The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-01-04

LEVI r. NORTON.
republicans of the state without re-
gard TO leaders. Tho first step In Sc
curing him this unanimous indorse-
ment was the resignation of STATE
Comptroller Roberts as president of The
state club, which was organized by
John L. Mulholland, of New York city,
as an anti-Platt organization. Mr.
Roberts has given cut a statement in
which he indorses Gov. Morton's candi-
dacy aud shows why, in his Judgment.
Mr.. Morton should be nominated.
Mr.. Platt and other prominent re-
publicans will also be interviewed, and
give like statements to that of Mr.. Rob-
crts. These publications have Gov.
Morton's consent, rs he is now salts
fled that the republicans of the state
are anxious to give MIN a hearty and
unqualified Endorsement.
IL is stated that when Gov. Morton
acceded to the wish OF the party Lead
c-3 to become candidate for presi-
dent, he at the same time announced
that no matter what the result of his
canvass might be, he will not be can
didate for reelection as governor when
his term expires on January next. III
he Is unsuccessful he would, il is
thought. SO to the United States senate
as successor of David B. Hill, whose
term expires next year.
The decision of the governor has led
10 much speculation as to who among
the many candidates for governor is
likely TO succeed him. State Comp
troller Roberts, Speaker Hamilton
Fish, Secretary of State Palmer. Adjt.
Gen. McAlpin and j. Sloat Fassett have
time and again been mentioned as pos
sibilities, while there are some who
seem 10 think that Hon. Warner Miller
would profit by the governors dcclinn-
tion of second term, under the circum-
stances which have caused the govern
or's announcement of his candidacy
for the president.
Albany. N. y, Jan. 2.--The message
or Gov. Morton. which was sent 20 the
legislature Wednesday. deals most cx-
clusiyely with state questions. Upon
the vital Venezuelan incident, he says:
'The doctrine formulated by Pres
idcnt Monroe. and which has since
borne his name. has become 80
well established In American ma
tional policy that there Is % room for doubt
as 10 the opinion or our people concerning
IL. New York now has n population nearly
equal 10 that OF the entire union when Mr..
Monroe became president, and our peculiar
geographical position. the location within
our borders OF the American metropolis
and the vast and complicated commercial
(..t Of AZ ~ a..
an especial concern In the present unhappy
agitation. Any disturbance OF the existing
friendly relations between the United
States and Great Britain cannot fail 10
have a serious effect. Because OF the pos
slble Daieful consequences OF such disturb-
ance, deem myself justified In making this
reference to the larger affairs OF the nation
in which We feel such peculiar and vital
interest.
al cannot believe that the relations be-
tween our country and Great Britain win
be ruptured or seriously impaired by tho
misunderstanding now existing between
that country and Venezuela. concerning
the proper location OF the boundary line OF
their possessions IN South America. Arbl-
tratlon affords a simple. humane and hon
orabie method or determining national dis
putes and Il Is scarcely conceivable at this
neriod OF the world history that any great
nation ~ willing TO take the responsibility
OF the needless sacrifice or human life and
the WNuAoh HthAfhtAloii VI INoltFtt WHiCu
would be the inevitable result OF an armed
conflict"
Hon. Hamilton Fish (rep.) was elected
speaker of the house, receiving % votes
10 40 cast for Stanschfleld (dem.).
In the house Mr.. o'Grady (rcp.) Of
fered resolution that arbitration
should be rcsorted TO in all information
al disputes, and that every honorable
means should be rcsorted to 10 avoid
destruction OF the amicablc relations
between Great Britain and the United
States. This was adopted unanimously.
In the senate resolutions OF the same
import were adopted after an amend
ment indorsing President Clcyelnnd's
policy had been defeated by a strict
party vote.