The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1922-01-27

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ptwithstanding the large amount
being loaned to the banks by the FL
nance Corporation.
The prevailing opinion among the
congressman was that the city banks
We're insisting upon payment Of all
amounts owing by the country banks
to them, and were absorbing nearly
all the money. It was stated that
the city banks ought to do their
share in carrying farm paper, thus
permitting country banks to make
needed loans for seed and other ne
cessary outlays for agricultural pro-
dnction.,
Managing Director Meyer replied
that the organization created was
necessarily Of an emergency charac-
ter, and that it was not possible for
them to, set up an organization to
make loans direct to the farmers,
and that their present method taxed
their organization to The limit. He
further claimed that any bank which
obtained loan, and was thus enab-
led to refrain from forcing collec-
tions from its farmer patrons, was
helping agriculture. The millions
loaned to the west, he declared, had
had psychological effect on busi-
ness which was generally helpful.
Director Meyer also pointed out that
the strengthening Of the banks and
restoration of confidence in them was
of direct value to the entire commu-
nifty, including the farming popula-
ton.
In spite of reports to the contrary
Congressman Young has again sta
ted that he will be candidate for
reelection. Mr.. Young declares that
he has at no time entertained any
idea of running for the Senate.
The confirmation of Andrew Miller
as United States district Judge will
be recommended to the Committee
on the Judiciary, according to an ag-
reement reached by the sub-commit-
tee late last week. Such report
should result in similar report by
the full committee and in this event
the ultimate confirmation of Mr.. Mil
Ter by the Senate would seem as
sured.
In the hearing held on Monday
last former Senator Gronna, of La
kota, Judge N. c. Young Of Fargo,
Ormsby McHarg of Jamestown, and
w. H. Stutsman of Mandan, appear
ed in opposition to Miller's confrma-
ton.
Senator Gronna bitterly flayed
Miller as lobbyist, charging that
the latter had been allied with the
radical leaders of the Nonpartisan
League. The people of North Da-
kota do not want Bo1shevist for
their United States, Judge, Gronna
declared.
When Senator McCumber Ind ex-
Senator Gronna locked horns over
the table on the. Miller confirmation
the prediction was made that this
~es the opening shot of bitter con-
t-5t for the senatorial toga in the
month of June.
Gronna openly charged that his
defeat in 1920 was brought about
through deal between the McKen-
zie forces and the League bosses.
From his previous utterances it has
long been taken for granted that he
would take the stump to: defeat SEN
ator McCunfber at the polls and from
now on the fight should wax warm,
and then warmer, as the time for
the election approaches.
At the same time reports from
well-inforned sources indicate that
Justice A. NJ. Christianson will soon
announce himself as senatorial
In this event either the
or the Judge would have
to give way in favor Of the other
that the Independent forces might
present a solid front against Sena-
tor McCumber and, perhaps a Lea
que candidate as well.
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How Life May ee Prolonged.
The publication Of monumental
work by viscount Bryce at the ripe