Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-28
REPUBLICAN CONVEN-
TON A SMOOTH ONE
Continued from page one)


for that promised era Of prosperity,
world wide in its scope, and fraught
with happiness. We, your old
friends and neighbors of the Saginaw
Valley rejoice with you in your tri-
umph. "Well done thou good and
faithful servant, enter thou into the
reward of the Lord" We wish you
safe return to your old home and
loved ones feeling sure you will ever
be surrounded by the warm hearts OF
your appreciative and grateful coun-
tlymen." 'fhe resolution was adopt
ed by the convention and forwarded
to Congressman Fordney by tele-
graph.
The resolutions committee then
made the following report:
"TO THE REPUBLICANS IN
| CONVENTION ASSEMBLED;
"Your committee on resolutions
beg leave TO make the following re-
port:
First, Be it resolved in convention
assembled, That We heartily endorse
the administration Of President
Harding, and we especially commend
him for his staunch stand in all mat
ters Of state, and his clear concep-
ton Of the right of liberty loving
people; mad we fully realize the great
burden which was thrust upon him
upon the going out of the Democratic
administration, with its voluminous
- ,,nfinfchnI h,,ciparc FOL
lowing the close of the World War.
Second, Be it further resolved,
That we fully endorse the splendid
record in the senate Of the United
States, Of our senior senator,
Charles Townsend, and we recognize
in him a man of staunch integrity
and rare ability; and we heartily
commend him TO the voters of this
Commonwealth at the coming cleo
ton, as representative Of the peo-
pie who can safely be trusted with
the large affairs Of state; ard we
specially commend his efforts in try
ing 80 bring about what j. termed
Great Lakes TO the Ocean Water
way"
Third, BE it further resolved,
That we heartily endorse the nomina-
ion Of Alexander j. GrOesbeck for
Governor of this great state for a
;acCnd term.
Governor Groesbeck is a keen
rhinker, "A tireless worker, and inn
nediately after his Inauguration in
office, he began the formulation
Of plans and the enactment of laws
which, in his judgment, would put
Michigan on n better business basis.
"N0 doubt time Will demonstrate
he advsablity Of the change in the
business methods of many Of the de-
partmerts Of State, which were
brought about largely by his efforts.
Fourth, BE it further resolved;
We congratulate the nominees of our
aenatorial, and representatives and
county ticket, selected by the voters
It the recent primary election of our
party, and warmly commend them to
he voters at the coming election.
Fifth, Be it further resolved, That
in the two leading candidates for
OlBltSD III lIt OIL ulSlIiCl WnOIt llit
race was so close that it necessitates
/ recount to determine the result,
we recognize two men of ability
for the position; and should the can
lidate of the choice of our county,
Honorable William M. Smith be
finally determined to be the man
dominated, we pledge him our most
hearty support; and should his OPP
ponent, Mr.. Vincent, prove the win
ner after a fair recount, we pledge
him like support
Sixth, Be it further resolved, That
We deeply deplore the general low
prices at present of farm products
and we earnestly recommend that
both our state and federal govern
ments do everything possible in a
business way which can be done to
bring producers and consumers of
farm products more closely together
for their mutual benefit, for pros
porous agriculture is the foundation
Of a strong and vigorous nation.
Seventh, BE it further resolved,
That we are much pleased to see
with us today, the Honorable A. b.
Darraugh, who for the past fifty
years has been leader in the coun-
ellis of the Republican party of this
county and this state.
All of which is respectfully sub
mitted
c. w. Giddings
G.. J. Chambers
lothian Allen
Committee"
The resolution was accepted and
adopted by the convention.
The Honorable A. b. Darraugh Of
st. Louis, former congressman, on
invitation Of Chairman Babcock,
made few remarks to the conven-
ton dealing with the ways of former
days in getting voters registered
and out to vote on election day.
The candidates for county office
were not ready to make their report
en- the selection Of the county COM
mittee as asked for by the conven-
ton, and it then adjourned.
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