The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-03-19
VICTORY
HELD MOST POPULAR
IN STATES HISTORY
Editors Acclaim Action of Peo-
pie in Defeating Capt.
tai Removal
Never in the history OF North d.

never IN the history OF North d.
kota has victory at the polls re-
ceived such popular acclaim as that
given Bismarck In It's successful cam
paign to retain the state capital.
Without exception. newspapers
which have commented on the mat
ter have hailed it as proof of the fact
that the people OF North Dakota are
In no mood to be hoodwinked by mis-
leading propaganda and as proof that
North Dakota citizens regarded the
proposal as unwise and unfair.
Many express the belief that BIS
marck's campaign for mo" vote on
capital removal contributed to the de-
feat Of the four other proposals on
the amendment ballot. The Fargo
Forum, after asserting that the No
vote was probably greater than even
the most ardent supporter Of Bis
1narck had reason to hope for" ex-
planned that many voters were not
taking any chances Of making a mis-
take and voted mo" all the way down
the list.
The Mandan Pioneer interpreted
the vote as one against community
sabotage and as proof Of that the peo-
pie are essentially in favor Of fair
play. After pointing to the vote Of
1893 to 6 in Mandan, 1t hastens to
add that most Of the 63 probably were
due to errors.
Rejoices With Us
The Beach Advocate comments that
the people OF the state were fair and
interpreted the vote as declaration
against putting state institutions on
wheels. It says Bismarck deserved
this endorsement and we join with
the good folks there In their rejoic-
ing"
Most pertinent Of the comments,
perhaps, is that by the stutsman
County Record. published at James,
town. Under the heading. "A Vic
tory?", this newspaper outlines the
situation in the Stutsman county seat
and closes with this illuminating
statement:
1.-THE leaders OF the removal CAM
paign have accomplished their true
aims which are becoming more and
more apparent. They have elected
their candidate for mayor and several
of the candidates they backed for
aldermen. although Mayor I. w. Silt
man. seeking reelection. gave the
first ten dollars for the campaign.
The popularity Of the leading pro-
ponents, many Of whom are candi-
dates in the June primaries, has been
greatly increased. The removalists
have gained a large victory as far
as the accomplishment Of their pur-
poses is concerned"
editors Note: This editorial
will be reprinted In full in The
Tribune,s with other editors"
column.)
Villain Is Fooled
To the La Moure Chronicle. Bis
marck Is in the position Of the beau
tiful heroine rescued from the rascal
~ villain in the annual March cleo
ton drama. It says:
THE tragi-comedy Of two cities
bitterly wrangling over the capital
drew cheers, tears and laughter from
the onlookers As the villain was foil
ed and the fair heroine restored to
her rightful position. It might even
be entertaining to wander around the
streets Of Bismarck this evening. A
hearty welcome will be extended to
everyone as that city joyously pre-
pares to celebrate an overwhelming
victory"
The Devils Lake journal compli-
ments the voters Of that city on their
good judgment In supporting Bis
marck, 1900 to al. and asserts re-
turns from the entire state prove
The Jamestown-For-C Capital club
entertained In almost impossible
venture"
Briefest among the comments and
one Of the most pungent Is that Of
the Mercer County Farmer. It said:
For the past few weeks Percy
Hansen Of the jamestown Sun was
asking the voters Of North Dakota
to move Heaven and Earth to get the
state capital On election day he re-
ceivcd the reply from the voters.
i'You raised He'll"