Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1902-10-10
SENATORIAL CONVENTION
A Harmonious Gathering and a
Strong Candidate Named.

Strong Candidate Named.
The ST material convention at st. John
last Friday was very harmonious, called
to order by the chairman. Il. A. Ely
was made chairman, and +. M. Spauld
ing secretary. Committees were ap
pointed as follows: Credentials-Lee
and Smith; permanent organization
and order of business-Martin anC
Salter resolutions-Sawyer ard Nor
! ton.
The committee on credentials reported
the following accredited delegates
Clinton county-William NJ. Smith, +
NJ. Spaulding William A. Norton, vii
II. Brunsom, George II Marshall, st
Johns; O. c. Whitaker, Bengal; J. A
Watson. Duplain; Robert Anderson
Maple Rapids; J r. Beadle, DE Witt
Levi Partlow, Eagle; b. j. McNeigh
Lebanon; 0. L. Beckwith, Victor; Frank
Marshall, ovid; c. l.. Wise, Elsie
Gratiot county-T. A. Ely, 9. +
Brown, Seth A. Tubbs, Alma; a. II
Lowry, b. II. Sawyer, w. A. Leet
NJ, r. Salter, Ithaca; Charles Kerr
David Duncan, Ashley; + NJ. Becker
Lafayette +. f. Smith Washington
20. l.. Chambers, New Haven; George
Briggs, George Young, Breckenridge
Douglas Cowdry, North Star. Com.
mittee on order of business recommended
that the temporary organization be
made permanaut
Committee on resolution read the fol
lowing which were adoped by the COM
mittee
WHEREAS, we view with the greatest
satisfaction the present unparalleled
prosperity of our country, and in this
connection point with just pride to the
history of the Republican party in bring
ing order out of chaos, and giving to
our people such al Industrial life as has
never before been Witnessed by any
people.
"Resoirsd, that We reaffirm our loyalty
to that grand old party of progress and
principles, and pledge our devotion and
sacred honor to the maintenance and
continuation of the same. Resolved
that we heartily endorse the clean ad.
of our present state govern.
ment, and the principle of equal and
just taxation, and pledge ourselves to
the earnest support of Gov. Bliss and
the state Republican ticket
"Resoit,d, that we deeply deplore the
death of the late Senator
James Mcmillan, an upright and hon
orable citizen, a faithful public servant,
and an able statesman; a national lead
er whom the Republican party could
i'll afford to lose. He was a man who
never turned aside tried and trusted
friend in order to make new friend,
even if temporarily it might seem to
him he would be the gamer. We are
proud Of his career, and will lovingly
cherish his memory.
"ResoIred, that this convention hearti-
ly endorse Gov Bliss for his recent
action in appointing Gen. Russell A.
Alger to the vacancy in the U. 8. Senate
caused by the death OF Senator McMil.
Ian. We believe Gen. Alger to be the
nndoubted choice of the Republicans of
Michigan. He has rendered most val
nable services to the Nation, State and
TO the Republican party, and we believe
that the interests of the State will be
best subserved by his election. We
hereby endorse the candidacy Of Gen.
Alger, and pledge to him the most
hearty support of ourselves and the
lominee Of this convention.
WHEREAS, we believe the sentiment
If the people of the counties of Clinton
md Gratiot comprising the 10th Sena-
.orial District for the alternating every
'our years between the wo counties.
And whereas the count of Clinton was
favored the privilee Of naming the
for the Session of 1901" F"
"Be it resolved that in obedience to
hat sentiment Clinton county is en-
titled to name the nominee of this con-
,ention. And that Gratiot county shall
,e entitled the same privilege IN 1904
nd 1906, alternating thereafter every |
our years"
In a few we'll chosen remarks w. 81.
smith presented the candidacy Of g. O.
1augAn Of st Johns and on motion Of
5ratiot's full delegation the nomination
vas made unanimous.
The following senatorial committee
vas elected:
b. II. Sawyer and Seth A. Tubbs, Ora.
lot and VIM. French and Geo. Mar
hall Of Clinton.