The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1919-07-03
Murray wtases A1sss Ne ohsiissss'

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rhe Independent: 4....
: A large number Of people who only
on the park grounds June -.
about the supposed Debate" between
Mr. Townley and myself, are. running
night and day shifts in manufacturing
e bve Ss N.Y. SG
subject "How it Occurred. The truth
about the matter is as follows:
While sncaking IN june 19lS. for
northern part Of Ward county, made
several statements and explanations Of
my attitude towards the n. p. /. show
ing that had caused Mr.. Townley more
with such statements I said
at every place. II will debate the issues
Of the league anywhere not more than
40 miles from home at any time and l
now authorize every. one pres! present TO
SO. on June IL. received the follow
ing letter:
Minot. June $. 1919. Mr.. George
Murray, Rerthold, N. D.. Dear Sir:
We have heard you say you We're
willing to debate with Mr.. a. C
Townley, the president of the%Non-
partisan League.
We have asked him to debate the
questions at issue in the election Of
on the afternoon Of June 10. We
have asked that you two get togeth-
er and decide on the chairman and
have permitted Mr.. Townley- TO
name the other conditions. so long
as he plays fair, division Of time
and follow usual debating rules.
We will expect you to be on hand.
Very turly,
PERRY TEPLJN.
w. a. SCHAEFER. r. r. 3
Frank F. Frank.
GEO. NEWPORT.
II. S.--Answer TO Schaefer.
To the above ] answered as follows
Mr.. W. A. Schaefer and others:
Replying to yours Of recent date
asking me to discuss (debate) with
M. Townley. the issues OF the Ref-
erendum measures to pc voted on
June 90 will say that while ! would
until after the State Grange meet
ing June 1920. vet having conf
dence in my ability to discuss the
issues without offending anyone,
much fairness and courtesy towards
Mr.. Towhley as he shows towards
me.
You emphasize a strong desire for
fairness" in the debate. in this YOU
are VERY right for the farmers de-
mand and are entitled to hear
discussion free from mudslinging,
character ASA estimation. and strictly.
upon the fundamental principles of
political economy and democratic
institutions. which are involved in
the issues
GEO. r. MURRAY.
And / was ""r hand" ready to debat
The issues in a dignified manner but no
to show any discOurtesies or be con
nected in any manner with any unfai
play, and none We're shown by m
friends.
yl>en on dodger) to Mr.. Townley, a
referred to in the letter to me. viz:
June 10. 1919, A. G. Townley,
President Of the y. p. L.. Fargo: N.
Oak. Dear Sir: We. the undersign-
ed farmers and taxpayers. are anx-
ious to hear both sides Of the. ar
gumert on the laws to be voted on
June 26 and hereby ask you to de-
bate the question with George Muir
ray. farmer and a tax payer, Of
Berthold. on the afternoon OF June
10 when you speak in Minot
Mr. Murray stated on several oc-
casions when speaking in the 29th
district that he would be glad to
S Sonpart lisa ." Lea eue. We have ask.
ed him to meet you June 10 in Minot
and trust you will be glad to take
him on.
to Mr.. ". 4. schaefer: R: R. s.
to agree on a chairman. We are
willing that you should name the
agree to play fair. divide time ana
follow the usual debating rules.
Very truly,
PERRY TAPLIN. r. r. g.
w. "A. SCHAEFER, r. r.
FRANK F. FRANK, r.. r.
GEO. NEWPORT, r. r.
! have been told by those farmer
who wrote me that Mr.. Townley al
swered. refusing. but ] never 1earne
hts excuses.
Mr. Townley has reasons as we'll a
excuses for refusing to debate with m
and nothing is gained by magnifyin
prejudices. therefore ask all to ceas
annoying the Townley followers abou
this matter.
Every citizen should pray for tn
time when the public, regardless Of tn
side he takes. should demand and CON
pell public discussions in a manne
wholly void OF mudslinging. we shoul
Yours for fair play at all times.
GEO. r. MURRAY.