The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-06-02

Bismarck Tribune: The Tribune's
advices from Washington are to the
effect that Senator McCumber's recov-
cry is now deemed certain, after a
long and distressing illness following
two serious operations. Press dis
patches say he has been removed from
the hospital to his home in order that
he may celebrate there the twenty-first
anniversary of his wedding, and it is
sincerely hoped by his friends in this
state that nothing may intervene to
prevent his steady Improvement and
final complete recovery,
Senator McCumber will probably re-
turn to the state in the early part of
June in case his condition permits, but
the weakness following his illness and
his long confinement in the hospital
will prevent any strenuous campaign
work. In the way of letter writing
and presentation of facts with refer
ence to the tariff he will be able to
lend hand in the campaign for his
reelection, but he will not be able to
take the stump, unless his improve
ment should permit one or two speech"
es toward the end of the campaign.
We believe the sober thought of the
people of this state will be exercised
in behalf of Senator McCumber when
the time comes for the choice of SEN
ators at the primary election. The
facts with reference to his public
career are open, and have been pre-
scented to the people of this state. No
charge has been made against him ex-
cept that he helped 20 frame the pres"
ent tariff bill Well, this is true, and
the sober, second thought of the people
is coming to believe that the tariff bill
is pretty good bill, and as good as
it is possible to get, considering the
range of interests affected and the de-
sires of representatives of various To-
calities. Surely the people of North
Dakota can have no very great fault
to find with the tariff or with present
business conditions. Everything in
the state IS prosperous--every part of
it is prosperous. Farmers are prosper
Gus, and are growing more so. Bust
ness conditions are sound. Money is
plentiful Development is rapid. The
best friends of North Dakota people
could wish for them no more album
dant prosperity than they enjoy today.
1t is well to remember that those
who are attacking Senator McCumber
are politicians with axes to grind. No
charge has been made against him
except by a candidate FOR his Office, or
by newspaper that is supporting
candidates for Offices who are opposed
to him. 1t is we'll to remember that
Mr.. Marshall, who is inveighing loudly
against him, never voted against Mr..
I~S~ 20 &C
we have been able to learn, to remove
or relieve any of the burdens he
claims the people of this state have
been staggering under until he bacame
candidate for the senate-and like
other candidates, lust before election
he is as good as he can be-" Mr.. Gron-
ma voted for the house tariff bill and
defended 1t in a speech--and the house
bill was far worse than the bill as
finally passed by tht two houses, If the
| claims of the insurgents themselves
are to be given credence. Senator
McCumber has followed a clearheaded
/ consistent and statesmanlike course
| has done for the people of this state,
and their interests everything that il
was possible to do, and he deserves
| the loyal support and vote of the
thinking people of the state, who want
prosperity to continue. and sound re
publicans in control. We believe the
| tide is turning Just at present strongly
in his favor and will continue to turn
that way.
Crosby Eagle: At the primary cleo
tion in June one of the most important
offices to select encumbents for viii be
the TT. S. senate, The people do not
exactly elect the senators, but cas-
| their vote for the purpose of sanction
| ing the candidacy of the aspirants;
and in turn the legislators, although
not obligatory. carry out the wishes
of the people by electing the senators
chosen at the primary election.
The political arena is now crowded
| with aspirants for the senate forum
at washington, and notably Thos
Marshall aspires for the shoes OF Sen
| ator McCunaber, and Mr.. McGumber Il
a candidate for recollection, while Mr.
Gronna, present congressman de
| sires to complete the term of the Late
M. N johnson as a republican~-th
4 ONCE Is now held by democrat, al
appointe OF Governor Burke. MIR. I'm
/ gerud also desires the once Mr.
Gronna seeks The senatorial battle
n in the republican ranks then shapes
thusly: McCumber vs.. Marshall, AM
Gronna VS.. Engerud, sthe former TO
the six-year term OF Office and the lat
ter for the four year term
TO one who has taken no hand Il
fractional hgLfing, ticket Of this kini
seems that that portion OF our delega
Tim NOW at NNaahinntnn will be elect