Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1914-01-09
CARL NELSON
SPEAKS PLAINLY.
EDITOR OF oANDo PAPER SAYS
HE HAS BEEN BUNCoED
LONG ENOUGH

Carl Nelson, who for many years
has conducted one of the leading Dem
ocratc papers of the state, the Cando
Democrat, has become tired Of sfcarry-
ing water" for the Democratic pie
hunters, and he has not only quit the
party, but has changed the name of
his paper to the Record, and in his
last issue he has this to say:
With this issue, this newspaper
ceases to be an "organ" of the demo-
cratic party in North Dakota and
becomes an Independent newspaper.
The name Democrat" has according
ly been dropped and the paper will
hereafter be known as "The Cando
Record. -
In spite Of its political label, which
for some time has been misnomer,
this newspaper has gradually emerged
from its party shelf. and worked out
its political independence. To those
of our readers who are able to dis
criminate between mere partisan twad-
die and an independent expression of
opinion, this explanation need hardly
be made. The editor has never been
dough-face and has repeatedly re-
fused to swallow the raw doses pre-
pared by the pie hunters, who, shame
to say, have gravitated to positions
of leadership in the party's hour Of
prosperity. To continue as an organ
of the democratic party and advocate
its highest ideals, thus adding cloak
of responsibility to the gang Of buc-
cancers who have taken possession Of
it in this state, would certainly be a
foolish policy for this paper to pursue
and out Of keeping with its new de-
claration Of independence.
The editor Of this paper has been,
is now and will continue to be demo
cratic in his ideals. He hopes to see
the day when the idea Of democratcy
will be a ruling factor in politics, re-
ligion and social ethics; but this de-
claration NUT not in any way be con
fused with the idea of partisanship.
The editor Of this newspaper has not
ceased to be democratic in heart and
mind-but he has ceased to be a men,
ber Of the democratic party. He has
ceased to be a newer of wood and a
drawer Of water for the seekers Of
democratic patronage in North Dakota.
Z The editor of this paper has not
been without his hopes of reward for
political services rendered-but let it
be remembered that he has never al
lowed his desires for political molu-
ments to stand in the way Of his duty
to the people as an editor and citi-
zen. He has thrown away his chanc'
es Of winning political rewards by
chastising party leaders for their vioi
tions Of principles. He has made him
self mark for their stilettoes, wheE
he might have made himself cone OF
the gang" by simply winking at thcl'
pompous hypocracies and stealthy dis
loyalty.
AS already stated, the policy Of this
paper will be independent. 1t will
continue to advocate "the greatest
good for the greatest number. 1t
viii advocate the election Of the best
men to Office, regardless of their party
affiliations. And more than ever be
fore, it will work for the advancement
of the city of Cando, Towner county
and North Dakota. In this good wors
it hopes to have the support and the
friendly cooperation of majority Of
the people in the communities that il
may be able to serve.
Carl Nelson.
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