Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-02-10
THE GOVERNORSHlP CONTEST
FROM A FARMERS STAND
POINT.

/ lHs L0AltE
Two men have announced themselves
candidates FOR governor for the two years
beginning October neat, namely, Lieuten-
ant Governor John A. Mead OF Rutland
and Hon. Frederick @. Elective God of Nor
risville, former secretary OF state.
Both have made a formal entrance into
the campaign, the former by putting out
a lot OF advertising, msrshslling his
forces, paying his henchmen as it is said.
employing q political manager, and As il
is claimed honeycombing the different
counties with money; meanwhile trying
to justify his actions by saying be is pur-
suing the course OF worthy predecessors.
While our best and noblest men are
chagrined and heart-sick of the use Of
such methods of getting Office, the truth
4 OF the claim in fer too many instances
must be regretfully acknowledged, but
we look in vain To find where Lieut.. Gov
Mead or any of his mathematicians have
/ figured out that the commission OF any
number OF such wrongs makes single
/ right.
OF Mr.. Fleetwood, his platform and
campaign we have no criticism to make
at this time. They start of by reiterat
/ ing the same old, old story that they
/ favor an economical and business-like ad-
ministration Of state affairs. o, yes, of
course they do. II there has been any
candidate for the office OF governor in the
state Of Vermont for the last forty years
who has mot made similar announce
ment his name would be hard to recall
aud for all OF that fact it must be ad-
mitted that the affairs OF the state in
some Instances, at least, have not been
conducted with any marked business
ability or economy.
In announcing q policy, Mr.. Mead or
any other candidate for governor ought
/ to specify what particular policy be has
in mind, and what will be his method OF
accomplishing the avowed purpose II
Mr. Mead intends TO remedy the evils OF
the present business methods of the state,
let him point out the place where he will
begin. II he would abolish a whole lot
OF the useless offices or urge that upon
the legislature, let him name some OF the
offices. II DR.. Mead means business and
intends to urge reform upon the legisla-
ture and get behind that body and see
that some of the reform measures pro-
posed are enacted into laws, as did ex-
Governor Proctor and others who might
be mentioned, LET us have what his ideas
are concerning the present taxation sys-
TEN, what he thinks of our present system
of representation. What about adopting
some or part OF the measures for a
change in our state constitution recon-
mended by the special committee
What would be his methods in highway
improvement How would be better our
school laws? How would be manage the
tuberculosis question And other mat
tiers " hich are OF vital Importance to the
taxpayers of the state.
Such things mean far more to the free.
holders OF Vermont than the pickering
with politicians relative to the fat Jobs
they are looking for in case such and
such things materialize, regardless OF
their fitness or ability. While the last
named way OF paying political debts may
be cheap as well as convenient, it often
times proves extremely unsatisfactory and
expensive to the taxpayers.
Surely the thinking people OF Vermont
are firing of promises made only to be
broken, Of glittering eeneralities on econ
omy in state expenses. We no longer
pay attention to such statements because
we know they are meaningless and will
never be realized. II is but ingenious ar
gument and sophistry intended to win us
to the support of honor-seeking aud am
bilious politicians, hence it is that we
confidently hope and expect that candi-
oates asking for the Rovernorship Of YER
mont this year will be required to tell the
people specifically W hat they are going to
do and IL elected exemplify their prom
Uses.
Vermont is not lacking OF grand and
great men who would do honor to them
selves aud be OF priceless value to the peo-
pie OF the state could they be- induced to
become our servants In the capacity OF
governor; men who have proved them
selves in both branches Of our legislature,
wise, progressive, economical, and up-to-
date legislators; men who almost shrink
in disgust from entering upon canvass
for the Office OF governor because Of the
questionable methods now in use to SCI
cure the high and honorable position.
Yea, verify, there never was q time in he
history OF our state hen her people we're
manifesting so little interest in the an
nounced candidates for governor. For
this lack OF enthusiasm there must be n
reason and am glad indeed that not q
few OF our strongest and most valued pa
pers are emphatioally publishing the
why's o; this peculiar state OF affairs.
And nov, Mr.. Editor, beg pardon for
asking space in your highly appreciated
paper for inserting this article, and /
whether il appears in its columns or goes
into the waste basket ill promise 10 be |
satisfied IL you will allow me to mention |
the names of the. Hon. Charles W. Gates OF /
Franklin for governor and the Hon. /
Allen NJ. Fletcher Of Cavendish for lieu. l
tenant-governor, both of whom are big /
enough to fill either position. II these /
gentlemen will consent to be the standard /
bearers Of the Republican party, they will /
in my judgment receive the nomination I
for the positions in question in the June
convention and an overw helminR MAORI |
~ in the September election.
DANA n. MORSE.
Randolph, VT.
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