New-York tribune., 1904-08-30
FAIRBANKS IN VERMONT.
DDRESSES BIG CROWD.
Praises President and Defends Tariff
at White RiUer Junction.

,sr4s Of Windsor County and from Western
seW-Hampshire. which is just across the Con-
nsctcut River from White River Junction were
rresent. The demonstration was arranged par
ticularly as a welcome from the people of Wind
soT County 10 the Indiana Senator. whose faith
erras born within its limits
Senator Fairbanks left Boston at 8 a. m to-
rctaer with Senator Redfield Proctor of this
state The train met here by a delega von
from the State Republican organization Chair
man Alfred Z. Watson of the State Committee
and Lieutenant-Goyernor Stanton. at the head
Of delegation representing all parts of the
State met Senator Fairbanks as he alighted
from the train, and welcomed him to the State
After a luncheon in the State building the
party driven TO the nigh school grounds
where a big crowd had assembled.
Chairman Watson called the meeting TO order
At the close of a brief address by Senator Proc
tor the candidate for Vice-President was pre-
sented An enthusiastic reception was given
him. Senator Fairbanks said:
Senator Proctor and Fellow Citizens: 1. wish IN
rot OF course feel thai il is personal but regard
Tsther - manifestation Of your interest in the
iention Of the American people. I'VE are inspired
GOOD government. for its blessings are not re-
ii.icted iie by the narrow limits Of State lines
@ mere father was born He left this "e County ltT
m eher 0qh H the Wt22es 22e gP Of the % adn9us work
Ppi Valley, but he retained always for this State
HpOn your representation in the United States SEN
e better represented in either branch 1t is graft
ffng 10 in your tribute OF respect to him thar
you have resolved in your hearts 70 return Senator
Proctor to the seat he SO much honors Level
hsadGd patriotic and as incoTruptible fate, he
Presidents Your Junior Senator. Mr. Dillingham;
senatorial Office. An administration which leans
np9n s9Gh aavisefs e cannot 90 far astray State
PRAISES VERMONT AND NEw-HAMPSHRE.
There is something in this high latitude which
leads 10 right thinking and right doing Vermont
has been invariably aligned with the hest fIdel
men, and the patriotic Conscience of the ATneyrcsn
people. In every crisis from the Revolution until
now her sons have proven themselves worthy of
their priceless Inheritance They a splendid
RECORD Of heroic service in the Revoutiop, and in
the severe hour when our national life was ia peril
To son Of Vermont. in the lottery of fate, fell
achiey OF the American navy in the har-
Dor Of Manila. To the grand old commonwealth
nr feIlowship with Vermont We are Indebted for
Eeacv She has made her rich contribution to her
92,qntry IN times OF peace and war IT.
moment We are 10 determine the policies that
shaIl be ia force and the administration which
shall be in power for four years to come The can
tidates and platforms are before the people. The
history and We should be able to judge what pol
IS and what adminstra ton viii best advance
foe us. and determine them in the light of the
ffeside without passion and without prejudice.
Ono ~ the uppermost questions is. Does the ad-
uinstratIon Of President Roosevelt merit vote
Very threshold Of the debate The President de took
the history of the IJpubc. He assumed his great
responsibilities WITH a due appreciation Of their
he would carry the policies Of his predecessor.
The people were familiar with them They were
bToushf the counITy inmeasurabie prosperity, and
they naturally desired their continuance
Let us what Republican administration and
Republican policies have accomplished We may
S With paS ana Re nave befor US
years. Twelve years ago the country was in en-
ioyment OF an unusual degree of prosperity. There
wages The farmer received renuneratiye prices
was then President-one OF the ablest men who have
held the Chief Executive office The public busl-
vas in full operation In the face q al this the
nv as fraud and robbery Of the great ma jority
ofthe people for the benefit OF the few" 1t was de-
Mckinley law demanded. The people in an
ungnarded moment IN me exercise 9f their soVef
ministration and expressed their Judgment in favor
prornise was accepted in place Of Republican fu-
flment After the election. General Harrison. in
ed attention to the prevailing prosperity through
the country.
REACTION IN THE INDUSTRIAL WORLD
The defeat of the Republican party and the con-
sequent change In the economic policy OF me gov
eminent started sharp reaction In the industrial
nomc policies without changing industrial and com
and II canno be sccessfIiy acnompIished today
The four years succeeding General Harrison's de-
sharp contrast with the Years Of Republican ad-
mHinistration, mini both before and after. They were
distress without parallel in American history
armies Q. unemployed marched through the coun-
ty, hopelessly seeking for opportunity TO work,
The rate Of wage. To many from foreign shores
who have since then sought our hospitality, and
10 many OF The young men of our own country
Eho for the irst-t time viii exercise the highest
privilege of an American freeman this may seem
eountrynen who viii confirm it with testimony
in 1886 the American people resolved TO return
10 1,;fp & adninistra ton and to Republican
throw the Democratic tariff law and to enact in
dent Mckinley realizing fun well the public needs
convened Congress as speedily possible after his
were spent iil al exhaustive consideration of the
statute books the Dingley law. the Republican
ADMINISTRATION and this measure gave confidence
e q he country: Fires started in the great
Sa'fq ~ 9 Icr ne products of the farms Of Vermont
turned and spread her blessings among sections
Sa6c ca peoples within the ample limits Of the re-
+, Three 1 yeaIs ago our great and beloved leader
PSI of duty His successor has since then admin.
,stered cur national affairs with conspicuous abil
ny. lie has been earnest student of the
eountry's needs He has been conscientious and
ties. He has been inspired by but one purpose. and
ihst ih has been 10 do well the work committed to
,,Jg, Judged BY any test we apply, the admins
.suon , oL PRESIDENT Roosevelt has been eminenty
tlccessful- The last three years have been
of exceptional prosperity. Business has been ac-
tive IN the market places. Industry has fourished
snd the farmer has prospered in an unusual degree
prosperity has not been confined TO limited areas,
DIT has extended throughout the country. II has
not been restricted TO few, but has been enjoyed
by the many Domestic trade has expanded
proportions before attained. and exports
nave reached the highest figures history.
In short the past three years have been years OF
commercial growth. Of domestic peace and
Banding power.
AS IN 1892 the Democratic party denounces
protection robbery of the many TO enrich
,he few" and pledges itself to overthrow the
iDSlngley law. through revision and REDUCTION Of