The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-23

Faced with the possibility Of split
in the League ranks, the Nonparti-
san convention adhered closely to
the harmony program advocated by
Sorlie leaders. who dominated the
meeting from the outset. Although
opposed by statehouse forces, a res
olution. requesting Governor Sorlie
to appear before the convention and
state his plans for selecting sue
cessor TO the post vacated by Senator
Ladd. passed unanimously.
Governor Sorlie, escorted to the
convention chamber by a committee
Of three appointed to invite the ex-
ecutive before the League gather
ing, made a plea for cooperation.
Asks For Confidence
In short talk. which drew rounds
of applause, the executive asked for
a vote of confidence.
with regard to senatorial ap-
pointment. hope the convention
will not make any recommendation at
this time." he stated. LETS pre-
serve harmony in the party. Your
confidence in me will be we'll re-
paid"
The Governor confined his re-
"h1hS' S"ieliy to Cne Stdte mill anu
elevator.
Several speakers reiterated the ex-
ecutive's plea for harmony in a ser
les Of addresses which preceded the
final vote.
''lf the state of North Dakota has
had confidence enough in A. G. Sor-
lie to elect him governor and to hand
over to him entire management Of
the state mill and elevator at Grand
Forks, it should have enough conf
dence to allow him freedom Of choice
in selecting a United States Sena
tor D. H. Hamilton, state senator
from McHenry county, declared.
Would Be Mistake
1T would be mistake for the
convention to endorse anybody at
this time." he continued. at would
be violation of the confidence
placed in Governor Sorlie by the
very convention which nominated
him for office"
Referring to the candidacy of
John N. Hagan. prominently men
toned for the League nomination.
Hamilton said:
"McHenry county will support
John N. Hagan If he is nominated
for senator. But McHenry county
sentiment does not want the conven-
tion to propose a candidate for sem
atorial appointment. It would be
unfair to Hagan and disastrous to
the best interests of the Nonparti-
san League to name Hagan for the
post"
1--WE elected Governor Sorle to
make a success of the state mill and
elevator. Unless the League can OPP
crate the Grand Forks industry at a
profit. it will have nothing to show
at the next general election. This
convention cannot afford to harass
the executive by unduly complicat-
ing the senatorial situation and ex-
pect him to make a showing at the
Grand Forks mill"
Keynote of Harmony
Senator Hamilton's address. sound
ing the keynote of harmony, hit a
note Of genuine enthusiasm among
the delegates which completely
crushed anti-administration opposi-
tion.
The convention did not discuss
candidates available to the post OF
U. S. Senator.
The resolutions adopted by the
convention expressed regret over the
death Of Senators La Toilette and
Ladd, and called on progressives to
take up their battle; commended
Senators Frazier, Congressman Sin
clair and other progressives: de.
clared that whereas we recognize
Governor Sorlie has been devotinQ
every effort to make the industrial
program success and whereas
much remains to be done; we give
him our hearty support" and ther
embodied the motion on the senator
ship.
The convention, after disposing OF
the senatorship. listened to Senator
Frazier and others make . plea fol
funds to make possible publication
Of the North Dakota Nonpartisan. al
an expense Of 5000 week. for two
months. while the subscription cam
paign is being carried on. The sun
Of 5000 was pledged and it was de-
cided to continue the drive. Roy
Frazier, as chairman Of the Republi
can state central committee as rec
ognized by the Nonpartisan league
gether to discuss the senatorship AND
cord with the expression Of th'
league convention. Frazier offered Il
resign as member Of the league STATE
executive committee il others woult
resign. to make way for harmony
and activity, but no action wat
taken.
The Republican committee resolu
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