Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-13

Bennington. Aug. 10.-Licutenant-
Governor Frank +. Howe gave out to-
day the following statement of his
attitude toward the republican nomi-
nation for the governorship.
have been asked and urged by
many people to become II candidate
Tor the governorship this year. l
lave also been advised by a few to
Keep out of the contest Frankly. |
.hould like to be governor and should
esteem it a high honor to be chosen
as the republican standard bearer in
order TO do all in my power in sup
port of certain principles l believe to
be essential to the advance and pros
perity of the state of Vermont.
Particularly I should like to be the
candidate this year when there is no
cut and dried routine of political re-
suit and when patriotic effort toward
better things and improved public
service should occupy so large a place
In the campaign.
There are numerous issues under
discussion but many Of them are de-
tails to be worked out by the Legisla-
ture and success in this direction VIII
be measured almost entirely by the
character, ability, experience and fit
ness of the men whom the people
choose to represent them in tho House
and Senate.
The duties of governor lie chiefly
in consecrating his counsel and influ-
ence toward solving the problems Of
the State. He should have judgment
and courage in the use Of his now en-
larged veto power In curtailing
)chemes of selfish interest and to
Iuard against the excuses Of the
Visionary and incompetent.
ISSUES OF THE DAY.
In this connection it seems to mo
we'll to consider a few Of the real
issues that Vermont must face and to
Itudy the remedies proposed
These issues are those which affect
,he prosperity. efficiency, character,
intelligence. and welfare of our peO-
pie have put prosperity first as
The higher standards are seldom reach
Id unless nurtured by at least a fair
degree of prosperity.
The great need Of Vermont Mt the
present time is greater efficiency in
State and local government. The State
and the several towns are increasing
their tax and debt burdens too rapid
~ and without getting adequate re-
turn for the money spent The fact
that this money is raised and eXpend-
ed in an honest attempt to advance
should spur us to achieve better re-
suits The state can aid itself and
the towns by iegislatinE toward eff
cheney The State and the towns
oil
their needs If 1t were wisely and pru-
IDENTIFY expended
To promote higher degree of effl-
cheney in town and city government
suggest the following LEGISLATION:
% Forbid the towns to assume bonded
Indebtedness except by two-thirds vote
at a meeting or election at which al
least % per cent of the voters are pres
ent.
CO Permit the towns and cities at theiI
own option to secure local efficiency, by
putting their business affairs In tn,
hands of business manager under the
supervision OF n small commission elected
by the voters of the town,
so Provide uniform system Of towr
accounting and permit towns to coop
crate when they desire In securing com
petent road builders or in other impor
tant public work.
EFFICIENCY AND ECONOMY.
To increase the efficiency and economy
of State government few importan
measures are most essential though
many lesser ones are desirable
a. Make no appropriations, except II
case of emergency unless the income o.
1 tho State will meet the appropriation