The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-04-29
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limitations established BY The wisdom o.
our forefathers.
! We rerafirm onr allegiance 20 these
land all the other cardinal beliefs and
principles Of the Republican party.
We recognize the growing demand foE
a revision Of some Of olw present tariff
schedules, and we recommend this de-
Imand be met promptly by the Iaw-mak-
ling power, but wei insist that the funda-
mental principal OF adequate protection
10 American industry and labor be kept
always prominently Id mind.
We recognize the need Of a more elias
tic currency system, and we urge the
early action Of Congress to that end
Me favor the restoration of the Amer
lean flag to the orean.carrying trade by
means Of reasonable subsidies.
For his tireless energy, exalted patri-
otism, and great ability in the conduct
of his high Office and iii serving the true
interests Of the people, as well as for
his distinguished services in promoting
teh peace Of nations, we sincerely admire
and commend our beloved president, The
|0dore Roosevelt; and. without attempt
ing to specify in detail or to single out
any one Of the acts or policies Of his
administration To be preferred before the
Iothers, we hereby place On record our
cordial approval Of these policies, and
we urge their continuance.
And to the nominees of the Republi-
can national convention, whoever they
may be, we, the Republicans OF Vermont,
Vermont that has never swerved from
the Republican column, but has always
stood in the forefront of the firing hne,-
hereby pledge in advance our loyal and
enthusiastic support, and we promise to
bend our untiring efforts to rolling up
for them rousing old-time Vermont ma
iority at the polls,
Prior to the time for calling the con-
vention there were five names most gem
orally heard in connection with the dele
cation, being United States Senator Will
liam r. Dillingham; of Montpelier for
chairman, Governor Fletcher ID. Proctor
of Proctor. Frank l. Greene Of st. AL
bans, ] Gray Estey Of Brattleboro and
Allen NJ Fletcher Of Cayendlsh, There
was no opposition to the first three
named when the convention was called
to order at Lao this afternoon In the
armory by Thad MI Chapman chairman
of the Republican stgte committee,
Charles S. Dana Of Fair Haven was then
elected chairman Of the convention.
Iii accepting the place as chairman of
the convention, Mf Dana made a neat
speech. during which he made mention
of the name of President RooseveIE
whereat Ehere Was great cheering, equal
ed later hy enthusiasm for the name
81 Taft. Still later, Mr. Dana made
mention Of Hughes and theFe WIS am
other burst III applauses although nnt
u marked as that which crested Taft n
name,
i. i. sherwin OF Chester was
elected secretary and X ii. Albee
of Bellows Falls lis assistant sec-
retary. That done, the convention pros
ceeded to business. 1t was evident at
the start that the delegates stood three
I'd one for Taft.
The name of Senator Dillingham; was
presented for chairman Of the delegation
by Joseph Al DeISoer of Montpelier. and
be was elected by the convention Gov
ernor Proctor wRs presented by ~ ri
Morse of Proctor and lie was elected. as
was Frank 4. Greene, who had been nom.
mated by FL Charles Royce Of SIT. AL
bans
For the fourth place on the list, Allen
NJ. Fletcher was nominated BY W. w.
Stiekney. Then Clarke G. Fits, who had
been expected To nominate II Gray Estev
Tor the same place. announced that he
had Just received d telegram from Mr..
Estey expressing dislike to have con-
test and advising Mn. Fits not 10 pre-
sent his name. So Nit Fits improved
the opportunity by seconding the nomi-
nation Of Ar. Fletcher and the latter was
elected.