Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-25

+. W, Cummings moved that, as a
matter Of form the nomination now
close
Judge Barney arose and asked that
all fairness be used, and requested that
the motion not prevail. Mr. Cummings
immediately withdrew his motion.
Is. w. Hooker, seconded by Mr.. Cum
mings. moved that the vote bc by nc
clanation and it was so ordered
The chair then put the nomination to
vote and Judge Barney was unanimous
ly nominated,
Calls for speech were responded to
by Mr.. Barney in well chosen words
Tie said ''lf had come here with an
deliberately prepared speech this timex
pectch vote would have driven it from
my thoughts. | have read an account
OF last nights caucus, and of other NOM
nations recently made, and it seems to
me there has been passion TO find "A
candidate who will announce some def
mite platform. 1t would be perfectly
proper for a candidate seeking nomina-
nation for an office to declare his plat
form for the guidance of those he wish
Ell to vote for him. but after he is NOM
mated 1t is1he party's business to form
the platform they wish h. i'm to carry ont,
however it may be proper for me to
make a few suggestions.
have read the speeches of David
I'M and remember that he always says
81 ann Democrat.' Whether that de-
claration is the reason for his popularity
or not ! cannot say. Re that as 1t may
wish to state here that am Rcnul5-
llcan, and if am elected, shall do all
IN my power to truly serve the Repub-
lican party. believe it is the party of
great principles Of morality. and for
that reason joined it, There are some
things of local interest of which | wish
to speak. Everyone admits that we
nav" the best city in the state, and it is
destined to be The largest as well. If
the city charter is 10 be amended if
Nhonld be by II committee elected by the
whole people and not by the Republican
or any other party. There are some
things in it that need to be amended
| would say that am not taking nv enc
from any other candidate.
There are two very important items
that need considering. There should be
Limitation on the City Councils ability
to fix the rate of taxation. 1t is q very
necessary body but should not have
complete control of everything. also
believe that the assessors should be
chosen directly Ivy the people.
thank you heartily for the great
honor you have conferred upon me hv
nominating me for the office of repre-
sentative. am aware that nomina-
non for this office as n Republican cam
''lda'e from the city Of Barre is no! AL
ways warranty of election, but think
II you all work together there will Ee
no doubt but what you will elect vonr
candidate have always worked for
ne good of the Republican party ana if
am elected to this office will do the
'cst can tor its interests, and the in
eres's OF the whole people; and ask
iou to do the same.''
Judge Barney was warmly applaudod
1t several points in his speech and when
. IL was III me midst of Il |
torn of applause.
The next business before the caucus
vas lle nomination Of fifteen men to
rrve as Justices of the peace. The
mar stated that it had been customary
Q run a union ticket for the Justices. the
.ePupllcan party nominating eight men
ho accepting seven nominations from !
nc democratic party to fill out the tick
Mr.. Lapoint. seconded bv O + !
lowes, moved that the chair appoint a ,
o''''hl',cc OF live TO select the names of =,
nc candidates and report back, to the
aucus. +. w. Bisbec moved an amend
leht accepting the seven candidates
ominated at the Democratic caucus 7