The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-17
new CANDIDATES
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leader and statesman in the halls of
congress today.
we believe that his candidacy for
the high office of president is the
hope of progressive Republicans in
this country and we pledge him our
loyal support in his efforts to lead the
platform which stands for equal rights
for all and special privileges to zone.
BE it Resolved. That in the candi-
dacy Of James A. Buchanan for gov
ernor the progressive Republicans Of
North Dakot have a standard bear
er who is the peer of any man for
honesty aud ability inc who is we'll
equipped for this importa-i Office. A
farmer himself. he knows the needs
Of this great state where agriculture
is king. Successful in his w large
undertakings. he is we'll fitted to adj
minister the office of governor and
conserve the interest of the taxpay-
ers and effect material economics and
at the same time safeguard the adj
vancement of the state.
a enthusiastic supporter of the
progressive policies advocated by
Roosevelt and L%aFollette. hi stands
before the voters of the state in
marked contrast to the position Of
L. t.. Hanna, whose affiliations have
heretofore been. and must, owing to
their intimate relations. remain with
President Taft.
Resolved. That his eminent execu-
tive ability. extensive experience at
Washington and wide acquaintance
with the Republicans of the state and
leaders of the nation being recognized
and appreciated by all progressive
Republicans of North Dakota, that
his progressive Republican league
heartily requests Hon. Thomas F..
Marshall to become the progressive
candidate for national committeeman
for this state.
Resolved further. That we not only
endorse the initiative. referendum and
recall AS adopted by the national pro-
gressive Republican league. but that
in conjunction therewithwe advocate
the amending of our state constitu-
tion so as to provide for a quadrennial
session Of the legislature instead Of
biennial session, thereby saving the
people an unnecessary expense Of
about 10000 biennially.
Resolved. That we regard with
iustifahle pride the excellent work
accomplished by the Twelfth legisla-
tive assembly through the enactment
OF more constructive legislation than
had before been placed upon the stat
utes since statehood, a fact only made
PSSSipiN Wy Nv SIcCtlOI VI pTOSEGSs
sive majorities in both houses.
THE progressive Republicans in
the legislature carried nut every plat
form pledge. 81 record never before
even attempted by any previous Leg
i%slature. The progressives have kept
faith with the people. With a con
tinuance of this confidence the pro-
gressive Republicans pledge still fur
Their legislation to advance the cause
of popular government.
Resolved. That we invite the af-
fiiaticn and cooperation of the men of
all parties. however differing from us
in other respects. in support Of the
PRINCIPLES herein declared and he
lieving that the spirit Of our institu-
tions, as vel las the constitution of
our country guarantees liberty Of con
science and equality of rights among
citizens. we oppose all legislation i'm
! pairing their security.
Respectfully submitted,
-"R. NJ. Pollock, Chairman.
-''U. L. Burdick,
y. NJ. Hanley,
w. F. Cushing,
IF. e. Packard.
~. NJ. Devine,
-"P. o. Thorson."
Evening Session.
In the absence of President Pol