The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-03-10

state To reduce the deaths from such
contagious and preventable diseases
as consumption and pneumonia. Not
for sentimental reasons alone, but for
the enormous loss in dollars and cents
represented by each adult p rson so g
thing should be done TO stop this great
loss Of human life.
Urges Economy
Mr.. Osborn also III ~ v-~r - =
islature strict eccnCo;, T. .t
priations eTectiny prh'ic -'.'u ~
and called attention 20 e.
while the institutions 90 tbs q
of the highest eXcelhrcr, = CO 4:
of management is from s. 20 % ~
cent higher in MicrigGn item in airy
of the neighboring states. he to-k &
fling at the Democratic pa'forp adopt.
ed at Muskegon which stated that al
though two months have passed since
the Inauguration of new S; ate admin.
istration, not very much house clean.
ing has yet been done. The governor
said:
THE Democratic party in their plat.
form adopted last fall expressed itself
in favor of house cleaning. This
house cleaning was prevented by the
aid Of the Democratic senator's, who
effected combination and thus were
able to prevent the removal of men
from public Office who by their con-
duct had forfeited their right to
same"
Senator Lorimer came in for some
scathing remarks by the governor, who
also referred to the Bradley case by
saying that he believed that the SEN
ator from Montcalm county was Sc
verely punished for his indiscretion,
but that if the result upon public Of
ficialS was such that men in high public
places will be more careful in their
official conduct hereafter, the state will
gain by the sufferings of Senator Brad
ley.
Many Booms at Convention.
a number of booms and boomlets
for public positions at the hands of
the voters at the next general cleo
ton were started at the convention.
Auditor General Fuller announced his
intention for third term. The friends
of Speaker Baker were busy In build
ing fences for the Cheboygan legis-
lator. DR.. Scidmore of st. Joseph
county also had some friends who
were ready to point out that the en-
cellent qualities of the man from the
Fourth congressional district would
make good timber for a candidate
for the Office now held by Mr.. Fuller.
Senator Newton of Oakland county
was being doomed for secretary of
state, to which Office Representative
Lord of Wayne also cast longing
chances. Friends of former Banking
Commissioner Zimmerman We're ready
to point out the excellent qualifica-
tons Of the Detroit banker as can
didate for state treasurer. Here and
there a little comment was heard as
to the candidacy of Secretary of State
and State Treasurer Sleep.
er for governor "a.
Want Osborn For Second Term.
The large majority of the delegates
present at the convention, however, ap.
peared to be in favor Of second term
Tor Governor Osborn, and they did not
hesitate in expressing themselves
along that line. 1t was pointed out
that the extensive reform measures
advocated by the governor and de-
by the people cannot be ac-
in two years. Governor
osborn has strengthened himself great. |
y at the convention. His particpa. |
ion in the Saginaw doings were not |
II his own seeking neither is he q |
candidate for governor at the next |
He prefers the quiet home.
life Of student and scholar. He is |
enough. however, that
should the Republican party Of Mich.
gan select him again for their stand
lrd bearer, even against his wishes,
lie will accept the nomination and con-
inue HIS fight for the reform measures
which he stands for.
House Passes Tonnage Tax.
The house passed the tonnage tax |
IN third reading last week by a vote
" 55 to 81.
Senator Bradley Retains Seat.
BY vote Of Is against Ia, the SEN
tie defeated the resolution offered by
Senator Fowle, declaring the seat of
Senator Bradley vacant. Senators
doriarty, Collins and Leidlein defend
ID the accused senator from Mont.
aim in warm speeches. Senators Lee,
James and Fowle spoke in
avor of the expulsion of Senator Brad
ey. The great interest that this case
las aroused among the people was
manifested by the crowds in the gal
cries and on the side lines of the SEN
tie chamber.
Wants Cabinet For Governor.
A unique resolution was offered in
he house by Representative Dunn
rom Sanilac. This resolution provides
or the selection and appointment by
he governor of the heads of the var.
JUS state departments who are now
lected by the people. These officers
hall form the governors cabinet. The
esolution also provides for a four-yelr
ERIN for the governor.