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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
CUBA, PORTO RICO. TIE PHILIP.
PINES AND PANAMA.

The American government, in re-
publican hands. has freed Cuba, given
peace and protection to Porto Rico
and the Philippines under our flag,
and begun the construction OF tho
Panama canal, The present conditions
In Cuba vindicate the wisdom Of main
this, iA'. liable bonds OF mutual in
terest ~ ne hope is now expressed
that In, an people will soon again
be rea" To assume complete SOW
ereigntl yer their land.
In Pr. Rico the rule OF the United
States is meeting loyal and patriotic
support order and prosperity prevail,
and the well being of the people is In
every respect promoted and conserved.
We believe that the native Inhabitants
of Porto Rico should be at once coll
lectively made citizens Of the United
States, and that all others properly
qualified under existing laws residing
in said island should have the priv
ilege OF becoming naturalized
In the Philippines !nsurrection has
been suppressed. law Is established
and life and property is made secure.
Education and practical experience
are there advancing the capacity of
the people for government, and the
policies Of Mckinley and Roosevelt
are leading the Inhabitants step by
stop to an ever-increasing measure
Of home rule,
Time has justified the selection Of the
Panama route for the isthmian canal and
svants has showad tha Wisdom Of occurring
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
ARBITRATION AND TUE HAGUE
TREATIES

me conspicuous contributions of Amer
lean craftsmanship to the great cause of
intcrnationa! peace SO signalN advanced
In The Hague conferences are an occa
sion for just pride ard qualification. AT
the last session of the Senate Of the
United States II Hague conventions were
ratified, establishing the rights of neu-
trail, laws of war on land restriction OF
submarine mines. limiting tho use Of
force for the collection Of contra ctual
debts. governing the opening of HOSTILE
ties, extending the applica ton of Geneva
principles. and in many ways, lessening
the evils of war and promoting the peace
ful settlement of interna tional controver-
saries. At the same session II arbitra-
ton conventions with great nations were
confirmed, and eNtradition, boundary and
naturalization treaties, of supreme i'm
portance. were ratified. We indorse sl,ch
achievements as the highest duty "A pco-
ri" can perform and proclaim the obiga-
ton Of further STRENGTHENING the bonds
OF friendship and good will with all the
nations of the world.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
~ NDA MENTAL. DICFERENCIES BE
TWEEN DEMOCRACY AND RE-
PIBIICANISM.

| Beyond all platform declarations there
are fundamental differences between the
| Republican party and its chief oppon-
ent which make the one worthy and tho
| other unworthy of public worthy trust.
| In history the difference between demo
cracy ana ropubicanism is that one
stood for debased currency, the other for
honest currency, the one for free silver
tho other for sound money, the one for
free trade. tn" other for protection. the
one Tor the contraction OF American IN
f'uence, the other for its expansion. the
one has been forced to abandon every
position taken on the great issue, tho
other has held and vlndicated all.
In experience the difference between
the Democratic party and the Rcpubli-
can party, is that ono means adversely
while tho other means prosperity; ono
means low wages the other means high
wages; ono means doubt and the other
means confidence. and tho difference in
principle the difference between demo-
cracy and ropuhlicansm. is that one
stands for vacillation and timidity in
government, the other for strength and
purpose; one stands for obstruction. the
other stands for constructions one
promises. the other performs, one finds
fault, the other finds work
me present tendencies OF the two
parties are even NOR marked by in
hcrent differences. The trend Of
democracy Is toward socialism. while
the Republican party stands for wise
and regulated individualism. Social
ism would give to each an equal right
to take: republicanism would give TO
each an equal right to earn. Socialism
would offer an equality of possess ion
which would soon leave no one any
thing to possess; rcpublicanism would
give equality OF opportunity which
constantly increasing sum of poses
sions. In line with this tendency tho
Democratic party of to-day believes
in government ownership, while the
Republican party believes in govern
ment regulation. Ultimately demo-
crazy would have the nation own tho
people while republcansm would
have the people own the nation
Upon this platform of principles and
purposes. reaffirming our adherence to
every republican doctrine proclaimed
since the birth of the party, We 20
before the country asking the support
not only of those who have acted with
us retOforo. but OF all our fellow
citizens. regardless of past political
differences unite in the desire to main
tain the policies. perpetuate the bless
of a greater America.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25

