St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-03-30
AnYERTISING RAVES.
For Governor, Edward c. Smith.

When it comes to the matter OF
selecting candidate for the gov
ernorship, the republicans OF YER
mont are satisfied to base their
choice mainly on these requisites
namely, executive ability to fill the
position, practical familiarity with
the needs OF the public along every
line of advancement. and purpose
to give the state an administration
that will foster her important inter.
ests and keep her well up in the pro-
cession.
The gentleman whose name APP
pears at the head Of this article can
and would bring to the office of gov
ernor, il elected, just these n quisites,
and the CALIFORNIAN endorses his
candidacy because it believes that
his nomination and election would
be acceptable to large majority OF
the voters and ensure such an adj
ministration as would be creditable
to the commonwealth and to him as
the occupant of the highest place
within her gift.
Col. Smith is a thorough Yer
monter, having been all his life closely
identified with the business interests
OF Vermont, and having inherited
from his father, the ilustrious war
governor, qualities which make him
wide-awake man of affairs. AS
president of the Central Vermont
railroad for several years past he
has beer ic close touch with the peo-
pie OF large and hourishing section
of the state. He previously carried
on an extensive law practice, and has
represented St. Adams in the legisla-
ture. The ability developed along
these several lines of business expert
ence equips him beyond question for
the duties OF the position for which
he has been named.
The candidacy of the st. Adams
gentleman will meet demand upon
which much stress has been laid fire.
quently OF late years-the demand
for a young mans candidate" He
is a direct representative OF the
young republicans of Vermont, and
possesses the energy and enthusiasm
which they count of so much value
in political campaigns or business op-
erations. Thepressure irregular du.
ties in his responsible place at the
head OF the railroad company has
often precluded his direct personal
participation in political contests,
but he has not, after all, shrked his
duty as good citizen, but has given
his influence and whatever personal
work was possible for the interests
OF the republican party, state and
national.
The fact that Col. Smith is gen
uine Vermonter in every sense OF the
word, strengthens his candidacy.
de believes in the utmost possible
development of the material inter
ests OF the state, and has not hest.
tated to identify himself with many
movements that have this end in
view in his administration of rail.
road affairs he has done much for
business circles, and has in addition
given OF his means and personal
effort towards the organization and
carrying on OF several successful bust
ness corporations.
In this connection the Brattleboro
Phoenix pertinently says: ut is
conceded, without dispute, that in
the existing complications of the
Central Vermont he has borne him.
sell well, has shown a strong and in.
telligent grasp of affairs, and an ear
nest purpose to protect the interests
OF the company, of its creditors, and
OF the state OF Vermont in every DOS.
sible way"
In the nomination and election OF
Edward c. Smith OF St. Adams we
believe the republican party of Yer.
mont will make no mistake, but will
give the state a governor upon whom
she can depend for a first. class
administration of her affairs.