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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
4
The text contrasts a Blaine era reciprocity stance with Roosevelt’s tariff policy, arguing against broad changes while urging selective reciprocity. It cites German and French trade threats, cites past protection, and notes praise for a Lisbon Free Press issue and committee appointments, including H C Hansbrough.
Senator Hansbrough argued against tariff revision via reciprocity treaties and urged a Dill initiated change in the House, while St Paul Dispatch and other papers challenged his stance. Developments suggest he was in touch with administration and possibly the public.
Senator Hansbrough leads the current session with strong advocacy for the region. He is repeatedly in the foreground of debates, supporting local interests and presenting timely legislation. Ably represented by Towner News and Stockman, the coverage highlights his prominent role in state politics.
The speaker extols the congressman’s leadership in public lands and his roles on the finance agriculture forestry and district of columbia committees. He claims the state’s interests are well served by the senator from Devils Lake and that he has accomplished more for local needs than any before him.
Willow City Eagle notes Senator Hansbrough has reintroduced a irrigation bill. The piece argues for federal aid to reclaim arid western lands, citing economic gains from irrigation, transportation savings, and settlement expansion. It credits the senator’s efforts and presidential endorsement as progress for North Dakota and western states.
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