The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-05-23

poihS. ioau was duopteu Inc reSOlu-
tions were as follows:
We, the republicans OF Shiawassee
county in convention assembled, de-
sire to express our deep qualification
at the high degree of prosperity en-
joyed by our country, the prevalence
Of good times, and the consequent
peace and happiness Of our people.
This, we believe, is due in the largest
measure to the wise administration Of
good and wholesome principles of law
and economy inaugurated, promoted
and perpetuated by the republican
party from its inception, but never
more evident than during the past
two years.
We lament and deeply deplore the
sad and untimely end Of that great
chieftain and wise leader, the apostle
Of our protective tariff system, Presi-
dent William Mckinley, whose death
caused all civilized nations of the
earth to mourn in sympathy with US.
We admire and strongly commend
the vigorous craftsmanship of his sue
cessor, President Theodore Roosevelt,
and pledge him our earnest support in
carrying out his policies.
We endorse the action Of congress
with regard to the Philippine question
and other matters pertaining to for
eign countries and our relations with
them.
We extend congratulations to the
new republic OF Cuba and extend hope
for long life and prosperity under the
new conditions.
Our sympathy is extended to the ISL
and OF Martinique and it's people in
the terrible calamity that has befallen
them.
We endorse the efforts made to
equalize the tax burdens in Michigan,
and compel the corporations to pay
their equal share with the farmer and
laborer in maintaining the expenses Of
the state. We believe an honest effort
will be made to remedy defects that yet
exist, to more eQuitably distribute the
burdens of government and we have
faith that repub blican governor snd
legislature will accomplish these re-
forms.
We reaffirm the declarations Of
the last republican national conven-
ton. To the issues Of sound money
and protection we renew allegiance
and believe republican congress will
stand fast to these great principles and
that under republican rule and states.
manship this nation will maintain its
present position of honor, power and
prestige among the nations of the
earth.
We particularly desire to express
the confidence OF the republicans CT
this convention in our present con-
gresham, Hon. Joseph w. Fordney.
During his two terms in congress he
has worked necessarily and successful
ly not only in the interest Of his con-
stituency but OF the country at large.
His value to his constituents is evil
denced by the rapid extension Of the
rural free delivery routes in this
county, by his activity in behalf
Of soldiers in securing pensions; by his
personal attention and unfailing courtesy
to every constituent, and finally by his
success in securing the passage through
both houses of congress of an appropria-
ton of $50, 900 for, a federal building to
be located in Owosso, but which will be
of great benefit to the whole county.
We recommend that the delegation to
the congressional convention be in
structed to cast the vote of this county
for his nomination, and assure him the
hearty support Of Shiawassee republi
cans.
We heartily endorse the candidacy Of
Hon. Frank H. Watson for the nomina-
tion for Attorney General, and call up
on every republican to further his in
terests in securing the recognition to
which we believe he is, by every right
entitled, and which Shiawasseo county
by reason of its long and answering
devotion to the party deserves.
We are fully in sympathy with the
principles involved in the so-called pri-
mary election law or caucus reform, and
urge the passage of such a law by the
next state legislature.
And especially are our thanks extend
ed to Congressman Fordney and the
Michigan delegation in Congress for
their fearless fight for the beet sugar
growers of the State.
The following resolution introduced
by Mr. George. T. Campbell was
adopted by unanimous vote, after
which the convention adjourned
Whereas, Congressman Joseph w.
Fordney, by his untiring effort, has
secured the passage through both
houses of congress of an appropriation
of S35, 900 for a federal building to be
erected in the city of Owosso, therefore
be it
Resolved, That the republicans OK
Shiawassee county, in convention as
e l.,