The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-21

considerable talk has been heard now
and then I'm both camps concerning the
gubernatorial timber from which
suitable candidate might be chosen.
| Long ago it was conceded that the
insurgents were in the majority this
session and were anxious to name a
man for governor two years hence who
would in every way be acceptable to
the people OF the state. While the
stalwarts have not been very aggres-
sive along this line, IL is known that
| they, too, possess some excellent and
available material which would, in all
| instances satisfy the requirements Of
the office and the public.
The chief point among the leaders of
both factions has been to line up on
one or two who would in every way
be agreeable, as nearly as ii would be
possible, to both stalwarts and insur-
gents. 1t seems to be the main OBJ
ject with all I'm both houses to make
the present session as harmonious as
possible, SO that at the next election
there will be no division in the ranks
Of the dominant party. Much depends
on the remaining days of the session,
though it is acknowledged that so far
factional lines have been surprisingly
imperceptible and the conflicts which
have been anticipated at times have
not taken place.
Among the stalwarts who have been
mentioned frequently for gubernatorial
honors in 1912 is Sen. Frank Talcott Of
Buffalo. For long time Senator Tai
colts name has been linked with the
nomination, so that he is considered
possibility now was not unlocked
for. His excellent service in the SEN
ate has given him clear insight into
the affairs of the state, and it is felt
should he receive the nomination. the
state would have a governor in him of
whom 1t could be justly proud and
who would be thoroughly familiar with
the existing conditions in North Da-
kota, and one in every way equal to
the occasion.
Andrew L. Miller. attorney general,
has also been mentioned as possibil-
ity though only among the insurgents.
With many he stands well and has had
a good following Of supporters who
have talked about him for the place
Others among the insurgents have
openly come out against him, express
ing a preference for leaders in the
house and senate.
Looming up recently on the horizon
Is Capt. James NJ. Hanley OF Mandan
speaker OF the house. Speaker Hanley
is regarded with favor among the
leaders Of his faction though he has
many friends among the stalwarts, who
have found him to be exceedingly fair
in his executive capacity in the lower
house. His absolute inpartiality has
already given him a great following,
and the careful selection OF his COM
mittees and various appointments has
been the subject OF favorable comment
In all quarters. The fact that he is
president Of the North Dakota Nation
al Guard association will also have
great weight with the possibility of
his nomination, as 1t is believed he
would have much strength throughout
the state on that account.
AS In previous years, Sen. James
Kennedy, probably the greatest har-
monizer Of the present session, has
been talked OF for the nomination.
However, il is known that Senator
Kennedy Is not after the honor and in
all probability would not accept the
Office IL elected. In an unostentatious
way, it is said, that the national COM
mitteeman has done more to bring
the two factions together and push
| legislation through this year than
| many others. His many friends in
both ranks feel that he is too impor-
tant man in the senate for the leg
islative branch Of the state govern
ment to lose, as his influence is far
reaching throughout the state and at
Washington.
Probably the man whom the con-
sentative elements Of both stalwarts
and insurgents could mostly agree
upon, is Lieutenant Governor Burdick.
Mr.. Burdick, while in no sense a can
didate, has conducted himself in such
an exemplary manner during the first
three weeks Of the session, that he will
likely receive the support OF the lead
ers OF both sides, should he be nomi-
natd.
Many stalwarts, as well as insur-
gents, have openly announced them
selves as supporters Of the lieutenant
governor, and he numbers among his
closest friends the most influential men
in the legislature. Some are of the
opinion, that should new congress
sional district be added in North Da-
hObdg MI CAldICSS VI SOluB
to Washington would be a certainty. |
AS an executive he is praised for his
utter impartialiay and his firmness and
desire to see that everyone gets
square deal. When speaker of the
house, two years ago. he made many
friends in the lower body, who always
welcome his return to the house
chamber when he now goes there to
preside over joint sessions. From the
present forecast gathered from the
current gossip afoat in Bismarck, his
chances for the governorship look
bright.
In the democratic ranks many have
understood that Senator Purcell will
be the nominee to succeed Governor
Burke. Others have 1t that S. j.
Doyle, defeated for the speakership,
will be offered the opportunity to make
the race. Some have stated that while
the retiring United States senator is a
good man and stands we'll in his par |
ty, he Is not good vote getter, so |
that his chances for election would be /
slim. Mr.. Doyle is an orator and lead
er of his party in the lower branch
Of the Legislature, and popular among
the republicans.
or equal importance with him is
Senator Mcdowell, now conceded to be
the minority leader in the senate. The
possibility of Senator Mcdowell as a
candidate gathered much strength aft