News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-05-28
Hon. Frank PlumIey Strongly Endorses
Mccullough.
A Frank, Fair Letter From a Temperance
Leader.

Frank, Fair Letter From a Temperance
Leader.
Editor Watchman and Journal -
May | be permitted space in your
paper to express my views in the
present governorship canvas as af-
fected by the question of Prohibition
VS.. License? This is asked because
OF many letters recently received by
me inquiring as to my attitu lie in the
matter and the reasons which actu-
ate me; otherwise it would not seem
important to project my ideas into
this contest.
Before Mr.. Proctor appeared as a
candidate, and while it was regarded
as settled that he would not be a can
didate and the contest was narrowed
down to Mccullough or Webb, the
people of this state had largely made
their selection, and, in the main, the
friends of prohibition had accepted
Gen. Mccullough and the friends of IL
cense had naturally selected Col
Webb. When Mr.. Proctor had ap
peared and Col. Webb had retired, the
lines remained in large part unchang-
ed, the friends of Col Webb becoming
for the most part the champions OF
Mr.. Proctor. Thus it happened that
the license advocates found them
selves supporting a friend of prohibit
ton. The appearance of Mr.. Clement
gave them chance to re-align, but
as rule they remain steadfast. They
have said, and rightfully enough,
that in this governorship contest the
liquor law is not an issue. Mr.. Glenn
ent says it is, but the great bulk of
Republican voters say it is not.
Gen. Mccullough was considered a
safe man for the friends of prohibition
when one of the candidates was Ii.
cense man he is safe equally, when
neither of the leading candidates is a
license man. believe Mr.. Proctor, of
himself, to be just as safe, but what
of his present political environment?
His su ,cess would mean the triumph
of the leading advocates of license,
and they would be found prominent
among the men surrounding him and
would rightfully claim proper recog-
milton from the inf uence over his ad-
ministration.
Acareful candid scrutiny of the field
will satisfy the anxious inquirer for
the truth as to which candidate, if
successful, will bring with him the
greater retinue of staunch, strong
and able friends of the present law,
and which the greater number of it's
aggressive foes. The present law will
receive no harm from either McCul-
Tough or Proctor. Both are clean,
straight forward, trustworthy gentle
man, loyal to to the best interests of
Vermont. Friends of prohibition who
favor Mr.. Proctor and friends of pro-
hibition who favor Mr.. Mccullough
are, as respects these two men only,
making no mistake. Those who sup
port the latter find themselves in very
good company.
Combining ourselves to our past
chief executives and excluding the two
who are now our honored Senators
this is their alignment Ex-Gover-
nors Holbrook, Hendee, Stewart,
Farnham, Barstow, Pingree, Orms-
bee and Page, with Governor Stick
ney, are all supporters of the present
liquor law and of the candidacy of
of Gen. Mccullough. / might add to
this long list of men distinguished
In every walk of life who are similarly |
supporters of each-the law and the |
man. Wehave trusted in their leader
ship in times past and have not sui
fered we need have no misgivings |
now. 1t is pleasant company. am
pleased to be found thus associated |
and my judgement and my pleasure
DIN hands when Iconclude to remain
with them.