The Dickinson press., 1916-05-27

urged that the House and Senate
membership should be reduced in
number and that four year terms of
office should be made for state and
county officers. Neither of these
became law, but I believe will in the
near future.
Economy and Effciency:-Durin
my administration, I have conducted
the business of the state with econ
omy and efficiency and an investiga-
ton OF the records will substantiate
this statement.
Co-operation:-1 have always be-
lieved in the cooperation and organi-
cation of the farmers and have given
every encouragement to these move
ments and to every movement look
ing to the advancement of our people
along the lines of temperance and
education.
National Issues.
Experience:-As a member of Con-
gress for four years from our state
l had valuable experience in national
affairs, which would be highly advan-
tageous should l become United
States Senator from North Dakota.
Water Power:-We have right here
in North Dakota one of the greatest
water powers in the world-the Mis-
souri, River. North Dakota furnished
more money than any other state in
the Union for National Irrigation
projects. I hold that this state is en-
titled to the use of some of these
funds for the purpose of damming
the Missouri river. The water of the
river, if damned, and it can be, could
be used for irrigation over a large
area, and, in addition power and light
could be generated to supply farms
and towns over a vast territory.
Reciprocity Act:-The Reciprocity
Act between the United States and
Canada should be repealed. I voted
against this act when a member of
Congress and should I be elected to
the Senate will use every effort to
secure the repeal of this Law.
Tariff and Philippines:-I am a
Republican and believe in a reason
able protective tariff. I believe we
should maintain u control of the
Philippines until such time as we
shall have fulfilled our pledges and
the inhabitants of the island shall
be fully capable Of self government.
Preparedness:-I am in favor of
preparedness. No n believes more
strongly in peace than I do, consistent
with virile Americanism. I would
welcome the day when the whole
world should agree to arbitration of
international questions. I believe it
is a matter of necessity for the
United States, with present island pos
sessions, with the Parma Canal, and
with the great place we are taking
among the nations of the earth, to
be in a position to protect our citi-
zens, their lives and property, at
home and abroad. I strongly favor
the Swiss method of military training
and am therefore, in favor of such
preparedness as shall put our army
upon a sound basis and give us a
navy that shall command the respect
of all nations of the earth.
Our Foreign Policy:-I am in favor
of a strong foreign policy; n that
will keep the United States out of
war if possible, but which shall, at the
same time, keep to us the respect to
which We are entitled from other ma
tons.
I believe we should introduce econ
omy, thrift and efficiency into all de:
partndents, both state and federal anc
will work to that end.
Upon these propositions I submit
my cause to the people of North Da.
kota. I have given them a clean
economical administration, have
worked faithfully for the state as q
private citizen, as a member of Con-
gress and as Governor, and upon the
record made, I ask for support for the
nomination for the United States Sen.
atorship at the primaries, June %
1916. L. B. HANNA.