The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, July 19, 1934, Page 2

aAwaunawww wemrem nue TS OME DEBTS ~ TOTAL 18 BULIO Municipalities Renew Spending After Lean Years of Depression Washington, July 1 (®) — The debts of American cities have begun t» increase again in a big way. Their total is estimated now at almost $18,- 0C0,000,000. Before the depression, the total was going up at the rate of a billion dol- lars a year. The slump interrupted that, but figures showed Thursday that municipal borrowings in the gen- eral market in the first six months Of 1934 exceeded $500,000,000. This was approximately the same/ sum as the whole of 1933. " Banks, stripped of their dealings in general bonds by the securities act,| which divorced banking from the pri- vate securities trade, have been active perticipants in the disposal of munici- pal bonds, Added to the sales of such securi- ties in the capital market have been the loans made to cities through fed- ezal emergency agencies The public works administration has lent sub- stantial sums in such a manner. CONTINUED) Langer Faction in Control of State Central Committee Nelson Backs canger Lakota—Langer forces controlled} the Nelson county Republican meeting here Wednesday and elected Fred Kietzman, Lakota, chairman. J. L. Morken, Pekin, was named secretary. The executive committce is composed of Paul Severson, O. S. Hov, O. B. Larson, J. N. Johnson and George Miller, all of Michigan. Kietzman was| office although the judgment of the|Langer faction came an tion named state central committeeman.| court was that they should be turned|of how this particular eoblen woete The group passed a resolution favor- ing Langer's actions as governor. The Democrats elected G. H. Lamb, Michigan, chairman; H. J. Simon, La- kota, secretary; and L. A. Hanson, Aneta, treasurer. J. S. Lamb, Michi- gan, was named state committeeman. Napoleon—Logan county Democratic central committeemen and officers chosen Wednesday are: John H. Buer- kle, Fredonia, chairman; A. B. Atkins, Napoleon, secretary, Emanuel Mayer, Arne Haro, Raymond Carlson, Ben Meier, and Adam Dewald. Mandan—Morton county Repub- lican central committeemen chosen ‘Wednesday are Dave Gibson, Mandan, chairman; William M. Nelson, Man- NTINUE from page one Co Acting Governor Takes Control of Executive Office Langer, serves as highway department head. It was learned the road officials will reinstate road funds when Olson's appointee, W. E. Stitzel, takes office. Although the khaki-garbed mili- tary still were custodians of order at the capitol, and moved at times to various portions of the city, martial law as such did not exist throughout the state, Olson explained. ‘The order for the troopers to con- tinue in active service was taken as a “preventive act,” he said. Reports of violence being contemplated, and Possibility of further disturbances led to the order for the military to “stand D {by.” “Should the necessity arise by vir- tue of an emergency with which or- dinary forces cannot cope, I shall de- clare martial law,” Olson said. “There are cerain conditions existing now that require special aid of the mili- tary; further extension of that power rests for the time in the discretion of the adjutant general, under my exe- cutive order.” Olson To Ignore Session Any meeting of the legislators in ‘special session will be ignored by him as an illegal gathering, he said. He declared he would take no part in the meeting, neither as president of the senate nor as acting chief executive. Olson likewise said he planned no immediate attempt to take physical possession of the governor's office in the capitol building. “It is not in my mind at the present time,” he explained, “because no real necessity has arisen for such action. | Should I attempt to do so and if they block me, I should have to call on the adjutant general to aid me.” No demand has been made for books and records of the governor's over “forthwith” to Olson as lieuten- ant governor, acting as chief execu- tive. An attempt to delay judgment of the court was made by counsel for Langer when they appeared before the supreme court with an applica- for review of the ouster action. The attempt failed when the court informed them the jivtices would hear the application, but would not/ tained. grant a stay of judgment. Seek Writ of Error Counsel for Langer disclosed that an attempt would be made to obtain a writ of error from the United States dan, secretary; W. J. Godwin, Man-|supreme court, on grounds of alleged dan, committeeman. Morton county’s C -mocratic county committeemen chose: A. C. Pfenning, secretary; F. S. Hudson, chairman, both of Mandan, and Leo J. McDon- ald of New Salem. Langer Strong in Cavalier Langdon - Langerites controlled the Cavalier county Republican commit- tee