The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-06-30
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gan Stand in Battle
Array
10 Defend the States InStltu-
+;ors Aro;nc+ on Unbolr
g,
Crosby for Lieutenant GOvernor--But-
Ter for Treasurer.
CONANT FOR SECRETARY; STEVENS,
AUDITOR VAN RIPPER, ATTORNEY
GENERAL.
Newell, Land Commissioner; Cochran, Su'
por~intendent; jerks, Member Board
of Education.
Proceedings of IN Morning Session.


KALAMAZOO, August 3O.-The Republican
state convention was held in the beautiful
new academy of music in this village to-day.
There were some predictions made last even
ing and this morning of a hot time in the
convention, both over the platform and the
nomination for governor, but these predic-
lions were in no sense verified. The opposi-
ton to Gov. jerome on the street and at the
hotels was noisy and demonstrative last
evening, but it was not influential, and the
small number of delegates whom it repre-
sented quieted down before noon. They were
not heard in open opposition to Gov. Jerome
In the convention. The friends of the gov
ernor themselves insisted upon a ballot, pre-
ferring that full opportunity should be
given for the development of whatever OPP
position there might be, and this opposition
showed a total of not much exceeding 100
votes in all. The governors speech on &C
cepting the nomination was well received.
Nor was there any sign of i'll feeling or dis
satisfaction with the platform. The COM
mittee on resolutions were substantially
agreed in regard to its provisions, and it
was accepted by the convention without de
hate, without any sign of opposition and
will demonstrations of enthusiasm. In short,
the convention was harmonious, and the Re
publican party enters the campaign with its
old time confidence, and with the purpose of
conducting a vigorous and successful cam
paign.
The convention was called to order
prOOnntlu af II oicloat hU tho Hon
Wm. Livingstone, and the Rev. Chas.
o. Brown of kalamazoo invoked the
divine blessing as follows:
THE INVOCATION.
ALMIGHTY GoD-We pray Thee for Thy
blessing upon this assembly of representa-
tive men gathered from all parts of this
,tate to exercise this important privilege of
freemen. Give them, we pray Thee, wisdom
to decide rightly upon all questions of prin-
ciple OF of party that shall come before
them, and wisdom to select the very best
men TO present to the people. And when they
have been so nominated we beseech
Thee that they may be elected. And we
pray Thee that when they have been elected
there may be given unto them wisdom for
the right discharge of their duties, so that
they may meet Thine approval and the APP
proval of Thy people; for Thy names sake,
Amen.
The applause of the delegates was with
difficulty restrained while the prayer was in
progress, and when the popular young
preacher sat down after his brief and appro-
pirate petition the enthusiastic approval of
the appreciative delegates found expression
in prolonged manifestations of applause.
REdARKs BY MIR. LIVINGSTONE.
The call for the convention was read. Mr..
Livingstone then said:
GENTLEMEN OF TIE CoNvENTIoN-Very
much to the regret Of the state central com
mittce, and | know of the Republicans of the
state of Michigan, our chairman, Gov. Hen
ry L. Baldwin, is unable, on account of the
condition of his health, to be present at this
convention. / have received q letter from
him from Augusta, Me-, in which he desires
me to express his regrets TO this convention.
And l know Of no better way to do il than to
give it entire in his own language. He says:
u wish you to state TO the convention my sin
cere regret that / am onpelled TO be absent and
my earnest wishes that the deliberations may be
harmonious, and its entire proceedings such as
viii ensure the continued success of the Republi-
can party, and the best interests Of our noble
state; and knowing as | do the Intelligence and
character OF the men sent to our state convention,
/ cannot doubt that such will be the case.
The campaign here in Maine promises to be an
earnest one. 1t has now fairly commenced and ]
am told by those who understand the situation
buhJ iIt utiOO IL lttNltulH IdNOTuDlt IOT Tilt rt-
demption Of the state, for placing it once more
among the reliable Republican states.
The reference in Governor Baldwin's let
ter to the Maine campaign was received with
hearty applause.
Mr.. Livingstone then called the Hon. J. w.
French Of st. Joseph to the chair.
Mr.. French came forward and addressed
the convention as follows:
E OF THE TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN.
GENTLEMEN OF THE CoNvENTIoN-Allow
me to tender DO you my thanks for the honor
that you ave thus conferred upon me i'm
making me you temporary chairman. /
feel, my friends, that it is an honor to preside
even temporarily over such "a body of men
as i see before me, the representatives of the
Republican party OF the state of Michigan.
m | feel like congratulating the Republi-
can party upon its splendid record. For
t~wenty-eight years you have held possession
of the legislative, judicial and executive de.
partments of your state. [Applause.1 You
found the state in debt. You placed it in its
present honorable financial situation. You
assisted in putting down one OF the most gil
gantic rebellions the world has ever seen.
Applause You have fostered the various In
dustries and interests of your state in
a most liberal way. And, gentlemen
of the convention, IL seems 10
me that the Republican party, for its
record during the past % years, has nothing
TO fear. [Applause.l We invite criticism.
Nay VIC challenge criticism. [Applause.l We