The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-06-22


moor ana galleries. Many of the delegates
had weary look, which plainly showed
that their rest the night before had been
badly broken, or altogether destroyed. The
Montpelier military band, stationed in the
gallery did much to enliven the proceedings
The convention was called to order at
eleven o'clock by Hon. DIN Merrill, chair
man OF the State Republican committee.
Prayer was offered by Rev Andrew Gllies,
pastor of Trinity church, Montpelier. The
call OF the convention was read by f. e.
Burgess Of Burlington, secretary of the
State committee. The roll as prepared by
the State committee, on motion of Gen. j.
j. Estey Of Brattleboro, was made the roll
OF the convention.
Porter IL. Dale of Island Pond was in
troduced chairman OF the convention.
In taking the chair Mr.. Dale said:
Mr. Chairman Gentlemen Of the CoaUen-
ton:
When the Republican State Convention as
sembled III this city four years ago, we were,
in national matters, defeated party, rcaiz.
ing and deplOring the conditions that had
been tlnIst upon us. The tn, orice of our OPP
ponenis having been put to practical test had
scattered broadcast their deplo1able results:
paI,y lnes were stringently drawn, individuals
were engaged in fierce arguments and polit-
! cal issues were infinitely and univel sally dis
cussed. In the midst Of these desolate con-
ditions we entered the great controversy from
| which we issued victorious; but even while we
are pointing with pride to prosperity attendant
| upon our achievement, we are surrounded by
| mJmentOus and unexpected events which are
| beyond question, above controversy, and al
most Obliterating parry Zines, have moved every
loyal citizen to catch up the inspiring cry
My Country It's of thee"
The supernal element in opposing political
forces is displayed in these critical times by
their unqu@ SION ! allegiance to the grandest
political party, in history, and thus, guided by
a statesman who will be numbered among the
! great party rulers, whore influence in times
past has accomplished national results unpar-
alleled, and deemed impossible before, this
people cannot meet defeat, but must sail the
seas till From fearful trip the victor ship
comes in with battle won"
Our country is at war with foreign power.
and the perils and consequences of the struggle
are the chief concern of the whole people
Men in their anxiety are likely to criticise
officials, condemn procedures, and to fear the
% sible ills that display themselves amidst the
terrols of warfare. What of evil the condi-
tons OF the time may create We know not, but
of one great truth we rest assured-our gov
eminent will be upheld by the same principles
OF the same party, the ancestry OF which is
traceable all the way back to the Federals and
Patriots, and was it.elf created at the dawn of
a day of unequalled strife. Graded amidst
manifold dangers, and reared to the early
achievement of the grandest recorded victories
in battle and in legislation. Warfare always
affects, and usually weakens, the treasury of
nation. 1t will be inevitably so with The
results already outlined, and we are des-
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