Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-15

The Result Of the caueuses.

The Republican caucuses, which were
held throughout the state last Saturday,
proved little more than ratification meet
ings for Fletcher d. Proctor for gov
ernor and in the Second district for Col.
Kittredge HaskiRs of Brattleboro for
congressman. The result was a surprise
to Congressman HaslSins's most sanguine
friends Many anticipated an easy vic
tory over Gov. Bell, but no one expected
the latter's support would be confined TO
four small towns.
windham, Windsor and Orange counties
supported Col. Haskins unanimously. In
Washington county Barre stood by its
own candidate, Gordon, but Montpelier,
Northfeld. Waterbury and other large
towns elected HaslSlns delegates Berlin
was carried in favor OF Bell, and the Cor
don supporters claim two or three of the
other Washington county towns which
were first reported as favorable to the
present congressman.
Gov. Bell saved his face" in his own
county by carrying Walden his home
town. Hardwick. the adjoining town,
where there is a large labor element em-
ployed in the granite industry, endorsed
Gordon, with Haslklns as second choice.
All of the other Caledonia county towns
are reported as instructing for Haskins
except Stannard, which has but a single
delegate. There was no contest in Bells
behalf in st. Johnsbury. Lyndon and
some of the larger towns of the county.
Bell qualified in one town in Orleans
county Craftsbury. Two towns there
elected delegates uninstructed and all the
nartA Tlwfrr
on Qsland Pond) in Essex county Joined
the lonesome Bell column, but most Of
the towns there are for Col. Haskins.
The aggregate OF the returns as the
delegates were elected would Indicate
nearly $50 out OF S7s delegates as sup
| porting Col, Haskins, with only four
towns in the Bell column. The Gordon
supporters at Barre claim about 80 del
egates. II does not appear probable that
the names Of Bell and Gordon will be
presented in the convention, but the lat
ter may wish to get in line and there is a
possibility Of some Of the Washington
county votes going TO him complimentary
ly. The result is so Overwhelmingly in favor
| OF Col Haskins that the full convention
is not likely to be polled
There is nothing to indicate definitely
the choice OF delegates for lieutenant
governor. windham county will stand
solidly by Mr.. Merriheld and he will have
support from Washington and Orange
counties in this district. The Benning-
ton Banner announces Bennington county
as solid for Mr.. Merrifeld and It Is
probable that his support will be strong
from the western counties OF the state
The delegates in Orleans and EsseA
counties are undoubtedly favorable to Mr.
Prouty OF Newport and he would nat.
urally have a good following in Gale.
donia county. Mr.. Leland OF Springfield
will bank upon his own county. Windsor
and from towns in different parts Of tn,
state. Mr.. Merrihelds support is simpl!
the spontaneous expression OF men from
all over the state who admire the gen
uine qualities OF the ex-speaker and 1
is likely to bring him the nomination.
The contest for state treasurer in news
paper discussion Is confined largely to E
, H. Deavitt OF Montpelier and C. w. Ruite
Of St. Johnsbury, but a strong candidate
from the western part OF the state
pledged to give his entire attention to tn
; duties of the office, might prove a darl
, horse.
Clarke C. Fits Of Brattleboro will b
nominated for attorney general unani
mously. The last legislature acted wise
, ly in creating the Office and in the
choosing Mr.. Fits to fill It, He ha
demonstrated his value to the state re
peatedly, and possessing a profoun
knowledge of the law, coupled with cour
p. | aPa and untirInR aRRreSsiveneSS ho ia n
ideal man for the place.