The Owosso times., 1902-05-30

the best of his ability in handling them
at the same time he was always glad to
receive suggestions from his constitu-
ents. The candidate referred briefly to
the Cuban bill, eulogized Gov. Bliss,
and asked, as a personal favor to him,
that delegates to the state convention
support Frank H. Watson, of Owosso,
for attorney general.
Mr.. Watson was then called for by
the convention and in his response he
spoke briefly but to the point, and made
splendid impression on all the dele
gates present. The convention had act
ed wisely, he thought. The candidate
had been tried and found true, and
Shiawassee county would be found roll
ing up big majority for him again
this fall. Mr.. Watson was given
splendid reception by the convention
and afterwards was the recipient of
hearty assurances of support by many
of the best republican workers in the
county. A call was made for w. A.
Norton, after the speech of Mr.. Wat
son, and the response came in Mr.. Nor
tons characteristic, mirth provoking
style.
The report of the committee on reso-
lutions was then read and adopted as
follows:
In the midst of peace and plenty, har-
mony and happiness, we, the republi-
cans of the eighth congressional district,
in convention assembled, extend to the
country at large our congratulations up
on the unexampled prosperity prevail
ing, and appeal to it to aidusin continu-
ing in power the republican party, whose
laws made all this possible.
We, in company with the civilized
world, deeply mourn the loss of that
leader tof leaders, the American of
Americans William Mckinley. His
christian-like example, his answering
honesty, his devotion to his country,
and defense of it upon the field of battle,
his magnificent and powerful champion
ship Of all the laws which had for their
purpose the uplifting and betterment of
his fellowmen, have given TO him seat
amongst the statesmen of the world,
and lasting place in the hearts of his
countrymen.
We felicitate the country upon the
fact that the scepter of power which
was wantonly wrested from the peerless
Mckinley, fell into the hands of the
fearless Roosevelt. He, who led the
hosts to the crest of San Juan hill, is
safe and patriotic American, amply
qualified to handle the helm and help
direct our destinies.
We give our continued and undimin-
ished Endorsement to the principles en-
bodied in the all-American platforms
adopted in national convention by the
republican party in st. Louis and Phila-
delphia. We rejoice because of the full
fllment of the many promises contained
therein.
We condemn all conspiracies or COM
binations to restrict business, create
limit production or control
prices, and demand the enactment and
of laws which will destroy
and prevent such abuses. We heartily
approve Of President Roosevelt's efforts
to protect the wage-earners, consumers
and small producers of America from
the Vaccinations Of so-called trusts
We adhere to the republican policy of
under which our industries
have vastly developed, the farmers have
and large majority of our
have stopped paying rent
and now live in their own homes, happy
and contented. We believe in the gradual
extension of our markets by carefully
devised reciprocity treaties with foreign
powers, wherever and whenever it can
be done without crippling home in
iustries, or interfering with the funda
mental principle of protection.
We uphold the president in his heroic
efforts to restore peace in the Philip
pine Islands. This issue was forced
upon us as result of our conflict with |
Spain, and we are too great and proud !
4 nation TO shirk duty. The outcome,
although delayed by the 'fre-in-the-
rear" element, will prove as great bless
ng to the natives of those islands, as
was the introduction Of the Stars and |
Stripes to the Porto Ricans and !
We believe the Filipinos
should be allowed to participate in the
of their domestic affairs
rs soon as they demonstrate their fitness
and ability.
We re-affirm our approval of the con-
3truction of the Isthmian canal to be
'wned and operated by the United |
States.
Weapprove of the rapid and thorough |
extension Of rural free delivery of mail.
We declare for the full ard fair recog-
lition Of our soldiers and sailors and adj
yocate liberal provision for the pen
ion Of disabled and erfeebled survivors |
# our several wars.
The Michigan senator's and represen-
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