The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-01-09
OFFER FRAZIER
0LS0N'S PLACE
IN NO. DAKOTA?
Washington Reports That Re'
publican State Chairman
Is to Get u. s. Job
LADD FOR COOLIDGE
Nonpartisans Here Told That
Senator Ladd Is One of
Closest Men to Coolidge

North Dakota politics is in Wash
ington today with both feet.
1t all revolvcs about the renom-
ination of President Coolidge and
the support Of the INonpartisan Lea
que in North Dakota for the Presi-
dent. The outstanding notes were a
report from Washington that Presi-
dent Coolidge had offered Roy w.
Frazier Of Crosby, chairman of the
Republican State Central Committee
and leading Nonpartisan, the posi-
tion of collector of internal revenue
in North Dakota to succeed Gunder
Olson, a declaration by Senator Ladd
that he is for Coolidge in the pres
ent field and his opinion that La
Toilette will not enter the North Da-
l1ota primary.
The Minneapolis Journal, in spe-
cial dispatch, says Of the reported
tender of an office to Frazier:
Washington 1t was reported here
that r. W. Frazier of Crosby, N. D.,
had been offered the internal revenue
collectorship for North Dakota by
President Coolidge. He is nonpartl-
san and a member of the republican
state central committee. Senator
Lynn J. Frazier and Mr.. Frazier
were guests of the president and
Mrs. Coolidge on the Mayfiower Sat-
urday, but it is said that Frazier has
not vet consented to accept the Of
fee
Gunder Olson, republican national
committeeman for North Dakota Is
the present collector. He was rec
commended by former Senator I. D.
McCumber and was confirmed by the
senate the day following the sub
mission or his name. Reports clrcuiat-
ed about the capitol today are not
clear as to whether Mr.. Olson is to
resign or his resignation asked for.
Among republicans here the move to
make Frazier collector of internal
revenue is regarded as part OF the
pian to get the Endorsement Of the
of President Coolidge
AinF North Dakota. Senator +. r.
Ladd, following a visit TO the White
House, said he was for Coolidge and
that the people Of his state were
mere friendly to the president be-
cause they believe he is making an
earnest effort to help the farmers OF
the northwest.
Senator Ladd would support Sen
ator LaFollette, but does not think
he will enter the primary in North
Dakota. Senator Ladd was quoted
in the same Minneapolis paper as
saying:
Washington, Jan. 9.-Senator Ed
win F.. Ladd, Nonpartisan League
republican, North Dakota, favors
President Coolidge for the republl-
can nomination in the present field of
candidates, he said here. If Sena-
tor Robert NJ. LaFollette Of Wiscon-
sin should enter the race, Ladd will
support him. Senator Ladd does not
expect Senator LaFollette to become
a candidate.
president Coolidge will carry
North Dakota at the primary cleo
ton in March," Senator Ladd said.
Gle has been gaining ground there
steadily for some time"
The candidacy Of Senator Hiram
Johnson has made no headway in
North Dakota, Senator Ladd declared.
Coolidge Sentiment GrOwsl
"The agricultural people Of my
state did not take to the presidents
message at first, but they now are
understanding it better and senti-
ment for Mr.. Coolidge is growing.
There is feeling among them that
the farmer has staunch friend and
supporter in the president.
The senator is not making predic-
tions that the F1ickertail state will
be in the republican column next
November. He left the impression
he desires to be free to go in some
other direction if not satisfied with
the republican ticket and platform,
though he is not threatening to
bolt the party.
Johnson's Record Dissatisfyiny.
1t is considered probably that Sen
ator l.. J. Frazier of North Dakota
will play ball with Ladd.
All the radicals would be for La
Toilette if he were to be candidate.
That leaves the radicals who wear
the republican label to choose be-
tween Coolidge and Hiram Johnson.
1t is understood LaFollette would
much prefer to see Coolidge the re-
publican nominee than Johnson. The
California senator's record as "pro-
gressive" has been anything but sat
isfying to the radical element.
But Senator Hiram Johnson's
friends are busy Richard S. Will
cox, formerly of Bismarck, but now
of Brainerd, Mimi, who managed
Johnson's successful campaign in
North Dakota for presidential dele
gates -four years ago, came to James
town several days ago to line up a
number Of Johnson supporters, and
he has also been in communication
with other Johnson supporters of
four years ago.
Frank Hitchcock, postmaster-gen-
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