The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-08-28
GOV. ARTHUR G. SORLIE

Gov. Arthur C.. Sorlie died as he lived; fighting
bravely unto the end
Today North Dakota mourns the passing of popu-
lar chief executive; thousands Of her people
untinely end Of kindly, loyal friend whose sunny
optimism a constant benedction. and an inspira-
ton.
Deepest sympathy goes out to the bereayed family
who have lost dear one cut down in the very prime
Of life; life that could lily be spared with so many
promising years ahead.
Conscientious to the public trust imposed upon him
by the people of this state, Gov. Sore overtaxed
heart too strong when he assumed the governor
ship. He worked early and late for the state he loved
and for the people whose welfare always his first
consideration. Those who favored by his friend
ship and entered into close social contact with him,
know how keeny he felt the responsibilities of the Of
fce how generously he gave Of his mental and physical
powers to public service
Gov. Sorlie a man Of few words where his own
acts OF sacrifice concerned It not unusual
for him to drive through the entire night facing in
clement weather to be time at conference or to
appear at some public gathering. His word was al
ways as good as his bond He always shot fairly.
In his home. the Governor especially happy.
He was essentially home man and home was always
an ideal refuge from the of office from the tur-
MOL Of partisan politics which wore him down and
contributed to his DEATH He died in the harness and
until day so of his death, he was not unmindful
Of his official responsibilities Virtually from his
death bed, he sent a wire in connection with the
threatened railroad strike.
The accomplishments of the Sorlie administration
were many. He entered office at time when faction
asm was bitter, but he played the political game like
gentleman. His rules were unusual as his results
were unusual He refused to indulge in reprisals He
kept many political opponents in positions whose re-
moval he felt would impede public service. He at.
tempted at all time to apply business principles to
the handling OF state affairs Despite the bitterness
some OF his policies engendered he stuck by his guns
vahantly He found time and employed great tact
in bringing about better feeling in public affairs Of
this state. He brought the farmer and busnes snen
closer together. In harmonizing a condition that
threatened great harm to this state Gov Sore per-
formed distinct public service which the people of
the state cannot commend too highly.
He threw himself into the marketing problems If tho
state Ever ready to advertise North Dakota products
ne Travelled the length and breadth Of this nation
ing from public platform, radio in countless in
tervews and his message always one of optimism:
one OF promotion for the best interests Of North IA
kota and her people.
In the conduct Of details of state government he in
STUFFED many reforms of business nature The door
TO MS executive office was always open He had !,
kindly word, hearty handshake for everyone
Arthur G. Sorlle belonged to the ranks of those
who helped make this great state He was a n;oneer
IN the business life Of the state Few men knew the
state better or could artcuate its problems in lanru
age more direct forceful and convincing.
IN the scope OF one editorial it impossible to toucb
upon the many activities Of Gov Sorlie He was tire
less IN public service Board meetings had hi. closest
attentlon and few governors on the job so manv
and SO long hours was Gov Sorlie.
walter Maddox succeeds to the high office of eov
srnor. VI the same political following as Gov sorlie.
ne doubtless tho
state shocked by the sad news of TODAY viii, ,oc r,
with Walter Maddox to the end that the few months
q public service ahead Of him will run smoothly and
effectively -''1