Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-01-18
CLEVER SPEECHES MADE
nominating Senators
SENATORS SING PRAISES cANDIDATEs-MANY NsPR-
ING AND POWERFUL TALKS MADE IN sENATE-MDoWELL's
EFFORT BRINGS FORTH PPLAusE FROM SENATE SPEC


While it is impossible to print all of
the speeches that were made i'll the SEN
ate in making and seconding the nomin-
atoms of the various candidates for
United States senatorships yesterday,
the Tribune is able to offer the three
nominating speeches and the text of the
fourth. They are as follows:
Mr.. Carter, in nominating Mr.. Nc
Cumber, said:
MIR. President and Gentlemen of the
Senate: Words can hardly express the
pleasure | take in presenting in nomin-
alton for the long term III the United
States senate, expiring March 3rd,
1917, the name of my fellow-townsman,
Hon. Porter J. McCumber. But words
are not necessary in commenting upon
the brilliancy of his career. Actions
speak louder than words. A farmer
boy, reared under the hardships and
privations OF early farm life, he there
laid the foundation for his grand car
Ger. Nearly quarter of a century ago,
he cast his lot with others who now
make Up the great commonwealth OF
North Dakota. He soon forged ahead,
and ere long, as you all know, he
stood at the head of the legal profess
sion in the town of Wahpeton, and
that means much, as Wahpeton has as
many good lawyers as may be found in
the state of North Dakota. His politi-
cal life has been singularly successful:
His qualifications were soon recognized
and he was called to occupy situations
of trust, and the state of North Dakota
made no mistake, when twelve years
ago they sent him to occupy a seat i'll
the United States senate. Through
hard work and energy, well applied,
he was unusually successful. No man
works harder than Senator McCmber.
A gentleman from Minnesota some
time ago in visiting the great congress
sional library at the nations capitol
asked of the official in charge how many
Of our great public men made the great
est use of the library. In reply. the
official stated that Senator AIcCumbcr
of North Dakota and Senator Nelson
of Minnesota made greater Use and oc-
cupied more of their time there than
any other public man in Washington.
! am told by a gentleman who was
present, that some time ago Senator
McCumber was called upon to make an
address at the capital, to all assemblage
OF over 10. coo people. Immediately in
front CT him were two ladies. During
the course of the senator's speech one
of them said, "Where does he come
from: Isn't he splendid?" The other
replied. Il do not klQM;, the program
says from NORTH Dakota" The other
lady said. "Where is North Dakota?"
The other replied, 81 do not know
where North Dakota is, but isn't he
splendid? Isn't it just fine:' And the
world at large and our people in North |
Dakota are rapidly learning to realize
and appreciate the great and growing
prestige of this man.
Mr.. President: take great pleasure
in presenting in nomination for the !
erm ending March "rd, 1917, the name |
Of Honorable Porter ]. McCumber.
Mr.. Gunderson in nominating Mr..
Ironna, said:
At the last primaries in this state a
spirited contest took place in the NOM
nations for United States senator's. In
hat contest one of Nelson's favorite
sons figured as candidate; though he
vas not at that time my choice, he shall
Tow have my full support the same as
Senator McCumber, the man who was
ny choice for the long term The peo-
Die have directly spoken and it is our
duty to fulfill their wishes. Mr.. Gron-
n when coming to this state more than
thirty years ago, did not come here as
, man of means, but as man without
means, with a good will and for good
purpose. He has, during his time here, |
through his fair dealings, ability and
industry grown to be one Of the leading
business men of the state, as we'll as
me of the most influential citizens.
His acts as our representative i'll con-
yress have received endorsement from
he people of the state and as student
If rational affairs he ranks we'll with
lis colleagues.
AS a man of good. business ability
With wide experience and successful
:arcer as such, cGNpled with his six
ears of training as a legislator in our
rails of congress, | predict he Will
make valuable man in the United
States senate. I believe i'll good rep
'esentation of successful business men
II any legislative body, and with Hon.
4. J. Gronna as senator from this state
fully believe the state has mac, wise
.foice from business standpoint and
hat he will make good. He is one OF
he pioneers of the state, and one who
las aided and assisted in its develop
nent, and therefore, together with his
illness and qualifications for the place,
entitled to the honor bestowed on him
~ the people thereof.
Fellow senator's, as citizen Of Mel
on county, l take pleasure in nominal
ng Hon. A. J. Gronna of my home
ounty to fill the unexpired term of the
ate Senator NJ. N. Johnson in the
-'nited States senate, knowing he will
erve the people faithfully and to their
cst interest.
Mr.. Duis, in nominating Mr.. Pur-
ell. said:
I have the honor and and pleasure to
lace in nomination as United States
enator for the democratic party man
tho is known and respected through
Ut the length and breadth of our state,
man who is regarded by all as the .