meeting here Wednesday. E. L. Have of Langdon was elected chair- man succeeding Ludvig Pederson, now manager of the state mill. J. H. La- pire of Osnabrock was elected secre- tary and Thomas Devany of Langdon was named committeeman. The ex- ecutive committee with the secretary nd chairman includes Mandus H. Halistrand of Fairdale, Ed Greene of Mona, H. H. Row of Langdon, W. M. Crockett of Wales and Ed Hill of ‘Wales. The Democrats elected E. Donovan ! Langdon, chairman succeeding Ar- chie Sellers of Calvin. R. T. Burke oi Langdon was re-elected secretary. Elias Porter of Calvin was re-elected treasurer and O. S. Johnson of Lang- don was appointed committeeman. ‘The executive committee includes Fred Gilbert and John McLean of Hannah, Martin Martenson of Hamp- den, L. C. Smith of Osnabrock and I. Dawson of Dresden. Cavalier—The Pembina county, Re- publican meeting elected Richard Ar- son of Hensel, a Langer supporter, ccmmitteeman, but the rest of the of- ficers were divided between Langer and independent factions. Fred Vos- er of Necne was named chairman, J. E. Argue of Hamilton secretary and Franklin Page of Hamilton treasurer. ‘The executive committee includes ‘Tomas Whalen of St. Thomas, Dr. George Waldren 2f Diayton, W. 8. <obnson of Crystal, Alex Dalzell and ‘W. H. Richbeil of Cavalier. Barnes—John Miklethun, anti-Lan- gerite Republican. Hugh McDonald, Democrat. * ‘Ward—Steve TerHorst, Langerite Republican. G. 8. Wooledge, Demo- crat. Dickey—Richard Lucke, Langerite| Republican. Minnewaukan—Langerites ruled a quiet meeting of county precinct com- mitteemen for Benson county here ‘Wednesday as Gust Tweten was named state committeeman and H. F. Mon- ¢ague, Minnewaukan, secretary. Democrats Enthusiastic In direct contrast with the most enthusiastic Democratic meeting held in years as thirty committeemen elect- ed Thomas Ose state committeeman, and N, C. Lerson county chairman. Rugby—Nonpartisans of the Langer faction were in control of the Repub- lican precinct committeemen meeting here Wednesday ‘and elected M. M. ‘Werran, Balta, secretary. Fred F. Fleck is state committeeman. Democrats named Grover Drum- mond, Balta, county chairman, Ed- ward Burkhartsmeier, county secre- tary, and M. J. Costello, Rugby, state committeeman. rights. Many felt that the house would meet, vote impeachment charges, which would not be tried by the sen- ate, then adjourn, the charges to be used for political fodder in the fall campaign. Langer still considers himself legal- ly qualified to be a candidate in the fall, and thus far has made no an- nouncement of any intention of aban- doning his campaign plans. Legal authority was divided on the question of the status of the legisla- tive meeting. Some contended the legislature could summon itself into special meeting for the purpose of considering impeachment only, and that such a meeting would be legal. Others maintained that only the governor, or executive vested with the powers of the governor, could sum- mon the legislature to meet in spe- cial session. Officials Face Impeachment first act of the legislature would be the voting of impeachment charges— not against Langer, but against state officials who broke with him shortly after his conviction, refused to recog- nize him as legal head of the state government. z Those who might be hit by such action, in the opinion of political seers, were Alfred 8. Dale, state treasurer; Robert Byrne, secretary of state, John Husby, commissioner of agricul- ance commissioner; Fay Harding, state railroad commissioner; C. W. McDonnell, state railroad commis- sioner, and Olson, himself. Reports circulated throughout Bis- capital, determined to support Lan- ger in whatever action he may de- mand. Both Olson and Adjutant General Earle R. Sarles recognized the seri- ousness of the situation by maintain- ing national guardsmen on duty throughout the night. Instructions were sent to the commanders of two companies to “stand by” in the event of disorders. Wholesale Impeachments Expected Observers professed belief that the legislature would vote wholesale im- peachments of state officials, possibly including members of the supreme court who voted to oust Langer on the ground he was disqualified to hold office because of his conviction on a charge of soliciting funds from fed- eral relief workers. The court ordered Langer to deliver te Olson “the office of governor and ali state documents.” the legal governor and informed leg- istators to disregard any orders from Olson. Olson had revoked the Langer proc- lamation for a special session of the assemblies, but it appeared his man- Cando—Democratic precinct com- mitteemen met in a live session here to name J. L. Harvey county chair- man, and W. L. Noyes, Cando, state committeeman. Langerites controlled the