The Topeka state journal., 1899-05-04
DILLINGHAM; HERE.
Ex-Governor and Probable T.. 8.
Senator In Topeka.

ct am surprised and yet glad to note
the condition of affairs in Kansas re-
marked one of two eastern men to a
Journal reporter at the Throop today.
The state appears to be in a very
prosperous condition.
The speaker was Ex-Governor Dill
hngham. of Vermont, who with J. G.
HOughton, vice president of the Ma
tional Life Insurance company of
Montpelier, is making a tour of the
west
Governor Dillingham; and Mr. Hough-
ton left New England ten days ago,
and have been as far west in Kansas
as Hutchinson, looking up the condi-
tion of Kansas and the value of the
reality holdings of the National Life in
Kansas towns
kansas is all right continued the
governor. I'VE find the rents higher
which shows a good condition. and
there are evidences of prosperity on
every hand. 1 suppose we struck the
state when it is at its best, but never
theless we think Kansas is coming to
the front"
Governor Dillingham; was chief exec
utiVe of Vermont for four years, retir-
ing from the office two years ago He
is still in the prime of life and it is
said that he will be the next United
States senator from Vermont to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Sena-
tor Morrill,. If this proves the case he
will probably have a long career in the
upper house of congress, as Vermont is
not given to turning off a good senator
when it gets one. When Senator Nor
rill died few months ago, the ap
pointment of Governor Dillingham; was
urged to fill the vacancy until the leg
islature should meet, but the governor
thought it better to select Chief Justice
Ross for the interim. The Legislature
will meet in the fall of next year, at
which time United States senator will
be elected.
u suppose you Vermonters feel very
Of Tl< ad
the reporter
Yes. we do" affirmed Governor Dill
lingham enthusiastically. And not
only of Dewey, but of Captain Clarke
of the Oregon, too. They were both
Montpelier boys"
Captain Charles E. Clarke's father
was a bookbinder in Montpelier" said
Mr.. Houghton, -'and his sign is still
hanging in the Rialto there. 1 noticed
it just recently. The old gentleman
himself died a few years ago, but his
sign has never been taken down.
1t is strange" resumed Governor
Dillingham;, that an inland state like
Vermont should furnish the two great
est naval heroes of the war, but it is
fact that she did. And Kansas, too is
getting lots of glory just now. The
state can we'll be proud of that regi-
ment of hers. Everybody is proud of
those boys all over the country. They
have been making a great record for
themselves and for their state"
Governor Dillingham; is very modest
about talking about his chances for the
United States senate He differs great
ly from many public men in that re-
spect
4 understand the people of Vermont
have you slated for the United States
senatorship," was remarked to him to-
day.
The governor shook his head and
smiled.
I don't know about that he said.
Vermont has plenty of good men who
would make good United States sena-
tors, so cannot talk on that subject.
1t is long time off yet
Il can tell you about that" remark
ed Mr.. HoughtOn. Governor Dilling
ham is too modest. When Senator Nor
rill died, a great many of us Vermont
ers wanted Governor Dillingham; ap-
pointed, but none of the candidates
were chosen, so the legislature will be
left to choose between them next year.
Senator Ross, who was appointed. is
"A years old, and it is not expected that
he will be reelected. We confidently
expect the election of Governor Dill
Hngham.
Governor Dillingham; and Mr. Hough-
ton will remain in Topeka till Friday
evening, when they will leave for
Omaha.
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