The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-19
OSBORN JUMPS INTO
RACE FOR GOVERNOR
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able 10 handle II. and that the miners
would have received fair play.
The union men intimate that they
cannot support Groesbeck because the
interurban road in which he is inter
ested has refused to allow its men
10 be organized and has employed
strike breakers against them. The
unions have no grievance against Sec
retary OF State Martindale, II is said,
but the men do not believe he has
chance TO win the nomination.
Since Mr.. Osborn returned to Mich
igan. there has been remarkable
change OF sentiment in his fayor.-Als
buoyant personality lost little OF It's
mower. in the minds of former admir-
ers. during his absence; but his re-
turn seems TO have restored their
confidence in him, and they are flock
ing into his camp once more.
David +. Heineman. alderman for
many years, former president Of the
common council and later controller
of Detroit, will surely be candidate
for lieutenant-governor He has told
his friends that his decision to run
would depend on Chase Osborn's m
nouncement and now that the for
the work OF signing up the Heineman
petitions will proceed in earnest. In
fact. the petitions, circulated quietly,
have already received the signatures
OF almost enough people TO permit
their filing
Mr.. Heineman's announcement of
his support of Mr. Osborn will give
the 500 man added strength in a
- Mr Inin N q
cal influence In Detroit is very strong,
not so much with the politicians them
selves. perhaps, as with business men
who have confidence in his ability
and his political sagacity.
Even those Republicans who decline
10 support Mr.. Osborn in the primary
race are very mild in their state
ments and are evidently willing -
support him for governor, II he re-
ceiyes the nomination. They are
unanimous In declaring that this VIII
be a Republican year in Michigan,
whoever the candidate may be; and
that feeling will carry them into th9
Osborn camp, If he is the nominee
Mr.. Osborn's formal statement an
nouncing his candidacy, was issued
from Sault Ste. Marie, his home. 1t
follows:
To the people OF Michigan:
am a Republican candidate
for governor.
MY personal happiness does
not depend upon holding any
Office. 1t does depend upon will
ingness to render service.
/ feel that the people OF Mich
igan are entitled TO wide
choice OF candidates.
The Republican party can
best regain a position OF useful
ness and confidence by return
ing 10 the spot where II took
the wrong trail and again pro-
ceeding in the right way. 1t
seems TO me only in that way
can the broken thread be tied
and the tangled skein UNI
tangled.
The highest genius of gov
eminent in Michigan and in
the nation resided in the Re-
publican party previous to two
years ago. II VIII live there
again If the right steps are
taken. To adopt purpose and
policy In accord with the high
er public demands is not enough.
The party must be given candi-
dates whose character and record
invite fullest trust and who will
be a guarantee Of fullfllment.
II am chosen governor, | Will
give the state much the same
kind OF an administration that
gave before. With the exper-
fence gained during the period
was governor and as a result
OF study and travel since, |
should be able 10 do the work
even better.
would ask all citizens 10 vote
for the welfare and dignity and
character of Michigan before
considering any party or any
candidate. Secondly. vote for
the restoration OF the Republic
can party TO sense and duty
And lastly vote for the candidate
who Is most likely to serve these
ends
return TO Michigan with
thankfuluess to God for preser-
walton during long journeys by
sea and land; with deeper love
for my country and state and
home; with hope for the future
usefulness OF the Republican
party and with no bitterness or
ill-feeling towards any human
being in the world.
CHASE s. OSBORN