The Nonpartisan Leader Newspaper, April 8, 1918, Page 14

® c g R QT8 8.8 58 S S AT DL s M 5 O I . duty of every citizen to stand squarely. behind the president in' his efforts to 2 Minnesota 'win the mighty struggle now pending league members. It it mission to bring the street car company to terms, was the chief topic discussed. A collection was taken and $505 contributed for the relief of the locked-out carmen. Mayor Thomas Van Lear of Minneapolis and others spoke at the labor session. Horace Lowry, president of the Twin City Rapid Transit com- pany, was branded the “most disloyal” man in America.” The government mediation commission’s report, holding that Lowry is acting against the government war policy, was read. ; That the National Nonpartisan league is in good repute in the national capital was made. evident: when Rev. S. R. Maxwell of Denver, Colo., a. League lecturer, read letters-quoting Carl S. Vrooman, as- sistant secretary of agriculture, and George Creel, chairman of the United States committee on pub- lic information. ing “The National Nonpartisan league is the only movement which will save the United States from . a revolution.” Mr. Creel’s letter stated: “Despite attacks, I believe intensely in the loy- BY FARMERS’ UNION 7 Resolutions adopted by the Burleigh™ county Farmers’ union in quarterly convention assembled, at Bismarck, N. D. Be it resolved: First—That we reaffirm our loyalty and our un- divided support to President Wilson, Secretary of War Baker, Secretary of the Navy Daniels, and other efficient government officials and our govern- ment in this struggle for world democracy. Second—We. pledge ourselves to do all within our power to produce an ample supply of food, in order that the war may be brought to a speedy and successful conclusion. Third—We pledge our support -and heartily in- dorse our congressmen, Hon. John: M. Baer, Hon. George M. Young and Hon. P. D. Norton, for the active part they are taking in urging congress to appropriate money for seed and feed, to aid the farmers in the drouth-stricken states to' produce the maximum amount of food to win the war. Fourth—We do not favor the raising of the price of wheat and other grain, but we urge upon con- gress to take immediate action and fix prices on such articles which the farmers must have in order to produce crops, and upon all the articles which the people eat, wear and use, and that the price be fixed on a pro-rata basis with the price of wheat. Fifth—We favor the conscription of wealth as well as men, and we urge upon congress to con- script the war profits to defray part of the ex- penses of carrying on the war. Sixth—We commend our governor and the other state officials for their efficient work in the inter- - ests of our state and all the people. We heartily indorse the action of calling the special session of the state legislature in order to perfect the seed bonding act, and also the buying of county seed bonds by the state; and we condemn the unjustifi- able attack by certain newspapers upon the honest and efficient men who conduct the business of our state government.’ Seventh—We indorse the Nonpar- tisan league and-its—entire program, for the reason that the League pro- gram tends toward the abolishment of profiteering by a few upon the neces- sities of life; especially since we should, each' and all of us, at this time, refrain from the accumulation of great profits, to the detriment of others, but should all sacrifice in or- der -that the nation may. carry this. war to a successful and speedy con- clusion, without inflicting any undue hardships upon its citizens. And we deplore the unjust treatment of Mr, Townley and his co-workers, and com mend their efforts-tocestabli trial democracy. C. 0. KELL = E. E. WESSEL : 2 Committee. ‘C. F. LINDSEY, Secretary. BY STATE GRANGE: SR " Boise, Idaho. The executive committee of the state Grange of Idaho, being duly as- sembled, hereby resolves.that it is the Mr. Vrcoman was quoted as say- - alty of the Nonpartisan léague. I have done all in my power to defend it from unfair assaults.” KENT TO TELL THEM. FARMERS ARE LOYAL The auditorium was beautifully decorated with American flags and bunting. Behind the speaker’s stand was posted a great banner which read: “United We Stand; Divided We Fall—National Nonpartisan League.” About the amphitheater were also posted statements of Woodrow Wilson ~‘and Abraham Lincoln. The Nonpartisan Leader _.and . Minnesota. Leader were advertised by two. - tastefully decorated - booths, where copies of the _pubications could ‘be had for the asking. There was-also a registration and information booth and still another booth where orders were taken for the Nonpartisan league’s “political bible”—“The New Freedom,” by Woodrow Wilson. The Minnesota State band and Miss Winifred von Wald, soprano, gave the musical program at each session of the rally. Miss von Wald, dressed Resolutions Sent the Leader for Publication 'between the forces of democracy and autocracy, and to freely make any sacrifice that may tend to insure the comfort and increase the efficiency of those who are fighting our country’s battles on the fields of Europe, and to that end we pledge the members of this Grange to use every endeavor to increase the supply of wheat and pork, and to con- serve in every. way possible its use, and as the executive committee of