Telegram-herald., 1891-08-17
An UNSOLICITED BOON
The Zee Of Wm. Alden Smiths
Name for Congress.
''wE WILL CARRY TIE DISTRICT
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leaves a vacancy In the Fifth district
which Wal be filled by special cleo
tion this fall. and a great interest is
felt throughout the State in the ques
tion Of who viii De the Little Giants
successor. On the Republican side
none seem more available and no name
is more enthusiastically mentioned.
than that of Hon. Wm. Alden Smith.
Mr.. Smith has had a career of phen-
ominai success, that cannot all be
due 10 good luck. de started life a.
"A popcorn peddler and won his way
by persisteney of effort and faithful
ness until he now stands ahead Of any
man in the state Of his age. For sew
eral years he has been an Influential
Republican leader. being now one pf
the executive officers of the State com
mittee. he earned the gratitude ~
all OF Senator Ferry's friends by his de
votion TO the fallen leader In his time
OF need. He made "A splendid record
as State game anu fish ward n and ia.
as large a personal acquaintance hs
any man in the State. He is am elo-
quent speaker. whose services are i'm
great demand wherever ringing aid
dress Is desired. and he is shrestd
and successful lawyer. as is prov I'm
by the important matters entrust ed
TO him by the &. a. ". NJ. Railrohd
Company. of whose corporation he
is the attorney. These facts are all
being presented by his friends who
assert that he would poll more votes
than any other Republican that could
be nominated. claiming that by per
sonal acquaintance with all CLASSES
and parties In Grand Rapids and the
tremendous railroad vote that he
would capture more votes I'm Kent
county than any other man that could
be nominated. while he would he
stronger in all Of the other counties
than any other nonresident.
Mr.. Smith being ia the city yester-
DAY on railroad business. the Reporter
seized the opportunity 10 shove him
into the repertorial sweat-box. TO see
II something definite could not be ex-
torted from him in regard TO his prob
able candidacy.
Did you bring your congressional
boom with you. SMITH" asked the
scribe
IT'S too young for a boom. better
call il a boomlet," Mas the answer.
with that back-action. patent-lever
smile that Is guaranteed for Smiths
own personal use by letters patent.
That makes no difference II IL only
deveiopes into a persimmon tree, docs
it?'
We'll. the fact is am not "A candi-
date. that's straight. OF course i APP
preciate the aonor there would be in
the position. ana II circumstances were
such that could take the nomina-
ton. am frank TO admit that moth
ing would crafty me more than TO be
chosen by my party TO represent the
district in Congress. for i know
should like the duties OF the Office.
and Il would b. "A high honor to be
chosen TO fill the place OF Melbourne
III. Ford But have not as yet re-
ceived any intimation that my SER
vices are not satisfactory TO our man
agemcnt. - tli- 1itl another smile
and OF course could not afford 10
.ake any nomination for which
would have 10 give up my position
with the COMPANY"
We'll. but its only short term. and
II your county should call loud enough
spare you temporarily"
Mr.. Smith laughed and said: "oh,
persume the railroad could run with
out me, just as the Government has.
hut the Republican party has so many
good men in the district that although
fully appreciate the things kind
friends ore saving of me. i have never
given the matter moment's serious
confederation
who are some of these good men
and true?"
well. there is Mr.. Belknap. who
made an excellent record In Congress.
Yes. but the trouble was merely ON
account oi a few mistakes In appoint
mcnts. and as hard. conscientious
worker for the people OF his district.
he had no euperiors Then there -
Cavis. OF Ionia. or Capt. Allen. OF Port
land. both good men. and strong in
their county. Ottawa has several can
didates. and one of whom would be an
honor 10 the party and the district
There is Ex-Speakcr Diekema. popular
cspable: Mcbride. 81 Grand Haven.
one of the best men in the state, and
!. V. Goodrich. Of Grand Haven. Yes.
and Ex-senator T. W. Ferry's name
has been mentioned. and his eminent
services for the state and for his psrty
would make him tower of strength.
SO You sce there II no lack of mater1 al
Whom Will the Democrats nomin-
ate7'
Well. / am inclined 10 think ~ vii
ne Mr.. Uhl. Richardson - also con
sderablv mentioned. He is a 'singed
cat'-a man of unusual ability, but !
do not think he would be a. strong
with the farmers as some seem 10
think. n the Republicans io-as I
feel sure they will do-nominafe the
most available man. regardless ~
personal considerations. A. will make
no difference whom the Democrats
nominate. we Wal carry the district"
and. with q confident smile. the elo-
quent Young hustler hurried away 10
catch bic train.