The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-09-18
WANT PRICES
FIXED ON ALL
COMMODITIES
North Dakotans in Townley Con-
vcntion at Fargo Want More
Government Regulation
FARMER MADE VICTIM
THROUGH WHEAT ACTION
DR.. Iadd Declares Agriculturist
Of Northwest Stands Alone
in His Sacrifice

Fargo, n d., Sept. 1S.-The fixing
of prices on all products on basis
similar to wheat; the placing of seed
in the same class with wheat, plus rea-
sonable storage charges and interest
on money invested: the changing Of
the present system Of grain grading to
make it equitable and workable; finan-
cial assistance from the government
to enable farmers to increase acreage
next year; the handling of wheat at
cost by chambers Of commerce and
boards of trade during the war and
Offering tho services of the Equity Co.
operative exchange on that basis dur
ing the war, and that the government
limit the profits of elevators to eight
per cent were recommended in reso-
lutions adopted by North Dakota
lcaguers called into session here last
evening by President A. G. Townley
of the National NOnpartisan league.
Frazier Without a Peer.
There was also adopted a set of
resolutions declaring that "Our COVER
nor, Lynn J. Frazier, stands without
peer among the governors of this
nation for upholding the constitution
and laws Of the state by prohibiting
and curbing mob violence within the
state, fCarlessly enforcing the law and
calling upon officials to do their duty
and c0ndcmning the action of the Mi
not council, United Commercial Tray
elers, to whom TOwnley's resolutions
referred as "little cOterie of travel
ing men representing big corporations
within and without this state" fOl
the adoption of resolutions criticizint
Governor FraZier's proclamation, is
sued, LeSeuer claimed, in behalf of tht
|. w. w., and his invitation to the
Peoples Peace council to make them
selves free with North Dakota.
The action of the commercial trav
elers at MnOt was denounced in th'
Townley resolutions as "unpatrioti'
and contcmptible," and the resOlut ton
closed with "wish to remind then
we will uphold the governors hand II
enforcing all laws and the constitu
tiOn of this state.'
Baer Talks.
Baer, NOnpartisan league member o
congress, advised the convention tina
OK. times as much bread could b'
bought for a dime in Belgium and il
France as here in North Dakota
where the wheat is grown, and Presl
dent Townley delivered his usual dis
course against prOftecring.
'"Thcrc is still hope in this nation
for liberty and democracy he con
cluded. "The farmers and worker:
have plenty of patriotism to make vi
for the proiitccrs' lack Of the genuine
article"
Would Go Down Line.
eve arc all consumers ana produc
crs," said Governor Frazier IN h1S
Opening address at the Auditorium
Yesterday afternoon, land we mce'
here on common ground today to place
the proposition squarcly and fairly De
fore our representatives. II we ee'
action or any assistance for the WORK
ing and common people we must act
in body
The governor pleaded for genera!
attendance at the meeting to be hcld
in st Paul. where he stated mere
would be g., or 40 speakers OF natlofal
fame. A poll of those in the Auoi'
,ori,m indicated that l2o expected 10
20 to ST. Paul.
Dr.. ladd Talks.
Dr. +. F.. Ladd, pure food colnlh'S-
s;oncr spcaking yesterday afternoon
said: 1T was proper ana h',uiai '.i'' l
congress should consider "heat' tnI
recognized staff of life. but IL "ou'''
have been equally wise TO nave III
cluded specifically steel. cotton corn,
rice and other basic articles essehtlal l. l.
for mans daily needs. The costs Oh
some of these must be an important
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