The Detroit times., 1910-08-30
WITH The POLITICIANS

Every decent citizen OF the state.
"o nn'''er OF what party or faction,
WIN commend Chase s. Osborn for
MS prompt action In starting legal
p''eeuihsl TO bring vicious libeler
!" punishment. His determination
" hnd out whether a candidate for
once can be attacked by vile innuendo
any ihsinuation or by direct charges
usanss MS private character In pub
nc priht or elsewhere I'm a campaign,
anu 'he-libeler escape punishment,
comes with timely force. Mr. Os-
uo,h Character Is too well estab-
'sneu' oi course, TO be hurt by this
uia'cious form OF dirty politics--he
nus hNed Too long In Michigan for
nis reputation as an upright and
I"iu.iy respected citizen to be shaken
py siahuers,--but he owes IL TO decent
c'tzehhhlp To courageously call 10 nc
count irresponsible or responsible de-
runners OF the personal integrity of
"en because they are candidates for
puoiic position OF trust. The popu-
iar lament that men of standing and
responsibility shrink from the high
uuty or entering politics, To help up
iit IL 10 cleaner and more honest
ieNei, VIII have renewed justification
such malignant methods are permit
teu 10 pass unpunished.-Sagi
Courier.Herald.
Congressman G.. j. Diekema Is out
Tor denomination on q stand-pat plat
form and In his speeches attempts To
defend the Payne-Aldrich tariff.
GEORGE +. Ellis Is his opponent. Com
menting on an address made by Dieke-
ma In lonia recently, the Ionia Daily
Standard says: There were many
points made that would hardly bear
close investigation, but the Standard
has little interest In the contest be-
tween the two eminent gentlemen
striving for the Republican nomina-
ton. Diekema would be just as easy
picking for Democrats as would the
more progressive Ellis, who has no
entangllng alliances TO hamper his
free discharge OF the duties OF his
Office. but who is laboring against the
federal push thirsting for more Office"
William j. Banyon, an attorney OF
st. Joseph. Mich. is In Detroit for
couple OF days In the interest or his
fellow-townsman, Nelson c. Rice, can
didate for the Republican nomination
FOR lieutenant governor. Mr., Rices
nomination papers contained more
than ! 600 signatures. He Is prom
inent figure in his home community.
having served four terms as mayor
OF ST. Joseph. He has also served as
alderman, city treasurer and member
OF the school board and Is serving his |
second term as a legislative represen-
tative from his district. He has been |
treasurer OF the Michigan Children's |
Home Society for 10 years and Is
treasurer of all the Masonic bodies |
In St Joseph, MIR. Banyon says that |
reports that have come in show that |
Mr. Rice has a good lead In the state |
and he is now trying TO line up his |
support in Detroit and Wayne county. |
Congressman Townsend will arrive |
In Detroit, Thursday morning for the |
wind-up Of the primary campaign. He |
will address the employees of the Bur
roughs Adding Machine Co, Thurs |
day noon, and in the evening will |
speak at meetings in Moreuw's hall, !
Mcclellan and Mack-aves.: Reuters |
hall, Thirty-fifth-st and Michigan-ave.,
and Chene's hall. Monroe-ave. near |
Chene. His program for Friday in
cludes a noon meeting at the Acme |
White Lead Works, and evening meet |
ings in the Dixie airdome, Dix and !
Scotten-aves. Peiffers garden and |
Garfield hall, Dubois and Garfield. |
Former Judge w. w. Chaplin of the
recorders court, writes John G. Lodge, |
candidate for one OF the Republican !
nominations for alderman in the First |
ward, as follows: Il shall be pleased |
TO do what | can for you to secure
your nomination and election. You
made an enviable record In the legis-
lature and your good work there will
be of great assistance TO you in your
present campaign. With best wishes
for your success, am,
Yours very truly,
wv. w. CHAPLIN"
Congressman c. e. Townsend seems
more and m IRE inclined to ally him
H. l. T..