The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-03-30
The GOvernOrship.

Between the two candidates for the
Republican nomination of governor a
choice is to be made, and this consid-
Grafton will enter into the selection
shall not young Republican have the
preference, all other things being equal?
We answer, yes. Col. E. G. Smith is a
young man. His qualifications for the
governorship are not disputed. He has
not been an office-seeker, nor tried to
keep his name before the public when
political honors were to be awarded.
Here is an opportunity to elevate q
young man, a native Vermonter, to
the governorship. Will not Vermont's
young Republicans avail themselves of
the chance and adopt him as their can
Observation-Disclosures, White River juno
ton.
The Opinion takes the ground that
it is privilege to have the opportuni-
ty of aiding in the elevation of such a
splendid, self-made man to the govern
orship. Mccullough started at the
very foot of the ladder, without the
guiding influence of either father or
mother, and won distinction in every
avenue of life that he has travelled.
A brilliant orator, able lawyer, capable
farmer, successful manufacturer, bank
er, railroad man, and above all gen.
uine gentleman. 1t can be also added
that by his voluntary acts he can Justly
be called philanthropist. We believe
as the campaign progresses and the
people learn from the public print the
notable record made by him, that SEN
timent will 30 strongly crystalize in his
favor that his nomination will be q
foregone conclusion long before the
convention is held.-Opinion, Bradford.
In the midst of one of the heaviest
snow storms of the past winter knot
Of men were discussing the prospective
gubernatorial contest, and all gave gen.
erous measure of praise and admiration
to the personality of the Bennington
candidate. "But," said one, finally,
latter all like man who stays here
winters as we'll as summers, and shov-
els snow and saws wood with the rest
of usl" The remark "told" in the little
conclave, and we suspect a similar feel
ing will prove determining influence
among the rank and file of Vermont
Republicans.-Ph@nix, Brattleboro.
Colonel Smith is strong man, as he
showed during his legislative term and
as he has repeatedly and constantly
demonstrated in his business life. He
is not politician and hitherto has not
sought office. 1t is q notable fact in
his favor that he is very strong at home,
where is best known. We are sure we
express not only our own preference
but that of the Republicans of Orange
and Windsor counties, almost or quite
solidly arrayed, when we endorse the
candidacy of Edward G. Smith of st.
Albans.-Herald and News, Randolph.
Voicing the sentiments of the Repub-
licans of Franklin county, The MssSen-
ger advocates the nomination of Col.
Edward G. Smith in the knowledge
that he is in all other respects as fully
equipped for the effective and satisfac-
tory discharge of the duties of the posi-
ton as his competitor for the nomina-
ton, and he is in addition of Vermont
birth, OF Vermont training, and is close
ly associated in and thoroughly identi-
fled with Vermont interests. For mere
than twenty years Col. Smith has been
connected with the railroad interests
of Vermont, for nearly decade he has
been an active and potential force in
the development of its largest railroad
system. He is accustomed to large
responsibilities and has ably and faith.
fully discharged important trusts with