The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-13
Gov Elect Osborn Says Republi-
can Party Must Be Party Of
Lincoln in Deeds, Not
in Words
NOT A CANDIDATE FOR w.
Declares He Has No Other Ambiton
Politically and Hopes He will be
Permitted to Retire to Pri-
vate Life.

Washington, Dec.13.-"When the
Republican party can convince the
people of the country that il is for the
government first and is not influenced
by special interests, ii will be returned
to power" said Governor elect Chase
S. Osborn in discussing the results of
the recent elections and the causes
which led to the defeat of the Republi
can party In SO many of the states.
THE people of the country have
grown tired of havings promises made
to them which have not been fulfilled
What they are looking for now and
demanding are accomplishments which
Will prove of benefit not only to them,
but to the country at large. / believe
the party should adopt an interme-
diary course i'm shaping its future pol
icies. This course should not be radi-
cal and it should not be conservative.
"Partisanship in politics has given
way to patriotism. The Republican
party must demonstrate to the country
that II is the party of Lincoln in deeds
as well as i'm words. 1t must be able
to show to the voters that it has the
interest of the government at heart
first and party afterwards"
Taft's Popularity Grows.
Governor elect Osborn was asked If
President Tafts popularity among the
people of Michigan was on the wane.
THE popularity of the president is
growing in Michigan" was his reply.
The people are coming to realize that
he is endeavoring to give the
best administration within his power.
AS the people OF the state come to
realize his work and worth in their be-
half they appreciate that a large part
of the criticism aimed against his ad-
ministration has been unwarranted.
President Taft is big man I'm every
respect and before his administration
closes | am certain that he will come
to be regarded as one of the ablest and
most efficient chief executives who
ever occupied the White house"
Mr.. Osborn was asked concerning
his candidacy for vice president on the
Republican ticket two years hence.
ut is my sole ambition to serve the
people of Michigan for two years as
their governor" he replied. after that
time hope / shall be permitted to re-
tire to private life. / am not seeking
any further political honors, nor do I
care for any
Entertained by President.
The visit of Governor elect Osborn
Of Michigan and of w. +. Knox. chair
man of the Republican state central
committee came to an end yesterday.
They have both been the house guests
of Senator William Alden Smith and
have been the recipients of many cour-
tesies. Sunday Governor elect Osborn,
Chairman Knox and Senator Smith
were guests of President and Mrs.
Taft at the White house for luncheon,
the other guests being ex-Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks, who is the White
house guest of President Taft, and
Rear Admiral Cowles of the navy,
brother -in-law OF Theodore Roosevelt,
the luncheon being given i. the state
dining room.
Governor elect Osborn attended the
Gridiron club dinner Saturday night
and was called on for speech which
was listened to with marked attention.
President Taft and Mr.. Fairbanks,
Governor Harmon of Ohio, Governor
Stubbs OF Kansas and Governor John
son of California also spoke.
Numerous conferences between Sen
ator-e elect Townsend and Senator
Smith have taken place at the latter's
home. while members of the Michigan
delegation, as well as Judge Robert M.
Montgomery, have extended courtesies
TO the new governor-elect.