The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-06

| viewed, especially in the departments
of legislative expense, the adminis.r a
ton of justice and the conduct of the
various state commissions, depart
ments and institutions, with a view to
correcting extravaganza, so that more
money may be had for those enter
prises which bring a substantial re-
turn to all of us, such as schools,
good roads and the reforestation OF
our waste lands.
With a Legislature thoroughly in
formed in regard to the needs OF the
state, and executive authority proper
| ~ concentrated, much could be gain
ed by way of efficiency in the admins
| tration of state business.
Meanwhile careful thought should
be given to increasing the efficiency
of the Legislature and shortening the
length of its sessions by the election
of experienced members TO both hous-
es and the subsequent adoption Of ac-
cepted rules of procedure which tend
to dispatch business promptly and
eliminate non-esssential measures.
Less legislation, instead of more,
would be a profitable rule for the in
coming Legislature.
The matter Of first importance in
Vermont is, the moral and physical
welfare Of her sons and daughters
who live within her borders We
should have such a reorganization of
our school system as will make the
rural schools more efficient. If
knowledge is power, as has been said.
let us give all our children more pow
er in order that they may become bet
te farmers, better mechanics, better
business and professional men, better
citizens.
The present state policy in relation
to good roads has proved a success
and should be continued. Money eX-
pended for highways is not state OK
pense but a paying investment. The
states policy in regard to encourag-
ing scientific forestry is also TO be
commended, and it should be extend
ed as soon as the resources of the
treasury permit.
1t may not be necessary to speak of
past achievements of the republican
party. but a few facts tending to eN.
plain the present trend back to that
patty are fundamental 20 my position.
From 1860 to 1906 this country WAS
in the hands Of the republican party
practically all the time. That party
fought the Civil war to a successful
termination and established such a
benehcunt government that the coun-
try grew and p,ospered as no other
ever did since history has made rec.
ords of mems deeds.
During that period the increase in
national wealth was over 100 billions
of dollars held in reserve
We built over 100000 miles of rail
roads during that time and the mum
Der of families who lived in their own
homes increased TO over 1G.000.00O in
1900. These figures are almost be
yond comp -ehension.
Since 1905 we have been tearing
WUN II lliul MMAil We HhilA AV III hii' ~
years previous. Democratic and pro
gressive policies afe destroying the
great enterprises which were our
pride.
The democrats have reduced our
tariff in accordance with their plat
form under plea that such a reduc-
ton would reduce the cost of living.
Tho result OF their legislation has
been loss aud damage to the nation.
our imports show large increase
since the new tariff went into effect
aud our exports decrease. We have
so far shipped Sl5O,0OOOOO in gold TO
Europe to pay our trade balances and
the end is not yet. The business of
our manufacturers has been reduced.
which neccssitates the discharge of
thousands OF laboring mon. until We
have a. bread line from New York TO
San Francisco and an empty car line
reaching from Boston to Denver.
Thoughtful men of all parties through
out the nation today are turning TO
the republican party with eyes Of
nope.
The leaders OF the democratic par
ty have also shown that they are to-
tally unfit TO cope with the complex
questions involved in our relations
with foreign countries. having, in
fact. made this nation the laughing
stock OF Europe by their laundering
in Mexico and their mistakes abroad.
As a Chautauqua attraction, the
democratic party is success; as "a
governing force It is a failure.
Has the republican party men OF
the oldtime courage. who will again
take the reins of government and by
wise legislation and moderate TAR
if. framed to protect the interests of
labor and manufacturing. bring back
the good times OF the Mckinley ad-
ministration; the busy mill and the
fat pay envelope? The country IS
ready to welcome the republican par
ty back TO power.
Previous to the convention. I do not
desire TO advance my candidacy by
sending emissarios to solicit support |
but il this brief statement should |
strike a responsive chord among the |
rar1hlfrlue Of Tf mont I shall af