Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-01

"While we recognize the wisdom of the
precedent which has heretofore sent our
delegates to the national convention with
out tying their hands with positive in
structions, and would not break that prec-
edent, yet we feel that we would be untrue
representatives of those who sent us here
did we fail to give voice to their convic-
tions. Therefore be it
ReSolred, That in the great apostle of
protection, William Mckinley of Ohio, we
recognize the choice of the Republicans of
Vermont for the presidential candidate"
The adoption of this resolution, which
followed, meant another tremendous ova-
ion for Mckinley. Every speaker before
this who had mentioned the name of the
Ohio statesman had brought out rounds of
applause. Mr.. Darling introduced this
resolution, which was laid on the table af-
ter short debate
"ReSOlred, That, fully relying upon the
great judgment and discretion of our dele
gates TO the national convention, we refrain
from giving them special instruction as to
whom they shall support as a candidate for
the presidency, and we hereby pledge our
selves to the hearty support of the ticket
which may be selected"
Congressman Powers nominated Red
field Proctor as the chairman of the dele
CATION to the st. Louis convention, and he
was unanimously elected. James L. Mar
tin of Brattleboro nominated DR.. II. ID.
Holton of Brattleboro for second delegate
at large. The nomination was seconded
by Hon. Henry Ballard of Burlington and
Gen. F. q. Butterfield of Derby.
Col. George T. Childs nominated Col.
Edward c. Smith of st. Albans for third
delegate at large. The nomination was
seconded by Col. G.. G.. Benedict of Bur
lington and Col. George w. Hooker of
Brattleboro.
The nomination of Charles A. Prouty of
Newport, made by c. H. Jones of Barton
Landing, was seconded by p. II. Dale of
Island Pond, Col. Kittredge Haskins of
Brattleboro, W. Z. Granger of Lyndon,
George K. Lawrence of Rutland, and r.
o. Sturtevant of Swanton.
All these nominees were chosen without
opposition, viva voce.
James Z. Pollard of Chester was elected
alternate TO the second delegate, DR.. L. r.
Hubbard of Lyndon to the fourth delegate
Hon. Z. X. Gleed of Morrisvile to the
first delegate, Col. NJ. F. Allen of North
Ferrisburg to the third delegate. Ex- Gov.
Stewart, for the committee on resolu lutions,
presented this platform, which was adopt
ed:
The Platform.
ReSolued, That as representatives of the
Republicans of Vermont we renew our
pledges of allegiance TO the great party,
which from its formation has had the un-
faltering support of our Green Mountain
state, and is the only party which has
shown the craftsmanship needed to safely
guide the ship of state.
We believe in tariff which will raise
sufficient revenue to meet the necessities
of the government, economically admins
tered, and at the same time furnish a rea-
sonable protection to American industries,
American labor and the products of Amer
ican farms.
We believe in the policy of reciprocity
established under the last Republican ad-
ministration, which affords us a market
for our surplus products and manufactures
and enables us to obtain from other coun-
tries, under the most advantageous terms,
articles which We desire and do not pro-
duce.
We believe in a consistent and dignified
foreign policy, based upon the traditional
doctrine of non-intervention in the affairs
of the old world, and the maintenance of
the Monroe doctrine in this.
We favor just, but liberal administra-
tion of the pension laws; an adequate sys-
TEN of coast defence; the reasonable regu-
lation and restriction of immigration.
The Republicans of Vermont are unal-
terably opposed to any scheme that will
give TO this country deprecated or de-
based currency. We are, therefore, op-
posed to the free coinage of silver, except
by international agreement and until so
established we believe that the present
monetary standard should be honorably
maintained. The continued agitation for
the free coinage of silver retards the re-
turn of confidence and prosperity, stands
in the way of beneficial legislation, and is
in every respect harmful to the best inter-
ests of the whole country.
We believe that the credit of the gov
ernment should be sustained, not by issue
of bonds and increase of the national debt,
but by return to a system of duties which
shall at once replenish the public treasury,
put in motion the now silent wheels of
business, and ensure living prices to the
produce of the American farm and work
shop.
The convention closed with a ringing
five minutes speech by Senator Thurston
of Nebraska. His remarks were eulogistic
of Mckinley, and as he closed pandemoni-
um reigned supreme again, hats, canes and
umbrellas being thrown into the air, while
three cheers and a tiger were given for
VIM. Mckinley and Senator Thurston.
The second congressional district met at
? o'clock in the afternoon and transacted
its business in less than 20 minutes. The
meeting was called to order by L. Bart
Cross of Montpelier, and Ira A. Shattuck
of Hardwick read the roll. Mr.. Cross an
nounced that Fred Arnold of Bethel had
been chosen the temporary chairman of
the convention, with j. w. Sault of st.
! Johnsbury as secretary and G. T. Shanks
| of Londonderry as assistant secretary. Mr..
! Arnold called for business at once. The
temporary organization was made perma-
nent.
On motion Of Lieut.-Gov. Mansur the
resolutions reported by the committee on
resolutions at the state convention in the
morning were adopted as the platform OF
the district convention.
Kittredge Haskins of Brattleboro then
introduced resolution which was adopted
with only one negative vote, as follows
"The Republicans of the second congres.
sional district of Vermont, through theiI
delegatesin in convention assembled, declare
That while refraining from specific in
structiOns to the delegates this day chosen
| lin whose sound discretion they have full