The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-06-27
North Dakota Political Gossip

Grand Forks Times: Temperament
ally there is a striking resemblance
| between the late Governor Johnson of
Minnesota and Charles A. Johnson, the
regular republican candidate for gov
ernor in this state.
Governor Johnson was an affable.
| agreeable and likeable man. He was
devoid of noisy or demonstrative quail
tiles. He was good citizen, with a
gentle and sympathetic nature.
The same is true in regard to
Charles A. Johnson, and these quail
tiles are impressing themselves upon
all the people who come in contact
with him.
1t will be said perhaps, that
Charles A. Johnson has not shown the
oratorical side as did Governor John
son. This was the case with John A.
Johnson in his early career. 1t was
only in his later years that he found
his tongue.
If Charles A. Johnson does not de-
velop the high quality of eloquence
attained by his distinguished name
sake, no one that knows him will dis
pute the fact that he possesses the
faculty of a forceful talker and think
er when engaged in general CONVEX
sation.
Besides, Charles A.9Johnson hass
logical, analytical mind. He is a stu
dent of the law and of statecraft.
These are important essentials in a
successful chief executive.
Calmness and conservatism. hon
esty and industry - these, too, are
among the human elements needed in
a governor They are far more desir-
able than oratory. Charles A. Johnson
has these also.
AS time passes, and as he rises in
dignity and complacency, uttering no
word of reproach for those who eff
fected his defeat two years ago, it
must be conceded by all fair minded
people that the republicans will make
no mistake in nominating Charles A.
johnson for the important office Of
governor.
Grand Forks Times: Colonel Roose-
welt has disappointed the populists.
This is because Colonel Roosevelt is
a republican. He says he does not
know that he will ever again talk poll
tics.
Would Colonel Roosevelt remain ST.
lent If the man he practically selected
for president had failed? Certainly not. |
He would be the first to denounce Mr.. |
Taft. But the great statesman, author
and hunter is not talking politics. If |
he were he would approve as a general |
the achievements of his |
successor.
There is profound lesson to agi-
.ators in Colonel Roosevelt's attitude. I
There is vast volume of meaning
n his silence. 1t is an Endorsement I
Of sound republican principles, as
hese principles are being pursued by 1
he responsible republican leaders at
for no one doubts that
f these principles had been violated
Colonel Roosevelt would not hesitate
or single moment in putting the
blame where 1t belonged.
Two years ago Colonel Roosevelt
iaid that Mr. Taft was the best
man in the country to sue
ICED him in the White House that Mr..
Taft was honest and sincere. He has
lot and will not recant from those
Hence the disappointment
# the populists, and the hopefulness
# real republicans.
Minot Optic: In nominating and
lecting Hon G. A. Johnson, the re-
publican candidate for governor, the
'eople of North Dakota will be exalt-
ng to that position a man of whom
hey can well feel proud. Ever faith
ul to the great trust imposed in him,
Ionest in his convictions and conscien-
ious in the administration of his du-
les, he will prove an official who can
t no time be handled by interests
nd at all times will be found admins
ering the affairs of the state In an
economical and business like manner.
For over twenty years Mr.. john
on has been a factor In the develop
nent of this state. Coming here as a
Dung man, he put his hand to the
low and together with other hardy
ettlers, did all within his power to aid
n the phenomenal upbuilding and /
rowth OF northwestern North Dako-
a. His record Is one of good and sue
essful deeds At the early age of I'll ,
10 was elected principal of the Minot
'ublic schools. Later, he served three
uccessive terms as county superin-
endent Of schools and from 1898 to
S02, he was mayor of Minot. In 1904
e was elected to serve as representa- 4
I've OF the twenty ninth district. and
n 1906 he was reelected. Today at
he age Of AZ, he stands In the very !
rhine of life, man OF the people, ripe !
a experience, and ready to do their ,
Kidding as construed in the laws of the
tate. A vote for Mr.. Johnson means