Bliss Is Nominated On The First Ballot

BLISS IS NOMINATED ON THE FIRST BALLOT "Bill" Judson Ruled the Roost at the Republican State Convention Yesterday

Stearns Was Not In It at Any Stage of the His Name Presented to the Convention Judge McAlvay BLISS WAS THE CHOICE

Convention Hall, Detroit, 3:30 p. m. - Governor Bliss was nominated on the first ballot. Justus Stearns had but one seconding speech. Captain E. M. Allen, of Portland, presented Bliss' name in a forcible speech.

Convention Hall, Detroit, 3:46 p. m. On the first ballot Bliss was nominated. The vote is: Bliss 811, Stearns 214, Horton, 40, Patton 22, Glichrist of Alpena 3.

Convention Hall, Detroit, June 26, 3:20 p. m.- (Special to the Argus.) - The temporary organization has been made permanent. G. J. Diekema has been re-elected chairman state central committee. Grant Fellows, of Hudson, nominated Horton for governor. M. T. Cook, of Hastings, named, with bitter denunciation of present methods, John Patton, of Grand Rapids. Capt. Allen, of Portland, then presented Gov. Bliss' name amid, cheers and applause. Nominations closed with Judge McAlvay's speech naming Stearns.

Detroit, June 26, 2:40 p. m.- (Special to the Argus.)- The first gun of the Stearns forces was fired at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon when Dr. M. C. Sinclair, of Kent, submitted a minority report of the committee on permanent organization and order of business calling for a secret ballot, this ballot to be taken by tellers chosen by each congressional delegation. Big Wesselius, of Kent, called for the vote on this minority report by roll call. This was acceeded to.

The vote was considered a test of the strength between Bliss and opposition and it resulted in a complete overthrow of the opposition by 771 nays to 316 yeas. There were loud cries for the anti-Bliss forces to climb into the Bliss band-wagon.

CAVANAUGH PREDICTS DEFEAT OF BLISS

Detroit, June 26, 1:30 p. m. - (Special to the Argus.)- Martin J. Cavanaugh, the Ann Arbor attorney. has just arrived at the Griswold house. Thomas D. Kearney and Prosecuting Attorney John L. Duffy are also here. All of the gentlemen say their presence at this time has no political significance. Prosecutor Duffy and Mr. Kearney refused to be interviewed. They were here, they said, simply on legal business, but might possibly take a look in at the convention. Martin J. Cavanaugh said that he, too, was here in connection with legal affairs, but was Inclined to believe that there was no doubt that Bliss would be nominated.

"How is Washtenaw for Bliss in case of his nomination?" was asked. "Well, I would rather not say at this time," replied the Ann Arbor attorney, "but I feel sure that if a good man is nominated for governor on the democratic ticket, Bliss will be surely defeated."

CONVENTION IS CALLED TO ORDER

Convention Hall, Detroit, Mich., June 26, 12:15 p. m.- (Special to the Argus.)- The republican state convention was to have met at 10 o'clock, but the vast hall was somewhat slow in filling up, although crowds of people were coming through the doors, and it was not until 11 o'clock that State Chairman Diekema brought down the gavel, called the convention to order and introduced Congressman William Alden Smith, of Grand Rapids, as temporary chairman of the convention. It was soon seen that Congressman Smith was an orator and in well rounded periods he sounded the keynote of the situation and campaign in brilliant oratory. His speech was largely devoted to national issues and was designed to arouse republicans to a feeling of party fealty over pride in national achievements.

The roll of the convention was called for nomination of members of the various committees and vice presidents. William Judson fell as Washtenaw's share into a membership in the state central committee. After the roll call the convention adjourned until 1:30 p.m.

WASHTENAW DELEGATION GOES INTO CAUCUS

Convention Hall, Detroit, Mich., June 26, 12 m.- (Special to the Argus.) -The caucus of the Washtenaw delegation held in a committee room of the convention hall this morning was a very harmonious affair, Wm. Judson, of Washtenaw, and E. O. Grosvenor, of Monroe, being chosen members of the state central committee by acclamation. There was a full delegation present with the exception of John F. Lawrence and G. A. Wheeler, whose places were filled by W. W. Wedemeyer and Lester Canfield. E. P. Allen was chosen chairman of the Washtenaw caucus, and placed the name of Judson before the delegation as member of the state central committee. Judson went through as if greased, and then a Monroe delegate performed a like service for Grosvenor and Grosvenor went in with a whoop.

JOHN F. LAWRENCE AMONG THE ABSENT

Detroit, June 26, 11 a. m.- (Special to the Argus.) - One of the principal members of the Washtenaw delegation is missing, John F. Lawrence, the well known attorney of Ann Arbor. His absence Is wondered at here because he was formerly a partner of O. E. Butterfield, the attorney of the Michigan Central railroad, and it is now an acknowledged fact that the Michigan Central is bound that Bliss is to win. There is no question of his nomination. Lawrence has been traced up at the different hotels, but he is not to be found at any of them. Just as this message is sent it is learned that Mr. Lawrence is detained at home by sickness.

On the receipt of the above Mr. Lawrence was found at the Cook house here. He said he was somewhat indisposed on account of having an abrasion on his neck, which he said was quite sore. Under the conditions he said he did not want to go to Detroit.

