Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-10-22

firm grip in the higher branch of Con
gress, the high estimation in which he is
held IN all parts Of This nation renders it
a duty no less pleasant that we should
perform IN making the distinguished sen
Htur his own successor. Therefore n is
with great pleasure | second the name Of
George i. Edmunds.
SENATOR sTODDARD or WINpuAM
Mr.. President: believe that in thc dis
charge OF our duty in selecting a person TO
represent Vermont in the 9eujJe Of the
United States, we should not only ba utt
ualed by desire to promote her best in
lerestS and welfare, but also to continue
To The nation one whose ability, fidelity 10
principle, strong individuality ana Mon
stHtesmanship prt-emineutly qualities him
Tor That position In the ,~onitc. of Tho
United states questions of public p,licy
questions relating 10 the welfare Of Il pr4St
people gathered from many natiuulltips
are constantly arising tor solution Yer
mont wants more n statesman than "A pul
lticlan she wants there one who viii ever
stand for principle aud for he rights and
Liberties Of all under constitutional law.
though he should stand alone. Believing
George f. EdmundS to be such a man I
most heartily second his nomination.
30 so more readily from the fact that old
Nlhdham county, which with my col
league | mere represent, has declared that
no one from within her borders should
raise. his voice this day against his re
election.
SENATOR sLAYTON or LAMolLLE
Mr. President: with instructions OF
my county which | do not feel Ike dis
oheylug, but against which mentally pro
test, record my vote for Hon. George +.
Eumunds.
SENATOR BLAKE or ORLEANS.
Mr.. President: should not deem it
necessary IN these remarks TO present any
ar4ument to convince these senators for
whom to vote. one man stands so prom
inendy Conspicuous that by common con
sent an eyes are turned toward him; but
/ wish to reflect the sentiments OF he peo-
when IN part represent IN voting tor
man whose lame : as wide pS the English
speaking race. II is no small thing to be
great among small men. but to Oe dl~tin-
gushed among great men such as com
pose the senate OF the United States is
inuch greater thing Vermont WhIIp she
presents but a patch on the map of the
si,at country, aud her population a- com
pared 10 that of the United states is AS
one 10 10, Is nevertheless ae Influential in
congress is the great States OF New York
Pcnu~S INaula, Virginia and ONO Her
senators Stand at the head Of the
TWO Icadlug committees aud have per
haps more to do with shHulug national
LEGISLATION than any other two mon Yer
mont has been fortunate not only IN Sen
a'ors Morrill, aud EGmuuds, but in line
81 eminent LEGISLATORS in year, past. so
mat her influence has been rs wide. a. the
country. We look upon our act To- day as
that OF COnferring an honor upon one Of
our great citizens BE tins rs il may the
honor that ne reflects upon Vermont is
lar -,rea' err, and il should aforementioned
also hat ne makes no small sacrifice OF
health, comfort, not TO say IN a financial
sense, IN devoting time, energy and ability
10 the duties of his Office while fame.
al
would be his in other spheres OF life.
senators, il is ours to do an act to-day
that We shall hereafter consider one of
the proudest act. Of our lives and it will
he a great pleasure TO record our votes
for George +. Edmunds.
SENATOR HALE OF ESSEN.
Mr. President; 1t is with peculiar pleas
ure, sir that at this time | second the
nomination of the honorable George T.
Edmunds. | do this, sir, NOT only to give
expires, ION to my own feelings, but to
voice the sentiment OF the very large ma
lurlty Of the people whom ! par icularly
represent in this body. am fully con
scious, sir that this is the thing of wis
dom for the Legislature of Vermont 70 do
at this time. The comparisons made by
the honorable senator from Orleans are
true, and present an important fact. True
il l., sir, that in the matter of population,
extent OF territory, and natural resources,
Vermont is to be found far down the list,
almost. sir, to the last; but when the peO-
pie OF the North. the East, the South and
the West look over the American Con
Gre-S for its great men, an application Of
p principle Of the olden time is required
for it says that: "Ihe first shall tie last
and he last first - and now, sir We find
Vermont heading the list | believe, sir.
it j. the dairy OF The people Of this state
and of her lepr e~entatiVeS now met to
Getuer To- do all IN their power 70 main