The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-11-23
MusSe|man's
Appreciation.
Copy OF Open Letter to Voters OF tte
State of Michigan.

Although the official canvass of the
votes cast November 5 is not yet avail
able, it is generally understood Prof.
Woodbri ge 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 the election. There
was a combination of circumstances be-
yond nv control and for which I was
not responsible, that MADE a victory
for me seemingly impossible. Our
party was hopelessly divided and with
many, man who supported the entire
Republican ticket was committing an
objectionable offense. Yet it is gen
orally admitted good fight was made
and | wish to assure. you come out of
it without any soreness or bitterness.
/ fought fairly and the best | know
how, and have no regrets or apologies
to offer for my course during the cam
paign. | was treated fairly ty almost
every one and have only the kindest
feeling toward my successful rival. He
is entitled to the support of all good
citizens in every effort he may make
that is for the best interests of the
people.
At this time wish particularly to
express my gratitude for the uniform
courtesy shown me by the newspapers
of the 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 ! oc-
cupied was often misrepresented, no
person who heard me speak could have
possibly misunderstood me. Ltook my
stand for the whole Republican ticket
and held it to the end, and while am
not 10 be your Cover or, am deeply
interested in the great work that
awaits the new administration. and as
a private citizen will serve our state to
the extent Of my ability.
The majority of our party is thor
oughly progressive, aud this element
has been in control in our legislatures
for the past eight years, even if not in
our conventions. | am convinced it is
now the duty of those who love our
grand old party. to seek by every hon
orable means to unite the level headed
men of both wings. and to that enc
am ready and willing to lend whatever
influence | possess, because believe
the work of the Republican party is
not finished. 1t has ever been the par
ty of progress, and the future will show
that its fundamental principles are
sound and their application to the az
fairs Of ourAnation essential to its best
development.
The past campaign was remarkable
one. Certainly unlike any preceding
it, within my recollection. Because a
man could not feel as many of his
friends did toward the head Of his tick
ct, he was frankly told support would
be withheld. So it became matter of
conscience with the majority of both
wings of our party and brought disas-
ter to some of us. 1t would be foolish
to say am rot disappointed, as / COW
eted 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 cheerfullv. Only one of
the three candidates could be elected,
and j rejoice in the fact that the cam
peign on the part of the candidates
the mselves was clean, ronorable one,
with personalities eliminated
Therefore, have heartily congratu-
lated Prof. Ferris and assured him of
my earnest wishes for splendid ad-
minstration.
AMOS s. MUSSELMAN.