Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1912-01-17

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The Hon. Collins M. Graves of Ben
nington.
For delegates from the second con-
gressional district:
The Hon. Luther B. johnson of
Randolph.
The Hon. Orlando L. Martin of
Plaintield.
These are good men and good re-
publicans and no doubt would repre-
sent the state creditably but there
are others who might do the same.
For instance the Newport Express
and Standard comes out strongly for
Ex-Gov. G. H. Prouty in place of
John L. Lewis. The ex-governor
qualifications are we'll known and if
the republicans of Orleans county ia
vor him instead of Mr.. Lewis there is
no doubt the state will abide by their
decision. There seems to be feeling
among the majority of the papers
that it would be fairer to recognize
Mr.. Lewis at this time. He is man
of ability. we'll informed in national
and state politics; genial man who
has always worked loyalty to advance
party interests. He has never been
greedy in asking for political honors,
and Vermont republicans will do
themselves credit to recognize him at
this time but if Orleans county favors
Prouty that will settle it.-St. Johns
bury CALIFORNIAN.
Another good man mentioned as a
delegate to the national republican
convention is John L. Lewis of North
Troy. Indeed much prominence is
given to his as we'll as to ex-Gov. G..
H. Prouty's name by the different
papers of the state. We think with
leans county should decide between
the two and as they decide, so will be
the choice of the state. While an ad-
mirer of John l.. Lewis, our opinion
as expressed last week "a governor
Of state, who has proved himself
worthy of the position he filled,
should not be dropped out of sight
when his term of office EXPIRES" still
remains good. On general principles,
it being conceded that George H.
Prouty was a good governor, he will
be the Express and Standard
choice; but John L. Lewis would dt
honor to the position as Wel.-Ex
, press and Standard.
/ Vermont will need men in the ma
tional convention who are fearless a
we'll as able ;self-controlled as well a
farseeing; calm and diplomatic a
we'll as able to show the mailed ham
U under the velvet touch. -Burling toy
s Free Press.
IS Well, there is Carroll s. Page an
:. there is John A. Mead calm an
diplomat TIC, - if you please; the on
e next to-. affairs national, the othe
e in full flood of state affairs. The
J. there is John l.. Lewis up toward tn
-. Canadian border. and there is Roge
y, W. Hulburd of "Spunky Lamoille,
Il and there is-well, there is our fel
s. low scribe, Luther B. johnson of tn
a Randolph Herald. What is the ma!
ter with the ''calm and diplomatic
germ to be found in these gentlemen
1t will not be hard to complete tn
le list in surh way as to insure Vel
Is mont substantial representation q
~ Chicago, where presidential cand
i date is to be named.-Ludlow Tribune
lie The name of Ex-Gov. Prouty he
e, been mentioned by some of the stat
or papers for a delegate from Vernon
re to the Republican National conventio
in place of Theodore N. Vail, who, {
RI his letter states, will not be cand
= date for the place. We believe tn
u suggestion will be approved by tt
Ly majority of people of the stat
n Quite a percentage of the state pre-:
n seems to favor the idea. The Blu
:. Iington Free Press of last week mel
IS toned the name. ExGovern'
ty Prouty is staunch Vermonter, is in
We bued with its interests, is sincere
- them, and worked for the promote
=, of the estate in every spot he W;
placed while serving in the~governor
Id chair. He has been called success
r. full governor-one gaining in the e
80 TEEN of the people as his term
&c office progressed. We believe go
r. ernor of state, one who has prov
n himself worthy of the position
filled, should not be dropped out
sight when their term Of office e
90 pires. If worthy as governor, al
tie with the experience that office hiring
ur they are worthy and we'll qualified f
ho other positions. This is why the E
- press and Standard would advoca
III the name of Geo. H. Prouty for de-
its gate to the national convention. B
m cause it has been conceded he was
good governor; because his positl
as head of the state has thorough
posted him in public affairs; becau
if chosen as a delegate it will affC
him an opportunity to further the
terests of Vermont he had so we'll
gun.-Newport Express and Standa
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