Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-01-12
The Political Situation

by very few newspapers. As matter
Of fact, only very few newspapers have
taken sides or selected their choice Tor
a gubernatorial candidate.
With the exception of the newspapers
of Washington county, the editorial
columns of the State papers have been
unusually free from political gossip or
otherwise. The majority of the news
papers of the State have treated all
candidates alike, have published the de-
clarations on State issues that have
escaped from the lips of either candidate,
and, following the custom of past cam
paigus, are patiently waiting tor the
public sentiment of the voters to mani
fest itelf to such a degree, that news
paper, public organ, will be justified
in rejecting the sentiment Of its readers.
The friends of Hon. A. NJ. Fletcher,
of Cavendish, who has been an active
candidate for the Office for some time,
appear to be very optimistic and salts
fed with the present situation. There
is no doubt but that MIR. Fletcher has
many strong friends scattered over the
state, who recognize his.,ftuess for the
Office, and will do their utmost TO land
him in the gubernatorial chair.
Over in Washington county you will
find an enthusiastic crowd lauding the
good qualities of Hon. Joseph A. De
Boer, and there is no doubt but that the
president Of the great National Life ln-
surauce Company has many ardent ad.
mirers all over the state. Whether or
not this admiration for the great abilities
of the man eau be turned into votes at
| the June convention, remains to be seen.
He has selected methods for his cam.
paign peculiar to his own ideas, and
jus. how popular they will become
can only be determined as the campaign
advances. Ordinarily the people Of
Vermont would strongly respond to an
opportunity to support strong candidate
for the office, who is making his appeal
directly to the people, but the present
opposition to the DeBoer candidacy,
right in Washington county, makes it
very evident that the game of politics is
very uncertain.
The question, who will be the next
Acknowledgements, has to a great ex'
tent been overshadowed by the announce
ment of gubernatorial candidates, aud
the expectation of other announce
ments. The list of candidates for this
important Office remains the same.
Addison county will present the name
of her distinguished son from Addison
Hon. NJ. F. Barnes, aud the fact that
this county has not been represented on
the state ticket for many years, together
with the recognized ability of the man
which especially qualities him for th'
position, strongly indicates that Mr.
Barnes will receive the nomination.
Chittenden county has several candi
dates for the state ticket. The presen
able Secretary of State, g. w. Bailey
will undoubtedly be retained in Office.
Senator Max. L. Powell, of hotel fame
is an active candidate for the second
place on the ticket. Senator Powell il
deserving of all the compliments tina
have recently been bestowed upon hin
for his success in the hotel project, anc
if he works as hard tor nomination a
he did in accomplishing the erection o
the new Hotel Vermont, he will be
strong candidate for the office.
Chauncy M. Brownell, of Burlington
is reported to be a receptive candidate
for the same office.
Il Rufus Brown, Esq, has announced
himself as candidate for Attorne
General, and he has many friends, bot
lawyers and laymeD, who recognize hi
legal ability, aud are willing to plac
the legal affairs of the state in his hand.
Down in Bennington county, they hav
an idea that Speaker Howe should
promoted from the Speakership to tn
presiding officer of the Senate. Som
friendly criticism is made to this plat
that Brother Howe ought to be require
to serve another term as Speaker of tn
: House, or should first be member {
y the honorable Senate before he is raise
:, to the sublime Office of lieutenant cove
" nor. However that may be, Speake
20 Howe is out for the nomination. An
will leave no stones unturned to gal
the prize. With his large acquaintanc
u with members of the last House, his O,
portunity OF meeting prominent men
- different parts of the state, while a men
o Der of Superintendent Stones education
" al troup, and the friendly attitude of u
Press towards his candidacy, will nat
rally make the other candidates keep
close watch on his movements.
to The entry of Senator Frank c. Arc
lis ibald, of Manchester, as a candidate f
mt Attorney.General, from the same count