Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-30
ONLY HARMONY
AND PLUMLEY
Reelected Congressman Talks on
Tariff-Message Sent to
President Taft.
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those having 10 10 WIFI tniS colNeh-
ton to speak their minds regarding
the questions OF governmental policy
OF the nation at large.
Lot this convention speak for the
people Of the second congressional
district a word OF cheer to our cour
ageous President. Let some message
go from us to him to-day. Let us
tell him how we feel; let MS give him
the word of announcement which he
deserves; the expression OF our con
fdence and tho promise of our sup
port. Never can we speak more ef-
foctivoly, never will our voice be
heard 80 far. as at this. the beginning
of the campaign of 1910. IT VIII help
the party. Il will cheer the President.
1t will be good for Vermont and the
nation. Shall the word be spoken?
on motion OF Harry Blodgett Of St
Johnsbury the temporary organization
was made permanent
SEND MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT
ON motion Of charles Downer of
sharon the secretary of the convention
was instructed to aend the following
telegram to President Taft at Bever-
is, Mass:
Montpelier. Vt. June %, 1910.
TO President Taft,
Beverly. Mass
1.-THE republican convention OF the sec
ond congressional district of Vermont
sends YOU greetings. We congratulate
YOU upon the magnificent record of your
administration In meeting our party's
pledges with performance. We pledge
OF our highest confidence in your leader
ship.
This message Is sent by order OF the
convention"
ON motion Of Joseph Martin Of Brook
line the chair appointed a committee on
resolutions consisting of one member
from each county in the district.
The Hon. Frank Plumey Of Northfield
was nominated to succeed himself as repre-
sentative in Congress from the second con-
gressional district by w. w Holden Of
that town. The nomination was seconded
by y. L. Boyden OF Randolph. II. @. Bar
Der of Bratteboro w HJeffrey Of West
Burke and others and the nomination was
made unanimous by rousing aye.
PAYNE BILL ENDORSED
NIT. MdTlln. 'nalrllEtI OF tHc committee
on resolutions reported the following
which We're adopted as the platform of
the convention.
Resolved that we again announce our
faith III the principle of protection for
American industries. and we regard the
Payne bill with favor. Under its wise
provisions the revenues OF the govern
inent have been greatly Increased labor
is being fully and amply employed
everywhere and the farmer is enjoying
| pros peritv unparalleled In all history. We
therefore most cordially approve the
course of our senator's and representa-
| tives in Congress IN voting for the meas
| ure.
Resolved, that We heartily endorse the
attitude Of Congressman Plumey IN his
support Of President Tafts admins
! tration and We commend his position
! favoring modification Of the rules Of
the House which restores to it real legis-
| laiiVe power removes the control OF the
| speaker and has given a fatal blow to the
old regime so long dominant in the
/ House
on motion of w H. Jeffrey of West
| Rurke the chair was instructed 20 appoint
| n committee OF three to walt on Mr.. Plum
| ley. inform him Of his nomination and
escort him to the platform. Chairman
Fits appointed w. w. Holden OF North
| field. ". II. Jeffrey of West Burke and
y. L. Boyden of Randolph as such COM
| mittee.
MIR. PLUMLEY'S ADDRESS.
ON being escorted to the stage Mr.,
| Plumley was greeted with cheers. When
| order was restored he said. In part:
An important requirement in a republi-
| can tariff is that II shall furnish proper
| protection to American Industries to the
| end that capital shall have safe avenues
Of use, skin and labor ample and remun-
crative employment and the products OF
| all shall find their best purchasers in our
| own markets. And here the platform OF
| 1875 gave the standard OF action In these
words, in all tariff legislation the true
principle OF protection Is best maintain ed
| by the imposition Of such duties as will
| equal the difference between cost Of pro-
duction a home and abroad together with
a reasonable profit to American indus
| tries" The Payne tariff act was the first
| In which an effort was made scientifically
and practically to evolve this result For
| on ways and means made careful study
| OF economic conditions heard vast
amount Of testimony and the House bill
was very fair and satisfactory result
| 1t was not a perfect measure but It at
tempted to be. 1t was built with that end
| In view. For the first time In the history
| of tariff revision the ultimate consumer
became an important factor and took his
% I, 80
versy.
In the main 1t was a revision downward
| no honest and fair critic can claim the
contrary. Higher rates were placed or
luxuries like brandies. wines and dia-
monds. but on the necessaries of life nc
| change was made which requires u penny
to be added to the retail price. A large
amount was placed upon the free list and
II Ia a fact that since II went into opera
ton about one-half Of all importa lions
are absolutely free.
Baltimore. Nd where he has been fouI
| weeks on court business as awitness.-Mr.
and Mrs. r. ID. Rogers OF PittsNeld, with
their guests, Mrs. J.. w. Shaw of Sara
toga Springs and Mr.. and Mrs. g. T.
Smith OF Troy. y. V. were here Sunday
| Mrs Guy Wilson and Miss Gladys Wilson