Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-08-22
OPPONENTS ARGUMENTS MET
Donoway Thinks the Rev. Mr..
Metzger Should Attend Pr-
mary SCHOOLGIRLS Howe
an Agitator.


b. Donoway OF Middlebury, Fred E.
Gleason Of Montpelier and Guy NJ. Page
of Burlington addressed a largo and en-
th,isiastic crowd from the village band
stand.
1t was the fifth republican rally held
In Chittenden county that day. a day OF
hard campaigning and attentive aud
fences. During the day the orators adj
dressed crowds In Essex Center, Jericho,
Cnderhll and Underhill Center. touring
the towns in an automobile. accompanied
by cornetist. In Jericho a local choir
helped to entertain. Warren r. Austin
spoke In the four latter towns, but left
in the late afternoon for his home in
st. Adams.
Homer z. Wright was chairman Of
the Essex Junction meeting. introducing
rs the first speaker Mr.. Gleason, follow
ing music by Cornetist Daignault OF
vergennes and a song by A. J. Markham
OF Burlington.
The Republican party has always
thrived on opposition" declared Mr..
Donoway, the last speaker History will
tell you that in both national and State
campaigns the more opposition that has
been hurled against It the better 1t has
thrived. It was and Is able to withstand
the searcl1light Of all examination and
criticism 1t welcomes all fair opposition
II may have
CALLS METZGER AN IMBECILE
Mr. Metzger. the progressive candidate
for governor told his audience in Bur-
3inGton that there were no State issues
If there aro no State Issues Ia Vermont,
what in the name OF goodness are there
man that doesn't know any more than
10 make statement like that isn't cap.
able Of being poundkeeper. He should at
tend a primary school,"
Mr.. Donoway then explained the alb.
surdity Of democratic and progressive ar
gurnents to the effect that Vermont had
been and was overridden with boss rule
do you people Of Essex Junction know
OF any bossesT' he asked Are you not
willing to trust the men from your own
town IN the Legislature7"
my friends" he continued. there are
no bosses. II things at Montpelier have
not been conducted to suit you. you your
selves are TO blame The men you have
sent to the Legislature and senate have
made the laws. Have you sent any boss
ca? You think not. So do To-
MI. Donoway then tore open the argu-
n,ents Of Harland b. Howe democratic
SoiFoiuut0 AOI sONeTuOT, VINO declared that
Vermont corporations were not paying
their Just share Of taxation. He showed
how Vermont led nearly every State In
this direction and how that Vermont cor
porations were paying the whole OF the
States expenses
CORPORATIONS PAY $4,000.
"The tax moneys from our corporations
support our whole State government" he
declared. "All you people have to DO Is to
support your own town. The corporations
OF Vermont contribute to the State each
year $4,000 Do you wish to do away
with this kind Of oorporations?"
Just then a Central Vermont railway
train went putting and banging over a
switch. drowning the words of the speak,
er. THAT train makes lots Of Noise"
said Mr.. Donowny In the intervals OF 81
lence. but you have the satisfaction Of
knowing that 1t is paying Its share Of
taxes. and a good share. too, to help
support the State"
Referring to Harland B. Howe. the
speaker declared that he was a good law
yer and a good fellow. but an agitator.
He has been asking what could he do at
Montpelier? WE'LL he introduced 81 bills
and succeeded In passing seven. II every
one Of the 2a6 House members had intro
duced as many 1t would have meant the
Introduction OF 7726 bills The House
would have been In session yet and the
expense Of the Legislature would have
been increased many times What could
he do? He had the floor privilege of every
other member and he used 1t more than
most members. He received every atten.
ton that could have been shown any
nd ha oh haya II
had the right to advocate any measure III
saw fit"
EXPLAINS TAXATION PLANK.
Mr. Donoway touched briefly upon thu
taxation question. explaining the popula
demand for an equalization OF taxation
rates so that the individual lender o
money may compete on fair basis will
the banks. He explained the plank In tn
republican State platform which promise
70 enact proper legislation to accomplish
shis needed reform.
Referring to the demand for a popula
primary system for selecting State candi
dates, he declared that the Repubica
party had promised faithfully to carefull
consider and devise the best means t
accomplish this reform. I'VE should no
go off heller SHELTER and make a quick
for" he declared I'VE should study tn
systems adopted by other States and wor
slow. Then we shall be right"
In closing his talk ne asked that ever
voter make a careful study of the re
publican platform. Throw the stronges
searchlight on Vermont republicanism.
he said. Throw the searchlight on tn
party's accomplishments and record an
see whether your State Is conducted b
bosses
Guy M. Page declared that the Re-
publican party of Vermont was not O
trial In the present campaign but ,tha
the voters of Vermont were on trial. TIL
new Progressive party, he declared ha
not presented any safe or sane plan c
legislation. 1T Is just weak fabric {
glitterinE impossibilities." he declared.
NO COPYRIGHT ON HONESTY
The Progressive party. he continues
had no copyright on honesty. although
was trying to make the public believe thi
It had, Tho initiative and referendum
which the progressives cry so much abou
ne said. were not new. They had bee
tried. he declared. In ancient Athens an