butte. lie remained At his hotel dur
ing the balloting to-day and quickly
received message announcing his
nomination. Later the delegates ar
irving from the convention nocl<ed
about him In continuous ovation last
Ing through the afternoon
Many of the dc, gates ana the mass
OF strangers in the city are fastening
homoward tonight on crowded trains.
and tomorrow there will ho only the
aftermath and hte nucleus Of a few
leaders to mark the historic gathering.
SKETCH OF J. S. SlIEnMAN.
James Schoolcraft sherman was
born in Utica, y. Y. October "a. $3.50.
He received an academic aud collcg-
late education, graduating from Ham
ilton College In the class of 1873. He
was admitted to the bar in 1850 and
Is practicine lawyer; also president
of the Utica Trust and Deposit Co,
ana president of the New Hartford
Canning Co. He has served in those
public positions Mayor Of Utica. 1854;
delegate to the republican national
convention in 1892; chairman of New
York state republican convention in
1895 ana again in 1900; was elected to
the Fiftioth, Fifty-tirst, Fifty-third,
Fifty-fourth, Fifty-ffth. Fifty-sixth,
Fifty-seventh, Ffty-eighth, Fifty
ninth and Sixtieth Congresses He is
chairman of the committee on Indian
affairs and a member OF the commit
teees on rules and interstate and for
eign commerce. lie is one of the lead
ers of the House one OF speaker Can
mons trusted leutenants. and has
been mentioned as well fitted for the
office of speaker. He is an excellent
presiding officer. His home is in
Utica.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25

Shaw expect to leave for their home
In Rio Janeiro shortly Il ter the 4th
| of next month
This afternoon was prin ,IpalIv tak
| en- up with drills
The following PROMOTIONS IN tho 81
tary department are ammo inced.
| Guy ]. Rowe to be cadet major; cap
tains, Frank S. Clark. Melvin r. Damon.
Howard r. Clark. Frank $. Clark. Earl
A. Boyce; llcutonants Edward n Clark,
chester G. Thomas. T.. 6 Billings, Harry
| w. Patterson, George ". Clark, John
T. Gilmour. Earl G. Hayden, Henry r..
Leonard. George &C. Amos. Merritt T..
Carpenter. Carl r W. Graeser. John 8.
Smith. The following appointments OF
commissioned star officers were an
nounccd: Ernest NJ. Whcatlcv. cadet
sergeant major. Uarold NJ. Lord cadet
sergeant. ROY +, Andrews cadet batta-
Hon sergeant major, Luther p. Bailey
cadet color sergeant. Grant r. IIaight
cadet ordnance sergeant. Harold NJ
Brush. cadet chief musician. George f.
Carpenter cadet urartcrmaster sergeant
The following promotions and appoint
ments of cadet first sergeants were an
nounced: Kenneth i. Stebbins To he
sergeant first class CO. A. Everett Col
ins to he 1st sergeant Co. II, Tyler w
Earle LIST sergeant co. c. James y. Cars
well 1st sergeant Co. u. The following
promotions ond appointments OF cadet
sergeants were announced: Earl s. lIar-
Dor. Lewis Kennedy Woon 10y Chun,
Herman II. Kinsman Freeman Light.
Harold A. AinlNv. John z. Pich. VIM. T.
johnson. Julian Alg y. Charles r. Camp
bell Joseph ", whitney. Alien w. Reid.
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NOR WITCH COMMENCEMENT
Degrees Conferred md Promotions An
nouuccG In the Military Depart
mcnt-The Honor Graduates
md Medal Winners.

