The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-18
N. D. WILL VOTE RIGHT
AMBROSE NEWSMAN GIVES VERY
COMPREHENSIVE SUMMARY
OF THE POLITICAL SIT.
UATION.

Ambrose Newsnan: It is rather
amusing for one who has watched for
the past few years the progressive
movements in politics IN North Dakota
and the northwest, to note what men
aspiring to office will do to obtain the
suffrage Of their constituency. We
cannot but admire a man who comes
straight out and taSes2a stand for
what he knows is for the good of the
people as a whole, rather than to wait
until he is forced to see that it is poll
icy to favor particular movement.
At the present time the entire west is
politically opposed to the east where
huge corporations exist The west is
progressive and the views of the po-
litical leaders Of the west are still
hooted at by the so-called stalwarts of
the east Throughout the west are oc-
casional members Of congress who are
held in line with the big-interest men,
bers. These are being dropped by the
people as fast as their terms expire.
North Dakota viii be a political hot
bed during the next year because two
u. S. senators and two congressman
will be elected next fall. Then. too.
the difference between "stalwart'' and
'insurgent" will no doubt be finally
settled. The people of the state are
typically western and will demand
representatives who are progressive
and who viii work with and in the
interest Of the great mass of western
ers.
Senator McCumber will be a candi-
date for reelection and while he is
acknowledged to be one of the biggest
statesmen in the senate, considerable
suspicion is cast in his direction by
reason OF his seeming friendliness
toward some OF the big fasteners. and
his line-up on the tariff. His effort in
behalf of federal inspection of grain.
and other bills in the interest of aRri-
culture, has made many strong friends
for him and his reelection depends
largely on the trend Of affairs political
during this winter and next spring. His
action aC Washington during the COM
ing session will be watched with keen
est interest Congressman Hanna will
probably be candidate for the posi-
ton made vacant by Senator Johnson's
death. Mr.. Hanna is one of the best
workers and most public spirited men
IA 1NOA III 4lebAOIeI POllllCS, ana Will make
good as few other men would. Mr..
Hanna is far-seeing and has been in
sympathy with the needs of the west.
although not strongly allied with the
progressive organization within this
state, which possibly has been mos,
shrewd political maneuver on his part.
For congress there will doubles be
a score OF candidates. Judge Lauder
from the southeastern part OF the state
and a candidate from the northwestern
part--probably Attorney Ed Sinkler or
Secretary of State Blaisdell of Minot
will be among the strongest in the race.
There is considerable speculation OF
the part chat Congressman Gronna and
ex- Congressman Marshall will plav.
Gronna's friends want him to run for
the senate but there seems to be q
spirit Of general satisfaction abroad
to retire both and inject new material
into the representation at washington
During the coming winter the voter
will have time to watch and consider
and we prophesy a vote next year that
will fully represent the real interests
OF the state Of North Dakota.