Cavalier County farmers press. (Langdon, N.D.) 1920-1921, 1920-05-20
A. A. Liederbach, Senator j. l..
Mikkelthun and w. P. Faulk.

Mikkelthun and w. P. Faulk.
G.. P. Peterson, Walter j.. Mad
dock and Senator A. A. Liederbach
formed the committee on credentials
TIE convection reafirmed its stand
on the original platform in these
words-"we stand upon the original
platform as enacted into law by the
legislative assembly during the Fra
zier administration. as outlined in the
state pamphlet called the New Day.
and which is now being put into
effect.
"We recommend that the coming
legislature enact a law authorizing
the state of North Dakota to pay in
full the bonus given by the state to
the returned service men,
The committee on resolutions pre-
sented a report which was unani-
mously adopted.
1t begins "the Nonpartisan League
is the embodiment Of that form OF
democracy that alone will solve our
economic wrongs. The highest form
of democracy is exemplifed in the
League principles and practices.
The solution of our economic prob
lens and the control of all forms of
profiteering lies in the direct applica-
tion of the principles contained in the
League platform. The whole Lea
que program may be expressed brief.
ly in the statement that either the
producer receives too little OF the
consumer pays too much. or both.
And it is the correction of this stu
alton that gives rise to the organiza.
ton of the Nonpartisan League.
The resolutions then heartily COM
mend the administration of Governor
Frazier and Commissioner Hagen and
recount the many benefcint e
sures passed by the legislative as.
sembly. The work of DR.. Ladd and
his assistants in administering the
grain grading law and advancing the
state mill and elevator projects is
praised. The hail insurance is pro-
nounced a success. Efforts of Rep
resentatives Baer and Sinclair to OBJ
! tain federal relief for farmers in the
drought stricken districts were COM
mended and the Indifference of Con-
gress scored. The obstructionists who
block the operation of the federal
farm loan act, the financing of the
Bank of North Dakota and other
agencies which strive to help the
farmer were roundly condemned.
The prompt action of Governor
Frazier on the coal situation last
winter and the cooperation of the
miners union was praised. The Lee
ague put itself on record as inviting
labor to join in the fight that is be-
ing waged against exploitation and
p~rofiteering. 1t holds that the fun
damental principles of the league
are in full accord with the demands
and the ideals Of labor. The Home
Building act is compared with the
IOLu0bL0du dCG Ill CuO SOou ~ AAoJ wv
F. w. Cathro is praised for his alb
ility and efficiency in organizing the
Bank of North Dakota and the ach.
ievments of the bank recited. j. R.
Waters, ex-manager of the bank Ii
thanked for his part in building the
bank. A. C. Townley, president Of
the League, is called n of the ma.
tions great men and the resolutions
read eve resent the abuse heapee
upon him by the predatory interests
as an insult to our intelligence"
A tribute is paid to the press
which champions the farmers cause
and the plan whereby the voter
shall select their official paper tn
came as they select their public off
Gals is approved. The Commeria
club is thanked for its hospitality.