The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-02-14

nett and Hill Of Bottineau charging
that the stalwart faction OF the repub-
Elican party in the state had been and
stilI are active in sending out reports
TO the press and others that the state
Efs In a bad condition financially and
attempting to put the blame on the
I~progressfves for political purposes
References were made to the stalwart
and progressive wings of the republi-
can party, pressing the progressiveS
and fnsinuating that the stalwarts
We're endeavoring to regain their foot
hold in the state by ~discrediting the
opposition by the vending out of in
correct reports of the condition of the
state.
Whereas the past four years adj
ministration of affairs in this state
have been under the control Of the pro-
gressiye element Of the republican
party under which wise and efficient
conduct of public affairs the state and
It's institutions have ~prospered In a'de-
gree before known in the states
history. and its affairs are now In
such shape that the state can with
out difficulty or embarrassment meet
all obligations and calls of its institu-
lions, so that no reason exists for cir
culating of reports that the state lis
cramped in finances, and
Deny financial Difficulties.
Whereas the press of the country
Is publishing declarations in effect
that the state is in a financial condi-
ton which makes it impossible to
carry IN its functions of government
and maintain its institutions, the leg
islative department knowing these re-
ports to be false and unfounded, and
being controlled by the progressive
alnfnnrf FNf tia state 1isrrnxyou zvJnI
claims and condemns the circulation
of such reports, and,
To piscredit ProsressiVes.
Whereas, believing that the circu-
lation Of such reports is intended to
discredit the progressives of the state
to the g~loriication of the staIwarts
and enable them at the end of two
years to appropriate to themselves
credit not due them, and,
Whereas the circulation of such
reports has gone beyond the point
justified by political expediency and
is now injuring and discrediting the
state in relation to other states and
inJuring its credit, therefore; be it,
Condemn Such Practice.
Resolved that we condemn as un-
statesmanlike and unpatriotic an at
tempt by men honored by the gift of
P1SAS SAhSS W ulSCISUlI anu SIldIKlS
the state and it's people solely to build
up their own political fortunes. And
be it further
Resolved that all statements claim
ing cramped financial conditions are
u~nWarranted and i'll advised.
Repair States Credit.
And be it further resolved. that
all available means be used to give
publicity to these resolutions to- the
end that injury done the states credit
and reputation may be repaired. And
be it further
Resolved that as a progressive
body we do characterize attempts to
create false impressions as to the
states conditions as an attempt to
discredit the progressives and their
conduct of state affairs"
y There was a heated debate over the
question M while there were none
opposed to the idea of subscribing to
a resolution giving the state credit for
not being in any way cramped for
funds with which to carry on the bus
mess of the state or the institution
there were a number who objected to
the political Significance that was at
tached to the resolution and desired
that all reference to parties or fac
tons be eliminated. There were others
who desired that they be given time
to think the matter over and wanted
the action to be deferred to another
day, and still others who thought that
action should not be taken until a
printed copy of the resolution had been
handed to each of the members. But
this was not in accord with the idea
of those interested in the passing Of
the resolution, but when the matter
came to a vote there were enough who
desired to keep political reference out
of the game to amend the resolution,
81 hat the resolution that was finally
passed was one which refutes the
stories that have gone out regarding
the cramped financial conditions of the
state, but there was no mention of the
names of factions Of the republican
party o was there any reference to
the reports having been started by
anyone in Office or authority in the de-
partments or institutions of the state.
There was an effort made to attach the
clincher motion to the vote by which
the amendment was. added, but the
clincher failed to carry and it can sure
ly be predicted the end of the first big
battle of the thirteenth legislative as
sembly is not yet in sight. Arguments
regarding the worth of the resolution
did not end with the debate on the floor
but when a recess was announced for
ten minutes there were groups of mem
bers in every part Of the chamber and
lobby talking the matter over.
H. B. No. %. witch repeats the lUm-
Der lien law of two years ago, came
up for final passage yesterday after
noon and there was a continuation of
the fight made against the bill, but in
spite of the fact that there We're a good
many petitions against the bill it pass
ed with only 81, voting nay, while 70
were for the bill and IL recorded as
absent and not voting. Other bills
passed were No. 249 by Martin, provid-
ing that state engineer may be called
in by county commissioners to assist
in planning and building bridges, high
ways and ~culverts; No. 294, Twichell,
repeating law which requires a~gricul-
turaI college to send to county auditor
list of publications and county auditor
to send list to every taxpayer in his
county; No. 800, regarding the assess
ment of property; Nc. 225, Dewitt, al
office holders or candidates for
Office to contribute to charitable insti-
buttons or churches to which they have
regularly made contribution, and No.
127, Twicheu, relating to the sale of
bonds by municipalities.
When the third reading n final
passage of bills had been concluded it
$50 and on motion of Bjornson
the house adjourned.
New Bills in House.
d HI. b.. No. 286-Coltom relating to
the sale of intoxicating liquors in the
state and providing for the restrict
ing of the use of liquor in social af-
and in clubs and lodges. Com
on temperance.
III. b. No. 387-Wardrope, womans
suffrage bill. Elections.
II. b.. No. 3S8-Hedalen, providing
for the appointment of a county sur
yeyor coroner, four constables and q