Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-07-04

additional funds. or that 1t needs more
authority to carry out the details Of the
system we recommend the granting of
such aid and authority.
AGRICULTURE.
Vermont should spare no effort 10 make
the most of her opportunity as an agri-
cultural State In every reasonable and
practical way. the State should encour-
age the uplift of agricultural at this
time. BY special instruction and by the
establishment of model farms In conven-
lent locations. the best methods of farm
ing should be taught and demonstrated,
that the largest output per acre or animal
may he attained. A liberal appropriation
in these directions is justified.
FORESTRY.
The maintenance of the forests Of the
State ia Of prime importance. We believe
that adequate measures should he taken
by the General Assembly to safe guard
tho forests from insect ravagcs, fires and
other destructive agencies; that the For
estry branch OF tho state Government
should he strengthened and that forest
tracts suitable for nurseries and for
demonstration of the most approved for
cstrv methods should be acquired and
utilized for these purposes in various
parts of the State
We approve the present policy Of en-
couraEing private owners to re forest their
waste land In an Intelligent manner Con-
scrvation or such woodlands should be
fostered by n liberal tax policy.
AND CONSERVATION
No time should he lost In adopting n
settled policy of development OF Yer
monts natural resources, that shall also
guard against waste and perhaps pcrman-
ent loss. We recommend a careful inves-
tigation, by legislative authority. on which
to base n wise and consistent course
|of action. Vermont has great possibilities
in the development of unused water pow
or, especially by means of large storage
reservoirs. for the generating of electri-
city for light and power purposes. While
safe guarding tho ultimate interests of
this state and preserving to the imme-
diate locality the first rights tc such pow
or, the General Assembly should encour-
age, in any proper manner, such under
taking.
No small investment by the State has
yielded better returns than the appro-
rriation made 10 establish Publicity
Bureau. 1t should be increased and the
Department strengthened.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
The proposals of amendments to the
State Constitution. formulated by an able
,,,,,i- eli oil cd h,.t he Ia Coz
eral Assembly after careful consideration,
should be re-adopted by the next General
Assembly and passed on to the people for
their action.
THE JUDICIARY AND COURT PRO
CEDIRE.
The Constitutional method of choosing
Court Judges in Vermont answers every
proper demand and should not be chang
ed to any method of popular recall, nor
should the findings and decisions Of
courts, based on law and evidence. be
submitted to any electorate for revision.
We recommend such changes and laws
governing Court Procedure as will tend
TO discourage unnecessary appeals. to
prevent re-trial and to expdite final d.
cisions In causes
PLATFORMS AND CANDIDATES.
The Republican party of Vermont must
be true to its word and honest with
the people. What it promises. it must,
If given the power, perform. Accordingly.
we urge that our candidates for office
this day nominated shall carry out faith
fully each and every recommendation
herein made in so far they may have
power and authority. We believe II should
be the purpose Of republicans in State
convention Assembled, by their resolu-
tons or Platform of Principles, to pres
ent to the people of the State all ques-
tions which seem to be of great or vital
Importance to her people, and we urgent
~ requent that Legislation be enacted to
carry into effect the recommendations
herein made.
AS loyal republicans, We pledge our
support to the candidates nominated by
this convention. We will call our party
to the standard, confident that the re-
Spouse will bring a triumph inspiring TO
the party of the Nation proving that
Vermont Is still, as ever, The Star
that never sets"