The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-07-29
CHAIRMAN FERRY SPEAKS.

Saginaw Courier Herald.
CHAIRMAN FERRY SPEAKS.
While He Does Not Oppose He Does Not
Understand Mr.. Packs Candidacy.
Chairman d. NJ. Ferry, of the republican
state central committee, made the significant
statement yesterday to Free Press repre-
sentative that he could not understand Al.
bert Packs candidacy for the United States
Senate, particularly in view of the fact that
! Senator Burrows is candidate for re-elec-
ton. Mr.. Ferry was asked what he thought
of Mr.. Packs candidacy. He replied:
michigan is as we'll represented in the
United States senate as is any other state In
the union. There is no better senator
than Senator Mcmillan. Mr.. Burrows is a
new senator have no fault to find with
him. He is an able man. don't under
stand Mr.. Packs candidacy"
."Generally speaking, it is to be regretted
that our politics is in the condition that the
man seeks the place, rather than the place
the man. Now, don't wish to be under
stood as opposing Mr.. Pack. l simply do
not understand why he should be a candi-
date for the senate, when so able man as
Senator Burrows is candidate for re-elec-
| tiOn."
Mr.. Ferry declines to express his views on
Regarding the Pingree slogan of equal taxa
ton, he said:
"As general proposition, Of course, it is
desirable that there should be equal taxation
secured for the people of Michigan or of any
other state. haven't carefully considered
the Atkinson bill relative to the taxation of
railroads running in or through the state,
and wouldn't think of discussing such a
measure without first giving 1t most careful
consideration. l am willing now, as In the
past, to leave such intricate matters with
the state Legislators, whose business 1t is to
decide upon them, and who, believe, are
able to do SO. l haven't examined the in
tricate subject enough to know whether the
people of this state as a whole are fairly and
equitably taxed. do know, however, that
there is some property in the state that es-
capes taxation"
1t has been reported that Senator Bur-
rows insists that the war question Is to be
the principal issue in the approaching cam
paign. Mr.. Ferry was asked If, in his opin-
the state campaign.
II don't see why it should, said he "The
war Is on, and everyone wants IT vigorously
prosecuted. But there is difference of opin-
should be the attitude of the United States
government regarding the disposition to be
made of Cuba and the other Spanish islands
that may becon our war possessions"
Mr.. Ferry declined to discuss more defin-
itely the question of a proper issue for the
approaching campaign.
Il am in position. as chairman, OF the
republican state central committee, where
should keep M mouth shut" said Mr.. Fer
ry smilipgly. If were to talk as might
personally want to do my remarks would
probably be miscoDstrued and my attitude,
thus expressed, be susceptible to criticism
at the hands of the politicians.
''Shall be candidate for the chairman
ship of the state central committee? No,
never have been candidate for any Office.
was out of the state when the convention
made me chairman before. 1t is too early
for me to state whether would accept the
position If 1t were rendered me by the con-
ventiOn this fall. think the convention
will be held some time in September. see
no reason for long campaign. The state
central committee, which meets at the Rus
sci House at IL o'clock, noon, next Thurs
day, will decide upon the date and place of
holding the convention. l haven't talked
with the other members of the committee
but should think it likely that the conven-
ton will be held In Detroit this year. II
has been held in Grand Rapids and In Sagi.
nav since 1t was held here. detroit Free
Press.