The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1910-10-14


moved that the nomination be
made 'unanimous, and the motion
carried with a whoop.
The party platform is a docu-
ment which will commend itself
to every sane citizen. 1t is
comprehensive, unequivocal and
thoroughly complete. 1t leaves
nothing TO be desired. With a
prophecy Of revision of our
entire state system Of taxation
for the purpose Of securing for
the people the fullest measure of
income from every source upon
which the commonwealth is en-
titled to draw; with the prophecy
Of economical state adminlstra-
ton through the elimination Of
every useless state employe and
the application of the merit rule
TO the filling Of state Offices; with
prophecy Of greater projection
Of common rights through the
broadening of the scope aud
powers and responsibilities Of
the present splendid state rail
road commission; with a demand
for practical conservation which
shall retain to the people suit
able shares in the value of future
private grants of public lands;
with a promise Of reconstruction
of the states primary law with
express attention to the desira-
bility of publishing campaign
contributions; with a demand for
the extension of good roads
throughout the state so that the
highways may be further de-
veloped by paternal patronage;
and in general, with a declara-
ton of sincere and abiding pur-
poses to further elevate and inn
prove the aracter personnel,
and methods apparent in the
administration of VI &c h ig al
affairs, it is a document sure to
commend itself and it's candi-
dates to the wisdom and intelli.
gence Of the state
Following are the essential
points in the platform;
1--WE, the Republicans of Michiga
in state convention assembled, re-
affirm our fidelity TO the principles OF
the political party which our sta,e
gave to the nation more than ha.i
century ago.
I'VE renew our faith in, and expires
our admiration for the president u
the United States, whose leadershi.
and personality strengthen the conf
dence of the American people in the.I
institutions William Howard TAFT
jurist, diplomat, governor general ana
cabinet officer in the administration
Of William Mckinley and Theodore
Roosevelt, has, as president increased
our prestige with foreign nations, ano
vigorously dealt with internation3l
| try. His presidential career has been
conspicuous and consistent in its la
bOrs for the people.
I'VE commend congress for the
benefcient legislation which it has
| enacted.
"In state affairs the Republican
| party declares for that probity and
| efficiency in the affairs of the com
monwealth which are typified in the
character Of the eminent scholar, trav.
eler, author and statesman, Chase S
Osborn, whom we offer to the people
of our state as candidate for gov.
ernor worthy of the suffrage of every
voter who loves ability, courage and
honesty in high places. The personnel
of the ticket which he heads is ample
assurance to the people of Michigan
that under Republican rule the state
will be given an administration whiC n
will be honest economical and bust
nesslike.
1--WE stand for efficiency in publ
Office and pledge our nominee to an
administration in which every publ
dollar shall buy as much as a priva q
! dollar, whether in services or supplies
We regard dishonesty in the public
service as form of treason worth y
of the severest punishment We stand
pledged to the exposure and punish
ment Of all wrongdoing in public sta.
/ ton, of whatever name or degree We
likewise stand pledged to business.
| like administration with the fewest
possible employees, boards and other
governmental agencies consistent with
good service.
"The people of Michigan are TO he
congratulated on the recent enact.
ment of wise and well considered laws
! in their interest