Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-10-07
A Board of Trade for Vermont.


association is fully reported. This il
a movement worthy of MOI e than pass
ing notice. Ii is the first organized
effort in the direction of making oul
state more desirable as a place OF resi-
dence and for business and Of bring
ing TO the attention of outsiders the
advantages we have to offer. 1t is in
briefa Board of Trade for the state of
Vermont The idea originated with Il
few prominent and wealthy men, most
of whom have come from other states
to reside in Vermont, have been inn
pressed with and enthusiastic over our
attractions, MS well rs fully cognizant
that these attractions are not properly
understood elsewhere. A preliminary
meeting was held and Il committee aE-
pointed to canvass the state and secure
members. This was done in very
thorough manner, some 100 men of.
prominence aJiixing their signatures.
The object of the association was
fully set forth in the paper they signed,
as follows -
"The object of this association shall
be 10 make known TO non-residcnts /
the advantages of the state Of Vermont |
for both summer and permanent |
homes, to initiate and promote meas
ures calculated to increase such adj /
vantages. including the legislation. as .
in the judgment OF the members. shall I
tend towards those ends, whether the T
same shall consist IN the repeal Of
statute laws now existing. or in the 4
OF additional laws which
will tend to induce people from other
states and cities TO make their. resi-
dcnccs here and thereby increase ac-
tive capital in the tate"
a careful reading Of this shows that
i is very comprehensive. Indeed. it
Is not idle to expect that, while our
1eople will applaud any material ben
fit that may result from improving
md advertising the states resources.
he portion relating to changes in the
avs will excite considerable comment. |
I makes this association political /
'ower in so faras il may see fit to act.
There is little question but that al :,
erations in some of our laws are of a
rhine necessity to any extensive and Il
lsting improvement. Most of the Il
Zen comprising this association are s.
robably better qualified TO direct leg 7
Station than the average legislators. y
recommendations from this body /,
Mould count for their full worth. At b.
nc same time, it is conceivable that "
too great pressure were brought to OF
ear from it and il it became in any u
'nse censor of the law-makino n,
over there would arise popular re It
ntment that would nullify all it co
light seek to accomplish II is much M
ore likely, though, that the associa-
IN will properly appreciate its rela- "a "a
ms to the public and will meet with -,
nerous encouragement in the GOOD ett
,rk II has undertaken. NJ
The association has certainly made
lappy election Of officers. No man H'
better fitted to be at the head of such ", ~
movement than eX-Gov. Carroll s. ~ ~.
&c. lie not only has the interest of RE-
state deeply at heart, but he pos
ses the pure business acumen and \.
'Sistency TO make his efforts of value St
whatever he undertakes. He will a.
ably seconded by his associates. es- :,
tally by the secretary, Mr.. Edward IVA
Barlow Of Burlington, who is well dor
'wn to all Vermont newspaper men sto,
whom we regard as the best bust tiol
man of his age we have ever met i
1t he is young man indicates that are =
association appreciates ability of Par
kind it needs, whether found in faci
tn or old age. beir
e join our brothers of the state He
IS in welcoming the advent of the Won
mont Development association. .ne