The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1919-06-06
SOLDIER WRITES HOT
One TO N. D. GOVERNOR
Tells Him That Boys Are Coming
Home to Fight North Dakota
Administration.

Bismarck, N. D., May 28.-Under a
three-column heading, "Fiery Crit
cism Hurled at North Dakota's unre-
straint of Bolshevism by SSth Officer
in Reply to Governors Letter." the
Overseas Camp Dodger in a recent
issue carries the following letter from
Lieutenant Charles A. Dawson of the
350th infantry, in reply to Governor
Frazier's recent letter of greeting to
the men of North Dakota, published
in the Overseas Camp Dodger, a SOL
dier's letter which, by the way, Gov
ernor Frazier has not given to the
Townley press for publication:
The Soldiers Letter.
To Lynn j. Frazier,
Governor of ...-orth Dakota,
Bismarck, North Dakota.
Dear Sir: From a rhetorical stand
point, Mr.. Frazier, your letter is not
badly written and should be a source
of more or less inspiration were it
the offerings of a mar whom we knew
to be heart and soul with US. They
stand before US to be re-read, not as
a greeting should be read, not as a
letter of appreciation to enthuse us,
but as a series of unfelt assertions, a
few paragraphs of flattery intended
to engender a kindly feeling toward
your socialist regime.
They Cannot Forget.
We well remember your attitude to-
wards "Uncle Sans army" when we
were training as rockies at Camp
Dodge. We shall never forget the
feeling that chilled our blood when
we read how you permitted, yes, and
protected, seditious speakers to oper-
ate throughout our state and preach
tyranny, while North Dakota Ameri-
cans were giving their time and eff
forts at Camp Dodge and other were
dying in agony which only the battle
fields of France have witnessed that
such fiendishness might be forever
suppressed. Were you Safeguarding
and protecting u interests" then?
What Did Townley Do?
Yes, "the fighting is done," but
what did the government of North
Dakota do to help finish it? In what
way has your administration indicat-
ed a backing to the North Dakota
men at the front worthy of the pat
riotic spirit for which they were ready
to sacrifice life and limb? How did
the Nonpartisans aid the federal gov
eminent in the promotion of it's war
program? By voting against it, by
constant criticism, by permitting Sc
dition. Is that the "coA2peration"
you speak Of? We in uniform resent
it bitterly-why shouldn't we, Mr..
Governor? Furthermore, we have not
forgotten nor can a letter such as you
have written make US forget.
There is a natural tendency over
here for men of the same state to
hang together and boost their state
I have yet to find a North Dakota
soldier who does not curse the gang
of men who are loose in the state at
present. Men from other states chide
us about u government. They call
US "The Bolshevists," 81. w. WIS" etc.
We are proud of our state, but we
despise that clique Of men, consumed
by jealousy and stimulated with ma
licious intent, who have come into pow
er. We want a government repre-
sentative of American ideals, one that
can administer justice without pre-
judice, one that is strictly responsible
to the people for it's actions, n with
loyalty enough to uphold the funda-
mental principle of the federal con
stitution-the sovereignty of the PEG.
pie and not a group of erratic schem.
ers. North Dakota wants a govern
ment that has courage enough to
prevent liberty from degenerating in.
to license, n that is conspicuous fol
stability, unity and vigor, one that
sets an example in maintaining con.
tentment and promoting prosperity
among it's people as a whole.
ssWa'ra Cominu Home tO Fipht"
North Dakota should be so govern.
ed that her star will shine brightes
in the nations flag, apd, what is more
Mr.. Governor, we are coming home tt
fight that these ideals may not bt
completely destroyed by the mesen.
administration,
Very truly yours,
CHARLES A. DAWSON.
The Governors Letter.
The governors letter of greeting