The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-14

ly the shadow Of representation by
bona fide farmers in the federal con-
greSs.
Many think that as the farming
interests pear the chief burden of gov
eminent, it is about time that the
farmers, especially in agricultural
states. also take a hand in shaping
national legislation.
AS a matter Of fact, on account OF
the exactions of unnecessary middle
men, speculation in farm produce,
adulterated foods, watered stocks, ex-
orbitant interest rates, false weights
and measures and pork barrell" legis-
creates the country's wealth are COM
PEELED to bear unnecessarily heavy
burdens. Moreover, extravaganza has
become a national curse, and re-
trenchment and civic honesty should
begin in Washington and work down
through h entire body polite, OF
widespread bankruptcy may become
, the heritage of our children.
I have lived in the state for more
than thirty years, twelve on my home
stead in Emmons county. For the past
nineteen years, however, I have been
president of the North Dakota Agri-
cultural college and director Of the
government experiment station. posi-
tons which have constantly brought
me into intimate relationship with the
educational and farming interests of
the state. Prior to assuming the
presidency Of the agricultural college,
I represented the twenty-sixth legis-
lative district in the state senate, and
also served n term as lieutenant
governor.
Farmers are entitled to a free, open
and competitive market for their grain
and other products by whatsoever
lawful mean this can be accomplish
ed Every obstruction to equitable,
cooperative organization and market
ing on b part OF producers, therefore.
should be removed, and the federal
government should give the farmer as
much information and assistance rela-
tive to marketing his crops, as it does
to producing them. Favorable market
ing conditions for farm products is q
very vital matter and affects the
farmers prosperity quite as much as
proper tillage Of the soil. ...-..
For development purposes the farm
er should be able to command the use
of money at as reasonable rates of
interest as any other business offer
ing equal security, and if necessary.
the government should intercede to
this enc by establishing rural credit
banks.
The farmer also should enjoy tariff
protection for his products, at least
equal to that given to the manufac-
turer. Free trade Or protection for
both seems only fair. Special privilege
for h trusts and monopolistic inter-
ests should be regarded as any other
crime against the people. .
The farmer, does not s for charity
or my advantages; he demands only
justice. He is entitled to no less; for
the prosperity Of this state as well as
the nation at large, depends upon the
prosperity Of the farmers.
Having devoted the best part Of my
life to the study Of rural life con-
ditions, and having given my best
energies for their betterment, my
only ambition is to continue this work
in a large and wilder field, as my con-
nection with the college will soon end.
Equal and exact justice for all busi-
ness interests has always been my
motto. .
I am not a politician and am not
: supported by any political machine.
I have no organization. I believe the
voters should select their candidates
without the fuss and feathers" of
political intrigue. Moreover, I have
no money with which to organize q
campaign and would not if I had il.
1t is contrary to fair play in politics.
I firmly believe in good, sound, pro-
STeSSIVes republican pTlHClplGS, anu
respectfully ask the support OF the
republican voters at the June pri-
mary election,-of such at least as feel
that l understand the domestic and
! agricultural problems of the state and
have the patriotism and inte!ligence
TO serve the commonwealth with
credit.
If elected I shall devote my best
energies to secure justice and a
square DEAF for the laboring and
producing classes, chief Of which is
the farming element, believing that
whatever is good for them is good for
the country at large.
I anticipate opposition. All I ask,
however, by way Of defense, is for the
candid voters to compare my character
and service to the state with the charac-
ter and service of the individuals who
assail my candidacy. I ask no more.
I shall not malign my competitors.
The primary election law evidently
ccntemplates the elimination Of pre-
JUDGE and unfair methods SO that
every voter may have an unbiased
choice among candidates for Office,
based upon the voters individual judg-
ment. Furthermore. the primary cleo
ton law is intended to give the poor
man an equal chance with the rich. To-
secure a nomination.
Respectfully,
J. H. Worst.