The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-03-06
JUDGE GRANT THE MAN.
NoMINATED BY THE REPUDLI CANS
FOR SUPREME JUDGE.

Proceedings of tho State Convention Held
at Detroit-Messrs. Cocker and Draper
Candidates for Regents OF the Univer-
sity.
The State Republican convention 10 nominate
one candidate for Justice OF the supreme Court
and two regents for the university met at De-
troit. and was called 10 order by Ma. Hopkins.
a large representa-. ion was present.
Rev George Dufteld offered invocation, and
Harry C. 1illinan read tue call Tor ths conyen-
ton
Mai Geo ii. Hopkins addressed the conyen-
ton, oongrntulating the members upon the vic
tory achieved last November and IN graceful
mauner introduced A. j. Sawyer, OF Ann Arbor,
as temporary Chairman. That gentleman was
warmly received. He congratulated the party
on the victory achieved and declared that IL was
the greatest victory ever won by the Republican
party.
He CONGRATULATED the convention on the cleo
tion of Hon. James Mcmillan as United states
Senator. and predicted that when his term OF
Office would expire his work would be done so
faithfully that IL would rest only with his own
sweet will as to whehsr or not he would be re-
nominated. Mr.. Sawyer spoke about an hour,
and in concluding asked the pleasure of the con-
venticn.
VIM. A. Tatum, of Grand Rapids. was shosen
Secretary.
The folio wing committees were selected:
On Credentials irst District Homer Wnr.
rem Second, a; w. smitn; Third, Marshs
Cook Fourth, Frank knappen Fifth, j. w. Me-
Cornick Sixth, 5. 5. Mathews; Seventh. I. Is.
Woodworth; Eighth.qH A. Forrest; Ninth Mi.
chaei Brown; Tenth, H. II. GWanock Eleventh.
{. f. Button.
On Organization-First District. II. c. Till
man. Second, II. A. Conant; Third, &. I. Cor
ham Fourth, VIM. Chamberlain; Fifth, Den G..
Hendri son; Sixth, j. q. Garner seventh, A.
w. Okeefe; Eighth, J. w. Belknap; Ninth
Fred Diggins; Tenth. L. L. Darlington; Elev'
enth, II. g. Young
ON Resolutions District, L. T. Hance /;
Second, j. X. Boice; Third, w. X. Gibson
Fourth, A. b. Copl. y; Fifth. n. A. Earle; sixth,
Ed Cahiil; Seventh, John I. Ricn; Eighth, j
l.. Clark NTH, John Cole: Tenth. p ID. Mar
Key; Eleventh, j. H. Golf.
An invitation from Gen. r. A. Alger. inviting
the members OF the convention TO reception AT
his residence, was read, after which a recess
was taken until y.
When the convention rsassembled the Chair
man of the Committee on Credentials stated
that owing TO the fact that there were no CON-
tested districts and the large list of names to be
read, which would take considerable time, he
would request that their report be accepted and
The Committee on Resolutions reported as
fol ows:
Resolved, BY the Republicans of Michigan, in
convention assembled, that we congratulate the
country upon the magnificent victory achieved
by the Republican party at the last general cleo
tion and rejoice at the conspicuous part taken by
our own Commonwealth in redeeming the ma
tional administration both Executive and Leg
islative, from Democratic control
Resolued, That We send greeting to our success
full leader, benjamin Harrison, President-el elect,
whose lofty character and broad craftsmanship
distinguishes him 90 an ideal candidate assur-
ing him OF our unwavering confidence ana pledg-
ing our hearty support IN the duties soon to be
assumed
ResolUed. That we, rsaffrm the principles
adopted by the Republican party IN State and
national convention upon winch the last great
victory has been achieved, and that We pledge
anew our fidelity 10 such principles.
The Committee on Permanent Organization
and Business made the following report:
For permanent Chairman, Hon. David Fl.
jerome.
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Vice Presidents-First District, Thos. Lang
ley Seconi, +. o. Graves Third, Hon. q. ID.
