Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-01-05
Senator MornII's Successor.

The Burlington Free Press showed
commemorate enterprise last week in Sc
curing early the opinions OF large mum
Der OF men in various localities in the state
as to the Morrill, suecessorship. Those
obtained by the Randolph correspondent
are dou btless of some local interest. The
despatch was as follows:
Randolph, Dec. 30.-Randolph is no ex-
ception in the matter of having numerous
opinions and decided preferences as to a
successor to the lamented Senator Nor
rill. In fact she comes to the front with
a candidate OF her own Ia the person OF
Judge John w. Rowell. This is he great
question OF the hour here.
II is recalled by older residents that a
portion OF the early education of Senator
Morrill, was received at the old Orange
County Grammar school OF this town. OF
ali her upils whose careers have been an
honor to their alma mater, he will rank
first.
Among the prominent men OF the place
whom the Free Press correspondent in
terviewed was Hon. James Hutchinson,
who was a particular friend of the late
senator and often visited him, both at his
STAFFORD home and his capital residence.
Judge Hutchinson never failed to enjoy a
few hands OF whist with the venerable
senator on the occasion of his numerous
visits to the national capital and they
have for years been fast friends. Asked
his opinion for successor he said: 81 am
In favor OF Judge Rowell OF this place and
am sure that he is qualified to fill the po-
sition admirably. We need an able man
at this time to cope with this question OF
imperialism. | am opposed to the annex
alton OF the Philippines but am confident
that Gov. Smiths choice will be an able
man.
B. T. Lombard, cashier OF the Savings
bank, said: 81 am willing to go on record
as opposed to Grout for the place. OF the
men mentioned my choice is W. P.Dil-
lingham."
j. +. Mead's first choice is Judge Rowell
and his second Dillingham;. He hopes
that the governor will see fit to appoint a
man who will be likely to be elected to
the place by the legislature after gaining
two years experience.
o. b. Copeland, National hank cashier,
said ~ favor W. p. Dillingham;"
Hon. n. l.. Boyden said my opinion
is that Judge Rowell would made an adj
miracle successor TO Senator Morrill, IL
new man is to be given the place. Judge
II. II. Wheeler is my second choice among
the new men. There is no question but
Congressman Grout is better equipped to
take up the work Immediately than any
new man. The state would not be mis-
Og hhN RNAoCh N1CoN hahN
has been suggested"
Capt. ]. e. Eldredge said; 81 am for
Grout every time"
Hon. VIM. VI. Dubois said: 81 should
favor Judge Rowell as first choice
Henry w. Tewksbury said: "Ex-Gov.
is my first choice. IL there is
"a dark horse should favor b. F. Fifeld
OF Montpelier. There is no ADLER man In
the state"
Judge VIM. II. Nichols said: 81 should
like to see in Senator MorrilPs place
man who favors President McKinley's
views in regard to the annexation OF the
My personal preference for
his successor is Judge John w. Rowell.
Grout ct the present time would certainly |
make the most efficient senator. MY sec
Dnd choice anong the new men Is Judge |
n. II. Wheeler OF Brattleboro.o
Editor L. 3. johnson OF the HERALD |
AND NEWS said 81 suppose the contest.
now or later will come between Grout and !