The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-01-11

larger than any other Michigan man.
Undcniably. these qualifications would
make him an exceedingly useful repre-
sentative OF the Republican party,
and aid greatly in giving the state pro-
minenco m the deliberations Of the con-
vention.
There is always something vague
about geographical boundaries when
designated as compass points, and this
il most indefinite when we speak Of the
northern part Of the state. Is II the
upper peninsula, or does il include the
region approximate 10 the Straits OF
Mackinac? On this viii depend some
what the choice OF delcgate-at-lnrgc
from that quarter Of the state. II the
upper peninsula people agree on some
one whose merit viii be generally recoe-
nizcd, undoubtedly their selection will be
approved. So far no one has been en-
tered as the northern representative.
Congressman Samuel NJ. Stephenson
sturdy and honest stephenson, whose
influence is so strong in the house, and
whose work on the rivers and harbors
committee has been OF such immense
value TO the people OF the northwest
has been suggested Mr.. Stephenson,
however, IL exactly IN the same position
as Senator Burrows. lie is not looking
for the place and will gladly join in the
selection OF some one from that part ol
the state whose merit is approved.
The name OF Albert Pack has been
received with appreciation as a repre-
sentative Of the northern part Of the
lower peninsula, especially il two dele
gates-at large are taken from the
southern tier Of counties. The other
day a resident Of the Grand Traverse
region proposed Perry Hannah, hnt adj
mitted that this honor had been con
ierrcd on Mr.. Hannah ut previous
conventions, and that he, too. like Bur
rows and Stephenson. was content to
see others named FOR the work.
These names mentioned have appeared
frequently OF late. and they are printed
here because sentiment begins 20 crystal
ize around them; but that may not
mean their ultimate choice when the
convention meets next spring. IL will
chiefly depend on the wishes OF the
people as respects presidential candi-
dates, when those opinions are fully
formed. No one can tell at present any
thing about that important feature, for
that matter the sentiments OF the gentle
who have been proposed as delegates
are not known, aud they probably have
yet 10 come to some conclusion on the
matter.
IL is plain that congressional senti-
ment--in the house at lcast--Iavors Mr..
Reed for president. This is to be ex-
pected, and perhaps il may account for
the surmise that some members at
Washington are hopeful OF u Michigan
delegation favorable to Reed. No doubt
the proceedings Of congress viii do much
TO establish issues for the campaign, and
MS the session progresses the people will
begin TO pass judy nent on IL.
All the presidential candidates who
have thus far been suggested have
friends in Michigan From this fact il is
judged that the various conventions
that will nominate the district delegates,
as well as the state convention for dele
gatcs-at-largc, will be the scene Of
earnest contests.
The above paragraphs are taken from
the Detroit Journal. The magnanimity
Of the lover peninsula press and lower
peninsula politicians is becoming amaz-
ing. They are very anxious that the
upper peninsula should have u delegate
at.large. Why2