The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-09
Factions See Few
Causes for Fight
In Shafer Message
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which would seriously upset the exist

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which would seriously upset the exist
Ing order.
Opposition Is Scented
Another factor which may operate
against the introduction of such bills
was the governors failure to recon-
mend many changes in the laws
which seem liable to draw concerted
opposition. It wAs rumored here and
there that the governors message was
not wholly agreeable to some of those
forces who are seeking important
changes In existing statutes and who
have consistently supported the gov
ernor and his faction in recent cam
paigns.
Indications that additional influ,
ence would be thrown against the
proposal to reapportion the state for
congressional purposes were seen in
distribution by the North Dakota An
tt-Saloon League of cards showing
the effect of redistricting on the
liquor issue.
The card contains a map of the
state, showing in white those coun-
ties which voted dry at the 1928 ref
erendum with counties voting wet
indicated by a shading on the map.
1t shows clearly that the anti-pro-
hibition sentiment, as reflected in
that election, was centered in the
western part of the state.
In the northern tier the EASTERN
most counties with wet %proclivities
were Rolette and Pierce. Wells was
the eastermost one in the central Sec
ton with Logan and Mcintosh form
ing the wet border in the southern
tier.
Thomas w. Gales, state superin-
tendent of the A%nti-Saloon League,
isn't certain what the attitude of that
organization will be but he opines
that it would be better for the drys
to have both Of North Dakota's flu
ture congressman elected by the state
at large.
Need Dry Congressman
His explanation is simple and, from
a dry standpoint, sound. He says:
I'VE need dry congressman in Wash
WAL AA6AiV AlVWs Al VklC CUuVC Lo IA.
vided into an east and west district,
the eastern district surely will be dry
but the western district may be wet.
Then, instead of having three dry
congressman, we would have one dry
and one wet. .
If we divide the state into north
and south districts the northern dis
trict would be dry and the southern
district would be very close"
MIR. Gales said no decision had been
reached to oppose congressional re-
apportionment but made it clear that
the tendency lies in that direction.
1t the dry strength is thrown against
reapportionment it will mean just
another complication in a situation
which already Is admitted to be diff
ficult.
For the wet and dry issue cuts
across party lines in a manner sharp
and clear and the situation is already
SO badly muddled that few persons
feel a reapportionment is likely, even
though many, particularly those from
the western part of the state, feel
that it is desirable.
Mr.. Gales made it clear that in any
battles which may ecu between the
three incumbent congressman, the
dry faction would remain on the side
lines. Burtness, Hall and Sinclair
are all satisfactory to the dry element
In that all have dry voting records in
congress-, Gales said. Without men
tioning any names, he said the drys
prefer congressman who drink dry as
well as vote dry. but that their vot-
ing records are the essential thing.
Plan Perfunctory Sessions
Only perfunctory sessions were in
prospect until next Wednesday as
the result of an agreement Thursday
to der final action on any measures
until that time. No bills have been
introduced in either house as yet and
none are expected until the commit
tees are ready to function.
A resolution holding up legislation
until Wednesday was passed Thurs
DAY by the house and was concurred
In by the senate today.
House Majority Leader L. L. Twich-
ell Of Fargo introduced the motion,
and after its passage, a committee
was appointed to confer with men,
bers OF the senate to effect q joint
agreement between the two branches.
Ample Committee Room
A joint committee of the house and
senate. considering the housing of
committees, reported there is ample
room for committees in the city audi
forum and the Burleigh county me-
mortal building in which the legisla-
ture is meeting. These quarters were
arranged because of the destruction
Of the statehouse by fire.
Members said that, as far as COM
mittee rooms are concerned, the new
quarters will prove an advantage over
those in the old state capitol. In
previous sessions there were insuffi-
Gent committee rooms in the state
house to provide room for all COM
inittees, many of which met in down.
town buildings. For the first time in
many years, committee rooms will be
housed in the same structure as that
in which the legislative chamber is To-
Gated. The two buildings in which
the sessions r being held are con-
nected by a passageWay, since the
structures are adjacent to one an
other.
New School Code
Is Recommended
By Survey Board