The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-03-03
JUDGE GRANT RE-NOnINATED
Col. II. s. Dean and Col. Eli K. SUIT
ton for Regents of the University
Equal Taxation Endorsed.

Col. II. s. Dean and Col. Eli K. SUIT
ton for Regents of the University
Equal Taxation Endorsed.
The republican state convention held at
jackson on Wednesday proved to be one Of
the most exciting for several years. The
contest for the Justiceship was animated
but very tame compared with the struggle
over the platform. The particular resolu-
ton in question was the one relating to
taxation. The Pingreeites insisted upon an
endorsement of the Atkinson bill, but were
defeated after spirited struggle both by
the committee on resolutions and the con-
ventiOn.
Representative j. j. Carton In accepting
the position as temporary chairman briefly
reviewed the last campaign and explained
why the republican party won such de-
cisive victory. In referring to the acquisi-
ton of new territory by the United States
MI. Carton said this country owes 1t to the
memory of those who spilled their blood
upon foreign soil to keep all territory now
In its possession. This declaration was re-
ceived with cheers, and later the chairman
was greeted with continued applause when
he said the republican party must and will
solve the problem presented by a changed
condition brought about by the formation of
trusts and combines. 1t must regulate
business to meet these conditions, and the
question of equal taxation must be settled
by the republican party. He counseled the
convention to use good judgment and eau
ton In making nominations for two of
Michigan's greatest institutions, the su-
preme court and the state university.
After the temporary organization had
been effected, nominations for Justice of the
Supreme Court were made and ballot Or
dered, the result being as follows: Cladius
b. Grant, 3S4; Fred A. Maynard. 1876; 8.
b. DabOll, n; P. T. Van Zile, 1T; f. II.
Aldrich, IS; Dallas Boudeman, SO; A. V.
McAlvay, 35; Devere Hall, 10.
Three other ballots were taken, Judge
Grant gaining strength on each ballot and
before the completion of the roll call on the
fourth ballot it was apparent that he would
lows, he was declared the unanimous nOmi-
nee. Shiawassee gave her IS votes to
Judge Daboll, of st. Johns, on two ballots,
after which Grant received votes, Van
Zile 3, Maynard Q, Daboll Z.
For regents of the University, Col. II. s.
Dean, of Ann ArbOr, and Col. Eli r. SUIT
ton, of Detroit. were nominated by acclama-
ton.
The platform adopted is as follows:
We endorse the present national admins
tratiOn and give expression to our conf
dence in the patriotism and craftsmanship
of President Mckinley and congratulate
him and the country upon the cessation of
the war with Spain and the establishment
of an honorable peace. We reaffirm the
principles of the ST. Louis platform and
pledge them our support as sure guaran-
tee of national prosperity and honor. We
stand upon the existing gold standard and
condemn the proposition to admit silver to
free and unlimited coinage at the ratio of
16 tOl.
The revival of industry throughout the
land and the general prosperity of the
people emphasize the wisdom of republican
principles and administration.
The brave of the late war, both soldiers
and sailors, will ever be gratefully remem-
bered and we have confidence that the re.
suit of their sacrifice will rebound to the
honor of the republic and the future well
fare of the islands which by their valor
have been redeemed from the tyranny of
Spanish rule.
We endorse the administration of Gov
ernor Pingree and reaffirm our declarations
in favor of such laws as will compel every
dollars worth of taxable property within
our state to bear its just and equal share of
the public burdens, and we recommend that
the present legislature pass some act that
shall embody the principles of equal taxa
ton to which our party is committed.
Shiawassee was represented by Hon. w.
M. Fitzpatrick upon the committee, on
permanent organization and order Of
business.