Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1882-10-28

called to an article which appeared in
the RoscOmmOn Pioneer of the 2lst inst,
q ldIin which the,editor of that shet { takes
occasion to criticise the Republican SEN
atOrial convention held in CbebOygan
on the 18th inst. and also to state
weighty reasons why he cannot endorse
its nominee, F. .IGullifer. and why he
will support Mr.. Carpenter, the Demo-
cratic candidate. The article in itself is
hardly worthy of notice, and were it not
for the fact it cast s.me reflections upon
the gentlemen composing The cOnven-
it would receive none from me.
In regard to that convention have to
state that it was regular, fair and legiti-
mate in every particular. 1t was neither
rump nor bOb-tailed convention, not
withstanding that the willy chieftain of
the Pioneer claims to the contrary.
AS the election was drawing near l
thought it time that convention should
be called. Upon enquiring l learned
that the last convention had neglected
learn who had been the chairman or
the chairman of the largest county dele
an effort to call a convention. About
this time B. L. Smith. of losco, wrote
Mr.. Tefft, of the Alpena Pioneer, stating
that it had been suggested to him to call
convention to be held in Bay City on
The 9Th inst. To this we objected on the
ground that Bay City is not in the dis
trict, and for the reason that we could
not attend on that date. Mr.. Tefft wrote
Mr.. Smith tn that effect. A day or so
afterward l learned,that Mr.. CutcheOn of
IoscO,and memberbf the legislature had
passed up the shore. After consulting
with several leading Republicans we de-
cided to telegraph him that the Alpena
delegation suggested that convention
be called at ChebOygan on the 18th. To
this he responded, "Write Smith and go
ahead" upon receipt of which l saw Mr..
Tefft- and requested him to confer with
Mr.. Potter, chairman of the Alpena
County Republican committee, which he
did and then published the call in ac-
cOrdance with the above,
Cheboygan was selected for the reason
that it is in the district, that the shore
county delegates could 60 there and lose
but one days time while the railroad
county delegates could go there as east
ly as to Bay City; in short, it was
thought to be the most convenient for
all.
Under the foregoing circumstances,
and after consulting others, we assumed
the responsibility of calling the cOnven-
ton. and believe that all fair minded
men will, and do justify us in the mat
ter.
Upon my arrival at Cheboygan on the
18th, l met Mr.. Gullifer, who informed
me that either he or Mr.. CutcheOn had
notified the various delegations that the
convention would be held in ChebOygan
on the 18th, and he produced answers to
his kilograms from nearly every delega-
ton, and all except EOscOmmOn sent
favorable responses.
We then for the first time heard that
call had been issued for convention to
be held at Bay City, October Is. After
talking the matter over with the dele
gates, a majority of whom were present,
we decided to hold the convention, and
elected j. G. Wooster, Cheboygan, chair
man. then learned that the Bay City
call had been made by Mr.. Smith, of
IOscO, (whOse proxy was presently, Mr..
Wooster, (whO was acting as chajrman),
and +. ii. HOrr of Ogemaw, who had
met at Bay City on the 9Th and agreed
to issue the call for the 18th.
Mr.. Gullifer then urged the convention
to effect a temporary organization and
adjourn to meet in Bay City on the 18th,
to this the convention objected, as they
could see no good reason for so doing,
and proceeded with business. will dis
pense with minor details and state that
an informal ballot was then taken, f. o.
Gullifer received eleven votes and was
declared to be the Republican
for Senator for the Twenty
ninth senatorial district. Mr.. Wooster,
the chairman, directed a recall Of the
Bay CITY call land l think wrote Mr..
Smith to that effect.) A senatorial COM
mittee consisting Of five members was
appointed and the convention adjourned
sine die.
Mr.. Gollifer's action at Cheboygan on
The 18th was upright and manly. He
urged the delegates present to acceed to
fair that would tend to promote
harmony, but inasmuch, as majority |
If the delegates had met there in good
'aith and in pursuance of regular call,
If which all delegates had been notified,
thev could see no good reason for ad- |
could they be induced to spend more |
line or money in boys play, they had
lssembley for business, they did the work |
them, they nominated senator
md have submitted the result to the |
,eOple who are supreme and who,
believe, will ratify their action with
,allOts ON election day, Notwithstanding
he fact that the colossal genius of the
pioneer has pinned back his ears and set
orth his bray which may be heard re-
erbrating among the hills of Roscom-
non county.
Now, Mr. Editor, / trust you will par
lon this inhictiOn upon yourself and
eaders. My purpose in writing this
rticle is that all may know and under
tand all the facts concerning the call