Randall; Fourth, Hon Franklin Wells Fifth,
Hon. w. w. Mitchell; Sixth, Hon. Oren Stone
Seventh, Hon VIM Jenneyi Eighth, Hon. II. L.
| Wood Ninth, Hon. Thos. II. Quincy; Tenth I.
w. Wheeler; Eleventh, j. A. Crozier.
Permanent Chairman Jerome was warmly re-
ceived as he stepped TO the front He said that
as the Temporary Chairman had covered the
ground so thoroughly in his speech, he would
not tire the convention with an address, but
proposed that they go down to business right
away This announcement was received with
applause. The Secre .ary was instructed TO call
tue districts, and as they were called, the gen.
1 tlemeL singled out TO make the nominating
speeches would step up as their districts were
called The Fret and Second had none 70 offer.
Hon. r.. :. Lacey, OF Charlotte, representing
the bird District, was warmly received as he
stepped forward 10 champion the cause of his
candidate. Judge Hooker, of Charlotte. MIR.
| Lacey told OF the many virtues and exceptional
qualifications Of Judge Hooker for the position
| OF Justice ot the Supreme Court OF Michigan.
! At the conclusion OF his remarks, Mr.. Lacey
again received warm applause.
Mr.. b. q. Andrews, OF the Fourth District
made an address full OF good points, and men
! toned the qualifications OF his candidate Rus
sell h Pealer, OF st. Joseph. The mention o,
! his name was received with applause.
Mr.. Mccormick, Of the Fifth District,c pre-
the speaker; He is natural born Michi-
! gander, having been born on the green banks
and pearly waves OF the Kalamazoo" which
poetical allusion was received with prolonged
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didates. the one offered by Mr.. Mccormick was
amply qualified TO fll the position OF Justice OF
the supreme Court Of the State.
Mr. McCormicks nominating speech was su-
peror Tor its brevity, and he Was warInly ap-
plauded as he closed.
The Sixth, Seventh. and Eighth Districts had
no candidate TO name, and when the Ninth was
called A Is. McMahon mounted the atform
and In a fine effort nominated Judge }. Is. judi
kns for candidacy tor supreme Justice. Al
though young. being only 80 years OF acc, the
candidate from the Ninth had an old head and
his work as jurist was guarantee Of his Mt
ness for the candidacy. Mr.. Mcmahon con.
sumed considerable time and brought out al
the good points of his candidate.
The Tenth District not being inclined 10 offer
any name the Eleventh District was called
On mounting the rostrum Fred Stone received a
| warm welcome and made a very able argument
| IN favor of his candidate and at the mention
/ OF the name Judge G. Il. Grant, the applause
was earnest and enthusiastic. graduate OF
the University OF Michigan, an able Judge
| man true 10 his convictions and terror to evil
doers the Eleventh District claimed candi-
date more able than any OF the others named.
Col Duffeld arose TO point of order and
| moved that those who were TO second the nom.
! nation should be limited TO two minutes. A
! gentleman from the Ninth claimed that no one
could get to the platform and back in two min.
utes. However, IL was finally decided that the
seconds should be limited to two minutes.
The call OF districts commenced. The First
and Second Districts did not reply, and when
the Third was called Messrs. Colgrove, Gibson
and Randall seconded the nomination OF Judge
Hooker.
After much discussion, 10 was decided TO take
the vote by counties, and that the vote be in
formal.
The vote was taken, and resulted as follows
Judge Grant, 357 Pealer, 1913; Hooker III Ar
mold, III Judkins, s.. Whole Lumber of votes
cast 923 neces sary to q choice, 46l.
II was then decided TO make the next ballot Z
formal one, and as the counties were called the
voting was listened 10 with rapt attention. Tbs
secretary bad not read far down the list when Il
became evident, and much TO the delight Of the
delegates from the Eleventh, that Judge Gram
was the winner Finally, when Wayne cast
of her 20 votes for Grant, IL was foregone con
clusion. While the figures were being footed up
a delegate moved that the nomination be mad,
unanimous. The motion was seconded by Hon
T.. S. Lacey, Of Charlotte, and was carried will
a perfect storm of "ayes." followed by cry from
the eleventh district OF whats the matter Will
Grant? He's all right
IL was getting close on 10 supper time and
member from the Second District moved tina
the nomination of Mossp. Cocker and Drape