The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-07-12

II urges The reorganization Of our
judiciary system aud recommends a
uniform system q municipal account
ngs
II insists upon the education Of the
inmate. Of our penal institutions aud
that every opportunity be- given them
h become aud remain better men and
women.
II fayor- such legislation a. may be
found imporian, 10 protect the people
agaius, inequitable determinations IN
inlra state commerce,
Fletcher d. Proctor's speech Of
acceptance Il platform IN itself. lie
promises, II elected TO administer the
business affairs Of the state with the
same fidelity which be has exhibited IN
the conduct u his private affairs, civ.
ing 10 the states business his best
Judgment aud ability he eSpec's
Vermont to be progressive ia order to
keep our people Al home and draw
strangers within our borders; but de
mands that this progress be- along the
line Of practical and conservative ex-
pansion rather than in radical lnnova-
lion or parsimonious retrenchment.
he asks for good roads bat Is opposed
10 an issue Of state bonds for the pnr
pose Of building them; he seeks to
achieve this object by better super
vision and by more intelligent eX-
pendituro of the money raised by both
the state aud towns for highway pur.
poses. He expresses the hope that the
next general assembly will pass a law
making our Judicial system more
efficient and securing better and
more economical administration OF
justice ia our lower courts lie de-
mands skilled supervision of schools,
higher standard for teachers, a rigid
enforcement Of the child labor law and
the gradual introduction in centralized
schools u industrial training. lie
seeks the restraint OF the sale OF ntoXi-
eating liquors along the lines of the
present law. which is tending toward
better control of the traffic. He looks
for gradual development Of our state
along all lines OF industry and endeav'
or, and calls upon every citizen TO inn
prove the advantages and opportunities
which are ours and to work together
10 the common end OF increasing the
prosperity Of our state; and finally
promises, il elected, 10 uphold and adj
vance the good name Of Vermont and
the highest welfare Of our people so
far a. his experience, ability and
strength will permit.
The candidates nominated by the
Republican party include Fletcher d.
Proctor, man against whom no
charge of corruption, dishonesty, in
capacity or wrongdoing ever has or
can be made with any truth or justIii.
cation. IIe'is in all respects self
made man, earning his right to prefer
ence aud promotion by his personal
work and worth and experience IN
every walk Of life. He has served his
town in many local offices, and with
far more than ordinary distinction his
town aud county and state in both
branches Of the general assembly. In
his private life be has for years man
aged aud operated with bis own direct |
ing genius the largest business enter
prise in Vermont. He is clean,
wholesome product Of our state, re-
sourccful, earnest, progressive and
honest.
George II prouty, the Republican |
for Lieutenant Governor, Is
an energetic, broad gagged business
man Of the highest standing aud fitted
ia all respects for the high Office 10
which b. has been nominated. He is 4
alive 10 the needs Of Yer.
mont, devoted 10 Der interests and
jealous 81 her good name He is best
loved aud best appreciated where be IL
best known. IN his home town and
county. II called upon 10 act A. chief
executive be Il competent 10 iill the
Office crpditahly and veil,
Edward II. Dcaviit, Republican can.
didaie for state treasurer, j. a man Of
the highest type Of our young Vermont
manhood, sell equipped for the Office
and ambitious 10 perform the best pos
sible service tor oil the people u the
state. In Frederick q. Fleetwood,
secretary ~ state. Horace r. Graham,
auditor % accounts, and Clarke c.
Fiiis. atiorney general, The Repnbli-
cans have nominated tried men whose
scrvsoc during past years has been ~
a. 4 high mark Of efficiency and whose
reoarl i no, married by ineompctency
o. dishonof.
snch ane the candidate. " the r..
pablicah party. The opposition Is
challenged 10 point where any one "
lhem Is tainted With grail, wrong,ioing
ID pablie Or private he. lncomprtency
~ siate officials. nlsladminisiraiion ~
any public oiice ~ deel.eiion u any
private duty n ihe Republican party
has 10 all H. eo,eo0 adhercuis within
IAe boundaries o. Vermont seven men I