The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-09-15
Primary Results
washington STAR

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Results Of the primary elections in eight states yester-
day demonstrate q considerable measure Of political un-
its senatorial ~firebrand. Senator Cole Blease. and sub
stttuted for him former Representative Byrnes. The
Democrats OF Louisiana have nominated GOV. Huey 2
eral years, In place Of the veteran Senior Ransdell. While
the senate loses one firebrand from the south, appar-
emily 1t gains another. The Democratic nominations in
these two southern states are equivalent to elections.
Senator Blease has been in the spotlight in South Caro-
greater es : variety Msay Of public &C offices noss' than IAN any A other sas man an in 3
South Carolina, including those of governor and Uni
ted States senator: While the more conservative candi-
date for the senate nomination was winning yesterday
IN South Carolina. the more radical was q victor In
Louisiana
terdays primaries to the Democrats Of the south. Up in
New Hampshire the progressive wing Of the Republican
party has, according to the returns 50 far received,
nominated for Governor John g. Winant, thereby smash
ing q tradition that no governor Of that state Is to have
more than one term. Several years ago Winant served as
governor. He sought reelection once before, but failed.
This year, in q three-cornered race, he appears to have
won His victory IS Q blow to the organization Of which
Indeed, there Is reason to believe that winaat win seek
the senatorial seat now held by Senator Moses when the,
time rolls round for the latter's denomination.
tor James CouzenS. Former Gov. Chase 6. Osborn sought
to supersede MI. Couzens and made much Of the wet
and dry issue. Senator Couzens has never had q vtolent-
" wet political record, but he has in the past made it
known that he saw no harm in beer. The Couzens
strength in MICHIGAN goes far beyond the wet and dry
issue. however. Yet the vets In Michigan were In mill
tant mood yesterday, for seemingly they have defeated
Grant M. Hudson, dry leader in congress. and have
nominated q wet In his place. The count in the seventh
Michigan district showed Representative Louis @ Cram
ton only los votes ahead Of his wet opponent. with q re-
count demanded.
Even more successful, It appears. were the vets at the
polls In the state OF Washington, home Of Senator Wes-
ley L. Jones, long = militant dry leader. The Repub-
leans hold four Of the five house seats in Washing
ton. and 1t appears that three wet candidates may have
won over three dry incumbents there. The Republican
state convention In Washington several, months ago
stirred nationwide interest by adopting q wet plank In
the party platform.
Judging from the results Of the party primary cleo
tious and aside from the fact that there may be Q num-
Der Of old members Of the senate eliminated In the
general elections In November, the personnel Of the up
per house Is to undergo an unusual number Of changes
In the next congress. which comes in the next congress,
which comes into being March 4, 1881. Ransdel and
Blease join Senator Simmons Of North Carolina and
Senator Deneen Of Illinois in the list Of those who have
sought denomination in vain. Halt a dozen or more
senators have decided not to seek denomination, among
them Gillett Of Massachusetts,, Golf OF West Virginia,
Phipps Of Colorado and Gould Of Maine.
The failure Of Senator Ransdell to win denomination
to the senate will be regretted. He has proved q valu-
4 able public servant during his long career. first In the
house and then IN the senate. EIis successor. Gov. Long,
comes to washington with . reputation for the unusual
The senate. however, has proved . quieting influence on
many Of his caliber In the past.