Mr. L. T. Durand's Letter

Mr. L. T. Durand's letter of acceptance of the democratic nomination for governor has already convinced the voters of Michigan who desire better government, government in the interest of the people, that no mistake was made in his selection. It was feared by some that because Mr. L. T. Durand was not so well known as his distinguished brother his campaign would necessarily be a handicap, but this notion is already dispelled. In this day the agencies for disseminating news are so wide spread and perfect that but little time is needed to acquaint the entire people with the characteristics of any man who may be named as a candidate for high office. Nor does it follow that because a man has not held various public offices that he may not be quite as well qualified and indeed better qualified than many who have. The best men are by no means to be found in public offices. The fact is that it is the exception when the best men of any community or state are obtained for public positions. But Mr. Durand's letter has convinced the public that he is a man of the right stamp for a people's governor. He looks upon government as a public utility to be administered solely in interest of the people. No one need think these facts will not find their way to the people. They are looking for just that kind of a man and they have had good reason to expect to find him under the Durand hat. The candidate is well qualified in all respects to fill the office of governor as it has not been filled in recent years, whether he is known or unknown. He will be better known in a few weeks and the better the people come to know him the stronger he will be. He is the stamp of man who will grow in public estimation the better the people know him. The people understand the issues thoroughly now and all they desire in addition is to be sure the right man has been named to carry forward those issues. By the end of the month they will know that Mr. Durand is the right man for the emergency all right.