New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-31
MAYOR PINGREE DRAWS OUT
He COMPLAINS OF THE METHODS USED AGAINST
HIM-GOvERNOR RICHs RENoMINA-
TION ASSURED

HE COMPLAINS OF THE METHODS USED AGAINST
HIM-GovERNoR RICHs RENOMINA-
TON ASSURED.
Grand Rapids. Mich, July 80 tspeciaD.-The name
of Mayor Hazen S. Pngree. of Detroit VIII not be
presented in the Republican State Convention to-
morrow. This was decided az a meeting OF the
Wayne County delegation this afternoon and In
sures the denomination of Governor Rich without
even the semb!ance of q storm. At the caucus this
afternoon Mayor Pngree's letter of withdrawal was
read. In 1t he proclams himself an Abraham Lin
coin Republican. and that his Republicanism has
ever been questioned is due 10 the mHrepresenta-
lions and vilihcations of certain papers. " believe
in the principles OF the Republican party and in
law and order only by way of supprcssing riot,
rebellion and disorder. but in the conduct OF
caucuses and conventions" He arraigns the unfair
methods which he alleges were used 10 accomplish
his defeat in county conventions, mentioning espec-
tally Harrison Geer, Of ST. Clair County, and
Frederick S Clark Of Kent. who turned over solid
delegations to Rich He also complains Of the sub
sdized press which misrepresents good Republicans
and bitterly resents the manipulation OF the ma
chine In conclusion he said
In view OF the existence Of the machine organized
for the purpose OF consummatlng this piracy l re-
spectfuy call upon all of my friends to cease their
generous Efforts In my behalf as under no clrcum-
stances could permit my name 10 go before
convention constituted under influences 50 as
astrous TO good government.
After reading the Mayors letter speeches were
made by James W. Turner and Sygrant Wesselus
Endorsing the sentiments expressed. and Mr.. Turner
openly advocated bolt. a resolution was adopted
that on Governor the Wayne delegation do not
vote, but to take a hand in the nomination or the
rest of the ticket voting for their friends elsewhere
in the State.
The action Of the Pingree forces does not in the
least alarm the Rich element. Governor Rich would
he nominated by overwhelming majority on the
first ballot and by reclamation. were IT not that
Wayne Will not permit IT, For Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor, Alfred Mines. of COldwater. Is in the lead
with Thomas g. Dunston. Of Houghton. a close sec
Ond The Rev. Washington Garner, OF Jackson
t>e tod
nation and Treasurer J. NJ. Wilkinson OF Mar
quette has the lead. with George A. Steele OF ST
Johns. probability should Dunston be named ior
Lieutenant Governor. AUDITOR General Stanley W.
Turner has considerable opposition for renomina-
ton. with Roscoe d. DIX. OF Berrien and ; w
,rurch. Of Alma, his trail. W. A. French OF
Presque Isle will be named for Land Comnssioner
and Frederick a. Maynard, OF Grand Rapids, for
Attorney General, the first ballot respectively.
The convention will assemble at 10 o'clock In the
morning and Phillip T Colgrove. OF Hastings. VIII
preside temporary chairman Senator James
Mcmillan will be reelected chairman or the State
Central Committee The convention tonight prom
Uses to be thoroughly harmonious the action OF the
WAYNE delegation removing the only possibility OF
an open rupture.