Mortified, June 1S.-The exercises OF
the Doth commencement at Norwich Uni
Versity took place to-day. At ten o'clock
the graduating exercises OF the class of
1905 took place In Dewey hall and the
following program was carried out: Mu-
sic. the university male quartctte, pray
d by tho chaplain. the Rev. Walter Dole,
d. y address by Mason s. Stone. super
intendent of education: presentation Of
medals ard honorable mention; vocal
solo. Mrs. A. r. shaw; presentation Of
diplomas by Attorney General Fits.
Degrees Of y. $. In 2. r. We're given
Karl F. Baldwin, East Liberty. Ohio
Charles Newell Barber, Barre; Thomas
W. Brown. East Hampton. Conn. c. T.
Day, Raldwinsville, Mass: wins =. Fra
ser, Waltham. Mass; Francis ]. Mo
Carly. Mortified Falls; Harry A.
Nimms, Kcene. n. H.; Robert North
Pittsheld, Mass: John r, O'Donnell
Northampton. Mass: Sylvester NJ. Par
ker: Raymond V Root, Cromwell. Conn,
Dwight T. Smith, Stowe; Donald L..
smith, Ashley Falls Mass; Frederick s.
Stow, Middletown. Conn; Lyman ~
WEcelock, Montpelier; Ernest G.. White
Manchester. \. H.: Myles Standsh Wild
err Woodstock; the degree of Is. S. in
chemistry was given 10 Irving h. Ed
wards. Roxbury, Mass Hollis l., Muller
CicnfucEos, cuba. The larger part OF
the graduates this year are from with
ont the State This is in striking con-
trast to last year when every graduate
was q Nermontcr.
Those "graduatod with honor" were
James w Brown. Charles N Barber
Willis l. Fraser, Harry G. Nimms and
Ernest white: with high honor. Karl
+ Baldwin, Ralph w. Eaton. Robert
North and A. II. Sjvoll, and with high
est honor, Clarence f.. Day and Fred
crick S. stow The senior gold medal,
presented for the highest general
average for four years, was awarded
to Frederick s. Stow. The Shuttle
worth sword went to Harry Y. Clark
The freshmen medals were awarded to
Neal W. Richmond Of Mortified. the
| sophomore medals to Everett Collins
of Nashua. n. H., and the Juckett
medal to Walter l.. Clark. who also
received the Thomas medal.
The address by Superintendent Stone
was OF high Importance and received
the closest attention both from the
graduates and student body and from
the large number OF commencement
visitors present. The solo by Mrs
Shaw was a rare treat and In re-
Spouse to an encore she gave dainty
second number. She expects to re-
turn to Germany in a few years to
complete her contract In the Royal
onsra house at Berlin. DR.. and Mrs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
FORTY-FOUR GRADUATED.
Large Audience Attended Closing EN-
crcises.at Montpelier Seminary.

Montpelier, June lS-In the presence OF
an audience that filed the chapel to over.
flowing a class of A this morning received
their diplomas at the hands of the Rev
Or. r. A. Bishop the principal of Mont
peller Seminary. The names of the grad
yates, their places of residence and the
courses they have complete. are as fol-
lows:
College preparatory course-1illian Ger
trude Enright, Lunenburgh; Amy Olive
Goodspeed. Montgomery; Edith Olive
Howe. Watsheld: Alice Lou Plastridge
Mortified; Agnes Marie uarren. Cabot;
Harold Elwel Bishop, Montpelier; Wal
ter Willis Cook. Underhill. Harry Ray
Hail. Worcester; Harrison, Morton JEFF
fords. Willamstown Carl Adams Reed,
East Brookfleld. Morton Albert Thomas,
Jeffcrsonvlle.
Modern course-Alice Gertrude Boyd,
Royalton; Grace Leah Buckley More
town: Clemmie Mae Kellogg. Montpelier
Bernice Maria Marshall, Hanover. y.
H.: Dorothy Eliza Parker, Montgomery
Eula May Putnam Ihwcr Cabot; Grace
Isadore Snow. Putnamville; Clara Emile
Spauldlng, Waitsfold, Fr,cda Morse Tho
mas. Jeffersonvile; olive Irene Wheeler
South RoTalton; IIarold Seymour Atkins,
Waterbury; George IIazen Brigham
Willamstown. George Bartlett Currer
Lower Cabot; Howard Joslyn Smithers,
Montpelier; Kenneth Donald Seaver
Wareham. Mass.
Elocution course-Grace Leah Bulke-
ley, Moretown; Dorothy Eliza Parker
Montgomery; Agnes Maria Warren
Cabot; Harry Ray Hall, Worcester
Carl Clifford Harvey Lower Cabot.
Organ and piano course--Dan Peas
lee Dickinson. Chelsea.
Vocal course Howard sheldon
Bulkcley Moretown.
Commercial course---Isabelle May
Dodge, Montpelier; Hattie Eva Per-
sons. Montpelier; Frank Lewis Dur
kee. Montpelier.
Shorthand course - Laura Mary
Averill Roxbury; Mildred Brooks,
Montpcli"r; Margaret Mary Carroll,
Montpelier; Pearl Blanche Dyke,
Cookshirc, Que; Bertha Elizabeth
Plastridgc, Mortified; Marion Mill
cent Pope. Montpelier; Lola Ida Sar-
gent. Glover; Edgar Howard Burnham.
CalaiH; Dan Peaslee Dickinson. Chel-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
PRIZES AWARDED.

