Evening star., 1934-07-18
LANCER MAY LOSE
MILITIA CONTROL
IN CUSTER FIGHT
Guard Head. May Recognize
Olson as Governor, as
Ordered by Court.
MOB MARCH TO BACK
EXECUTIVE is HINTED
Martial Law Was Declared After
Court Ruled Conviction
Disqualified Him.
BY The Associated Press


BY the Associated Press
BISMARCK, N. Oak, July Ia
Control OF North Dakota's National
GuardSmen by Lieut.. Gov. ole II.
Olson, acting Governor. was believed
imminent, as indication came from
sources close to Adjt. Gen, Earle
Sarles thar he would accept the de-
cision of the State Supreme Court
ouSting william LANCER as chief
executive.
The State this afternoon still was
under martial law, declared by Lam
ger in an effort to retain ONCE last
night after the Supreme Court de-
clared him disqualified.
Olson ordered Assistant Adjt. Gen.
H. A. Brocopp to vacate Langer's
order. but no action has been taken
on this edict, as word was awaited
from Sarles, who was expected soon.
Mob Force Is Hinted.
Sarles' legal adviser said definitely
he would advise the officer TO abide
by the decision of the State Supreme
Court.
Langer could not be reached for
comment
Should he lose control Of the Ma
tional Guard, there were hints by
partisans that mobs might march on
Bismarck to maintain LANCER in
Office, but there was no verification
that this force would be used.
II Sarles followed the advice Of his
attorney, Olson would Immediately
order the troops dispersed. In con-
formity with his order already issued,
but not yet acted on.
1t was indicated that on revocation
of Langer's martial law order, Olson
might reassemble the Guardsmen II
violence were threatened. 1t was
made clear, however. by Olson forces
that Guardsmen would be used strictly
to maintain order and mot for poll
tical purposes.
Guards In State House.
National Guardsmen. armed with
bayonets, were scattered throughout
the State House, still acting under
Langers martial law order issued last
night Although LANCER declared
martial law to cover the entire State,
Bismarck was the only city where
guardsmen were used.
Brocopp called out the troops last
night on orders from LANCER. Sarles
was expected to take charge Of the
situation soon.
Brocoop received Olson's order to
withdraw the troops, but said he
would await word from Sarles before
acting.
Both Telegraph Legislators.
Whose orders members OF the Legis-
lature would follow remained prob
lematical LANCER in telegram last
night informed them to convene
Thursday. Olson today wired the
legislators he had filed a proclama-
ton with the secretary Of state re-
voking Langer's special call.
The order to withdraw the guards
men was handed personally by Olson
TO Brocopp.
Leaders in the Olson group said
that II Sarles refused to accept Oh
sons order revoking martial law. 1t
was possible the Federal Government
would be asked for soldiers to restore
order.
The State Supreme Court held that
Langer's conviction Of conspiracy to
defraud the United States Govern
ment, a felony under the Federal law,
took away his citizenship hence his
rights an an elector, and that, there
fore. he was not eligible to continue to
serve as Governor.
Burden Too Great for Citizens.
In his proclamation ordering can
collation. of the special session of tho
Legislature, Olson asserted mo good
can come to the people OF North Da-
kota by reason of special session"
and the taxpayers can i'll afford TO
bear the burden"
Bismarck was quiet today although
rumors of intended violence against
Supreme Court judges, against Olson
and attempts to take possession Of
the capitol building by a mob were
heard on the streets.
Workmen began removing files and
papers from Langers Office MoESay
and officials Of other departments,
expected to be removed by Olsoa as
soon as he gets Ground to it, we're
removing confidential files from their
Offices to their homes. Also, all Lang
er partisans cashed their midmonth
expense checks without delay, an un-
usual procedure.
The ostensible cause of Langer's
acting In calling out the militia was
threat OF riot and bloodshed.
Late last night a small crowd
composed largely OF young men and
with a few women stragglers, began
to parade the streets shouting at the
top Of their lungs, We want LANCER"
LANCER Gives Address.
Later this group and hundreds Of
the curious f1ocked to the State Capt.
tol Building where LANCER addressed
them, among other things asking
them for money to finance his appeal
from the Federal Court conviction on
charges Of conspiracy against the
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