Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-07-01
HON. C J. BELL FOR GOVERNOR
Charles H. Searns of Johnson His Running Mate on the Ticket
Other State Officers RenomnatedA Platform with Some Spe.
cic Demands

/ Ger in the legislature and board of agri-
/ culture of his integrity. his noble char
| actcr, his knowledge of the wants and
wishes OF the people of Vermont, and of
/ his great executive ability. Then James
/ F. Hooker seconded the nomination
speaking Of Mr.. Bell as the representative
/ OF no ring or clique, who stood for the
manhood of Vermont, who was incor-
ruptible in public and private life, and
who esteemed the nomination an honor
which should be sought but which should
not be bought or brought to him. Both
the speeches were received with great ap-
plause. and the iangling of numerous COW
bells mingled with the cheers and hand
clapping Dudley Carlton of Newbury,
for Orange county. II. O. Carpenter of
Rutland, for Rutland county. c. w. Gates
for Franklin county, a. w. Foote for Ad-
olson county, Mr.. Aitken for Windsor
county, Frank Kentfield for Lamolle
county and w. w. Miles of Barton for
Orleans county seconded the nomination.
Then followed Mr.. Plumley's presenta-
I tion of Mr.. Stanton's name, which has
previously been referred to. c. b. Nc
Knight Of East Montpelier, a youngster
who evidently has ability. standing in his
/ chair in the rear Of the hall seconded Mr.
Stanton in behalf of the younger Re-
publicans in general and his township in
particular Mcknight seems like a conner.
There was applause for all the speeches
and particularly when Roosevelt's name
or the name of the candidate for presenta-
tion was heard. w A. Lord of Mont
pelier, in the brightest speech of the day,
turned the tables neatly on the Bell men.
who had worked insnuations about draft
ing, by referring to Roosevelt as a man
who was drafted into the Republican
party four years ago He also made a
good point in saying that it was consid-
cred an honor for the office to seek the
man. He urged the selection of man
who could roll up the biggest possible
majority for the party, and who would
make the ablest governor, in presenting
Mr.. DeBoers name.
Then followed a variety of hot air eX-
plosions, delegates from all parts of the
state speaking in behalf of the several
candidates. It was evidently time when
men wished to make speeches. There was
little that was said however. that is
worth while TO record. The references to
Mr.. Roosevelt We're overworked until the
audience grew weary OF applause. and
the phrase peerless leader" both in ref
erence to the chief executive and candi-
dates for consideration, was worn thread
bare.
While the ballots We're being counted.
Charles Downer of Sharon nominated j.
l.. Bacon of Hartford for treasurer. Mr..
Stafford Of Morrisvile nominated +. G..
Fleetwood of that town for secretary of
state. and DR.. Charles Dustin of Orleans
county nominated II. 2. Graham for au-
mously viva voce.
The announcement of Mr.. Bells nomina-
ton was received with great enthusiasm
and amid cheers hats were thrown in the
air all over the hall.
on proceeding to the nomination of lieu
tenant governor. r. w Hurlburd of Hyde
Park nominated Charles II. Stearns of
Johnson. r. \. Lawrence of Rutland pre-
scented the name Of DR.. ]. \. Mead of that
city. recounting at great length Mr.. Mead's
qualifications and services. Mr.. Law
renee used the argument Of geographical
location to a large extent, showing that
Rutland had had no governor or lieu
( tenant governor for IS years. and that
Lamoille county, where Mr.. Stearns re-
sides. has been frequently recognized.
long list of seconding speeches followed
/ y G. Williams of Bellows Falls seconded
Mr. Meads nomination. 1t was evident
that the vote was close. but ii was n relief
to all when the returns showed result
on the first ballot as indicated above.
While the ballot for lieutenant governor
was being taken, Mr.. Bell was escorted
into the hall by Mr. Dutton, Mr. Plum
ley and Nj. Lord, who had led the NOM
mating SPEECHES. Mr.. Bell addressed the
convention and was received with great
acceptance. He spoke of the importance
of the work Of the legislature. compared
with that of the governor, and touched
upon state expenses and other subjects
briefly.
Mr.. Barber of Bennington read the re-
/ solutions, which are printed elsewhere.
| The honor of standing as presidential
electors went without contest. and the
/ following four were nominated without
/ opposition: Walter II. Barry of Benning
ton. +. z. Finn of Springfield, Frank A.
] Bond of Montpelier and Arthur F. Stone
| of St. Johnsbury. The following We're
elected members of the state committee.
representing each county: Thad NJ. Chap
man of Middlebury. chairman. Alfred f.
! Watson of Hartford secretary, Edward d.
! yelling of North Bennington, Harry Blod-
gett of st. Johnsbury, Homer E. Wright
| Concord +. c. Smith of st. Albans, T.
L. Kline, Smith W. Waite of Hyde Park,
| Curtis S. Emery of Chelsea, Geo T. How
ard of Craftsbury, F. S. Platt of Poult-
ney, Frank Plumley of Mortified and Zina
| H. Albee of Bellows Falls.
The convention adjourned about 100