Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-04-06

From The Free Press, Monday. April
The. Governor question seems to be in way To
settle its'lt hy such harmonious agreement ou a
single candidate as must prevent any serious con
test over the nomination. As our readers know.
the names most prominently mentioned in conne-c-
tIuu with the coming nomination have been thpS
pi Huu. Is. D. Harris of Bratteboru and Hon. W. 7.
Dillingham; OF Waterbury OF the, two Mr.. Har-
Kiss name was we think, the rst 10 lie suggested,
and the suggestion found cordial welcome from
many ~ tine strongest and test Republicans of
Wmdham county. and from gentlemen IN other
counties, who have known Mr. Harris for many
years "a "a prominent Nermuuter. a SteadtaSt Re
publican and clean honorable and able man.
several months ago the name Of Mr.. Dillingham;
wa, prop I--d and was at once received with wide
and cordial favor. II would probably have been
earlier suggested. if repeated public mention of
him lu connection with another important place
had uot 90 some extent withdrawn him. in the
minds of many, from the canvass OF names for
the gpvrruorship, and made il doubtful whether
hc would permit the use Of his name IN connection
with that ofice. But the excellence Of the sug-
gtStiun could be- denied 10y no one; and II found
favor 10 an extent which would perhaps have
compelled Nj Dillingham; 70 permit the use OF his
name even against his own preference. II he had
preferred not % b- presented for any Office at tins
time Mr. Harris and Mr. Dillingham; arr personal
as well rs political friends, and they have many
friends ~ common who would rather not have T.
chopsr between them. Neither Of them had
crowded himself into the canvass, and neither
wanted any rivalry with the other. Mr.. Harris. "a
We understand, early ntimated his Discrimination
20 W. pressed for tn" nomination against gentle
man who represented, "a he believed, the same
principles and desired the same reforms. as those
which hr had at heart; aud he has now, In a letter
printed in another column, definitely withdrawn
his name from the canvass.
Mr Hhrrs's cours- IN the matter seems 10 as
manly, pnblc spirited aud magnanimuus, and his
letter, We think vi rails, him in the estimation of
thu people of Vermont He cannot be mistaken
m his belief that the intelligent masses Of our PEG
pie a-rr,' in reference 10 the Importance OF the
principles and desrability of the measures he syts
forth: nor is there any room for doubt that Mr.
DlhnE CHAINS record can fairly br allowed 70 speak
for lam. He was, as Is well known. early and
pruuuuuct.dly In favor oi our state railroad com
ms-iuu-uut, as Mr.. Harris well expresses it. To
abridge or interfere with the Just rights and pry
rgcs Of the roads but IL insure the public safety
and equal justice 10 all citiZ ms without discrmi-
tiOn or tcvuritsm;-and he is. of course, IN favor
of making the commission effective for its pur-
that hr can approve the use or abuse Of the free
railroad pass 5 a means Of rewardng personal or
political followers or of influencing legislation ur
legal decisions. He has been known for many
years a. strong friend and ally Of the public
schools prominent IN efforts increase their eff
cheney, ami to raise the standards of public edu-
cation; aud one who has been ready To give
time aud labor as Well as words to the subject
lie haS not, So far rs We know been especially
connected with the great agricultural Interests of
our state; but that he recognizes il "A the leading
industry of Vermont, and is most anxious 10 pro-
mote its prosperity, is beyond question. There
arr not two opinions among intelligent citizens Of
our 81 Ate on this point; and there is not particle
of doubt that Mr.. Dillingham;, il he should be-
nominated aud elected would do his utmost to ell
courage and advance the welfare Of uur farmers.
The list uf his qualifications does not end with
those suggested by Mr. Harris.