Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-05-01

ernor who sets his idea Of public policy
against that of n majority Of the people Of
the State as expressed In the selection Of
members Of the Legislature would hardly
| be carrying out tho spirit of the constitu-
ton Of the State.
In view Of tho Misrepresentation already
INDUCED In 1t is to be expected that the
anti Mccullough papers will call the posi-
ton Gen. Mccullough has taken straddle.
To the Courier It is n more jignflcd posi-
ton than that taken by either Mr.. Proctor
or Mr.. Clement Mr.. Proctor makes a bold
bid for the prohibition vote ny saying that
he favors the present law while MIR. Glenn
ent Is trying his best to capture the votes
of those opposed to tho prohibitory law.
Mr.. Proctor practically says to the people
OF the State, Pass a license law II you
want to, but II am governor I'll do my
best to see that you don't get it." On the
other hand Mr.. Clement says, 'Elect me
governor and If there is anything can
do to overturn the prohibitory law you can
count on me-"
The question of prohibition or license
has never before been an issue in guber
| material contest and should not properly
be now for the matter is one that can not
be settled by the result Of such contest.
IT should properly come in the selection OF
members of the Legislature. Gen. McCul-
Tough recognizes that fact and says to the
people. "1f ! am elected governor I shall
|
whether that majority be for prohibition
or for license and shall act accordingly.
notwithstanding what my individual opin-
| ion In the matter may be-"
| The constitution Of the State Of Vermont
says the governor is the servant of the
people; not the master to dictate this law
or that law.
A SLIM ARGUMENT.
| The Brattleboro Phoenix prints picture
| OF Gen. McCullough's New York house and
1t looks like a mighty good one too. We are
the man who in all proba bility will be the
glad to see there Is nothing cheap about
next governor of Vermont. But isn't the
fact that Gen. Mccullough owns property
In New York a pretty slim argument ia
use against him? p. w. Clement owns an
| apartment house and other property In
1 New York. but it don't make him any the
| less Vermonter. Redfield Proctor owns
a residence In Washington every whit as
| fine as Gen. McCullough's house in New
York. but he is a Vermonter nevertheless
i Il. c. Smith owns house in Canada, but
nobody ever accused him of being a Cana.
diar a. j. Ferris of Swanton, owns sew
eral houses in Dorchester. Mass. but he Is
n resident OF Swanton just thu same. AND
the list might be continued indefinitely
Now Mr.. Clement. Mr.. Proctor. Mr. Smith
and Mr.. Ferris all spend more or less time
for purposes of business or recreation a,
the places they own outside of Vernon,
and the question of their residence is nevei
raised. Perhaps the anti-McCullougl
papers will succeed in making the people
believe that Gen. Mccullough is a resident
OF New York. but the Courier don't believe
the voters of Vermont are quite SO gullbl,
as all that
ONE OF THE CONFERENCES.
Now. gentlemen, mark It down there was
a t.zlI
Astoria In New York city and the Courier
Will furnish the names of two men who at
tended II. E. G. Smith OF st, Adams ant
N. w. Fisk Of Isle La Motto.
THE GOOD WORK GOES ON.
, (White River Junction Landmark.)
The Swanton Courier which exhibited 6
leaning towards DR.. Webb until his nam,
was withdrawn and that of Fletcher ID
Proctor substituted as a candidate for tn,
republican nomination for governor ha.
come out boldly for Mccullough.
The Waterbury Record Of last week an
nounced Mccullough as its choice for bow
ernor.
Gov. William w. Stickney of Ludlow ha.
> expressed his preference for McCuliougl
and thinks the general will carry off tn
nomination.
The Brattleboro Reformer states in its las
issue that the venerable ev-Gov. Frederick
, IIolbrook characterizes as narrow provin
a, cialism' the cry Of vermont for Yer
monters' raised against the candidacy o
Gen. Mccullough for the governorship. II,
+ considers Gen. Mccullough, with whom h,
is personally acquainted. worthy gentle
q man who would do honor to the State
The Reformer we'll adds in this connec
. ton that Gov Holbrook Is himself an Illus
, traton of the utter insigniflcance of tn
. cry. He was bron In Connecticut-the onl,
! one OF a large fomily born out Of Yer
, mont-but he has surely served his Stat
as we'll as a native born Vermonter coult
have done
AS the campaign progresses 1t is plainl.
to be seen that Gen. McCullough's cause Il
gaining strength. Politicians who wish t.
be solid with Senator Proctor in hopes o
getting his influence to retain them in fed
cral appointments or to aid them In futur
= deals for State offices cannot hope to stem
Q the movement in McCulloughs favor Tn
8 plain people, Of Vermont. the business men
Q the farmers the wage earners, are rallyinJ
= to his support in earnest Every indication
= points to his success.
81 1t is whispered around among the Proc
tor followers that within two weeks or les
somethne will be sprung upon the voter
n OF Vermont that will weaken McCullough-
. chances and brighten Fletcher ID. Proctor
= prospects Well. let it come. But We In
e fer that the Proctor adherents have all tn
: work they can attend to in preventing Rut
y land county from slipping away from thei
: supposed control and sending a majorit
e of delegates opposed to the royal house L
n the June convention.