this order, we.ask that every member of the order strictly observe every regulation of those in charge of the food resources of the government and impress upon their neigh- bors the necessity of so doing. We pledge the members of our order; if it be- . ~comes ‘necessary, to:entirely forego the use of pork and ‘wheat as an-article of diet in order to insure . - the:comfort and efficiency of our troops on the field of battle and to stand squarely behind the efforts of the authorities and strictly abide by any regu- lations that may be made to that end. - T. A. ALLEN W. W. DEAL FERRIN' G. HARLAND BY FARMERS’ MEETING The following resolutions were unanimously adopted at a meeting of farmers at Peever, S. D.: We, farmers and loyal citizens of Roberts and . adjoining counties, do hereby commend the busi- ness men and citizens of Peever, also the Roberts county officials and South -Dakota state officials and Roberts county -weekly newspapers for their co- operative spirit and fairminded attitude towards the National Nonpartisan league, and especially for the noninterference with peaceful assemblage ‘and the allowanceé of free speech, that are not em-. barrassing the government in the prosecution of the war. - We believe that such an attitude will bring a loyal co-operation between all the citizens of the state, which will in these times of war help both the state government and national governmeént. THRIFT AND PROSPERITY as the Goddess of Liberty, thrilled the massmeeting at its opening session, singing the “Star Spangled’ Banner,” accompanied by the band. > The note of patriotism was vibrant and strong at every meeting, Every mention of the name of the president of the United States was a signal for an outburst of applause from the great crowds. The climax was reached, however, when Mr. Kgnt of the Federal Tariff commission, said in closing his address: | ; «I shall go back to Washington, carrying from ‘you what I have seen and heard here—the message that you are loyal and that you “will stick.” The campaign rally was a tremendous success. The message of the farmers’ organization was sent broadcast over Minnesota and the great Northwest. Representatives of farmers’ clubs in counties of Minnesota in which the League has not yet taken up the work of organization, attended the rally and returned home filled with enthusiasm over the aims of the National Nonpartisan league. Skeptics were convinced. The Leader is glad to publish reso- lutions adopted by farmers’ meet- ings of all kinds and on all subjects We also recommend that the National Nonpartisan league arrange for a peaceful and loyal gath- ering of citizens of Roberts and adjoining counties at a convenient time mext summer on the west shore of Big Stone lake. BY LEAGUE CONVENTION . Cooperstown, N. D. Resolved, that we, as a body of delegates, con- sisting of one delegate from each voting precinct of Griggs and Steele counties, ana being a repre-- sentative body of this county, do hereby commend the stand taken by President Wilson in this war. And be it further resolved, that we are very much _ president our full and hearty support throughout - the war, until its finish. 3 And be it further resolved, that we are very much opposed to the present system of profiteering which is becoming a terrible burden upon the people, and is seriously interfering with our efficiency in help-: ing to' win this war. Resolved, that we as citizens of the United States, representatives and voters of Griggs county, N. D., consisting of 44 delegates, one from each voting precinct of Griggs and Steele counties, met in con- vention, do most strenuously condemn the actions of certain Minnesota officials who have, contrary - to the Constitution of the United States, taken upon themselves the government of that state; Therefore, be it resolved, that as we do not wish- for any kaisers in the United States, we respect- fully but firmly insist that the proper authorities of Minnesota at once take steps to immediately remove from office all such officials, because they are dangerous characters in whom to place any confidence at this critical time. : Resolved, that we do hereby tend to the Sen- tinel-Courier of Cooperstown, a vote of thanks for the fairminded, honest, manly manner in which they. havg treated us as League memhers and farm- ers in this, the beginning of our 1918 campaigmn. -Be it further resolved, that we, as League mem- . -bers, boost for the Sentinel-Courier . throughout the county. ' I-{esolved, that a copy of these reso- Iutions be-sent to the Sentinel-Courier and Nonpartisan Leader. : 0. L. ANDERSON, - Secretary. : BY A MASSMEETING 3 Resolutions unanimously passed at ‘.- massmeeting of farmers of Big Sandy, Mont., and vicinity: o loved country, is at war, and -gble -eoworkers, “especially- the secre- “tary ‘of ‘the navy and the secretary. o war, Hon. Josephus Daniels and Ho: Newton D. Baker, to ably perform the tremendous tasks imposed npon them, and we believe that the bill introduced to be in the best interest of the sue- fore be it § ; iy Resolved, that we, the farmers " Big Sandy and vicini id e Noaiy ty and members fuizee o Whereas, the United States, our be- : Whereas, we have sublime faitiu in «the..ability .of .our president and hig in congress providing for the appoint- - -~ ment of a bureau of munitions, not cessful prosecution of the war, there-