Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
FAIRBANKS ON ISSUES
l'alks to Vermonters This
Afternoon.
HOME OF FOREFATHERS
CAMPAIGN IS OF FAR-REACHING
MOMENT.
Tells of What Has Been Accomplished
Under Republican Administra-
tion-Return to Policies.
HOME OF FOREFATHERS

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT, August
29.-The republican candidate for Vice Pres
ident, Senator Charles w. Fairbanks OF
Indiana, delivered his first formal speech
OF the campaign here this afternoon. Large
numbers of people from all parts of Wind
sor county and from western New Hamp-
shire We're present.
The demonstration was arranged particu-
larly as a welcome from the people of
Windsor county to the Indiana senator.
whose father was born within its limits
Chairman Alfred E. Watson of the state
committee and Lieutenant Governor c. q.
Stanton, at the head of the delegation. rep-
resent!ng other parts of the state. met
Senator Fairbanks as he alighted from
the train and welcomed him to the state.
AFTER iuncheon In the state building the
party was driven to the High School
grounds, where hundreds of persons had
assembled. ~
At the conclusion of a brief address bv
HTnator praaid Proctor, the candidate for Vice
fresloent was presented. He was given
an enthusiastic reception. Senator Fair
banks address Is as follows:
Senator Fairbanks Address.
Senator Proctor and Fellow cit,zen..
wish to thank you for your most eenero,s
welcome 1 do not. Of course, feel that 1t
Is personal. but regard it rather as a mani
festatton of your interest in the public
questions which are now engaging the at
tent1on OF the American people
we are inspired by common purpose.
We have like interest in good govern
ment, me Tor It's blessings are not restricted
by the narrow limits of state lines
This spot possesses special interest
Tor me, Tor near here my father was born
He left this county in his early youth and
took up the arduous work of a nioneer in
w
valley, but he retained always for this
state profound affection
Il wish to congratulate you upon your
representation in the United States Senate
and in the lower house of Congress No
state is better represented in either branch.
1t Is gratifying to see in your tribute of
respect to him that you have resolved in
your hearts to return Senator Proctor TO
the seat he SO much honors.
Level-headed, patriotic and incorruptible
as fate he has been one of the trusted ad-
visers of three Presidents. Your junior
senator, Mr. Dillingham;, Is upholdins the
best traditions Of the state in the senatorial
Office. An administration which leans upon
such advisers cannot go far astray A
state which follows their leadership cannot
go far wrong"
The Vermont Patriotism.
There is something in this high latitude
which leads to right thinking and right
doing, for Vermont has been invariably
aligned with the best judgment and the
patriotic conscience Of the American peo-
pie. In every crisis from the revolution
until now, her sons have proven them
selves worthy Of their priceless inheri-
tance They wrote a splendid record of
heroic service In the revolution and in the
severe hour when our national life was in
peril. To son of Vermont, in the lottery
Of fate, fell the opportunity to make for
ever luminous the achievements of the
American navy in the harbor of Manila.
To the grand old commonwealth of New
Hampshire. which stands here in ever
lasting fellowship with Vermont, we are
indebted for loyal and efficient service
in every national emergency She has
made her rich contribution to her country
in times of peace and war.
Campaign Of Far-Reaching Moment.
We have entered upon a campaign of far
reaching moment. We are to determine the
policies that shall be in force and the ad-
ministration which shall be in power for
four years to come The candidates and
platforms are before the public. The rec
ordO Of the parties are part OF our tamil