The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-11-22
EXPRESSES THANKS
TO PARTY FRIENDS
Mr.. Musselman Shows His
Appreciation A for Sup
port Given.
THERE ARE NO SORE SPOTS
Will Support the New Administration ON
to the Best of His Ability as
Private Citizen.
To Michigan electorate

10 Mlcnlgan electorate:-
Although the official canvass of the
votes cast November is not yet avail
able, it is generally understood Prof.
Woodbridge n Ferris has been elected
governor of Michigan.
1t seems entirely proper to at this
time express my profound gratitude to
those citizens Of Michigan who stood by
me so nobly in this election. There was
a combination OF circumstances beyond
my control and for which l was not
responsible, that made a victory for me
seemingly impossible. Our party was
hopelessly divided and with many. a
man who supported the entire republi-
can ticket was committing an unpardon-
able offense. Yet it is generally admit
ted good fight was made, and ] wish to
assure you | cone out OF it without any
soreness or bitterness. | fought fairly
and the best knew how and have no
regrets or apologies to offer for my
course during the campaign. l was
treated fairly by almost everyone and
have only the kindest feeling toward my
successful rival He is entitled to the
support of all good citizens in every ef-
fort he may make that is for the best
interests of the people.
At this time wish particularly to ex-
press my gratitude for the uniform cour-
state. With few exceptions they were
"fair" The inspiration of these few
was not difficult to discern.
While our party was divided in this
campaign and while the position I occu.
pied was often misrepresented, no person
who heard me speak could have possibly
misunderstood me. | took my stand for
the whole republican ticket and held it
to the eud. ard while | am not to be-
your governor, am deeply interested In
the great work that awaits the new ad-
ministratlon, and as a private citizen
will serve our state to the extent OF my
ability.
The majority of our party is thor
oughly progressive, and this element has
been 10 control in our legislatures for
the past eight years, even il not in our
conventions. / am convinced it is now
the duty Of those who love our grand
old party to seek by every honorable
means to unite the level headed men of
both wings, and to that end | am ready
and willing to lend whatever Influence l
possess, because | believe the work of
the republican party is not finished 1t
has ever been the party of progress, and
the future will show that its funda-
mental principles are sound and their
application to the affairs OF our nation
essential to its best development
The past campaign WIS a remarkable
one Certainly unlike any preceding it,
within my recollection. Because man
could not feel as Gapy of his friends
did toward the head Of his ticket, he
was frankly told support would be with
held So it became matter of con-
science with the majority of both wings
OF our party and brought disaster to
some Of US. 1t would be foolish to say
| am not disappointed, as l coveted the
opportunity to work out many reforms
| believe possible | should like to have
been your governor, but it was not to be,
and | accept the verdict of the people
cheerfully Only one Of the three candi-
dates could be elected, and / rejoice in
the fact that the campaign on the part
of the candidates themselves was a clean,
honorable one, with personalities elimi-
mated
Therefore, | have heartily congratu-
lated Prof. Ferris and assured him of
my earnest wished for splendid ad-
ministration.
AMOS S MUSSELMAN
November 10, 1912