Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-05-29

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either of the other candidates entered
the field. In the disorganization that
followed the withdrawal of DR.. Webb,
Mccullough added other supporters
who have been of great assistance to
him, though he suffered some losses in
the stress of that period. Gen. Nc
Cullough is conceded to be a man OF
much ability, an especially good pub
lie speaker, and naturally qualified tor
the office he seeks. Bennington
county doubtless has a good claim to
the goyernorship, on the locality
basis.
The objections to Gen. Mccullough
are that he is not considered by many
as a bona fide resident of the state,
merely passing a portion of the sum
mer here, as other wealthy men do
whose business interests are in New
York and that because of the nature
of his residence he is not so well quail
lied for, or entitled to- the governor
ship as perhaps some other man Of
equal ability, who is with us and of
us, and whose chief interests, business,
social and domestic, lie within the
state. Also it has transpired that Gen.
McCullough's official record in
Vermont, limited solely TO one term in
the Senate, was not marked by any
action that would stamp him as man
to be preferred above others. Also,
on the important liquor issue that has
been introduced, Gen. McCullough's
record and attitude are very unsatis-
factory to many voters, as he
failed to vote at all on the question
when in the Senate, or in plain words,
lodged and when now asked to de-
fine his views lodged again, merely
saying that if elected governor he
would approve of any liquor legisla-
ton that might come to him, OF what
ever nature, or Of either extreme.
The second candidate in order of
entry was Fletcher d. Proctor. He is
admitted by all to be excellent guber-
Material timber. Probably every Re-
publican voter expects to see him
governor sometime, and if he had
entered the contest earlier, say last
summer, there is little doubt that he
would have been an easy winner. The
Iateness of his entry and the fact that
many who would have been glad to
support him otherwise were pledged
10 Mccullough placed him at dis
advantage among that class who COM
monty take most interest in these mat
ers. However, very energetic 1
'anyass has been made in his behalf, |
in by men who have
abored because OF their loyalty to Mr..
Proctor and what he represents, and /
or naught else.
Mr.. Proctor is man in the prime /
Il life, Of abundant experience in lines
hat fit him Tor the governorship, and 4
all the elements necessary
n this official. He has been con-
picuous success as citizen, business
nan and public servant. and as
peaker of the House served with con-
ability.
Mr.. Proctor has been virulently
ssailed, as all candidates fare, by his
pponents. II was charged at the
utset that he came in as the result OF
deal with DR.. Webb, after having
istinctly promised that he would not.
quare denials have been made to
lese allegations. Nothing further
lould be required of gentlemen.
Ir. Proctor has been assailed as an
ppressor Of labor, in the management
the Vermont Marble company.
very large employer who ever ran
n Office has had to face charges of
lis kind. The great, glaring and in
fact that the relations
etween Mr.. Proctor and his help have
cen almost uniformly of a pleasant
ld cordial nature utterly refutes these
Legations. Men do not submit TO
-ranny and abuse without protest in
lis country. Mr. Proctor's position
1 the liquor question is consistent i
it'll his official record. being out ,
oxen in favor Of prohibition. Hay-
q his record and his creed to show.
, has not thought it BETTING or
,cessary to state what his action as j
,vernor might be on bills that never Z
ny be framed. To do this would be /;
Their to pose as dictator. or to sink !
diyidual conviction like Mccullough.
The third candidate. Perciyal W. I
ement. entered after Mr.. Proctor. a.
champion OF high license-local op-