The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-22
THE OWOSSO TIMES
EDMUND o. DEWEY, EpIroR.
0wOSSO. MICH. NOV. 90. 1912.
Mussolman 10 Grateful

Grand Rapids, Mich, Nov. 20
Although the official canvass of the
s0tes cast November is not yet
available, it Is generally understood
Pros. Woodbridge N. Ferris has been
elected governor of Michigan.
at seems entirely proper to at this
anne express my profound gratitude
10 those citizens Of Michigan who
stood by me so nobly in this election
There was a combination of circum-
stances beyond my control and for
which / was not responsible, that
made a victory for me seemingly i'm
possible. Our party was hopelessly
divided and with many, a man who
supported the entire Republican tic
ket vas committing an objectionable
afense. Yet it is generally admitted
= good fight was made and / wish to
assure you / come out of it without
and soreness or bitterness. / fought
fairly and the best i knew how, and
nave no regrets or apologies to offer
for my course during the campaign.
{ was treated fairly by almost every
Ane and have only the kindest feeling
coward my successful rival. He is
entitled to the support of all good
citizens in every effort he may make
shat is for the best interests of the
people.
ii At this time l wish particularly to
express my gratitude for the uniform
Sss'artesy shown me by the newspapers
Ut the state. With few exceptions
.hsy were "fair." The inspiration of
these few was not difficult to discern.
While our party was divided in
this campaign and while the position
J. occupied was often misrepresented,
a0 person who heard me speak could
aave possibly misunderstood me. I
look my stand for the whole Repub-
ifcan ticket, and held 1t to the end,
and while l am not to be your COVER
aorT am deeply interested in the
great work that awaits the new ad-
mfnistration. and as a private citizen
sill serve our state to the extent Of
::s0y ehilfty.
TIE majority of our party Is thor
h@s' heen In control in our legisia-
snfes for; the past eight years, even il
not in our conventions, am con-
ssfsed 1t is now the duty Of those who
sove our grand old paTty,St to. seek by
every honorable means to unite the
NreiAheaded men Of both wings, and
70 that end am ready and willing to
send whatever influence possess, be-
Gauge / believe the work Of the Re-
euAlican party is not finished. 1t has
svcr been the party of progress, and
1he future will show that its funda-
asestal principles are sound and their
sHpHcation to the affairs Of our ma
son essential to its best development
The past campaign was a remark
shfe one. Certainly unlike any pre-
so1ing it, within my recollection. Be
-sSsse man could not feel as many
II his friends did toward the head of
Ais ticket, he was frankly told sup
Nort would be withheld. So 1t became
u matter of conscience with the ma
5osity of both wings of our party and
wosld be foolish to say am not dis
appointed. as ! coveted the opportu.
atty to work out many reforms / be-
siewe possible. i should like to have
tseen your governor, but it was not to
oe~ and / accept the verdict of the
seopfe cheerfully. One Of the
saree candidates could be elected and
Y rejoice in the fact that the cam
yatgn on the part of the candidates
themselves was clean, honorable
aze, with personalities eliminated.
Therefore, I have heartily congra-
euiated Prof Ferris and assured him
4sS ny earnest wishes for a splendid
ADMINISTRATION.
AMOS MUSSELMAN.