The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-01
Fordney in the Race.

lie republican party. He had been Grover
Cleyelard's referee, and had been a trimmer
then as now. He had been on about every
side of every issue put forward by his party
Ee was gold democrat and Don Dickin-
sons henchman until he realized that the
adoption of free silver platform was in
evitable, when he suddenly Topped and be-
came as rampant free silverite as he had
but recently been gold bug. Political
principles cut no figure with HIM. 1t was
anything TO get Office, and this, too. In the
face OF solemn declaration that under no
combination of circumstances could he be
induced to accept congressional nomina-
ton.
Under combination of circumstances
which were unavoidable, Mr.. Brucker was
elected, and for the past two years he has
misrepresented the Eighth district In con-
gress. Every declaration he made on the
stump during the canvass has proved exact
ly the contrary.
The dollar wheat which he declared could
COmC Ouly tbC ouOPtfOu vi q Cui-
rency system which would reduce the pur-
chasing price of the farmers dollar one. half,
came in spite of Brucker's platitudes. and
the farmer has sold his products for money
that will buy dollars worth of goods In all
the markets of the world. Instead of being
the friend of the laboring man, Brucker has
been his enemy, and his record in congress
has been barren of any beneficial results.
The only redeeming act was his vote for the
passage of the resolutions annexing the Ha-
waiian islands, and the chairman of the re-
cent democratic county convention de-
nounced the annexation of the islands as
contrary to the policy of the democratic
party.
The next congress, like the present. will
be under the control of the republican party,
and in harmony with the republican admin.
istration. 1t is essential for the interests of
the people of the Eighth district that their
in congress be in harmony
with the party which controls congress and
the administration. 1t is conceded that the
services of member not so In harmony
with the administration and the party in
control of the affairs of state, is practical
and the record of Mr.. Brucker
the last two years amply demonstrates the
truth of this assumption.
The time is rapidly approaching when the
republicans of the district will be called up
on to select standard bearer In the cam.
paign which is to determine who shall rep
resent the district in the national house of
the ensuing two years. Up.
on that selection will largely depend the re-
suit at the polls in November. The gentle.
man selected to make the contest must be
not only of recognized ability, but he must
be active and resourceful, The best evil
dence of successful capacity in politics is
the achievement of success in business af-
fairs. 1t must be remembered that this is
known as an off year In politics, and there
fore II will require more persistent effort to
elect candidate than when the campaign
Is strengthened by national ticket being In
the field. While Mr.. Brucker has developed
the arts of the demagogue and trimmer, 1t
must be admitted that he is resourceful, po-
Iitcally tricky, and a persistent campaigner.
To defeat him will require hard work and
standard bearer in whose personality the
people recognize true worth and fitness.
The candidate must be not only strength
10 the ticket but must be able to assist in
stead of being drag in the campaign. In
)ther words he must be persistent and
aggressive hustler from start to finish.
the republican party in the Eighth
district is prolific of good men for any pc.
,ition of honor and trust
Among the gentlemen named for the
honor of congressional nomination Is Jo-
,eph w. Fordney, a gentleman long and
'avorably known In this section of the state
Until within recent date Mr.. Ferdney's
IDEAS on this subject were not known. He
was reluctant for time to consider the
proposition of surrendering his large bust
ness interests even for moment, but final
y, at the earnest solicitation of legion of
friends, he has concluded that II the repub-
leans of the Eighth district place him In
he will use every honorable eff.
'ort to secure the election.
Mr.. Fordney has resided In Saginaw since
1869, coming to this city when but 10 years
I'D. He is essentially self-made man and
through his own vigorous and persistent eff.
orts he has assumed a most important and
position In the business affairs of
the city and state. He Is business man
Ind a manufacturer, an employer of men
who is respected and esteemed by those In
his service. He Is progressive and every
project having for its aim the benefit of this
section OF the state and of the community
n which he lives, finds In him an ardent
supporter.
Mr.. Fordney has not been an Office seek
n. He has yielded to the persuasions of
he people In his ward and has served In the
council two terms. In that body
he made credltable record.
1t Is enough at this time to say that II
Joseph w. Fordney Is nominated for con-
gress by the republicans of the Eighth dis
riot that he will not be drag on the ticket,
,ut he will give the entire ticket strength.
md tbia 10 aid vvithout dianara0iuO anv