The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-07-16
Press Comment

Mott Spotlight: The nomination Of
L. B. Hanna for governor by the rec
publican party means his election and
the people Of the state are to be con-
graduated in the selection made.
For several years the party has been
somewhat disrupted and the result has
been that the state, which is over
whelmingly republican, has been un-
der a sort of half and half rule, it
being a well Known fact that dis
gruntled republicans OF the state have
been playing the game of politics into
tn hands of the democrats and the
democrats have taken advantage of the
situation.
Even though Hellstrom has won the
nomination on the democratic ticket,
we do not believe he is strong enough
to represent his party, he Is In fact a.
weakling, and is much compared to
Johnson, who has suffered a thrice de-
feat.
Already rumors are afoat at the
capital city to the effect that He'll
strom will sidestep from the ticket, and
in event he does, 1t will serve to weak
en- his party in the state.
For the first time in many years the
republican party has placed in nomin
alton a strong man, n who is adj
mirably fitted for the Office of governor
in every sense of the word. Mr.. Hanna
is entitled to the full support of both
wings of the party at the election in
November, more so on account of the
\ present SERIOUS OuIlOOk IN #lA6 #I6DuU-
lican party at the present time over
the nation, which it must be admitted
looks to many in this state as though
a democratic president is a possibility.
Notwithstanding that a bitter con-
test has just closed, both Mr.. Hanna
and Mr.. Buchanan conducted a clean
campaign, the people have had ample
opportunity to become acquainted
with Mr., Buchanan as he conducted a
long personal campaign, while Mr..
hanna stood on his record and made
but a brief tour of the state, thus LETT
ting the people decide for themselves.
Mr.. Hanna is a typical son Of North
Dakota, having established his home
in a small village of lass count more
than thirty years ago. He has made q
success of his every venture and fol
many years has been in the public
eye.
He first served the people in the
North Dakota Legislature, both in the
house and the senate, and later was
he achieved nue. for the northwest
never for a moment overlooking any
thing that would prove beneficial tC
the farmers OF his own state. We be.
lieve that in the selection Of L.. B
Hanna for governor, that the repub-
lican party will soon become united
which is as 1T should pc, and he SHOULD
be given the solid support Of the party
in November.
Crosby Review: The assurance Of
support offered Mr.. Hanna by the
progressive leaders of the state is ar
acknowledgment of the high degree o.
esteem in which our nominee for gov
ernor is held by all members of tn
party and ar avowal of confidence IL
his ability and integrity. Among those
who will strive for his election ar,
Congressman Helgesen, G. "A. Johnson
Sen. "A. j. Gronna, J. "A. Buchanan, u
l.. Burdick, a.. II. Nestos, Andrew Mile
and many others. The people hav'
ence as to who shall be at the head o
the state government and those wht
indorse a government by the people
will rally to Mr.. Hanna's support. w
expect to see him win in NoVembe-
by a splendid majority.
Bowman Pioneer: The indication
are that North Dakota will have
republican governor after the first o
the year in the person of Hon. L. b
Hanna, who was recently nominatet
at the primaries. There had been
good deal of talk during the primarie;
that the men who were supporting MI
Buchanan would not support Mr.. Han
ma in case of his nomination. 1t Il
gratifying now to learn that the lead
ing progressives of the state, n mel
who are real progressives, have writ
| ten Mr.. Hanna assuring him of theiI
support this fall, and that they viii
do all in their power to end denocrati,
reign in North Dakota. Congressman
He1gesen writes; ut is my intention
to enthusiastically support Mr.. Ham;
/ and the whole republican state ticket
/ believe In always abiding by thu
primary What is the use of holding