Republican meeting, electing B. W. Lemke, Cando, state committeeman, Carl Willard, Egeland, county chairman. LaMe yach LaMoure—C. M. Washburn, Langer- ite Republican; W. D. Lynch, Demo- date would be tion for permission to file a petition |ete they still lack five votes of the two- violation of Langer’s constitutional t It was generally expected that the” narck that hundreds, perhaps thou- | Pr sands, of farmers were headed for the So, too, it appeared the order of the stitution of this state. Bonser Attacks High Court “The supreme court of this state,” he said, “have linked themselves with the federal courts in an endeavor to continue the persecution of one who has dared to be a leader for the com- mon people—namely, Governor Wil- liam Langer.” Threats against a federal official brought a trio of infantrymen to guard the home of E. A. Willson, re- lief administrator for the state. ‘Willson was informed by local po- lice that definite threats had been made to tar and feather him. Willson sent his wife and children from the city, and Sarles ordered the guards- men to his home. Langer remained in seclusion. His family likewise was absent from the city, sent from Bismarck several days prior to the removal of the governor. Local hotels were filled with legis- lators responding to the call of Lan- ger. They crowded about the side- walks before one hotel in which the Lenger “defense fund” committee has its headquarters. There were no signs of disorder. Langer is under sentence of 18 n.onths in a federal prison and a fine o1 $10,000. He has appealed to the federal circuit court of appeals and takes the stand that until the final court determines his case he still is legally governor. Langer Has Message Ready He has prepared his message to the legislature and is expected to present it in person as the “governor's mes- sage.” Other problems facea the deter- mined-to-meet legislators beside that of legality of their gathering. Princi- pal among them was that of payment for their services. Alfred 8. Dale, state treasurer, declared he had not determined whether they would be legally entitled to payment unless a te by the legai chief execu- tive. Another question raised was that of the legality of state-employed legis- lators, Sixteen such faced possibility oi losing their pay checks as state employes, for the benefit of serving es_lawmakers. From one political leader of the be met. “We have been told that res- ignation of our pay only, and not of our jobs, during the period of the meeting, will make our position legal,” one senator said. Control of the house is assured the Langer faction, although in the sen- thirds majority necessary to uphold an impeachment. Faction leaders were confident these votes would be ob- Holidayites Gather Here A truckload of members of the North Dakota Farmers Holiday asso- ciation, whose forces stand behind William Langer, ousted governor, came into Bismarck Thursday. The party consisted of 22 farmers irom LaMoure county. They said two additional truckloads were on the way. The men were noncommunicative about ‘their purpose but said they Planned to drive to the state capitol building. They arrived in the city as reports spread that sympathizers of Langer were held in readiness over the state, Prepared to come to Bismarck to con- duct demonstrations in behalf of the deposed chief executive. Usher L. Burdick, Republican nom- inee for congressman, is president of the state Holiday association. Bur- dick is a close political associate of Langer. NTINUE CONTINUED C ONTINUE from page one- Only 18 Senators Respond to Call Of Ex-Governor sider impeachment of any and all State officials. No in Senate D Sergeant-at-arms was bers. was 53 to 8. The first roll call showed 87 members present, but others drifted W. J. Flannigan introduced the con- current resolution adopted in the house. " It was learned later that ‘Quorum is keeping in close touch with the D. H. Hamilton, president pro-tem, | activities of the assembiies, sitting in the president's seat occu-/® source close to him came pied in the lest session by Lieut, Goy.