The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1894-09-08
HONEST SAM AGAIN
Stephenson Nominated by a
Rising Vote.
Escanaba Convention Again Honors 5
the Tireless Servant OF the
18th Congressional Dist.

N'tffEAft@f
tion for the Twelfth congressional
district, called To order in Peterson's
opera house in the city oi Escanaba at
one o'clock yesterday afternoon, nomin-
ated the present member OF congress, the
Honorable S. NJ. Stephenson, by rising
vote.
The convention was called to order by
Chairman Cad Smith, of Marquette.
Judge Humphrey, OF Gogebic, was chosen
temporary chairman and j. III. Mac
Naughton, OF Schoolcraft, temporary
secretary. The committee on credentials
reported Il representation OF seventy-six
votes present, Keweenaw and Bnraga
counties being without representation.
John Duncan, OF Houghton, was made
permanent chairman of the convention,
and Frank Scadden, OF Iron, was unan-
imously elected secretary OF the conven-
tion.
John O. Adams, OF Marquette, in n
splendid speech presented the name OF
Honorable Samuel NJ. Stephenson. The
nomination was sec conded by Hon. j. II
ID. Stevens, Of Gogcbic, followed by Chase
S. 0rborne, OF Chippewa, j. G. YanDuzer,
OF Delta, Martin Bach, OF Iron, #. j.
Trudell, OF Dickinson and others. Mr..
Stephenson was then declared the unan-
nous choice OF the convention by "A rising
vote. A committee consisting of j. q.
Adams, OF Marquette, j. III. ID. Stevens,
oi Gogebic and Il. $. Waite, oi Menom-
inee, was appointed TO escort Mr..
Stephenson 10 the convention hall. This
was done and Honest Sam in few plain
remarks thanked the convention for the
honor IL had again conferred upon him
and pledged anew his loyalty TO the best
interests OF the Twelfth congressional
district.
The following resolutions were adopt
ed:
The Republican voters OF the Twelfth congress
sonal district Of Michigan, Ia convention
assembled tender their unanimous endorsement
OF the practical course pursued by their repre-
sentative in the lower house OF congress In the
Hon. 3. NJ Stephenson, the district has had Tor
thr,e consecutive terms a most thorough,
efficient and attentive representative looking
carefully 10 every detail OF interest to his dis
trict and hIving every claim. request or inquiry
OF any constituent regardless OF party, expedl
tlous aud conscientious attention Every trust
| imposed by Republican voters he has faithfully
discharged; aud every tenet Of our Republican
lath he has scrupulously maintained. Every
voter knows just when, where and how 10 nnd
him on every political or local question before
congress.
We endorse the declaration Of principles as laid
down IN the platform adopted by the late
Republican state convention at Grand Rapids
and pledge 10 all the candidates there month";
our cordial and earnest support
| We re-aiirm the time honored doctrine OF the
Republican patty. that the commerce industry
and general welfare OF our people demand q
stable, sorud aud interconvertible money sys.
tenn OF gold, silver and paper, each and every
dollar OF which must be maintained In parity
with each other Under the recognized standard
OF the world
We dcnounce the vac,llatng, cowardly and
impotent course oi the prevailing majority IN
the now fortunately Adjourned congress and
especially the entire absence Of any and all con.
victions IN its treatment OF the tariff. Alter an
extended extra and regular session OF over "A
year "A NO called tarin reform bill IL passed
under the d'ctation OF rogues, trusts and dis.
tributors OF peli, and which Democratic Presi.
dent himself declares ~ 40 STEPPED In party
pcrndy and dishonor that he dares not attach
his signature OF approval.
Because OF such open violation Of every
pledged faith and such brazen disregard OF al
decency and justice the country Is lanpuishinp
In business and industrial depression, our min
ers, lumbermen and working men generally arr
suffering ON scanty wageS, and many no wages
nj ALL for their labor and the industries OF this
upper peninsula IN particular are almost perish
ing
WHEREFORE We ask and confidently expect
a restoration OF Republican policy and pros
perity IN the election Of Republican congress
this fall and a Republican president two years
hence.
Mr.. Stephenson gave banquet nj tho
New Ludington House in the evening, al
which $50 guests participated.
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