JUDSON MAKER OF GOVERNORS Detroit, Mich., June 26, 10 a. m.- (Special to the Argus.) - To judge from the number of politicians in attendance one would think that a great contest was to be waged in the republican convention here today. Never has the attendance at a state convention been larger. The machine has made a great rally. The men in office and the men who want to get in office are out in full force. The men who like to be thought in their communities to have influence with Senator McMillan are here and the men who would like to get on the inside are all here. The machine is well oiled and while it is under the charge of McMillan and Rich, the engineers who are doing the actual work are such experts as Tom Navin and State Oil Inspector Judson. The biggest state political machine is the oil inspector's office. The deputies in every county are kept in office for what they can do. Numbers of them are delegates in the convention. They are all hustlers. Judson himself is a hustler, and he will have none but hustlers about him. If a man will not hustle, he is dropped.

It is said by shrewd political observers here on the outside, that these men do not fear the defeat of Bliss. They expect to leave their impress on the democratic state convention, and they hope in the devious ways known only to past masters in the art of political maneuvering, to aid in nominating some nonentity, some scatterbrained individual or some unknown by the democratic convention. They reason that while Bliss may not be a strong candidate himself, the voters will turn to none but a strong man in his place, and by shrewd work in various parts of the state, by the encouraging of a host of little candidates, and by the stirring up of factional feeling over the deal silver issue, they hope to prevent the naming of a strong man by the democrats. In other words, the republican machine, relying upon the demoralized condition of the democrats, are going to make a strenuous effort to control the conventions of both parties. Organization has won in this convention.

"Silent Bill" Judson is silent as ever, sticking by his old rule of talking to but one man at a time, but wherever he goes, he is pointed out by the bystanders and the spectators are more curious to see him than probably any other man in the convention. It is a recognition of his power as a maker of governors. Two years ago in the triangular fight between Bliss, Stearns and Ferry, Judson, through his deputies all over the state, led the movement which nominated Bliss, and Judson landed on his feet and with him such deputies as were hustlers.

There is a great demand for primary election law and the republican clubs have adopted a stringent resolution which they are striving to impress upon the convention. Judson does not favor primary elections and the doing away with caucuses. The resolution, if it finds a place at all in the republican platform will probably be so emasculated as to be meaningless.

JUDSON IS VERY MUCH IN DEMAND

Detroit, June 26, 9:30 a. m. - (Special to the Argus.) - "Bill" Judson has been busy since his arrival here yesterday having confidential tele-a-tetes in the hotel corridors with the delegates. It has just developed that about a week ago Judson sent out postal cards from Ann Arbor advising the delegates that he wanted to see them as soon as he reached Detroit. He omitted, however, to give his stopping place here and as a result many of the delegates have been running all over town looking for him.

Last evening a rather amusing occurrence happened at the Metropole. "Pop" Wheeler, of Salem, the former reform member of the legislature and the only anti-Bliss man on his delegation, approached the clerk of the hotel.

"Is Mr. Judson stopping here?" asked "Pop."

"Which Mr. Judson do you mean? There are two gentlemen of that name registered?" replied the man behind the desk.

"Oh, Mr. Judson of Washtenaw, 'Bill' Judson, of course," replied Wheeler.

This was a cue sufficient for the hotel man, so without looking up the hotel room list he immediately responded in a rather aggrieved tone:

"I'm so sorry, but Mr. Judson left here a short time ago with Governor Bliss. He's gone over to the Russell house, I believe. You know that's Bliss' headquarters."

Your correspondent, wishing to find the result of Wheeler's search for Judson, followed "Pop" to the swell hostelry facing the city hall, presided over by Mine Host Will Chittenden. Cautiously opening the massive doors, Wheeler peeped into the spacious corridors. Bliss and Judson were sitting behind one of the large palms near the Cadillac Square entrance. Of coarse Wheeler, approaching from Woodward avenue, was unable to see the Red Chieftain and his Saginaw companion at first glance.

"Is Mr. William Judson here?" asked Wheeler, as he timidly approached George Chittenden, who happened to be behind the desk.

"Yes," replied Mr. Chittenden, "but Mr. Judson must not be disturbed now. He is having a confereace with Governor Bliss, and cannot be interviewed."

"But I am not a reporter," smoothly rejoined Wheeler. "I am a delegate."

"A delegate," said Mine Host Chittenden. "I really beg your pardon. There is an order here now for all delegates asking for Mr. Judson to be admitted to his presence at once. Let me show you the way," and hurrying from behind the hotel desk, Chittenden took Wheeler into the presence of the governor and the Washtenaw celebrity.

On the approach of Wheeler, Judson at first seemed somewhat dismayed, but he quickly took on his former self. He whispered to the chief executive and advancing toward Wheeler extended his hand, which was grasped rather frigidly by the man from Salem. There was a few moments' conversation between the two. Then Judson resumed his conference with the governor. Their talk lasted for almost half an hour, when a fond good night was said and the governor disappeared out of one door, while Judson left by another.

COMPLETELY UNDER JUDSON CONTROL

Detroit, June 26.- (Special to the Argus.) - Among the prominent members of the Ann Arbor contingent is Mayor Royal S. Copeland. He has been quite uncommunicative since his arrival here. He has been in conference with a number of the Washtenaw delegation. It is said here that Copeland is strongly opposed to Judson and is disgusted with the latter's tactics in controlling the Washtenaw delegates. The delegates from Washtenaw seem to be thoroughly under the control of Judson.