|he planned to go before Olson, called attention there was some | ture whenever the mem| uncertainty about the convening of|him. He has prepared the senate because no quorum was| Written after his proclamation present. for the special session had C. G. Bangert, nominated for one/ sited. Of the seats in the state supreme court| The house adjourned at in the recent primary election with/ until 2 p. m. Friday, endorsement by the Langer faction,|ment of committees to told the senate it was his view that since the ‘house is in legal session, the senate Could subpoenae absent mem- bers and force them to attend. Bangert then moved that the ab- Sent members be notified and the mo- tion was adopted. It was understood that Langer fac- tion leaders will make every effort to bring in the absent members, and will provide transportation if desired. Bonzer’s resolution wes referred to committee. To Convene on Own Call The resolution calls on the senate to go on record as convening on its own call, and not pursuant to Langer's proclamation. It directs that a copy of the resolu- tion be served on all state officials, including justices of the state supreme court, ordering them to make known whether they intend to recognize the assemblies. ‘The resolution calls attention to the state supreme court's decision ousting Langer, and to Langer’s special call to investigate his conviction by a fed- eral court jury of conspiracy charges. Purther it states that a great emer- gency exists because of uncertainty as to the rights, powers and duties of the governor, and that citizens are in a state of alarm, that the situation may lead to conflict between citizens of the state because of the question of Powers and duties of state officials. Representative W. J. Flannigan of Jamestown introduced the concurrent resolution in the house, explaining that it would clear away any uncer- tainty as to the legality of the session. He pointed out that under the law the legislature could convene on its own initiative as a court of impeachment, and that when once it is in session, it may transact such business as it wishes. Aim to Make Cession Legal While the legislators assembled here on call of Langer, this call had been revoked by Acting Governor Olson. By adopting the concurrent resolution, the Langer call cannot affect the legality of the session. Rep. R. E. Swendseid of Stanley spoke in opposition to the resolution and the special session, pointing out that legislation enacted at this session cannot become effective until next July 1, the time set by the constitu- tion, or after the regular legislative session next winter. To make legislative enactments ef- blies are convened and are hear his message. It was that by “governor,” the legislators ferred to Langer, but did not specify so in the motion. sion “by its own act and of its own accord and pursuant to the powers that it does possess,” the house mem- bers voted 53 to 8, as follows: How They Voted For the resolution: Aljets, Ander- son of Logan, Anfinson, Bettenhausen, Biewer, Born, Broschat, Crockett, Dehl, Dittmer, Erickson of McLean, Espeland, Falconer, Fedje, Fitzgerald, Flannigan, Gilchrist, Godwin, Hanson of Benson, Hill, Holthusen, Isaak, Jen- sen, Jones, Kapfer, Larson of Nel- son, Larson of Ransom, Lemke, Lund, Morgan, Nelson of Morton, Noben, Odegard, Olson of Adams, Owings, Peterson of Bottineau, Peterson of Mountrail, Place, Savre, Scholl, Shurr, Schauss, Sprenger, Sticka, Stoa, Sund- ty of McLean, Strutz, Sundby of Ren- ville, Symington, Treffry Twete, Wolf and Speaker Craig—53. Against the resolution—Ettestad, Henrickson, Hillman, Lillehaugen, Ol- son of Bowman, Rindy. Swendseid, Svingen—8. The house of representatives con- vened at 12:03 p. m. Mrs. Minnie D. Craig, speaker of the house, who a few days ago re- signed a federal relief job to avoid question of her right to participate in the special session, called the house to order. Olson, who took physical possession of governor's office Thursday morning under authority of a state supreme court order ousting William Langer as governor will not attend or recog- nize the assemblies. ‘Troops Ready for Trouble National guard troops were posted by Adjutant General Earle Sarles in the state capitol corridors. Sarles is holding two companies in readiness to Prevent violence. He is taking his orders from Olson, although previous- ly his office had honored Langer’s| command for martial law. A quorum of the house was declared Present, with 57 members answering the roll call, and 56 absent. Langer’s proclamation calling the assemblies into session was read. About 400 persons crowded into the Galleries of the house, which is un- fective before that time, a two-thirds|Completed. Improvised desks and vote of both houses is required, and| Chairs have been installed in the as- Langer leaders concede it is unlikely|Sembly, located in the new state- they would be able to muster a two- | house. thirds margin in the senate, even| Langer, who went into seclusion though they may do so in the house. | Shortly after the state supreme court Flannigan responded with the state-| held his federal court conviction of a ment that the session- was called to| felony bars him from holding office, consider impeachment charges rather than legislation, and urged that the session proceed. Question of Payrollers Arises Rep. Ole Ettestad of Balfour brought up the matter of state payrollers serving in the legislature and said he thought the house should decide whether