The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-09-01
The Republicans Of Michi-
gan Stand in Battle :.
Array
To Defend the States Institu-
tions Against an Unholy
Alliance.
A Platform of Wise and Just
Principles Adopted
Submission of a Prohibitory
Amendment to the
People Favored.
Governor Jerome Renominated--
He Accepts in Strong
Speech.
Crosby for Lieutenant GOvernOr--But-
Ter for Treasurer.
CONANT FOR SECRETARY; STEVENS.
AUDITOR VAN RIPPER, ATTORNEY
GENERAL.
Crosby for Lieutenant GOvern0r--But-
Ter for Treasurer.
CONANT FOR SECRETARY; STEVENS.
AUDITOR; VAN RIPPER, ATTORNEY
GENERAL.
Newell Land Commissioner; Cochran, Su
perintendent; jerks, Member Board
of Education.
Proceedings of the Morning Session.

KALAMAZOO, August 30.-The Republican
state convention was held in the beautiful
new academy ot1nusic in this village to-day.
There were some predictions made last even
ing and this morning of hot time in the
convention, both over the platform and the
nomination for governor, but these predic-
tions 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 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 feelingor dis
satisfaction with the platform. The COM
mittee ON resolutions were substantially
was accepted by the convention without de-
bate, without any sign of opposition and
with 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 vigorous and successful cam
paign.
The convention was called to order
promptly at IL O'clock by tho Hon.
;,,,,, ~ fIa
o. Brown of Kalamazoo invoked the
divine blessing as follows:
THE INVOCATION.
ALMIGHTY Gop-We pray Thee for Thy
blessing upon this assembly of representa-
tive men gathered from all parts of this
state TO exercise this important privilege of
freemen. Give them, we pray Thee, wisdom
to decide rightly upon all questions of prin-
ciple or 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 ThyNpeople; for Thy names sake,
Anon.
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.
REMARKS BY MIR. LIVINGSTONE.
The call for the convention was read. Mr..
Livingstone then said
much to the regret of the state central com
nnttee, and know of the Republicans of the
state of Michigan, our chairman, Gov Hen
~ +. Baldwin, is unable, on account of the
condition of his health, to be present at this
convention. l have received letter from
him from Augusta, Me-, in which he desires
me to express his regrets TO this convention.
And know of no better way TO do 1t than to
give 1t entire in his own language. He says:
wish you 10 state to the convention my sin
cere regret that am compelled TO be absent and
my earnest wishes that the deliberations NAV be
harmonious, and its entire proceedings such ms
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 he the case.
The campaign here in Maine promises to be an
earnest one. IL mas now fairly commenced and /
am told by those who understand the situation
that the outlook is decidedly favorable for the re-
demption OF the state, for placing IL 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. Jdssph to the chair
Mr. French came forward and addressed
the convention as follows:
SPEECH OF THE TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN.
GENTLEMEN OF THE coNvENTIoN-Allow
me TO tender to you my thanks for the honor
that you have thus conferred upon me in
making me your temporary chairman.
feel, my friends, that IL is an honor to preside
even temporarily over such body of men
as see before me, the Representatives of the
Republican party of the state OF Michigan
And L feel like congratulating the Republi-
can party upon It's splendid record. For
twenty eight years you have held possession
of the legislative, Judicial and executive de-
partrnents of your state. tApplausel You
found the state in debt. You placed It i'm its
present honorable financial situation. You
assisted in putting down one of the most gi-