Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-11-30
ATTITUDE Of VERMONT REPUBLICANS IN NATIONAL POLITICS

While we are discussing national in connection with
the coming presidential election is not to De oreo,en ,na'
there danger dealing much generals ana over
looking the fact that the Republican party SIMPLY an oeanAa
ton of individuals representing the different states congr
sional districts The to arrive definitely M he ttuoe OF
political party is to secure comprehensive idea of the
which the individuals constituting it are thinking on various
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political questions sectional issues in spite of the
that many people laughed at Hancock for declaring
tariff Irrigation for example is matter
in which the States have comparatively little interest
The protection of cane sugar appeals particularly the south
States industry is largely western nstiu
ton while the bounty maple voted by Congress APP
hardy maple grows and ourishes Manifesty
dealing with of these and other interests that
the of other sections seeking parallel avors
for themselves
1t follows that while the tariff is a local issue aggre-
gate all parts the country every
rtoy the Union The line of treatment be applied
issues like financial and banking reform wide the nation
in their scope and interest.
The practical question is How Vermont stand on the
principles embraced in the revised version of repubcanism
BY common consent including the sentiment of republican
and democratic leaders the tariff will be paramount question
the national election of 1912 are in assert
ing that Vermont stands true TO its belief in the principle of pro-
lection for American industries.
The degree of protection afforded by should
measured by the difference between the Of production
home and abroad question of profit to be adjusted
by considerations of transportation and other
afford certain degree of security against nornatcly high
prices
The business of Vermont, who largely republicans
are undoubtedly in favor of the adoption Of tariff
through the agency board one schedule at time
that widespread business uncertainty may result from
sweeping tariff revision with consequent interruption both
trade and industry, as well as of transportation
Vermont unquestionaby stands the protection of the
we'll the producer The policy the
Republican party has been and is TO prevent GREAT concerns from
esa bsng illegal combinations restraint of trade especially
in the necessares of life
In other words believe the republicans of Vermont will
not endorse the policy of licensing certain
degree from the consuming public, which, without mincng
words what Mr. Bryan and other democratic
day champoning
The republicans of Vermont for continuance of
the policy OF regulating the railroad rates of the country and
pjOr ,hlc
tation
The republicans of Vermont without question are opposed
an! move toward controlling the money market and would
favor further legislation tending prevent an outcome
ona authorities this Financial and banking legislation
should guard carefully against increased Capitalization
money market.
The republicans of are in favor of the greatest
possible degree of in the administration the affairs
OF the nation that is consistent with progress and would
oppose measures looking to largely taxation
The republicans of Vermont believe thoroughly in the CO.
operation OF the national government with the different
promoting the development Of rural communities through
the multiplication of educational facilities the extension of the
Tree delivery service and the improvement of post roads,
TO sum up the situation in terms of presenday political
discussion believe the republicans Vermont as whole
are IN favor OF progressive policies and legislation but
business.
We recognize the fact that in Vermont as well as in other
STATES there marked difference of opinion republicans
to details Of agencies for carrying ont of the rcpc
enuncaed and that here well elsewhere there are extreme
progreSslveS as well as ultra-conservativeS
We believe. from observation other information how
ever 'ha the great mass of republicans in Vermont will
found standing for the principles of rcpubicanis enumerated
and that the Green Mountain State in 1912 will actively lead
ing ne struggle FOR genuine republican progress admin
sration of the affairs of nation and in national
While discussion of this candidate in progress
at this time should be the republicans will approach
next national campaign with open minds prncinos are
more important than and while may favor Taft
another lean toward La Toilette third
Welt and republicans whole when all is said and
done, will favor the the
chance of winning victory for the standard of and
progressive rnIconSn After Congress acts again shall