Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1912-12-26

votes ot equaIIng the total vote Tor
Taft and Roosevelt. leaders Of the
two Republican factions. Now, re-
ports from all over the country
show that fna Christening Of the
party at the election is fostering a
get-together spirit on the part Of
those who believe in the principle Of
real protection 70 American IN
iustries,
In a circular that has just been
sent to the Republican press of the
state, by the Republican state cen
tral committee Of which Fred o
Brewster u Harvey is chairman and
James W. Foley secretary announc-
ing that permanent party head
quarters vii be maintained. the
follow. ng hopeful paragraphs occur:
Tne primary purpose OF these
headquarters vii! be educational.
An effort viii be made TO carry on
this work 80 that the 1914 campaign
1il! be distributed ever two years,
rasne. than crowded into disnrgan-
ized rush for the last four nr FIVE
aeek.. as has been the custom in
the past.
The Republicans If the state have
cause for congratulation Over the
results If the recent election. The
Republicans haze had their differ
ences. ard All iair-minded men will
concede there we're reasons for these
differences. There have been bitter
factional fights. These seem to be
over, ard to-day the Republican
party in this state is more united
than at any period during the past
decade. The committee feels that
these fortunate conditions should
ne fostered ard encouraged.
Il. especially recognizes the valre
If the assistance Of the press Of the
state in the recent and other cam
paigns, and that much VI the sue
cess Of the Republican party in the
tate las. November was due TO the
support If the lcket by almost the
united pres Through this neu $
paper Cooperation every Rep1bii-
ran candidate for congressional or
state Offices ron. The legislature is
oyer1 heiningly Republican. and
more than the usual number If Re-
publican candidates 70. county
offices we're elected. The committee
believes that the results indicate a
long line Of victories for the Rcpub-
licsn party in North Dakota.
In the operation If the perma-
nens headquarters the committee
wishes 70 emphasize the fact that
whatever work il done will not be
IN the interests IT any individual
candidate, nor for the purpose Of
building UP any one-man machine.
The efforts will be in behalf Of the
Republican party.
lnclosed With the circular is let
ter signed By w. F. Cushing, form
erly Of the Fargo Courier News. and
by Charles Brewer. formerly Of the
Forum two old-tlme newspaper
men u the state. We reprint below
extracts from the Joint letter Of
Messra. Cushing and Brewer to the
Republican editors Of the state:
The state central committee APP
pear to feel that now is the proper
time to lay aside factional griev-
ances. Each faction has fought
bitterly The scraps, however
instead Of creating an irreparabIe
breach. seem TO have developed a
genuine respect for the other fellow
The party has had its internecine
troubles here, as elsewhere. II
seemed inevitable that the factional
struggle should come. Each side 10
the controversy believed it was
right, but now all must realize that
division means destruction. All
seem strongly inclined to accept the
situation, and. while. admitting the
right TO divergent views on minor
'ssues. are determined that the un.
DERIVING principles which have made
the Republican party agreat nation
builder must be maintained. To
that end. the spirit OF the hour mus
necessarily lead TO unity and con.
centration Of party spirit. In This
way only can the Republican party
continue to be useful instrument
for the common good.
In talking with members Of the
committee we feel that they are
deeply in earnest in their efforts to
restore peace and confidence in Re
publlcanism, that concessions are 10
be made by all; that there will be a
general cG.uYtarafiop ne oil ,ln,,, /,
for the future success Of the party.
The undersigned have taken op-
posing vie"i, on many political mat
tiers But this is one time. at least,
when they can agree. and give ihei,
heartiest support TO the get togethe,
efforts Of the executive committee.
| We believe the psychological mo
ment has arrived for its promotion
Neither Of US. perhaps. viii