Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-04-08
WISE MEN OF KENT
Hold a Harmonious and Enthu-
siastic Convention
STATE CONVENTION DELEGATES
Selected Without Ripple Of Discord.
The Democratic Party Anaigned.
President HARRISON Endorsed

The Kent county republican convon-
ton was called to order IN the upper
circuit court room yesterday at Ii
o'clock a. N. by Isaac +. Lamoreaux,
chairman or the county committee.
The call for the convention Was read by
Thomas Walsh, secretary OF the COM
pllttee. Mr.. Lamoreaux said that
agreeable 20 instructions from the
county committee be would call the
Hon. NJ. c. Burch to preside as tempo
rsry G. . rman. Mr.. Bureh upon
taking his position said:
Gentlemen Of the Convention: am
very thankful indeed TO the county
committee for the honor conferred upon
ne by choosing me to preside over the
deliberations OF this convention. l am
glad TO see the increased confidence IN
Tepublieanism as expressed by the re-
cent elections. Gentlemen, you are
soon to have your county business
done by republican board OF super
visors, and this city in which you meet
will soon be under republican rule
Three years ago the country chose
republican president To succeed Grover
Cleveland. and he at once surrounded
himself with the ablest and most con-
servatlye men IN the nation.
Harrison Warmly Commended.
ssThe standing of the administration
has always been IN the front ranks.
An unfortunate occurrence brought us
into little difficulty with Italy, but
with .prit that redounded 10 the
credit of the country the trouble was
satisfactorily ended. Later stimu-
lated by the lealousies OF foreign ma
tions another difficulty was sprung
upon the country, and again BY the
broad craftsmanship OF President Har-
rison and MS cabinet 10 was settled IN
such a manner that il gave the country
great confidence in the republican
party. The commercial interests OF
the country have been set Oh firm
foundation, and James G.. Blaine has
won the everlasting confidence OF his
countrymen. The exultatons over
great political victory should be tem-
pered by q broad minded thought that
brings n great responsibility TO the VIC
tors. The country demands OF you
that your administration be conducted
with fidelity" Mr.. Burch closed his
speech by advising carefulness and
cautlousness III the deliberations OF
the convention, and IL possible to pre-
servo good feeling among the rival
car d dates, for the initial steps were
about To be taken toward nominating
candidates for president and vice-pres-
ideut who will be elected to whose high
offices. Mr.. Burch's remarks were
frequently interrupted by applause.
Regular Committees Named
On motion OF the Hon. l.. NJ. Sellers.
Charles Quick of Lowell was elected
temporary secretary. but Mr.. Quick
not being present II. Gaylord Holt of
Cascade was elected TO the position.
On motion of James A. Coye. the
following committee on credentials was
appointed bv the chair: James A.
Cove, j. W. Shisler. Wellington Roscoe,
Jonn II. Colleton and Byron McNeal.
On motion Of the Hon. Sybrant Wes-
selIus, a committee on permanent or
gsnization and order of business was
appointed. consisting OF the following
gentlemen: Sybrsnt Wesselius, James
kenna, Charles F. Sears, Valentine
Cell and Charles Holden.
The chair, on motion of William Al
den Smith. appointed a committee on
resolutions. composed as fellows; VIII
liam Alden Smith, Dwight Goss. c. w.
Watkins. l.. NJ. Sellers and Patrick
Kelley.
The convention then adjourned in
order to give the committees time to
prepare their reports and to meet in
the lower court room at l:3o p. m.