The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-18

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surely democratic voters will read be-
tween the lines,
H. H. Perry Of Glendale, feels that
his services on behalf of democracy
justify him in asking this recognition
by the party. MI. Perry was elected
first as a populist for the office Of
the clerk of the court in Diekey coun-
ty. He made a good record as county
official and for many years has af-
filiated with the democratic party,
standing for the principles and meas
ures which our great party leaders
have championed.
f. w. Mclean, a lifelong democrat,
recently removed from Cavalier county
to Fargo. Mr.. Mclean is at present
secretary II the state organization,
and is chief game warden in tho Sec
end district, with a salary Of $125 per
month. He and his friends urge that
he has all the qualifications necessary
to fill the position with honor and that
his record in the past has been such
as to justify democracy in supporting
him.
Ben Whitehead Of Williston, is also
a candidate. Mr.. Whitehead aas re-
sided in the state about six years, re-
moving here from Indiana. He has
been editor OF Ths Williston State.
nnd, by the course he pursued as edi-
tor of thst paper IN supporting "sl6i.
wart" republicans Of office, as u. j.
McCumber for the United States SEN
at and L. B. Hams fer congress as
against M. A. Hildrseh of Fargo, who
has always been a consistent and
faithful soldier in the ranks Of
democracy, has forfeited any claims
he may have had on the democratic
electors of the state. 1t would be a
great mistake to have him represent
ing the democratic party in the po-
sition that he now seeks to occupy.
Most Of the candidates mentioned
are selfmade candidates. Some of
them have been in the field a year or
more and are very much hurt because
Mr.. Bruegger has also filed his pet
ton for the same office. Their claim
is that, while Mr.. Bruegger is a good
man, he was too late in coming out.
Those who are responsible for the
primary law claim any citizen has the
right to aspire to the position. pro-
viding he files his petition on or be
fore March 1. Mr.. Bruegger has com.
piled with the provisions OF the sta
tute and has no apology to make to
any candidate for not coming out
sooner. He is now in the field be-
cause of the urgent demands Of rep
resentative democrats from many
parts Of the state, who realize that,
against many OF the candidates who
had already announcer themselves.
sufficient avidence exists to show pos
sible lineup for the purpose of dis
tributing patronage after election. The
democrats should realize that it is
very important that they elect the
right man to this position. 1t is pos
sible that they may take such action
On March 10 as will do SER
ious injury to the welfare of the party
for years to come. An objection has
been raised against Mr.. Bruegger on
account of the fact that he is now a
candidate after having endorsed Mr..
McLean's candidacy some months ago.
Instead of this being against his cam
didacy it should be to his credit. When
he wrote the letter ~fayoring Mr.. Me-
Lean. it was done with the belief that
Mr.. Mclean would in no wise be OBJ
ligated to any particular person or
faction OF the party in case OF cleo
ton. However, recent developments
have shown that certain individuals
who have been most active in pro-
noting the candidacy of Mr.. Mclean
and have spared neither time nor
money to bring about his election, are
persons who are not at all In sym.
pathy with the principles advocated
by the North Dakota democracy. have
increasingly opposed Governor Burke.
and are avowed candidates for certain
federal offices in case OF victory next
fall. There is no claim that Mr.. Me-
Lean has entered into an agreement
with these parties whereby federal
offices shall be parcelled out In case
of success; but, in view OF the fact
that he has accepted and lis vet ac.
cepting their support and leadership.
the average elector very naturally
feels some anxiety as to the outcome
in the event Of MI. McIsean's election.
Mr.. Brugger has always been a con-
sistent supporter OF Governor Burke
and the principles OF the North Da-
kota democracy as advocated in their
platform, and his election to the po-
sition of national committeeman viii
be as satisfactory to Governor Burke
as the election Of any other candidate.
He has all the qualifications necas-
sary to ell the position in d way
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