The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-08-15
MICHIGAN
POLITICS

That the Republican committee OF
ackson county was somewhat peeyed
By the action OF Its chairman, III. r
| probert who went over 10 the Ma
ional Progressiyes, was indicated
|Fhen the committee met TO select a
Temporary county chairman 10 serve
|ntil after the primaries.
Mr.. Probert had verbally announced
Is resignation from the county chair.
|nanship, but had not filed a written
designation and this fact the commit
lee found its chance for a come back
The members voted not TO accept
|he resignation in it's verbal form, but
10 declare the Office vacant b. f.
|Peckham was chosen TO succeed Mr.
|Probert as temporary chairman.
Jackson county "Drys" have decided
20 make another campaign next spring
4 % put the county In the Dry" column.
The Progressive party has opened
4 headquarters for the eighth congress.
lonal district in the Kirby building,
|saginaw. Julius B. Kirby Is the Pro
ressive candidate for congressman
t-large. Alfred ]. Morris, publisher
newspaper at Freeland and can
|1date for state representative, re-
orts TO the Kirby headquarters that
he farmers In his section OF Saginaw
|ounty are just as enthusiastic for
as they were when a straw
ote indicating Roosevelt sentiment,
yas taken early last spring, and
Their reports are said to be of sim
lar character.
Ex-Governor Warner thinks the
Urinary vote In Oakland county Will
e light this year, for the reason that
here Is but one candidate for each
ounty Office on the Republican side,
nd the same on the Democratic side
J. similar condition OF affairs exists In
ome other counties.
/ Michigan Republican congressman
|kho are candidates for denomination
h re reported to be much alarmed over
HE proportions assumed by the
/ bird party movement In their home
4 istricts. and some of them are max
ing strenuous efforts TO convince the
Republican voters OF their districts
That they are sufficiently progressive
Ia their views TO meet all the require
|hents of the supporters OF Roosevelt
letters and extracts OF speeches, all
Intended TO convince their constitu'
hints that they stand for real progress
Hive principles, are being ranked to
|iichigan by the thousands. Nearly
Hi the Michigan Republican congress
han who are In Washington have en-.
FACED extra help for this work, but
majority of the congressman are
/ b their home districts personally di-
|ecting their campaigns. Congress
ban McMorran. who is not candi-
hate for reelection, Is about the only
|ne who is free from worry on ac-
|ount of the progressive movement.
Representative ID. G.. F. Warner, OF
frankfort, is again candidate for the
legislature in his district and has no
Opposition for the Republican nomi.
|ation
Warner was a candidate for the
|peakership OF the lower house two
ears ago, but was defeated in the
caucus. He is more than
.kely 10 get tlulO the Idlc again bhlo
fear, according to the statements he
hade.
The on. her candidate for the
|lace In the event Of Republican ma
|prlty is Representative Gilbert Cur
lie, OF Midland. Currie, has strong op-
POSITION for the nomination and both
he Democrats and Progressives have
candidates in the field.
when II comes to hopefulness, the
Progressive party has the worlds
|tock just about cornered. The Pro
|ressives have asked County Clerk
Hart to have $3.50 ballots printed for
sc by them In the primary election,
khen two years ago the Republican
Party I'm the county polled a total OF
But 1927 votes in the primary And
hat was when there was some mighty
kustling for nominations, and the can
|idates all made an effort TO get out
/ many votes as possible.
Ia is explained that while the new par
IN has no contests the leaders are
.nxious to have whopping big vote
\ asst at the primary election. They
Eill endeavor, 1t is said, to cast more
otes than all the other parties
battle Creek News.