The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-14
RENEW UNDYlNG FEAlTY AND
FAITH AND READINESS TO
SHED LAST DROP OF
BLOOD FOR FLAG. ..
REPUDlATE 0.SLOYAlTY
CHARGE AGAINST STATE
MEN AND NEWSPAPERS RESPON
SIBLE FOR TRAOUCING CON-
MONWEALTH CONDEMNED;
WANT NEW GRADES.

America are re afflrmed and pro-
claimed on behalf of $500 North Da-
kota farmers, members of the State
Farmers unoin. through their accred-
tied delegates in convention here
Thursday, when the fealty of the
Flickertail agriculturist and their
firm and unwavering support Of and
confidence in our, beloved president,
Woodrow Wilson," were pledged in
resolutions unanimously adopted.
The resolutions add that Whereas,
through no fault OF our government
we have been plunged into bloody
war for the upholding of the sacred
principles of democracy. as. opposed
to the selfish and inhuman aims and
desires Of autOcracy: therefore be it
resolved that we herewith unequivoc-
ally promise our firm and united aid
and support 10 our boys upon the land
and upon the water who have gone
forth to fight our battles for us; and
be it resolved that our pledges of
support and comfort to our armies as
we'll as the armies of our allies, are
not confined to mere words, but that
they include our last dollar and our
last ounce of effort, as we'll as the last
drop of our hearts blood, if need be-. "
Certain Newspapers.
Certain newspapers throughout the
state" which have endeavored
through their utterances to impugn
the motives and discredit the loyalty
of the farmers of North Dakota" are
condemned and branded "as, unfair,
unjust and un-American and a dis
grace to the principles which they
purport to represent and uphold
Resolutions recommending changes
in the federal standard of grain grades
approved : byT grain growers who. at
tended the conference VIII Charles j
Brand, chief of the bureau Of mar
kets. at the capitol Monday and in
troduced in the record of that confer.
ence are approved. and the Farmers
union expresses its desire that the
proposed grades be- placed in opera
ton as soon as practical.
Frazier Is Endorsed.
Governor Frazier is endorsed in the
following TERMS.
Whereas the executive chair of the
state of North Dakota is at the pres
ent time filled by an actual farmer
the Hon. Lynn j. Frazier, who is prov
ing himself loyal to the cause of the
farming class and fair, aud Just to al
other classes OF the state, therefore
be it resolved that we herewith en-
dorse all of the private and official
acts OF our governor and heartily com
mend him for his patriotism and 10y
atty, as exemplfied in the attitude he
has so firmly taken in support of the
federal government, and that we con
denim the men and newspapers who
have been responsible for the unfair
and dishonorable attacks upon him
thereby placing our state in false
and undesirable light
Hagan Appreciated.
The good work Of Commissioner OF
Agriculture and Labor John n. Hagan
in behalf of the farmers and the peO
pie of North Dakota in general is ap
preciated in resolutions ringing with
sincere praise. and the commissioner
is recommended as the representative
OF the union at Washington, D. C..
where hearing on grain grades is to
be held at an early date.
With Union Labor. }
The resolutions recite that whereas
the interests of the Farmers union
and all labor unions are practically
identical. and whereas the Farmers
union is firm believer in the prin
ciple of individual rights and collec-
tive privileges: and where as the
Twin City Rapid Transit company OF
st. Paul and Minneapolis have unjust.
ly denied their workingmen the right
and privilege to wear the insignia OF
the organization. commonly known as
a union button. thus engendering
bad feeling and bringing on strike
of the employees. therefore it is re-
solved that the cause of the street
car employees be recognized as just"
sympathy and moral support are
pledged, and the stand of the street
car company is condemned.
Support for Union.
The conventions unqualified and
uii0iNiuSN SuppoiN iS hSoi lily piSuSSa
to the Farmers union and to all of its
business enterprises. and the efforts
of big business and others to create
diSSension in our ranks and disrupt
our enterprise" is deplored.
The administration of the state un-
ion is heartily endorsed and the work
OF the officers is commended. Note is
taken of the bereavement during the
year of State President r. ]. ]. Mont
gomery. of Happen. in the loss of his
wife. and sincere and heartfelt SYM
pathy is extended. .
Thanks are extended to George ~
Remission, secretary of the Bismarck
Commercial club, and to Rev. George
BuZZelle. rector of St Georges Epis-
copal church for their able and inspir-
ing addresses before the convention,
and appreciation is expressed for the
hospitality extended to the conven-
ton by the people of Bismarck in gen.
eral
The resolutions committee consisted
of Senator J. |. Cahill. of I.eith; W
J. Motley of Dickinson: ReprscH
tive Fay Harding. of Braddock: 4. Nc
Coy, of Regain. and H. P Knappen. of
Bismarck
Whether it be meatless day or
wheatiess day. It's never an eatless