Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1890-06-12
Mr.. Pages Qualifications.

From the st. Johnsbu1y CaledORian In
introducing Judge Royce as a candidate
for the gubernatorial nomination, the
Rutland Herald made Mr.. Page the prin-
cipal object of it's attack. us this because
Mr.. Page is winning candidate2
The Herald takes the ground that Mr..
Page was the first to suggest his own
candidacy. 1t is within the knowledge
of the Coledonian, as it must be of other
papers more acquainted than the Herald
with state affairs, that after his wonder
fully successful management of the cam
paign of 1888, he received many letters
from Republicans, whose standing is as
high as that of any men in the state, urg-
ing him to enter the field as candidate
for the governorship. Prompted by
these unsolicited testimonials of friend
ship, Mr.. Page sounded to some extent
the feeling of the Republicans of the
state, and meeting with unexpected en-
couragement, he entered upon his can
vass, with the business-like directness
and frankness characteristic of the man.
But we are informed that Mr.. Page has
no especial qualifications for governor
that he isn't large enough man for the
place. Let us see.
What the state most needs at this time
in its governor, is a keen, business fac
ulty; man trained to grasp quickly and
readily questions of finance and econom-
les; and close sympathy with and ap-
probation of the needs of Vermont.
Such qualifications the Hon. G. S. Page
has. What has his training been?
He has been practical business man
since he was fifteen years of age. He
now stands at the head of his special line
of business in this country, no small
achievement, when the difficulties that
have surrounded all branches of the
leather business in the last few years are
considered. Mr.. Page is also the vice
president of the Lamoille County
National bank, and the president of the
Lamoille County Savings Bank and Trust
Company. He is treasurer of half a
dozen lumber companies, and it may be
said in general, that he is connected with
large part of the business and financial
enterprises of Lamoille county.
Neither is he unknown in state affairs
He has served in the House and Senate
and it is the testimony of his colleagues
that he was an active and efficient mem.
Der in both houses. AS state inspector OF
finance, he made a shining record as a
financier of clear and conservative judg-
ment, who fully grasped the theory OF
our banking system, its possibilities and
its limitations. The ablest bank men in
the state support Mr.. Page, not on polit.
ical grounds, but because of his tested
ability.
AS chairman of the Republican state
committee, he showed an executive abil-
ity and power of organization seldom
equalled; not the qualities of mere po-
litical wire puller, but those of thorough
leader and tactician.
Mr.. Page is. withal, firm believer in
Vermont and it's resources. His invest
ments are all here, and his personal inter.
ests are therefore wholly bound up in the
wise and careful management of state
affairs. Such man as this has qualifi
cations for the governorship, and in addi
ton to,that he deserves well of the Repub
lican party, and of the people of Yer
mont, for reasons sufficiently indicated
in this article. If more stress has no
been laid heretofore on Mr.. Page
abundant fitness for the high office O
governor, it is because it has been sup
posed that it was thoroughly under
stood.