Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-01-26

Wage earners know the country is
facing a great crisis. 1t is a world
crisis but occurring under peculiar con-
ditions here. The problems to be solved
are more complex and far-reaching
than any the country has had to meet
before. Yet the principles on which
these problems are to be solved are
beautifully simple.
Roosevelt is the very incarnation of
the spirit which alone can grapple sue
cessfully with present conditions, both
social and industrial He stands for
absolute honesty and that rough but
expressive phrase the square deal.
when real epoch-making crisis
confronts nation, one great man is
usually raised up to bring order out of
the chaos which ensues. We have been
fortunate in this respect. We have had
Washington and Lincoln, when our need
of them was great.
Now we have Roosevelt, true type
of the man of the hour, and without
doubt the best equipped man in public
life today. He is unique, and events are
shaping his path straight back to the
White House door,"
CAN RECONCILE CLASSES.
George Crannick, meat cutter, Quincy
Market: 1T looks to me like Roosevelt
for our next President. He is the only
man | think of who can reconcile all
classes in this country. l should call
him specialist in the subject of Amer
lean government and patriot of whom
the country may be proud. The NOM
ination is seeking him. 1t will be a
good thing for you and me if the NOM
ination succeeds in finding him. Don't
let us put any obstacles in the way"
Antonio Farrari, North Station
Taft is good President and l voted
for him. But Roosevelt is the poor
mans friend. hope he will be Presi-
dent again.
w. H. Goddard, publisher of several
textile and engineering trade journals,
So Devonshire street:
Roosevelt is certainly popular in
Boston. This was proven only short
time ago when he attended a meeting
of the authorities of Harvard Univer-
sity. State street was jammed with
all classes of men and women anxious
to get glimpse Of him, and a way had
to be cleared through the crowd to let
him pass. Whether he can be nominated
and elected is a debatable question. |
have heard of no Roosevelt organization
in Boston yet.
Joseph Emanuels, 3S7 Washington
street, formerly prominent in Republi-
can politics in Ward IL: THE occupant
of the White House always has an i'm
mense advantage in seeking renomina-
ton. But Roosevelt is man of high
character and ability and his administra-
tions speak for themselves"
Herman HORNED, secretary of the Re-
publican city committee: Il have made
no canvass of the members of the COM
mittee on this question, and personally
L have no opinion to express. But there
was big mass meeting of insurgent
Republicans recently held in Boston,"
TAFT's ELECTION HOPELESS.
Preston Pond, one of the leading men
in the Chamber of Commerce, said: at
seems to me that Roosevelt is the man
who can win this year. Mr.. Taft can
be renominated, but find the feeling
general that he could not be elected.
Roosevelt has tremendous hold on the
people Of the country. They have test
ed him and believe in his leadership and
devotion to the interests of the middle
people. 1t would be a great thing for
the Republican party if Col. Roosevelt
should be nominated.
F. Patterson Smith, architect, Equit-
able Building: II do not care to commit
myself to any statement regarding the
political situation, but, if Col. Roosevelt
is nominated will vote for him."
ALWAYS EQUAL TO OCCASION.
Charles Smith, carpenter, IA Penn
broke street: 81 favor Roosevelt be-
cause | feel whatever happens he will
be equal to the occasion. / think he
has the confidence of more people of
every class and political belief than any
man in public life today. President
Taft is good man, but what has he
done? La Toilette? Yes, in 1916, per-
haps."
Francis Thatcher, salesman, $50 Ire
mont street: 81 was formerly opposed
to Roosevelt because thought he was
a swaggerer and 'hurrah-boy.' But
when look back on his administration
see that he did things. | don't care
rap about this third-term argument. 1t
seems to me the country needs a big,
experienced, honest man for the White
House, and from where | stand Roose-