Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-05
The Governor Qucstion-A Survey of
tho situation.


favorable to the candidacy OF Col. Fuiio".
Passing to this side of the State, many of
the republicans of Lamolle county seon to
have been waiting for public opinion to con
centrate elsewhere OF the leading men
who have expressed opinions some clear
that Fuller is the coming man, Others not
SO clear; but there is more of positive pref
erence for him than for any other man.
Franklin county is also somewhat undo
cided. Till the st. Adams Mossen
ger pronounced for Fletcher, there
was a general expectation of and
acquiescence in the nomination OF Col. Full
ler The suggestion that the nominee ought
to be n representative farmer evoked no
considerable response from the farmers,
most of whom know that their interests VIII
be cared for and be as safe with Col. Fuiicr
as with any man, AMI who would not De
united in the choice if they were asked 10
name the farmer they wanted. If the NJ 3
senger, in advocating Mr.. Fletcher was
speaking for the Central railroad company
that Of course would put somewhat dit
ferent aspect on the case The Central is
powerful corporation, with many adheronts,
and could make a strong ripple for any man
| it should take up in earnest. The Central
railroad company, however, has not been
| in the habit much as has been asserted TO
the contrary--of undertaking to dictate to
the republicans of Vermont, or to decide
between two or more respected and worthy
candidates for State offices. Its managers
understand that to do so might arouse a
jealousy OF railroad influence which
II l,..t, hor H.,
power of the corporation could help him.
They have generally preferred to act as citi-
zens, in common with their fellow citi2ens, in
the exercise of their individual choice, and
to concede to all, in and out of their EN-
ploy a like freedom. There is no indication
that the present managers have adopted
any different policy. Some prominent rail
road men are committed to Col, Fuller.
Others are inclined to think that Mr.
Fletcher would make a stronger standard
bearer. Obviously there has been no agree
ment among them, that the Interests OF tue
road mako it worth while for them TO act
untedly. The Messenger expresses the
doubtless candid opinion of its editor, whose
opinion, as that of an intelligent man and
a good republican, is entitled to respect. Ii
does not profess to speak the organ of the
Central road, and its Judgment is not nee
essarily a controlling one even in Franklin
county. Tho Messenger hes declared it;
. purpose to give cordia! support to sCol.
Fuller, il he is nominated. Many of the
Franklin county republicans think that nc
stronger name can be placed at the head OF
the ticket, and his friends believe that il
any event he will have good many votes
, from that county and Grand Isle in the con
vention
In Chittendcn county the majority o.
those who have expressed preferences favor
Mr. Fuller He has many personal Friends
in this quarter; and as Windsor county ha
had two governors since Wlndham has ha
one, there is quite general inclination to
concede the nomination to Wiudham, wheI
, coming united and with a worthy caudl
date.
Addison county seems, for some reason,
: or without reason, to be less friendly u
9 Mr.. Fuller than most of the otter counties
and if Mr.. Fletcher were to take the fielo
i as a candidate, he would be pretty sure o
. the support OF Addison county. The re
, publicaus of Addison will, however, cor
daily acquiesce in the choice o. the major
l ity, as expressed in the convention.
o In Rutland county, the course OF tn
d Herald has disguised many OF the best Re
4 publicans. Its ridiculous assertions tia
Col. Fuller is buying up papers, democrat
and otherwise, are believed by nobody. it
q opposition to Col. Fuller is plainly posltv
4 element of strength in his favor and, Will
5 Lieut.. Gov. Fletcher has many friends j.
g the county, most of them ara men who d,
It not propose to follow the lead Of commo
e scold, which has constituted itself his a.
Ii vocate and the defamor of many other goo
. men. Rutland county, to all present appesi
!. ances, will make q strong showing for Mi
q Fuller.
p The bennington county republicans, Ill.
those in some other portions OF the State
have been largely waiting for things {
materialize and develop before committn
= themselves. Among those who have ca
pressed any choice about three are for Flu
"a Ter for every two who favor some othc
y candidate but many are undecided.
-. Looking over tho entire field, then, I'll
$ situation, in short, is that, up to the presel
I'd date, within five weeks of the time whe
III dele gates to the State convention must Il
=, chosen, there is but one candidat
"a fairly ana openly IN tine field, an
d no certainty and iittle prohubilit
"a that more than Que name viii be pr,
(. sented in the convention for governor. IT
rs league and State conventions to choose de
IN egates to Minneapolis, composed OF repr,
y sentative republicans, showed Il powertI
prel onderance Of preference for Col. Flu
= Ter and no very considerable concentrate
h. anywhere upon any other name. Late
advices from every county in the State ton
to confirm the fact that tho feeling in thos
'. conventions represented the general feeIin
ne among the republicans Col. Fuller has II
70 positive and earnest support Of his conrad,
10 of the National Guard, and of many friend
- who hold him In warm esteem, and is dali
$3.50 gaining in strength as a candidate. Noti
4 ing seems likely to change this outlook b
n tween now and the 22d of June, when IL
Il, convention meets in this city. UnprejuC
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