Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-06-28


duction in centralized schools Of in
dustrial training. l consider, however
the change most fundamental and Vi
tai TO the welfare Of the common
school is skilled supervision. Vermont
cannot afford longer to be behind eth
or commemorative In this respect.
The Temperance Question.
Il have always believed in such
law as will TO the greatest extent
restrict the sale OF intoxicating liquor
i'm the state. The most vital thing
however, for the friends Of temperance
Is not 80 much whether a law by one
or another exists but how saloons-for
they are the root Of the evil, whether
existing secretly or publicly-can be
most limited and restricted. The pre-,
sent local option law came as re-
suit Of a long agitation OF the Sub
ject II is not only fair that II should
have a further and fuller trial; but
until then l believe that any agitation
for its repeal is not likely TO work out
any good for the cause Of Temperance
itself. and that those who desire to
restrict so far as possible the sale of
intoxicating liquor can better work
together to accomplish that in their
respective communities under the pre-
sent law.
A Greater Vermont.
1T is a greater and not a new Yer
mont for which we should all strive
There is much in Vermont's past
much in Vermont to-day, that we can
IN afford TO lose. We have been con-
sentative but steady progress is the
wisest course and In the end will sure
~ bring the best and most lasting re-
suits. We should not for one moment
defend that which is wrong in min
ciple or practice In our state govern
ment II It exists; nor should we for
the sake Of an issue. political or other
wise. broadly and generally condemn
The past record Of our state, thus do
ing the state great injustice and ne
bringing her into disrepute
from which she must surely suffer.
The Assets of Our State.
Vermont has much to be thankful
for and there is every reason why we
should take courage and boldly reach
out for better and greater things I'm
the future With many natural advan-
tages and resources, with reasonable
proximity to markets, with improved
and improving means of transporta>
ton and travel there is no reason why
we should not steadily and surely
move forward I'm every line of pro-
gress that tends to make a better,
more useful, and contented people Let
us stop unjust and unmeaning scold-
ing about the past; cease apologizing
for our present condition, and instead
and proudly recognize and
take every advantage of these re-
sources and opportunities and unitedly
strive for and achieve those thirgs |
that make Vermont better for YER
monters our thought and effort should |
be directed to the accom-
pllshment Of such things as win to the |
greatest degree improve the condition !
Of the men, women, and children who |
are to-day summering and wintering |
in Vermont If we first make Vermont |
people will quickly recognize this fact |
and stay at home and strangers will
learn Of 1t and come to us.
I'VE should so shape our counsels |
here to-day that we may maintain the |
honorable reputation OF the Republic |
can party i'm the state and deserve the |
fealty and support Of all its mem
bers. Let us approach the coming cam
paign determined not only to uphold |
but TO advance the good name of Yer
mont and the highest welfare Of her |
people. If elected in September such |
experience, ability, and strength as / |
have shall be devoted to that end