Telegram-herald., 1891-02-20
WHO WILL BE JUDGE?
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Coar. 10 place OF john " CAanplla,
aad Two regents OF tne sIAis UoIyers.sy
"a place ~ Charles J. Nllsii snd
Arthur II Clark. NIL be he'd IN the
ety o. Jackson, February "a. The
Democratic Convention vii be held
tw0 days later Al Lansing.
The probable outcome OF each con-
venl.on e sne subject OF great speeula-
ton anoag the politicians, tus the
general pubile seems 10 have but little
interest IN the question. The Kent
county delegation elected yesterday
was instructed 10 use every honorable
means 10 effect the nomination Of Judge
Il. NJ. Montgomery, while the Democrats
seem TO subscribe 10 the plan of renom-
mating Judge Chunphn. The name
OF Thomas A. Wilson, OF Jackson, is
also mentioned. Mr.. Wilson was before
the last Demooraiic state Convention,
but coartsously withdrew IN favor OF
the gentleman who secured the prize.
when II became apparent that he could
not succeed. lie Is n thoroughly hon
est and falr-mlnded man. naying
comprehensive knowledge OF the law.
In the event that Champlin withdrew
or declined, IL is pro- able that The
houor would 20 10 hnn. O'Bnen Al
kinson, OF Port Huron, Is IN the field.
HIS plan OF campaign embraces his
nomination by the Patrons, AMI then
an end rsement by the Democrats.
Judge Newton siso is identified with a
similar scheme.
The most prominent name coupled
with the Republican nomination is that
OF Judge Montgomery, OF tals city. lie
Is an able lawyer, ripe scholar and
possesses the brightest characteristics of
the judicial nlnd. He resigned ms seat
on the circuit TO resume practice be-
cause the emoluments OF the former
were not adequate, and because oil his
love for the actual work of the pro-
fesslon. Other names suggested are
those of Judge Hooker. o. Charlotte,
Judge Ramsdeli, of Traverse City,
Judge Arnold, OF Allegan, and others.
Ii any of these gentlemen secure the
nomination, their election wonld in.ure
a sound lawyer on the Supreme bench.
most in favor of Judge Montgomery,
with second choice distributed. The
Democrats are tied to Champlln, with
Wilson second. From all the available
candidates 1t is beyond peradventure
that good man will he elevated. The
Democrats look upon the election OF
Champlin Is q foregone conclusion
Flushed with the victory OF last tall,
they assume To believe that they can
sweep the State on any question or
Office. They do not grasp the fact that
Democratic success IN Michigan last
fall was IN accident, nor do they rec
ognize the truth that a second accident
of the same kind never occurs, without
gross clrelessness on the part OF those
entrusted with the management. The
Republicans are apathetlc and take but
little active interest in the primaries.
This argues quiet and dull campaign.
In speaking OF the work Of the Jack
SON convention and politics III general,
Judge Grove said yesterday:
Il am IN favor of Judge Montgomery
for the nomination. He is good law
yer and eminently qualified for the
bench. ! know nothing about the
other aspirants, nor who they are,
except as | read about them in the
papers. do not like politics, and
therefore pay little attention to the sub
lect. The fact Is, never made a polit-
lcal speech in my hfe, and," after u
pause, 81 never want to. | attend the
PRIMARIES and go 10 elections. That Is
about the extent OF my political work.
| think that the nomination of Judge
Montgomery would be wise and tina. 1t
would be acceptabe TO the people,
Another Republican grew enthusias-
tic: why" said he, I'VE must nomi-
nate Judge Montgomery, of course.
lie is the best known and strongest man
in the field. He knows the law from
Lycurgus to Adsit, and is a whole
soulec gentleman. We can not afford
to nominate weak and unknown can
didate. The Democrats will nominate
Champln, and to defeat him we must
have a representative, stirring and pop
ular man. Judge Montgomery fills the
blil completely. He is known from
Branch county To Gobeglc, and known
too as sound lawyer, able solicitor
and fearless advocate. HIS conception
of the law IS clear and direct, and no
would not only honor the bench brt
prove a grand credit to Kent county
and Grand Rapids. I'm for Judge
Montgomery, morning. noon, evening
and midnight, and propose to see to
il that his name is presented 10 the
Jackson convention for n winner"
General Rutherford Was found in his
Office quietly smoking.
"who Will he the Democratic nomi-
nee for judge" was asked.
Judge ChamplIn ought TO be and
will be nominated and elected" was his
reply.
Judge Champlin.- he continued.
! cleft lucrative practice years ago TO
/ go on the bench. lie assumed the
arduous duties OF the position and has
| faithfully AMI conscientlously dis
charged them to the satisfaction of the
general public--to the entire satisfac-
| ton OF the public"
"what DO you think about the
chances OF endorsing the Patron
candidate"
"Any attempt made by anybody,
claiming TO be a Democrat, 10 get the
nomination of another party 20 use in
| the Democratic convention. will ise met
by strong opposition. strong enough
/ TO defeat the attempt and the n1sn."
"who - working for the rornIna-
| tIon?"
Judge Newton, Of Kent, and O BrIer
| Atkinson, of Port Huron. | understand
! they are seeking the nomination from
other parties, with view OF recelvinf
/ Democratic enforcement, but 90 not
know how true the report is. ] an
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