The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-10-13
WHOLE NO. III

lOWS tndt tHcy Will not dttciiipt 10
seize some of the other Offices, which
are generally supposed to float along
with the State ticket. The truth is
many of our Legislative districts and
fully third of our Senatorial dis
tricts are exceedingly close, and
vigorous canvass, not successfully
met, might cost lis majority of the
Legislature, and United States Sc
nator. Then two or three of the
Congressional districts are uncom-
fortably close, and vigorous efforts,
even in the direction of still hunt
not checkmated, might cost us Con-
gresham at which we should feel
nightly chagrined, as it might
change the political complexion of
the House and we know there is no
need of any such result, if the Re-
publicans only do their duty.
What then is the plain duty of all
Republicans We say join in form
ing local organizations. Attend the
meetings of the club and the club
committees, see to it that you are
each registered, and that your Re-
publican neighbor is registered. Do
not wait for canvasser to ask you
where you stand on the issues of the
day, but make known your position
by vigorous work. 1t may be, it
possibly is, that you are watched and
your words carfully weighed by your
neighbor, who is doubtful as to his
duty and who is waiting to see what
you have resolved to do. In this
mood it requires but little to start
him on the wrong track, and once
under headway, it is difficult TO stop
him. See to it that your influence
over all such is exerted promptly and
effectively.
The candidates and their friends
through the local organizations are
doing all in their power to strengthen
the weak and to bring over the wa
vering. But every Republican in the
county should remember that by con-
fering with them and aiding them by
supplementing their labors, and with
your advice and cordial co. cooperation,
you can render their labors a hum
dred fold more potent. Moreover a
political canvass is eminently the
peoples work. 1t is not done for
! the benefit Of the few who may be
elected to Office, nor can we Justly
. ask them to do the work. We elect
our officers to secure the benefits of
good government, and just admin
istration of affairs. Thus in every
thing which you do in a political
canvass to secure the election Of
your candidates and the triumph of
principles, you are working for your
selves and your families.
Remember, fellow Republicans
that to secure success we must deserve
success. To deserve it, we must
take the proper means to secure it.
Thus far out action has been wise
and patriotic. We have candidates of
whom every man in the county has
reason to be proud, in nomination
for every place on our state, county,
and legislative tickets. Then let us
enthusiastically go to work and elect
them. In all places where it is not
|, already done, let the local organiza-
tions be at once completed. Have
every square mile thoroughly can
vassed and every voter enrolled.
Have all the Republicans enlisted as
active members of your local clubs
and have their names reported to the
county committee, and above all
, else, let every Republican be wide
awake, vigorous and active. Then
with the work that is sure to be done.
, the result in November will be en-
sured and the old flag float in triumph
over victory not less important to
/ the people than that of 1880.
Speech Of Charles A. Towne at Meriden.