The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-11

II NSonIlnue0 from rage One.1
the people "the whole TRUTH"
/ Prlor to the recent legislative as
sembly, Divet said. the Republicans
whose machinery had been stolen by
the new political power, to quote
from recent interview by one highly
honored by this state. had been as
sured, In authorized statement, that
/ the program Of the league would be
put into operation slowly and care
fully, and that at would require at
about"
Instead, said Divet, when the legis-
lature convened the governor appear
ed before the legislature with a de-
mand for the immediate enactment of
the entire program, thus placing upon
the legislature new RESPONSIVENESS.
which they had not been elected to
undertake. and which the people had
not conferred power upon them to
deal with.
Studying the provisions of the con-
stitutional measure introduced as the
Nonpartisan league BILL, Divet said
It's socialistic features were very evil
dent. The elimination Of, clauses for
morality and patriotism and which
they refused to reinstate when re-
quested so to do. were cited as bear
ing out portion Of socialistic theory.
In portraying the lack of respect
for religion which he maintained was
cardinal feature Of the socialistic
doctrine. Divet cited the attitude as
stunned by Chief Clerk Albert Bowen in
members of the state legislature"
During the time that the chaplains
were offering prayer. Bowen sneered
and Knocked God in the presence OF a
man OF God speaking the word of
God" said Divet. land he showed ut
ter disrespect for the God-fearing
members Of the legislature"
That Bowen 'bridled" members Of
the legislature and babe them what
TO do, was another Of Divet's asser-
tons.
That any man who knows the real
truth Of the activities OF the Nonparti-
san leaguers and who knows their
real sentiments as relates to Socialism
will turn from them, had been proved,
Divet said by his own experience in
talking to various men over the state,
said, had from time to time made
oaths that they were Socialists when
they filed nomination petitions
In several counties, or with state when
candidates for Office.
1T is a big job" said Divet. ''but one
that can be accomplished" Repeated
outbursts greeted the speaker as he
nAdoS HlS swinging remuneration OF
the socialistic doctrine. ,.... ~ ) =
Tracy Bangs, of Grand Forks, aris-
ing from his place in the audience.
spoke briefly, saying that he had desir-
ed to place himself squarely on record
in favor of the movement. He said the
men gathered in Grand Forks are gath
cred for a most laudable purpose. i
I'VE know what socialism means,
We in Grand Forks know that the only
people who refuse to rise when the ma
tional hymn is sung are the socialists"
said Mr.. Bangs, and a fervor Of patriot
ism seemed to sweep the hall, as it had
a time or two previously, when loyalty
and patriotism were applied as tests Of
true citizenship.
Mr.. Bangs didn't criticize the mem
bers Of the league. who. he said had
been fooled into following Socialist
leaguers. but he declared the great
work mapped out for the new organi-
zation was that Of carrying the truth
to all citizens Of the state. and when
that is accomplished. he predicted the
collapse of the Propaganda.
About twenty Fargo men attended
the conference.