The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-07-13
Hon. Erastus N. Bates of Mo-
line, Allegan County, has
Easy Picking.
IS THE UNANIMOUS CHOICE
For Senator. Senatorial Con-
vention at Hartford a Most
Harmonious Affair.

The senatorial convention for the
eighth district was held at Hartford
Wednesday, July IL. The convention
was called to order by Geo Myhan of
South Haven, chairman of the SEN
atorial committee After the call was
read, John Hotfmaster of Allegan county
was called to the chair and " r. Hun
gerford OF Decatur made temporary sec
retary. On motion the Chairman ap-
pointed the following committees:
Permanent organization aud order of
business-H. j. Klomparens, AIegan
county, John Mutchler, Bangor; Edgar
Wilcox, Allegan county.
Credentials b Bennett, Hartford;
G. b. Hoffmaster, Allegan county; Ed
Nash, Antwerp.
Resolutions Dawson, Allegan
Geo. Myhan, South Haven c. s. Lytle,
Porter.
Thereupon recess was announced
until l:30.
At this point Hon Erastus n Bates
of Allegan, delivered the first address of
the day, inviting the delegates and press
to dine with him at the hotel The
speech was received with applause and
made a hit with the committee.
AFTERNOON.
The temporary organization was made
permanent and the reports OF the com
mittees read and adopted
.. o. Hanks of Saugutuck placed in
nomination Hon. Erastus n Rate of
Moline, Allegan county. The rules we're
suspended and the secretary instructed
to cast the unanimous vote OF the con
vention for Mr. Bates.
A speech being called for, the candi-
date, iu a few we'll chosen remarks,
thanked the convention for the great
honor conferred upon him. He antici-
pated some of the important problems
likely to come before the next legislature,
and assured his constituents that if
elected he would be loyal to his district,
and do his duty without fear or favor.
He paid high tribute to Congressman
K. L. Hamilton, and by his forceful,
honest manner of speaking made good
impression.
The convention was somewhat of
formal nature, there being no contest, a.
Allegan and Van Buren, counties alter
nate in naming the senatorial candidate.
This being Alegan's year.
The nominee is man OF fne attain
ments and an excellent speaker. He has
always taken great interest in public
affairs, and served in the legislature from
'85 to 81 He is we'll qualified to rep
resent this district in the senate, and
will be elected by the usual majority.
The committee on resolutions pre-
sented the following, which were accept
ed and adopted:
Resolved, That we heartily endorse the
course and omplishments of Presi-
dent Theodore Roosevelt, apd hope for
his denomination in 1908. 3
Resolved, That we extend congratula-
tions TO our esteemed congressman, Hon.
r.. l.. Hamilton, on his successful work
in the last congress, particularly with
the statehood bill, and upon his coming
unanimous denomination.
Resolved, That we appreciate the SER
vices of Hon Jason Woodman, senator
from this district, and extend to him in
behalf of his constituents in both coun-
ties a hearty vote of thanks.
Resolved, That we express renewed
confidence in our governor, Fred M.
Warner, and congratulate him on his
conduct OF the affairs Of Michigan. We
believe he will again be elected to be the
chief executive of our great and pros
porous state.
Resolved. That we congratulate the
people OF Van Buren, and Allegan coun-
ties on the good feeling existing between
them, and believe a continuance OF this
relationship is desired by all.
Do We Get It7