Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-01-09
STATE Poll les.
What IL Being Said In Ven mont Exchanges
on Men MI N-asur

We are betting our money-credit,
mean--on Fred Smith of Montpelier for
governor next year, providing of course
that "Barkis is willing" and from present
indications we infer that he is.-Water-
bury Record.
COL Smith is a genial gentleman, an ex-
cellent hnancier and good a;l-round
citizen but does he care enough for the Of
fec to mix in the scramble after the
nomination? We rather doubt it.-White
River junction Landmark.
The press of the state. and the people
too, | believe, are largely OF the opinion
that the governorship should be held by
tho same person but one term, and that
able and experienced legislators should
often be reelected. There has not been
much said so far relative to the tenure of
the offices of secretary of state, state treas
urer and State auditor. There are two
questions involved, first the interests of
the State, second the rights of indvidu-
ais If the Office is such that the State
would suffer loss If the incumbent should
retire. then he should be continued as long
as such condition exists. II the office can
be filled by other citizens of the State so
that the State will not suffer loss, then
the tenure of these offices should be only
reasonable length Of time, as there are
hundreds of men in Vermont equally de-
serving to hold them. If the term OF the
above named offices should be conceded to
be six years, If the incumbents are COM
potent and faithful, then only five or six
persons of each generation could have the
honors and emoluments Of each position.
There does not seem to be any reasons
why changes should not be made in these
offices as often as once in six years, as the
duties are not too difficult for scores OF
our bright republicans TO perform. II the
incumbents of these positions would al
ways retire voluntarily ut the end of six
years 1t would he for the interests of the
republican party of Vermont. "Republi-
cam in Northield News.
Tho Windsor Journal is rather late in the
day in nominating Hon. w. w. Stckney
for governor. Everybody in the State had
n prcsentment six months ago that the
speaker would be candidate. and he has
according to common report been perfect
ly willing TO accept the Office for a long
time past. Let's see. didn't some one say
no represents the young republicans of
Vermont? II so. when and for how long n
pcriod?-White River Junction Landmark.
The suggestion of the name of Hon. l.,
d. Hazen of st, Johnsbury, for the repub-
lican gubernatorial nomination has called
forth many evidences In tho State press
OF the high estimation in which that gen
tleman Is held by all fortunate enough
to possess his acquaintance and compc-
tent to judge OF his many admirable
qualities of mind and character. The
Messenger is proud to be enrolled among
the innumerable friends of Mr.. Ha2en
and glad to add its testimony to his ster-
ling integrity, his marked business capac-
ity and the splendid quality OF his citizen
ship. Senator Hazen Ia not Il snowy man,
but he is what is UNNECESSARILY TO be
preferred, n man who can be tied to"
everytime and everywhere.-St. Adams
Messenger.
The Waterbury Record names a BRAN
new candidate for Governor-Col. Fred Il.
Smith of Montpelier. Vermont may so
further and fare worso.-Burlnston News.
"Ex-Gov. Dillingham; is the proper man
TO put at the head of the State delegation
TO st. Louis next June. The young men
VIII find In him the embodiment of their
ambitions. Let him be made chairman
OF the State delegation and then let the
young men support him. "-IIardwick
Gazette.
While ii Is trihe early for political
tax, the announcement OF the candidacy
OF Maj. Grout and Mr.. Stickney has given
rise to some discussion. The prevailing
sentiment OF the republicans in this town
is favorable 10 Mr.. Stickney. and we I'M
derstand that there IS the same feeling
IN other towns in this vicinity.
Herald
The Morrisvile News ana Citizen well
says IAN other aspirants had better keep
an eye out If Speaker Stickney is in it."
He Is In 1t to say and win because the
people want him. Don't forget this.
Bellows Falls Times.
The proposition that Senator Proctor
shall head Vermonts delegation to the
republican national convention at st. Louis
grows out Of the desire that this State
snail contribute of its best to the astute-
ness and wisdom OF the assemblage that
shall formulate the policy and select the
leader OF the republican party In the
coming national canvass Tho policy
framed at st. Louis the man nominated for
inc presidency at st. Louis VIII unques-
tlonably be the policy and the president |
OF tho United States for the four years