The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-07-23
The Herald a few weeks since u

| The Herald few weeks since Vi
tered Its convictions as to the 'Pre.
requisites in the gubernatorial can
didate. These were quite readily
accepted, meeting with fair response
in other papers, each claiming that
they just fitted its man. We are glad
to know that they tit more than one
citizen of this commonwealth: but
the model had in mind in. outlining
those Prerequisites, is the man
whom we herein name for Governor.
He meets the before named "Pre-
requisites" in that he is not chron
ic candidate; is not best known for
wealth; in the simple character of an
American citizen he stands clear OF
all attempts to create class distinctions
and TO array class against class; has
an absolutely clean record, is loyal
to the principles, measures of the Re
publican party, as hard working
farmer he is in truest sympathy with
labor in securing right adjustment
among the worlds forces and :ull
share of the wealth it creates; he
would bring all moral end legal
forces 10 arrest intemperance, to
suppress and SO far as possible pro
hibit the traffic by which intemperance
is foslered; IL fine, he is broad
minded, clear visioned and open
hearted man, ready for whatever the
progress of humanity, the develop
ment of the State and the health of
our civilization may require. This
man is
Hon. GEORGE A. SMITH,
The member Of the State Senate from
Hllsdale county and the leading
farmer IN Somerset of that county.
Mr.. Smith, as we have found by
inquiry, was born in Danbury, Conn +,
March 9Th, 1926 He removed to
Michigan in 1890 with his parents,
and settled in the town where he now
lives. He was elected TO the State
legislature of 1864. This was in
the time of the war. AS legislator he
co operated heartily with his associates
and with our "war Governor" Hon.
Austin Blair, in enabling Michigan to
do her part in maintaining the integrity
of the Union; also as private citizen
he labored efficiently and gave lib.
orally to comfort and strengthen our
soldiers on the field, and thereby
contributed to the success Of our
arms.
In 1867 and again in 1885 he was
elected 10 the State Senate, in which
during the last session he was chair
man Of the committee appropriations
and finance, also of the committee on
the State house of correction, as well
as member of four other committees.
He was well known as careful,
prudent and laborious legislator.
Under Governors Croswell and Be-
COLE, he was member and president
of the board of control for the State
Reform School, 10 the successful
management of which he has largely
contributed.
Though farming has been his main
business, yet to that he has added
merchandise and milling. In the
conduct of an extensive business he
has always held a firm place in the
confidence of business men, wherever
known.
We draw no comparisons between
him and others who may be named
by their friends for this office, leaving
each to stand on his own merits.
We simply nominate him in this
manner, being assured, when full
examination of candidates is had
and all elements of the problem are
fully considered, that Senator Smith
will be found fit--if not the fittest
candidate for Governor in the cleo
ton to be held in November, 1885,"
Howard City Record: The friends
of Hon. S w. LaDu, of this place,
present State oil Inspector, are men.
tioning his name for congressional
honors. Mr.. LaDu is man of un
questioned ability and would fill such
Win W llIllSGIl dIlu W
his constituents. He is we'll known
not only throughout the district but
throughout the State, and would
doubtless make strong race if nom-
mated.
On July IL about 200 active Re-
publicans from all parts OF Massachu-
sets met in Boston and adopted
resolutions asserting the Republican
party in Massachusetts should declare
its uncompromising antagonism to
the liquor saloon, and that the ques-
ton of constitutional prohibition
should be submitted TO the people,
and inviting men of all parties to CO.
operate. An executive committee of
fifteen was appointed. Would not
such a meeting by the Republicans of
Michigan be of great value to the
party herel 1t seems so to us.
Ex.President Hayes recently said