Charlevoix county herald., 1907-01-19


was nominated for United States sena-
tor to succeed Russell A. Alger by the
Republican legislative caucus Thurs
day night. 1t required but one ballot,
which was the sixth, five without re-
suit having been taken last week.
1t stood thus:
William Alden Smith ..............9S
Charles e. Townsend ............. .26
Charles Smith NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Arthur Hill .............. ........ L
Mr.. Smiths success was brought
about by the Mcmillan supporters,
who went to him in a body, after
conference in which the situation was
gone over, and it was decided to throw
their support to the Grand Rapids
man, who had conducted a clean cam
paign and whose attitude had always
been that of a friend. Mr.. Smith sub
sequently made grateful acknowledge
ment Of the Mcmillan support In his
speech to the members Of the legiSla-
ture.
Before the formal result was an
nounced Senator Tuttle moved that
Smith be declared the unanimous
choice of the caucus and the motion
was carried.
Then came the cheering Commit
tees were appointed to escort the NOM
inee and the defeated candidates to
the speakers platform, former Gov.
Rich representing w. G. Mcmillan.
Senator-elect Smith was given an
ovation when he appeared and was in
troduced by Senator Fyfe.' 1t was sew
eral minutes before he could proceed.
He said: This splendid compliment
little deserve. Mindful OF my short.
comings, appreciative of the claims of
my friends, can only say to you that
from the bottom of my heart / thank
you for this great honor. Looking into
your faces, surveying the countenances
of sympathetic friends, l wish to re-
turn to each and every one my CRATE
full appreciation In the presence of
my wife and son (applause) l see
faces that are very dear to me, and
looking over them all l see sitting by
a window of an humble cottage 5000
miles away the sweet faces of my faith
er and my mother, made happier by
this triumph of mine. (Applause)
"To my distinguished friends l re-
turn my grateful appreciation for the
l.
Mr.. Mcmillan, who is detained, not
from desire, but because the hand of
circumstance has laid him for the
time under the care of his physician,
| wish to express my sincerest admir-
alton, my genuine respect and my un-
dying affection as the result Of his
generosity and kindness to me in this
contest" (Applause). .~
A veritable love feast followed and
addresses were made by Hon John T..
Rich, Candidates Townsend and Hill.
Following are statements made after
the battle:
William c. Mcmillan received the
reports from Lansing last night over
special wire. He had retired when
the news came, but was advised of the
final outcome and heard the speeches
following the nomination by means Of
the telephone.
Il am very well satisfied with the
result and have every reason to be-
lieve that the people of the state Of
Michigan also will be-" said Mr. Nc
MILAN. "As far as 1, personally, am
concerned | believe that Mr.. Smith is
we'll qualified and will prove himself
as valuable a man to the state in his
Office as senator as he has been in
his district as a congressman.
Governor Warner said: 81 am per-
fectly satisfied with the result. | was
confident that the members of the leg
islature would do that which was for
the interests of the party and the
state.
Il believe the best backing in any
contest is good true friends, and that
Congressman Smith certainly had his
share is shown by the result.
mo doubt he feels as highly hen.
ored because of that fact as he does in
securing the nomination."
Mr.. Hill: 1--WE kept friendship: that
is a happy outcome of rather lively
campaign"
Mr.. Townsend: 81 am glad to Join in
the triumph of man who | believe
will do his duty to all the people with.
cut fear or favor"