Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-06-13
LABOR men IN POLITICS
Will Support George A. Beede Of
This City for State Senator.
Candidate, who VIII Inter the Vc-
publican Caucus, outlines Ills Po-
xitiOu in n Letter--In the
Field to Stay.

The first move toward the entrance Of
organized labor into the field of politics
in this city was made Sunday after
noon when about 400 members Of the
unions met in Carpenters hall and listen
ed to addresses by Cal. Wyatt. James
Miles, q. A. Armstrong. j. 70. Burke and
others At this meeting 1t was decided 20
place ticket In the field for the coun
ty election and G. A. Rcede OF this
city, carpenter. was endorsed a
state senatorial candidate. A non-partisan
committee Of ten. consrs~ng of +. G.
!uchner \. j. Cayo, G.. A. Armstrong,
George Fugere j l.. Doyle G.. +. Saltus,
l.. ". sullivan. +. Il. bessctt L. H.
Burdo and T. II. Kelley, was elected to
manage the campaign and work will be-
gin at once.
The speeches were along the lines OF
outlining the movement general through
out the country made by the labor men
and told of the many acts of dishonesty
on the part of the present representatives.
Of the people which caused much Of the
labor troubles and urged the working
men to take more interest In local poll
tics. Mr.. I'eede in speaking said that he
was reluctant to accept the honor but
was urged by many friends so that he
granted his consent. In further comment
ing upon the situation. the speakers went
into discussion of the merits and de-
merits Of the present senatorial candi-
dates and discussed their political and So
cial affiliations. The meeting voted unani-
mousy TO support Mr.. Beede. who will
be a candidate at the republican city eau
Gus
The following letter was received from
MIR. Beede by the campaign committee
conscnting to enter the fight
Gentlemen Many Of my friends have
recently asked me to consent to allow my
name TO he used as a candidate for the
state senatorshp and to serve as such
| II elected Up to this writing. ! have
asked no one for support or even sug-
gested the possibility Of being candi-
date. ! am not insensible to the fact that
| it is mark of respect which any man
may prize. an honor which any self
respecting citizen would cherish as one of
| life's choicest mementoes. Therefore. In
| consequence of the earnest solicitation OF
many friends, have consented to become
a candidate.
Now once in the field am here to stay
l
the fact that the city has already been
canvassed acknowledge it to be but
simple justice to the friends who have
urged me forward that I frankly state N,
position. hence this letter to every re-
publican citizen in the county
| I shall not ask anyone to vote for mo
I do not ask anyone 70 make even a
pledge. firmly believe in every vote,
feeling free to express his preference fol-
the man he thinks best fitted for the
place without any undue Influence
! Other candidates are in the field, there.
fore give a part of your consideration tc
each man and as your judgmen: die.
tates so cast your ballot without fear
favor or prejudice
| II YOU feel that you can consistently
give me your support. thank you very
sincerely for your help. If not vote fol
the man of your choice and will respec
You for the sincerity of your convictions
If am defeated. | shall long remember
the many friendly expressions recently
given me, and ] Will cherish no regre
for complying with their sincere re
quests. If elected. | will be deeply CRATE
full for the honor and I trust Profound,
sensible of the responsibility thereby i'm
posed and will take up the consequen
duties with no other pledge than this
To guard the interests of BurinEt on
county of Chittenden and state of Yer
mont to the hes; of my ability and be
true TO the cause OF right and justice.
Yours very sincerely
GEORGE A. BEEDE.
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