The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-10-23
Chase Osborn
Is Preferred.
Representative Maxey Gives Some
Points on the Upper Peninsula's
Favorite Candidate for
Governor.

Renewed pressure from friends in all
sections Of the state eliminated Satur-
day last in definite announcement of
the candidacy of Chase S. Osborn for
the republican nomination for governor.
after careful consideration of the
situation, said Mr.. Osborn, II have
come to feel that some expression of
my attitude is due my friends who have
so warmly urged my candidacy for the
governorship. Several months ago
when evidence of this sentiment was
given publicity declared my deter
mination to await events and under no
circumstance to yield to importantly
unless convinced of the existence of a
real popular demand that l become a
candidate. Recent developments have
demonstrated to my satisfaction the ex-
istence of surh demand, SO widespread
and insistent as to constitute an appeal
to my sense of duty as citizen far
more than to any feelings of personal
ambition.
During the progress of the campaign
! shall make clear the principles which
will control me, and the policies Ishall
endeavor to pursue should the people of
Michigan honor me with election to the
governership.
In an interview by THE SENTINEL
to-day, Representative Maxey of this
Legislative district, endorsed in the
most unqualified terms the candidacy
of Hon. Chase S. Osborn, of the 500,
for Governor. Mr.. Maxey said
''For the first time in the political
history of Michigan the Upper PENN
sula has a splendid opportunity to name
the next governor. My opinion is not
based upon the unanimous support that
the Upper Peninsula will give to Mr..
Osborn, for that is foregone con-
clusion, but rather on account of the
recognition of his fitness for the posi-
tion which exists in the Lower PENN
sula. Even the adherents of other can
didAtes will concede this, because his
all-round ability and splendid political
qualifications are recognized by all.
do not hold that the members of the
Legislature always represent the major
public sentiment in Estate, yet believe
that their views indicate in general
way the trend of public opinion in their
different districts. There is no question
that the majority Of the members of
the last House were in favor of Mr..
Osborn for Governor, and the fact that
he resided in the Upper Peninsula was
never mentioned in my presence as an
argument against him. am one of
those who hold the opinion that bet
ter understanding now exists between
the Lower and Upper Pennisulas than
ever before, and the fair and square
treatment that the Upper Peninsula re-
ceived in the Legislative matters of the
last session is some evidence that my
promises are correct.
II also had occasion to learn the sent
imsnts of great many business men
In different parts OF the state, particular
ly in Detroit, Grand Rapids and Sagin-
aw and l am stating my findings con.
servatively when / say that very
favorable impression exists in these
centers of population toward Mr.. Osborn
His announc ement is the signal his
friends have been waiting for, and it will
be discovered that Mr.. Osborn Is BY
far the most formidable candidate ir
the field. He will make splendit
campaign and, the people of the state
will have an opportunity to judge fol
themselves what manner of Governor
he will make. The new slogan as
understand it will be Osborn. Har
mony, and New Deal" and this il
what the people want. await the
verdict of the voters with absolute