The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-07-13

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Forman News: Senator McCumbers
majority was a notable vindication-
considering that the insurgent leaders
claimed to have rs per cent Of the re-
publican voters of the state-and did
their hardest to encompass his defeat
Let's shake hands now, and forget all
differences.
/ We accept the nomination of AISLE J,
Gronna Just as we accept the nominal
ton Of Porter ]. ACCOMPLISHMENTS
as both were nominated by the will of
the majority.
The next step should be-in the d.
rection leading to the election of re-
publican governor of republican state
mot a democratic executive Of re-
| publican state.
Willison State: With the passing Of
the primaries the commonwealth will
again get back to normal temperament
for the time being, and there will be
less friction for several weeks. The
mixing of the republican ticket by the
stalwarts and insurgents ms resulted
In most OF the counties Of the state.
There was an independence of action
among the voters which may pressage
unity in the future-and may not The
nomination of Charles A. Johnson for
governor was expected. There was
preparation in the minds of some for
the success Of Aal1er, but only the most
of enthusiastic insisted that Buchanan
| had a chance. Perhaps not a dozen
people in the state figured that Wilson
had even a look in. He had the sup
port Of number of final proof news
papers in this end Of the state, the
editors feeling that objection to his
| nomination would cut off much patron
age. And they knew pretty we'll how
thoroughly personal desire on the part
of Mr.. Wilson designated the places
where final proof notices would be pub
lished.
The state seemed to throw itself into
a vast eliminating committee to deal
with the case of Tom Marshall. The
gentleman found surprising reverses
where he counted strongest for sup
port. Mckenzie county, which had
come to his rescue in such an astonish-
ing way two years ago gave the man
from Cakes less than hundred plur-
ality. In Williams county Mr.. Marshall
Jared even worse. With the exception
of James H. Cooper there was an ap-
parent lack of confidence in the manag-
ers of Mr.. MarshalPs campaign. and
though Mr.. Cooper stood practically
alone in promoting Mr.. MarshalTs good
here he did very well and kept the OPP
position busy. The former managers
OF the Marshall campaign of two years
ago had practically eliminated the best
friends of Mr.. Marshall. 1t is not be-
lieved, however, that these men really
intended to hurt MarshalPs chances. 1t
was universal lack of confidence. It
seemed, in their sincerity and integrity.
And the harder they fought the worse
1t seemed to be for Mr.. Marshall until
he even lost the city of Williston. The
McCumber forces were looked after
splendidly. Alert and thorough going
men went to many parts of the county.
and the result is shown in the ballot
Ing. Marshall failed miserably in one
of the places where he felt sure Of sue
cess.
Gronna's success was greater than
expected. Many Of his former support-
ers departed from his ranks and sun
ported Judge Engerud, but the great
est cheer that the Engerud people found
was IN the action of Gronna's home
county, Nelson refusing to sanction his
candidacy. 1t was a great compliment
to Judge Engerud and blow to Gronna
that seemed to be thoroughly deserved.
Congressman Hanna was a favorite
In every portion Of the state. He re-
ceived a wonderful vote, and there was
factional alignment strong enough tn
make most of the people forget their
best interests and support the man who
mad done so much the state. Mr.. Han
ma won out in every section of the
state. His support was general instead
OF local, and from Bowman to Pembine
there was generous support given.
The people would not be kent awav
from him. Mr.. Helgesen has been q
candidate for office for so many wears
mat MS name has grown familiar to
most Of the people and his nomination
for congress seems to justify the old
assurance of what follows If Won keen
everlastingly at 1t.
Walt Taylor's nomination was genar-
any expected. His insurgentism had
been very strong, but the people liked
his character and manhood and tbav
felt that the affairs of the office of in
surance commissioner would he uoI,
cared for by Mr.. Taylor, and that there
would be nothing to which the general |
public could object. He is so honest
and SO fair that he can't help but be a |
good officer. He knows how.
There was good deal of desire in
various portions of the state to sec
John Fiittie nominated for state an.
ditor but his time for making a cam
paign was limited, and he polled a
wonderful vote. He was so worthy NJ
ne honor that 1t seems a misfortune
70 hive him defeated. Gunder olson
had many friends in this section az M
state and they rejoiced at his fine sun
port.
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