The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-10-13

education. based on a belief that il is
essential to success in life. Finally
this is true of the intellectually awak-
ened pupils-there is a desire 10 go To
school because school is attractive For
these study has it's eXcitements as well
as play. Actually. in defiance of the
old tradition. there are pupils who
like their teachers and like their books.
The Republican State convention at
Detroit was an unqualified success
from every viewpoint comments the
Grand Rapids Herald. 1t was the most
inspiring gathering held by the DOM
inant Michigan party in the last de-
cade. Harmony was apparent on every
hand; and yet it was the harmony Of
agreement on progressive Republican
principles rather than the harmony Of
apathy or stagnation. Those who are
opposed TO Republicanism i'm the state
and i'm the Union and who expected TO
wax fat upon a dissension and a dis
agreement, which was widely adver-
tised as a convention possibility. can
find nothing but disappointment and
encouragement in the story of the
great Detroit gathering. BY the same
token, the enthusiasm, the unity and
the broadminded federation which
characterized the conventions every
action prophesies nothing but contin-
ued triumph for Republican leadership
The Republican ticket completed by
the Detroit convention is a calendar
OF talent well worthy the respect and
confidence of a commonwealth. From
the bottom up IL is a showing which
is the soul Of merit and the acme OF
acceptability. At the top, as we have
said before. is a mighty mental and
moral colossus who when indicted
into office on the first Of next January,
is destined TO send ringing into his
tory the fame Of the administration OF
Governor Osborn which is to go back
to the days Of Austin Blair for rivalry. !
The entire ticket is in keeping with
this same measure Of genius, courage,
and ability.
The party platform is a document
which will commend itself to every |
sane citizen. 1t is comprehensive. un-
equiyocal and thoroughly complete. II |
leaves nothing 20 be desired. With a |
prophecy Of revision Of our entire state |
system Of taxation for the purpose Of
securing for the people the fullest |
Of income from every source |
upon which the commonwealth is en-
titled TO draw; with the prophecy of |
economical state administration |
through the elimination Of every USE
less state employe and the application
Of the merit rule 10 the filling of |
state offices; with a prophecy OF
greater protection Of common rights
through the broadening Of the scope
and powers and responsibilities Of the
present splendid state railroad com
with a demand for practical
which shall retain TO the
people suitable share in the value Of
future private grants Of public lands:
with promise Of reconstruction OF
The states primary law with express
attention 10 the desirability of pub
fishing campaign contributions: with
a demand for the extension Of good
roads throughout the state so that the
highways may be further developed
by paternal patronage; and in general.
with a declaration Of sincere and
abiding purposes 10 further elevate
md Improve the character personnel.
ma methods apparent in the admin
stration OF Michigan affairs. II Is n
document sure 20 commend itself and
is candidates 20 the wisdom and in
.elligence OF the state.