The Detroit times., 1916-05-17
HATCHETS
BURIED BY
DEMOCRATS


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sressman Frank K. Doremus, OF De-
& troit. will probably be the fourth
I oelegate.
Ray Canfield. of Clare, who has
been secretary of the Democratic
state central committee for a num-
(: ber Of years, will succeed himself.
There is every indication that Gov.
,yerris has but to say the word and
his candidacy for reelection will be
hacked by the state Democratic or.
61nixation.
Following q precedent established
~ the last state Republican conven'
lion In this city, the suffragists were
!. permitted to address the convention
this afternoon in favor OF the Susan
!. Anthony amendment. The WON
q folk were limited to two speak
~.
Congressman Frank z. Doremus
~ his keynote speech referred to
~ past three years Of Democratic
oentrol % ''the greatest chapter of
y logialative achievement in our his
toEy." and characterized President
\ y9IlDcn 40 the most commanding
q C11sre In the world today. applying
t&6se principles OF humanity. lib
city and justice, which are the
Z xoafest hope for the future of civ
4 hation."
nsferring briefly to state Demo
Io1io. politics. Doremus expressed
I ~ conviction that he voiced the
sunau1mous sentiment Of the con-
svootion In the hope that Gov. Fer
- win consent to lead the party
r. ne state again.
Congressman Doremus devoted
mast 0f his address to considera-
ton Of national issues. He praised.
unstintedly, the Underwood-Sim-
mons tariff law. and declared that.
despite all criticisms of the law,
'.there IL more money in the fed-
efal treasury today than there would
have been had the Payne-Aldrich
law remained In force"
The federal reserve act Dorenfhs
called "the browning achievement
q American craftsmanship" BY
IT. provisions, he said, the Demo
cratic party has set the business
Of the nation free by emancipating
n from financial despotism."
In placing the stamp of approval
upon preparedness legislation, Do
remus declared:
Congress Is now working on a
plan for the national defense. The
program includes q substantial in
crease In the regular army. the fed
eralisation OF the National Guard,
IN enlargement of the navy, and
the strengthening of the land for
ti0cations. While this country will
use every honorable means to avert
war. II must prepare to defend itself
u attacked. Should we ever be
threatened by great power. our
I 6rSt line OF defense will be the
navy and land fortifications amply
I able to protect our extensive coast
tines"
Mr.. Doremus' speech follows, In
part:
The representatives OF the Michi-
! sn democracy assemble to-day under
unusual circumstances. Not before
< - % years has Michigan had Demo.
1emocratic president at the sam'
Scs the recon-. sS%srs ~ Woo sss dRsop
s 8egris IN the executive office. HI
Y DISQUALIFICATION has reflected credit
Il wen the state and won the commen
\: 0eftiss. HIS upseinsh devotion I
s'kSiife q our various Institutions. hi
6SsSs have SSs; snli.d -s 60 make as Dlsn on
Y q lflqAiaan ever had. The people ar
sNaiSing an opportunity 70 slye ~,
& ~ pnsnfmous sentiment OF this cor
7. ~ van consent to again lead h
~ Y t Int .ssss' marty came in,
1870 pIsdsed TO the correction /
81 &0CIoDo abuses which had reeulte
Z l@N0 - years OF uninterrupted Rs
49, tmpctsasy. i incom =, .cc;,
~ HIS pubiicS WIN az Espresso x
" k ~ h6l1Ot boz. had been ruthless
ss|5s b che party party =. n RS smo
(, jSls7iSS WAS being written by tn
6<tV11to a. special privilege and
: ~ 15S5a(lon OF their masters.
re seen s.s sss.s T ss as.ls Sgot *
!. I'<nn<Z ~ than Who had grown rirl
ssvsrb . fFs century wsp,' Of % apseIs
|15iSGe. made them fear 20 mec
&({I{ lon 81 the open markcts Q
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