The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-07-25

be in good faith, for in any conflict be-
tween state and federal authorities the
federal law must prevail
3. We condemn the present state
administration for it's utter failure to
keep its prediction promises to the
people of this state, to conduct the
public affairs in an economical and ef-
ficlent manner, and we call attention
to the fact that there has been an alb
normal increase in the cost Of conduct
ing every department of the state gov
eminent, with the exception of the
state treasury
4. We also condemn the attempt of
the administration to convert unlaw-
fully the last legislative assembly into
constitutional convention and to
pass the so-called House Bill A. Our
present constitution provides specific
method Of amendment, and also pro-
vides the safeguard that each propos-
ed amendment must be voted on sep
arately. Any attempt to override
such provisions is violation of the
oath of office of any legislator making
such attempt, or any official urging
or recommending the same. A gener-
al revision should only be made by a
regularly elected constitutional con-
vention chosen for that purpose, but
in fairness to our boys at the front,
and SO that we may meet changed
economic conditions resulting from
the war, should such not be held until
| after the war. A careful considera-
ton of House Bill IA will convince the
people of this state that it is vicious
legislation, dangerous to the future
welfare Of the people, and if enacted
into law could only result in the de-
struction Of the credit of the state
with large and inevitable loss to all
taxpayers.
5. We are opposed to all forms of
gang control in the political affairs of
our state, and believe that the people
will not knowingly give control to a
gang of socialists who, while parading
as governmental reformers, are cum
ningly conspiring to lead US into a
brand of socialism that has no rever-
ence for the Divine, and who by Sc
cretly fostering atheism and infdelism
are attempting to undermine our
Christian civilization, and by a prop
uganda of arraying class against class
are destroying the community life of
many localities in our state.
3. Agriculture is the chief success
OF this state. We believe the farmers
thereof are entitled to have terminal
elevator built at once at the expense
OF the state, and that the constitution
should be so amended that a mill can
be built and operated in connection
herewith. Whether such enterprises
VII! OF certainty prove successful is
beside the issue. The farmers are en-.
TITLED to them as an experiment if
nothing else. A mill is particularly
important to determine the milling
values of our wheat, as we'll as the
cost of changing wheat into flour.
Z. Two large packing plants are
now in process of construction within
this state. This is new enterprise
within our borders. It's success will be
determined in the future land it is adj
mltted that no more plants are needed
for few years at least. With priI
vate individuals In our state willing
to make the necessary experiment we
are opposed to risking public moneys
IN additional similar enterprises at
this time before it's success is more
reasonably assured.
8. We are in favor of state hail ind
surance by an acreage tax.
9. We recommend the unqualified
support of the Federal Farm Loan
Act as a sound method of providing
federal aid for Rural Credit Associa.
tions.
L. We recommend the extension Of
our present Non-partisan judiciary
and school ballot to county and legis-
lative offices, and we urge the care
full consideration by the next legisla-
ture of the present primary law in sd
far as it relates to state candidates to
the end that it may be simplified and
more fully reflect the will of the peo-
pie.
II. We pledge our support to an
energetic program looking toward the
betterment Of our rural school system
that the best possible educational ad
vantages may be available to the boys
and girls Of the farm.
12. We heartily endorse the candi.
dacy of S. J. Doyle for Governor Of
this state. We invite the fullest in.