Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-09-24


to the amount manufactured.
Mr.. Fisher has, since he came to Bay
county, paid out In wages over two mil
lion dollars, the payments In every In
stance having been made promptly and II
money.
Mr.. Fisher is conyersant not only will
the details OF every industry peculiar L
this district, but with her present ant
prospective resources. His extensiv,
operations have brought him into imme
date intercourse with men of every avo
cation, and made him familiar with tn,
methods and details OF manufacturers
trade, commerce, and the general indus
tries, and made him familiar with present
resources, as they have also In many way,
called his attention TO the needs, the pro
liabilities, and possibilities OF the future
and no man In the district is more rapid
and accurate in his grasp of propositions
of this nature than is Mr.. Fisher, and be-
cause he knows all about IL, has the requi
site breadth and liberality, the requisite
accuracy in matters of judgment and the
requisite magnetism to impress his con-
yictions upon his associates, he is pecu.
liarly fitted TO represent the interests OF
the people Of this district in the popular
branch of the congress OF the United
States.
In answer TO the question, what is Mr..
Fisher? the best reply to make is that he
is a superb business man, a representative
man among the many prominent young
business men of the Saginaw valley. A
clean, clear-headed, enterprising citizen,
with head enough TO comprehend the re-
sources and requirements Of the district,
and heart enough to win the support OF
the thousands of electors who are tired of
the ring rule represented in the nominee
Of the republican party.-Bay City Call.
The following remarks were made
by Mr.. Fisher, when accepting the
nomination
MIR. CHAIRMAN, AND GENTLEMEN or THE
CONVENTION:
Your committee have Just waited upon me
and informed me OF your action, and also in
formed me Of your choice in the person Of my
self, to he placed IN nomination for the high
position OF honor; that OF representative in
Congress OF the United States from this, the
Tenth district OF Michigan. While not wholly
unexpected on my part, yet wholly unsought
and undeslred unless the voice of this conven-
ton were unanimous In such choice. to me II is
a sentiment and principle that this position
should seek the man, and not the man the posi-
ton. And gentlemen, when ! cast my eyes
over this convention and see the heads OF men
who have grown gray in the service Of our par
ties, men who in my humble judgment, are
more emlnently fitted for this position than
myself; men who have had experience In pub
lie life, | can but naturally ask myself the
question: Have you not made n mistake e? ]
take IL that II is not so much q recognition OF
myself as ii is of the younger element of our
parties Of this district. Gentlemen of the con-
yention, in making this nomination. you are all
doubtless aware that you are not placing In
nomination an orator or man who claims to
be public speaker, but simply business man,
and as such shall act If elected. Twice dur
with the Office of delegate TO our conventions,
he one ut Chicago, said to be the greatest and
yrandcst convention ever held. and point with
pride to the acts of the convention, and the
humble part took in the same. and in placing
rs the standard bearers OF the democracy,
Grover Cleveland. OF New York, for president,
md Thomas A. Hendricks, OF Indiana, for vice.
president; and again my voice was heard at
Dur state convention held at Grand Rapids,
working and aiding in my humble way, to help
redeem this, the state Of my birth, from the re-
publican party and turn ii against Blaine and
Logan. ] sincerely believe we shall do il. That
he good judgment Of the two parties who are
IN the minority formed Union" ticket which
mas been fully and most heartily endorsed by
)ur constituency and by that gallant old leader
Ben. +. Butler. | most heartily approve, and
hank you gentlemen of the convention, for the
wise course you have chosen and the action Of
he convention in pcrfecting and arranging so
what to me seemed most essen
al for our success, the union Of the two par
les. With ii we shall succeed not only I'm the
tate but in this district. Gentlemen of the
convention, do you wish to win in this contest
believe you do, because you have taken what
deem the best step towards IL, that of union,
}ut gentlemen of the convention, there Is hard
work before you IL you win, 1t is no easy task,
I takes votes to win. Will you secure them ?
Zach Of you here present has a VOTE hut you
rave other duties besides voting, and that is.
lard earnest work for your ticket. Will you do
{? Let me ask each and every delegate here
resent, to pledge himself to his party and to
lis ticket and from the time he leaves the floor
Il this convention until the polls are closed on
he evening OF the 4th day OF November next
hat you all will be untiring In your efforts to
cct both your entire state and congressional
ickct and gentlemen, In doing this bear In
mind that 1t is your success, not mine. am to
&c elected your representative, not your mas
err, TO do your will, not mine, and with my sue
ess is the success Of the parties We represent;
md, gentlemen of the convention, IL elected
promise you here my mtiring efforts and con-
tant attention to the interests OF the entire
district, one Of the most important and largest
n the state. Most OF you present arc aware OF
ny interest both in manufacturing and agrlcul-
urc in the district, and ii seems to me that my
'oicc and influence cannot be construed but in
me way, on all questions pertaining to the
,reat interests OF this district and what would
&c for my interest would be for the interest OF
very man in the district, and may my voice
md may my vote be ever against wrong and
with right, against corruption and with purity,
against monopolies, and with all questions
where the rights OF the people are to be wrong
I'll may | be with the people, always holding
hat the government "should be made by the
people and for the people, ! most heartily en-
lorse, approve and accept the resolutions
adopted by this convention here to-day, and
most unquaihedly promise you, II elected, my
intirlng efforts, and to the utmost of my ability
70 see that the same are carried into effect.
Is II not your desire, gentlemen OF the con-
yention, to see this government placed in such
mems hands II so, then let us all with one
united effort, work to that end. Let MS plant
our banner In the front of the battle; let us be
mp and doing; let us take bold stand for right
md the principles we represent, and when the
smoke OF the battle shall have cleared away,
VIC shall see the word "Victory" written In
letters OF gold on that banner.