this
appointment and there is also trouble
in the insurgent ranks. due 20 the fact
that one of their number. Andrew
Miller, attorney general, is an able
candidate for the place.
Mr.. Miller is a former Iowan and
has only been in the state for three
years. He Is exceptionally close to
Governor Burke. and has won con
siderable prominence by his efforts in
enforcing the prohibition law.
Should Mr.. Miller be appointed 1t
would have a tendency to split the
insurgent ranks and destroy their plan
Of making Marshall and Gronna so4e
candidates for the senatorial seats.
The Marshall friends are urging up.
on Governor Burke the propriety Of
recognizing the insurgent faction on
the ground that his selection was due
Largely to the support Of insurgent
republicans. At the same time they
stoutly deny any bargain looking for
return of the favor has been offered.
or will be made.
Burke Not Candidate.
1t is understood that Governo.
Burke will not be candidate for re-
election unless compelled by his
party, and would prefer place on the
supreme bench OF his state The deno-
Garlic governor is having trouble In
his own party. j. H. Cashel of Grafton
is regarded by many as being the logic
cal appointee In case democrat Ii
named. He was the winning candi-
date for the senate In his own party
last year and would appear to be the
popular choice Of his faction.
But other democratic candidates
rave appeared In the field, among
them being w. Il. Purcell. Wahpeton;
Col. John d. Denton. Fargo: George
il. Dufs, former mayor of Grand
Forks Clerk Kelly. Devils Lake;
Judge Thomas, Cando; State Senator
Macarthur, BottineAu county: Tracy
Gangs. Grand Forks; COL Al Hildreth
OF Fargo. and possibly others
Governor Burke II expected to meet