Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-02-13
TIE CREDIT DUE TO HAsKINs.
From the Bennington Banner.)


TIE CREDIT DUE TO HASKINS.
From the Bennington Banner.)
Several weeks ago we took occasion to
doubt the ''Shibboleth' made Of the words
"Grout Bill, in connection with the pro
posed oleomargarine legislation In Con-
gross We we're roundly criti' Used tor the
remark. 1t now transpires, however, that
while there is no "Grout Bill" pending
(another and much stronger bill being un-
der discussion. everything in the nature of
news from the National Capital has
Circuit name attached: or, there seems TO
be a persistent attempt made to make it
appear that ex-Represntative Circuit, of
the second Vermont district, is at y ash
ington engineering the anti-oleo l. gis a
ton.
This is direct insult.--however inspire d.
to Representative Haskns. who is the
man responsible in the House to the farm
ers of that district. and Who is laborins
diligently and inteligently and effectuallv
in their interest. Colonel Haskins has got
report frcm the committee on that
measure, which is more than could be
done two years ago. and this fact led to
our prediction, aforesaid. that "Oleo.
would never again become the "Shibbo-
loth' to elect United States senator by
the Vermont Legislature. We shall not
back down from this position until we are
obliged to do so, Grout political machine
to the contrary Notwithstanding.
HASKIN AND OLEO
(F'rom the Windsor Journal)
Congressman Haskins made his maiden
speech before the national house, Monday,
but he spoke like a veteran, according
to tn press dispatches His subject was
the ELECTROMAGNETIC bill and his effort
was devoted almost exclusively to the le-
gal and constitutional phases of the pro
posed tax, holding that there was ample
precedent for such taxes as the bill pro-
posed, and citing the instances. He was
congratulated on the cogency of his argu-
mcnt. one Of the Pennsylvania congressman
making a request for thousand copies
for distribution in his district Vermonts
new representative from the second dis
trict has already proved himself album
dainty able to wear the mantle of his pre-
decessor. and is looked upon as one Of the
most influential OF the new members OF
the house. To him, and rot to Congress
man Tawney Of Minnesota as stated by
our Washington correspondent, last week,
Is due the credit Of the important amend
ment to the anti oleo. bill relative to color
ing the manufactured stun by purchasers,
as well as manufacturers.
Not only is Congressman HaSkins the
author Of this most important amendment.
and is so recognised by his associates Of
the agricultural committee. but he has
been especially active in strengthening the
measure all along the line. NermontcrS
should know these things, and give credit
to whom credit Is due.
THE CREDIT DUE col HAsKtNS.
(F'rom the Montpelier Argus)
Our sympathies go out to Congressman
Haskins, who has to fight in the news
papers for the credit due him for the pre-
paration of the ELECTROMAGNETIC bill.
Vermont is much interested in this meas
ure and no tuwny son of the West can b.
allowed TO take the credit away from a
Vermont congressman.
STATE OFFICES.
(From the Montpelier Journal)
The announcement that Hon. o NJ Bar
Der will not stand for reelection to the
Office of state auditor, and that Hon. Fred
A. Rowland declines to be a candidate for
reelection as secretary of State marks
Il now preo edent in respect OF thes a.
fees. Their predecessors had served
through many successive terms-pr
Nichols holding the office Of secretary for
20 years. Mr. Browncll, Mr. Howland's
predecessor, was secretary for eight years
Hon. f.. Henry Powell was auditor for II
years, Hon. +. ID. Hale, who Immediately
preceded MIR Barber, for six years. Mr.
Barber and Mr. Howland, by their own
determination. will relnquiSh their respec
tive offices after a four years term. Mr.
Bacon, the State treasurer, will be cam
didote for reelection, and, SO far as
known, without an opponent.
Mr. Fleetwood is so far, as announced,
the only candidate in the field. He is a
member OF the House OF Representatives
and took an active part In the work OF
the session of 1900. He IL not only an
agreeable gentleman but young att)r-
ney Of promise. possessing in a full me s.
ure the ability and qualifications the du-
ties the office of State secretary requires.
j PROGRESSIVE BURLINGTON.
(From the st. Adams Messenger)
And now Burlington is angling for an
other industry There is no doubt about
IT,. the enterprise and hand-to- gethcr-
ativeness of the Burlington men of public
spirit is working wonders for the mat rial
DEVELOPMENT Of the Queen city, Her in
dustrial and general business progress in
the past few years has been little short
of remarkable. testing It by the somewhat
conservative Vermont standard in such
matters. and it has all been accomplished
by the public spirit of her citizens.
WHO is THE REAL CHAMPION"
As soon as the oleomargarine bill be-
comes a law II 1t succeeds in getting
through the Senate, the dairy interests OF
the country should appoint commission
TO Investigate the claims of the several
members Of Congress who insist that they
| are entitled to the credit of the victory,
Seldom has there been so dtermlned a
rivalry of this sort. 1t has already led to
an unfriendliness between Representatives
TaWny and McLary OF Minnesota, which
has been aired before congressional com
..,i.,aas Tawney was the original friend