The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-09-24

Grand Rapids; members Of state board
OF education, Prof. Il. Il. Johnson, OF
Ann Arbor, and + a. Plett, OF Flint.
The convention unanimously elected
Gen. Arthur +. Marsh of Allegan, Ga
Pingree oandidate) for chairman Of
the state central committee. The con-
vention completed its work at mid
night
Dexter NJ. Ferry, of Detroit, chair
man of the state central committee,
called the convention 10 order. In
his address Mr.. Ferry urged per-
petuation by this convention OF every
republican principle by adopting
thoroughly republican, platform. Grant
Fellows, of Hudson, president of the
State League of Republican Clubs, was
called TO preside as temporary chair
man.
After an address by Chairman Eel
lows recess was taken until two
o'clock, after the district delegations
had sent up their selections for mem
bers Of committees and vice presi-
dents.
1t was late in the afternoon before
the credentials committee reported
The report was adopted after n sharp
fight Il. o. Grosvenor, state dairy and
food commissioners, a Pingree APP
pointee, was made permanent chair
man When the resolutions were re-
ported TO the convention they were
unanimously adopted without debate
On the war issue the resolutions say.
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iStration, and express confidence IN the
honesty. integrity and patriotism OF Pres
ident Mckinley. During The trying times
that eliminated I'm a war with Spain he dis
played rare ability and discretion until the
final cessation OF hostilities. which we
hope Will speedily result In permanent
peace.
I'VE indorse our honorod secretary OF
war. and commend his conscientious patri-
otic and unsclnsh devotion TO the honor OF
the nation and the welfare of the army.
We denounco the unjust attacks made on
him, and offer him our undivided support
and confidence
eve reafiirm the principles OF the ST.
Louis platform. and pledge them our sup
port sure guarantee OF national pros
perity and honor We stand upon the exc
stinB gold standard. and condemn the
proposition TO admit silver TO free and un-
limited coinage az the ratio Of sixteen TO
one by this country alone"
The platform congratulates the country
upon returning prosperity under repub-
lcan rule and the operation OF the Dingley
law; offers honor and devotion to the vol
untccrs from Michigan IA the war, con-
graduates the nation upon It's land and sea
Victories. and leaves the future destiny OF
the peoples over whom the nation has
gained control through the war confidently
IN the hands OF the properly delegated au-
thorlty. The administration OF Gov PIN
IA aH 10 raa M
energy ia cquipping and caring for the
interests OF the troops and their families.
/ A state immigration bureau is urged to be
established for the purpose OF promoting
development OF unoccupled lands.
The paragraph concerning state taxation
Is as follows:
1--WE commend the present state admins
tration for its earnest efforts In favor OF
the equal and just taxation OF the property
OF railroad, telegraph, telephone and eN-
/ press companies. We favor the immediate
\ repeal OF the tax upon the gross earnings
/ of railroad, telegraph, telephone and ex-
4 press companies property. This value TO
/ be determined by a state board. The taxes
4 collected therefrom shall be paid into the
/ primary school fund. We indorse the prin-
/ ciples of the Atkinson bill, and pledge the
! support OF the republican party thereto.
We favor also the read ustment OF the
assessment laws OF this state, SO that all
/ taxable property shall be placed upon the
hshtnllthN IoliS a. Just value ana De
/ taxed equally with ali other taxable prop
/ erty in the state"
Gov. Pingree WAS placed in nominal
ton by Charles Flowers, Of Detroit.
1t was quickly made unanimous by ac-
/ clamation.
For lieutenant-governo o. w. Rob-
inson, Of lIoughton, an ardent Pingree
state senator, was nominated after a
close contest with Gerritt J. Diekema.
cx-speaker OF the house of representa-
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