The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-07
ROOSEVELT LEADERS
TO CAMPAIGN
IN STATE
Knox Says North Da.
kota Will Receive Proper
Attention Next Week

Prominent Roosevelt leaders of the
United States will campaign in North
Dakota next week. according to Frank
Knox. manager of the Chicago l3oose-
Welt headquarters. who was in Grand
Forks Wednesday evening for n short
time. He departed again for Chicago
with the statement that he expected
to send John F. Bass. a brother of
Governor Bass of New Hampshire. to
the state to conduct the general cam
paign next week.
Among the Roosevelt leaders who
will come to the state are James r.
Garfield, who will be here two days:
Governor Chester r. Aldrich of Ne
braska, Henry ]. Allen of Kansas. and
William D. German. former ker
Of the house of Michigan. In addition
to these there will be several other
speakers.
In commenting on the general sit
uation yesterday, Mr.. Knox said:
The national Roosevelt committee
Dakota in precisely the same spirit
and manner in which it has taken part
IN the campaigns in other states. The
committee has no desire or thought
ton against another within the re-
publican party. or involving state is
sues In the national campaign. Its
sole e6or is directed toward the nom-
tnation of Theodore Roosevelt and we
hope in such q splendid cause and un-
der such matchless leadership to soon
see factionalisnl within the republic
can party disappear and the party
present Il solid and impregnabie front
to the common enemy in November.
No Personal Quarrel.
The supporters of Teodore Roose-
Welt in this campaign have no per-
sonaI quarrel with President Taft.
The issue presented is one which
rises far above the personality. In
unmistakable fashion the people have
Indicated. wherever given the oppor-
tunity, their desire that Theodore
Roosevelt again become the leader of
dental candidate the personal desires
Of man should have little weight.
The question which presents itself is
not Does President Taft or Theodore
Roosevelt want the nomination. but
rather DO the people want Taft or
Roosevelt The answer to this query.
so far as North Dakota is concerned.
will be registered on March 10. and.
after reviewing the situation. i per-
sonally have not the slightest doubt
that that answer will be an over.
whelming demand for Roosevelt.
For Senator La Toilette those who
are active in promoting the Roosevelt
nANe HOtnlu8 Out the kind.
Hest feelings. Colonel Roosevelt has
himself frequently testified of his great
appreciation Of the constructive work
achieved under La Follette's leader
ship In Wisconsin. Every man ac-
lively associated with the Roosevelt
campaign feels the deepest regret over
La Follette's physical breakdown
which a few weeks ago eliminated him
as an active participant in the cam
paiEn. That Mr.. La Toilette is no
longer a factor in the situation is rec
oEnized by the senator's closest polit-
ical friends and associates. With but
one or two exceptions every nan of
national prominence who formerly
supported Senator La Follette's presi-
Theodore Roosevelt. This speaks
more eloquently than anything | can
say. of the view taken nationally of
Mr.. La Follette's former candidacy.
High Duty of Citizens.
Il sincerely hope the people of
North Dakota will appreciate the vital
and critical Importance of participate
ing in this, the first presidential pri-
mary ever held In the county. It is
given to you people Of North Dakota
to demonstrate to the country ut large
wisdom and sound policy of per.
hitting the people to indicate their
personal preference for president. In
a word. the entire theory of the pres
idential preferential primary is first
put to the test here in North Dakota
and here will be demonstrated largely
success or failure Of this newest
method OF expretstnS the popular will