The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-05-12
Sees REPUBLICAN
PEACE IN N. D.
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his present quarters in Minneapolis
and will be in North Dakota working
in person for the success of the reg
ulars" and their ticket.
Rivals Shake Hands.
| The slate has been wiped clean and
Hansbrough and G. B. Little Of Bis
marck, his bitter rival two years ago,
have shaken hands Neither one is a
candidate for office this year, but they
have buried past differences and have
agreed to work in harmony. as admin
istration republicans. Senator Little is
an enthusiastic Taft mn, and the two
former opponents are fully in accord.
Their reconciliation took place last
week in Senator Hansbrough's room at
the West hotel in Minneapolis. Mr..
Little, who has been one Of the leaders
was cordially welcomed. They met as
friends and discussed the political stu
alton in entire friendship and harmony
The full meaning Of hi will not be
Host on any one familiar with recent
political history in North Dakota. Mr..
Little, who has been ole of the leaders
of the party since statehood, desired a
seat in the United States senate. 1t
was claimed that Senator Hansbrough
had agreed to retire in Little's favor
two years ago, at the end his third
full term. The organization stood by
Little but the direct primary was be-
ing tried for the first time, and Hans
brough seized the opport unity to cut
loose from the organization and appeal
to the peaple. He attacked his old
allies in vigorous fashion, and the feel
ing was very bitter. Most of the or
ganization men stuck to Little but
Hansbrough carried a personal follow
ing with him, and so demoralized the
whole campaign. The upshot was that
Thomas F. Marshall and M. N. Johnson
ran first and second in the senatorial
primary, eliminating both Hansbrough
and Little. The stalwarts took up
Johnson's cause in the final fight and
named him for senator.
Burke Up Again.
Another result of that 1908 factional
struggle was the reelection of Gov
ernor John Burke, who will be a can
didate this year for third term. The
progressive faction has put up a full
state ticket for the republicans pri-
maries, and the fight in June may
divide the party. again SO far as to
repeat the democratic victory.
So harmony" is now the cry and
while there will be no quarter in the
senatorial fight, there is disposition
on both sides to suppress bitterness
and conduct the campaign so that re-
publfcans will still be able to get to-
gether after 1t is over.
The attitude taken by Mr.. Hans
brough, it is believed, will go far to
solidify the ranks of the old organiza-
ton. Already several of his friends
have visited him IL Minneapolis and
have returned to join hands with the
regulars" and take their old places
in the organization. Others have heard
from him by letter. Later on he will
come in person and use his influence
This, the regular leaders say, will
combine behind McCumber and Enge-
rud candidates for the senate, the
former supporters Of both Hansbrough
and Little, and in addition most of
those who worked before for M N
Johnson. the successful candidate of
the quartet.
The argument used by Mr.. Hans
brough in his recent letter is almost
identical with the position of Mr. Lit
tie. who was seen here today:
What Little Says.
Il can't see any reason to doubt
the success of the regular ticket this
time" said Mr.. Little THE people are
not in any mood to listen to a calamity
howl this time Even in our new coun-
ties they have had good crops and are
on their feet. They take very little
interest in the agitation. The regular
republican organization stands for the
policies of President Taft. The other
fellows pretend to, but they are knitting
him all the time. Our people are to-
gether now, and we are out to re-
deem the state. Mr.. Hansbrough and
are good friends and have forgotten
all our past bitterness for the good
OF the party. There Is no reason for
the existence of factions in the repub-
lican party, lie we are all sincere in
supporting the Taft policies. IL any
body wants to chase off after isms
and notions, let him do it, but repub-
licans are going to be united for the
campaign
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