Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-06-30


operations In all the States. The bare fact
that the units of States have been preserved
in the elections of presidents from the first,
is enough to convict the Michigan Lcgisla-
ture OF having passed an unnatural, incon-
sistent and unwholesome law. The evident
purpose of the Michigan democrats is to
thwart the popular will Of the State, and in
case the election hangs on their new-fangled
contrivance, music may be expected.
The Result of the Convention.
1t is one on which we can canddly and
heartily congratulate the republicans of
Vermont. The convention was q fine body
of represer tative mon, comprising many OF
tho leading citizens OF Vermont. The ar
engagements generally did credit to the State
committee. The choice of Gen. McCul-
Tough as chairman was happy one. His
opening speech struck the key note of the
occasiou and his full voice, entire self
possession, courtesy and Ihumor, conduced
not a little TO the despatch Of business and
the quoting of what at times bordered on
excitement in the convention. We remem-
Der no previous convention, since the re-
publican party was organized in this State,
when so many candidates for the nomina-
ton for governor were presented or were
urged with more earnestness and persistence.
A single ballot, however, disposed of all
differences. The vote for Col. Fuller, in the
ballot, did not quite reach the estimate
mentioned by us as probable in
full convention but his majority
exceeded by ten votes the one hundred
majority anticipated by u.s. 1t would have
been somewhat larger had all the delegates
elected as Fuller men voted for him, several
allowing themselves to be influenced against
their instructions by the appeals to the
farmers as a class. Such appeals to class
prejudices, however, are not apt to sway
the stable and sensible masses of our party
in this State and they did not at any time
come noar stampeding the convention. 1t
was Fuller against the field with compact
| array of supporters who knew they had the
ma iority Of the people behind them, and no
other name received more than fractional
vote. The result was so decisive as to com
pei instant ecquiescence from all who
recognized the right of the majority to rule
and the nomination of Col. Fuller was made
unanimous amid prolonged and hearty APP
! plause. His response to the nomination,
made at later stage of the proceedings,
was diguifed fine in its spirit aud happy
in expression. 1t showed the assemblage
that the nominee was Il man who had ideas
| and who knew how to handle himself before
an audience, and that ho was evidently q
good deal moro OF man than some Of his
! 9, hal l.;
The choice of lieutenant governor was
simpltied by the handsome withdrawal of
Gen. Kingsley. The opinion, which found
expression in these columns, that the two
army comrades would not be found pitted
against each other in tina ballot, was as it
appears, justified. Gen. Kingsley went in
person to Col. Stranahan, before the con-
venton met; announced that his name
would not be presented, and that he would
second Strenahsn's nominaton-as he did.
1t was a handsome thing on the part OF
Gen. Kingsley, and it will DE remembered
to his credit. Col. Strsnshan's name, a:
that OF C. gallant soldier and high-minded
citizen, adds strength to the ticket, and will
make votes for it In the election.
The denominations of Treasurer Field and
Secretary of State Brownei were matters
OF course, and were made with cordial and
complete unanimity.
For auditor of accounts, three excellent
candidates were named. Mr.. Hale's pres
tige AS formidable candidate two year:
before, his location, and his personal merits
effectively set forth, decided the result. Tho
ticket as thus constructed is composed OF
sound true and popular republicans taker
from the four corners and political centre
of tho State; and it will command the cor
dial support of the party. Tho platform
effectively reported by Mr. Prouty Of New
port, is capital one. Its square and strong
declarations In favor Of protection of Amer,
lean industry, a free ballot, economy, edu
cation aud temperance, and its endorsement
OF the administration of President Harrison
represent the principles and feelings OF the
Vermont republicans-aud they were ap
plauded to the echo. The electors nance
are citizens OF recognized standing aut
trustworthiness.
Mr. Doiiiver OF Iowa IS remsrksbl,
effective platform orator, and bis earnes
and ringing speech brought the conventio,
to successful and memorable close.
The nominations thus made, arc as every
body understands equivalent to elections
No candidate on the ticket would give
dollar to be insured of his election. Th
only question is as to the majority by whic
the ticket shall be elected. The republi
cans Of Vermont 90 into the campaign wit
worthy standard bearers; with harmoniou
enthusiasm in the ranks; aud with deter
mination to roll up in September, when 1
reality, though not formally, Vernon
votes for president one OF the largest re
publican majorities recorded In our Gree
Mountain state.
years, with distressing pain over my eyes
| ICED Ely's Cream Lalm with gratifying n