The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-06
fofficial City. State and County Newspaper
1916 and Now

1916 and Now
Effects Of the political leadership OF a. W. 'o'"
are reflected in the election returns JUST ca.'"','
nv the state board. They clearly indicate that '"e
ncople Of this state have vetoed continuance vi e
old alignments and political schisms that artase"
the city against the rural sections ana p't'e" '"e
banker merchant and professional man against wv
farmers The Old class appear MAGE ~ '"e a''
camnapn by Lemke and Ingerson candidates for
limited States senator and governor, respectively
fell flat. The demagogue's TRADE upon big ous'-
ness" and predatory wealth did not coax the en-
h,tled farmers as that appeal did in 1916 and 1918
when Lynn j. Frazier and his associates were sweep
into power by unheard Of majorities and a vote IN
the rural districts solid as cement
Before the Nonpartisan League or L. v \. were
heard of the normal socialist vote in the state fuctu
ated around 5000. Generally it hit somewhere oe
tween 5000 and 1900. In 1918 1t had decreased III
volume until the total east for governor on the
socialist ticket was II. Billings county led with
IL and Williams county. which used to elect count!
officials on the socialist ballot reported no socialist
vote.
After 1918. the socialist party per Sc failed TO
function, but in the last election the extremists
displeased with Governor Series attitude state
affairs tried revive the old class hatred and strife
under the banner Of the Farmer-Labor party. The
have had the :. npathy if not the open support Of
the Frazier organization in this state about matched
the socialist vote r North Dakota at the time Lemkc
and Frazier came into political prominence. The
1926 elections should spell the end both of the
Farmer Labor party, the Nonpartsan League and
the l. v. A. organization. If the state is to forge
ahead, the old two-party alignment must obtain.
The vote secured by Ingcrson and Lemkc clearly
shows that the farmers Of the state can be hood
wnked no longer by the bloc argument. They
know that the state cannot by fiat of law fix prices,
control surplus so check the processes Ct ma
ture as to give farmers bumper crop.
Governor Sore's splendid endorsement at the
polls last November is the best anyone could
give TO the Frazier Lemke IngersNn organization o.
class hatred in this state. II is challenge for all
Progressive Republicans to band together for the
best interests Of North Dakota. This state needs
capital for its development It canr,t attract CAPT
tai within its borders by radical legislation and un-
fair taxation. II Industries t, locate here and
farmers ccclty The states vac:n. land it must he
upon basis as favorable as in ncighborng states
Minnesota has thrust the Farmer Labor bloc into
the discard. Farmers by the thousands coaxed by
the lusty voice and class mluthngs Of Magnus
johnson to follow false political leaders, have re-
turned TO- the Republican fold in that state. Gov
ernor Sore has been responsible for like political
development in North Dakota.
In his appointments and conduct of office he has
held service and efficiency above narrow partisan
politics. He has sought to restore morale among
the state employees who never knew under the old
regime when the sword Of Damocles would descend
Naturally, the radical wing of the Nonpartisan
League left him. Their old political chant of class
hatred has no place in the Sore administration
There IS nothing of the demagogue in the Sorlie
makeup. His majority of than 100000 vote.
places him beyond radical control. He is in y
splendid position during the next two wears +, do
great things fer North Dakota and to promote il.
best interest This state has too long been regarded
as branch state dependent too much upon influ
ences which sought to exploit rather than +, de-
velop our resources. Governor Sore's attempt IN
make North Dakota more than "branch" state
as audable and worthy of the cooperation If every
political faction
Inc first step toward that end should come in
the organization of the next legislature not alone
Inc old bitter lines Of league or anti-leapue hut
IN such manner as to get hearty cooperation 70,
legislation that will put this state on better foot
ing to compete with other states more favorably
by reason of legislation that attracts rathe,
than frightens capital
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