they should be permitted to Truce Is Believed Near in Mill City Truckmen Trouble which started here Monday and spread to the eastbay Tuesday. Estimates now are that approximately 20,000 already have returned to work under strike condition permits. An order from the general strike committee approving the of all union restaurants aut matically itomatically| ture and labor; S. A. Olsness, insur-| returned to work from 4,000 to 5,000| the culinary workers Wednesday night. Trolley Service Restored Resumption of street car service by the Market Street Railway company,| the largest traction concern in San) after city’s needs, started full service Tues- day after a one-day tie-up. Predictions that the national guard- patrolled waterfront also will be opened soon were made by R. Stanley Dollar of the Dollar Steamship lines and William P. Roth, president of the Matson Navigation company, who said all their vessels had been notified! to resume scheduled calls here. be an early settlement of the Min- neapolis truck drivers’ strike. “An attempt at a Communist re- bellion” was the way the employers’ advisory committee described the dis- turbance Wednesday, denying that it was a strike. In a half-page news- Paper advertisement, the committee Communists fomented the! trouble and asserted the rank and file of truck drivers did not favor a walkout. Haas, who started conferences im- mediately after arriving here Wednes- day, expressed himself as “quite hope- eats ending the strike without troul supreme court holding Langer defin- itely disqualified will be disregarded. Whatever the action of the legisla- he said. tors, their functions were open to| attitudes, and eager to end the strike.” Stee, A Sree | ei nee) tae Ome who ie me ra , to get a bers to assemble. of the situation, Haas later conterred|| SPORT HANKIES.... 3cu. “The two sides are not so far apart,” “They struck me as being) very frank and reasonable in their’ sit. Flannigan declared it was up to the assembly to decide the matter; that he himself had resigned only yester- day as maintenance engineer of the highway department, and the house members applauded his statement that he was prepared to meet any charges that might attack his legal right to serve. ‘The house also accepted resolutions continuing as members of the stand- ing committees of the special session i the representatives who served in Electric Lights One Mile West of Hazelton Saturday Evening July 21 RED HOT COLORED ORCHESTRA of Six Pieces Indications were that a crowd of some proportions would assemble in Bismarck during the dcy as the result 150 GALLONS OF FREE BEER Ellendale district and there were in- EVERYBODY COME dications that other sections would be represented. The claring it is in session by its own ini- 7 Big Sale Days July 21st to 28th 13 cya. After Sale Price 15c; 2 for 25¢ would attend to deliver his message,| officers migh' MET py peoe was out he could delegat the reading of the message to others. At the same time came word that 16 members of the legislature have | Others from state jobs to which they officially, of the state officials who broke resigned Were appointed by Langer. The were given to re-/ Langer after having been elected wil him in 1932. The list includes Secre- tary of State Robert Byrne, Insurance Commissioner 8, A. Olsness, Agricul- ture Commissioner John Husby, State Treasurer Alfred 8. Dale, and Rail- . A. t | road Commissioners Fay Harding tem of the state senate, Rep. W.| ©. W. McDonnell. J. Flannigan, whip for the Langer Olson to Clean House Meanwhile, Olson proceeded with tives C. L, Broschat and W. 8. Place.| plans for re-organizing the state Bonser Asks Demonstration departments under his control. His The appeal was made in a radio dress Wednesday night by State Senator A. F. Bonzer, Jr., of Lidger-| was uncertain but it may not be until) the tense situation has quieted. Some attention was given, mean- while, to the question of whether Langer can still be a candidate at the fall election as a result of his nom- ination at the Republican primary, the federal court in persecuting| Langer. Langer supporters had indicated that a wholesale impeachment of state Din Million i tion of who his successor would and) wi 14 Y, A HELPED BUILD THIS TIRE North viction on a felony charge .| court, would seem to indica is eligibilit , in is found ineligible, the od arid how such successor chosen. Some persons were of the opinion that T. H. Thoresen, as second high man at the Republican primary, would get the place. Others, and they were in the majority, were of the opinion that the vacancy thus created would be filled by the Republican state cen- tral committee. Lawyers generally took the view that the latter situation would prevail. 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