f'rizes were awarded as follows: Junior
prize speaking. first for girls 81, Miss
Martha BAILEY of Berlin; second for girls
s.. Miss Florence A. Strong of Mortified.
First for boys 81. Lewis Bancroft Of
Calais; second for boys ST. Otis S. smith
ers Of Montpelier.
Prize debate, held May %. first prize s5.
sustained by +. A. Rowland of Mont
pelier. to Harold +, Bishop of Montpelier;
second prize so, sustained by A. G..
Mansur of Burlington, to II. Roy Hail
Of Worcester, Judges s Hollister Jack
son of Barre, ". y. Thcriault and +. a.
Mutt Of Montpelier.
Annual prizes speaking. held Tuesday
evening. first prize for girls 81. to Agnes
NJ, Warren OF Cabot; second 81, to Miss
Florence A. Strong OF Mortified First
prize for boys s.. to Harold T., Bishop of
Montpelier: second for boys. to Burnham
A Colby of Plainneld. Judges, Prof. T..
Il. Thompson aud Miss Mabel Guernsey
of Montpelier. Miss Mabel Stewart of
Berlin.
The prize for the best thesis, "A set of
books, went to H. Ray Hall of Worcest-
er. MI. Hall was also awarded the prize,
another set of books for the best scholar
ship ana department during the year.
Principal Bishop announced that the
New England College certificate board
has renewed for three years, tho pri-
vilege of admission 10 any college in
New England without examination of
graduates Of Montpelier Seminary. Mr.,
Bishop also announced that prepare f.
tlons are already underway to make the
commencement week of 1909 memorable
by celebrating in fitting manner the
10Th anniversary Of the establishment of
this institution at Newbury.
The exercises closed with the henedi-
ton by District Superintendent w. s,
Smithers OF Montpelier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
OENOtR ATTIC iNCAPACTTY For
GOVERNMENT

We call tho attention Of the American
people to the fact that none of the great
measures here advocated by tho RepuD-
lcin party could be enacted, and none
of the steps forward here proposed could
be taken under n democratic administra-
tion or under one In which party re-
spons,bility is divided The continuance
Of present policies therefore, absolutely
requires the continuance in power Of
that party which believes in them and
which possesses tho capacity TO put them
into Oreraiion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25

Mr.. f. J.. Marks who conducts a gen
eral merchandise business at Pope. Va,
writes l had chills last June and got
down in very bad shape. My system was
so completely run down that was
scarcely able TO attend TO any work. |
took bottles of Rydale's Tonic and felt
like Il new man before l had finished talk
ing It. 1t Old mo more good than any
thing I ever found and my health was
good all last summer. J. W. O'Sullivan.
Burlington, Stanley e Estey. Winooslki.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
THE ARMY AND NAVY.

The present Congress passed many
commenda bic acts increasing the eff
cheney Of the army and navy. making the
militia Of the States an integral part OF
the national establishment, authorizing
Joint manoeuvres of army anG militia,
terrifying new naval bases and complet-
ing tho construction of Coalinc stations;
instituting a female nurse co ps FOR naval
hospitals and ships, and adding two new
battleships, ten torpedo ,oat destroyers,
three steam Golfers ana eight subma-
rines to the strength of the navy. AL
though at peace with all the world, and
secure in the consciousness that the
American people do not desire and will
not provoke a war with ny other conn
try, we nevertheless declare our unalter-
ahle devotion TO n policy that will keep
this republic ready at all times To de-
fend her traditional doctrines and assure
her appropriate part In promoting per-
manent tranquility among the nations
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
VETERANS OF THE WARS.

Another republican policy which must
ever be maintained is that OF generous
provisions for those who have fought
the country's battle and for the widows
and orphans OF those who have fallen.
We commend the increase in the widows
pensions made by the present Congress
and declare for liberal administration
of all pension laws. to the end that the
peoples gratitude may grow deeper as
the memories of heroic sacrifices grow
more sacred with the passing years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
MERCHANT MARINE.

We adhere to the republican doctrine
or encoura cement to American shipping
and urge such Legislation as will revive
the merchant marine prestige of tho
country, so essential to natiunai defense
the enlargement of foreign trade and the
industrial prosperity of our own people
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25

In the interest OF he great mineral
industries of our country we earnestly
favor the establishment of bureau
of mines and mining.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
RIGHTS or THE NEGRO.

The Republican party has boon for
more than fifty years the consistent
friend Of the negro. 1t gave him freedom
and citizenship. 1t wrote Into the organic
law the declarations that proclaim his
civil and political rights and 1t believes
to-day that his noteworthy progress in
intelligence, industry. and good citizen
ship has earned the respect and en-
enlargement of the nation We demand
equal justice for all men, without regard
TO race or color. We declare once more,
and without reservation for the enforce
ment in letter and spirit OF the thirteen.
fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to
the constitution which were designed for
the protection and advancement Of the
negro, and We condemn all devices that
have for their real aim his disfrancise-
ment for reasons OF color alone as un-
fair. un-American and repugnant to the
r,ipre,,,e la u nf the land
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
CIVIL SER

We affirm our declarations that the
civil service laws. enacted, extended
and enforced by the Republican party
shall continue to be maintained and
obeyed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
GET S14,008-V VERDICT.
Caledonia County Jury Decides for Ide-
Who Lost VIII.

St JOhrsbury, June 19-Thc case OF
f. T. e II. Is. lie vs.. y. & VI r. r,
which has been on trial in Caledonia
county court sine" Wednesday morning,
June 10, came to close this afternoon.
when verdict was given for tho
plaintiff to recover $A@15, the amount
sued for being 5000. 1t was claimed
that the 1dc mill, valued at about $500.
was hurne' IN 1905 from sparks from IN
CINE 80. 3ei on the Il. & NJ railroad.
Court adjourned after this case until
Monday afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
" the Baby Il Cutting Teeth

Be sure aid use that old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs Winslows Soothing Sy-
rup for children teething. 1t soothes
the child. softens the gums. allays all
pain, cures wind collie and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. Twenty-Five
cent? bottle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
NATURAL RESOURCES AND WATER
WAYS.

We endorse the movement inaNgurated
by the administration for the c"nserva-
ton of nation resources, we approve all
plans to prevent waste of timber, we
commend the work now going on for the
reclamation of arid lands. and reaffirm
the republican policy OF the free dis
tribution of the available areas OF the
public domain to the landless settler. No
obligation OF the future is more inststent
and none will result in greater blessings
In posterity. In line with this splendid
undertaking Ia the further duty, equally
Imperative. to enter upon systematic
Improvement upon large and com
prehensive plan. just to all portions of
the country OF the waterways harbors
ability to the increasing tarfric Of the
land il one Of the greatest gifts Of Il
and great lakes whose natural adapt
benign providence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25

authority over the zone through which
IL being built Work Is now progressing
with n rapidty far beyond expectation,
and already the realization OF the hopes
Of centuries has come within the vision
Of the near future.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25
PUBLIC HEALTH.

We commend the efforts designed to
secure greater efficiency in national
public health agencies and favor such
Legislation as will effect this purpos
BUREAU OF MINES AND MINING.
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PROTECTION OF AMERICAN CITI-
ZENSHIP ABROAD.

We commend the vigorous efforts made
by the administration to protect citizens
In foreign lands and pledge ourselves to
insist on just equal justice to our citizens
abroad. 1t Is the unquestioued duty OF
The government to procure for all our
citizens, without distinction, tho rights
of travel and sojourn in friendly coun-
tries and we declare ourselves In favor
Of all proper efforts tending to that end.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-06-25

lean republics, having n common histor-
zeal heritage. republican form of gov
eminent and Offering us limiiless field
" legitimate commercial exnnneion
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REPUBLICAN PLATFORM
CContineud from Thirteenth pase)

rity of the courts, state and federal
and will ever insist that their powers
to enforce their process ana to pro-
tect life. liberty ami property shall be
preserved inviolate We believe how
ever. that the rules of procedure in
the federal courts with respect TO the
issuance of the writ of injunction
should hc more accurately defined by
statute and that no injunction or tenn
porary restraining order should be
issued without notice. except where
irreparable injury would result from
delay. IN which case a speedy hearing
thereafter should he grated.
THE AMERICAN FAnMi:h.
Among those whose welfare is as
vital to the welfare Of the whole coun-
try as Is that OF the wage Garner, is
the American farmer. The prosperity
OF the country rests peculiarly upon
the prosperity Of agriculture. The
Republican party during the last
twelve years has accomplished extra
ordinary work In bringing the re-
sources Of the national government 20
the aid of the farmer. not only In adj
vancing agriculture itself, but In in
creasing the conveniences OF rural life
Free rural mail delivery has been cs-
tablished and II now reaches millions
OF our citizens, nnd we favor Its extern
sion until every community In the land
receives tho full benefits Of the postal
service. We recognize tho social and
economic advantages ot good country
roads. maintained more aud more
largely az public expense and less and
less at the expense OF the abutt,ng
owner In this work we commend the
growing practice of state aid. ana we
approve the efforts OF the national ag-
ricutural department by experiments
ana other wise to mako clear to the
public the best methods of road con-
gtrucfion